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SHINE 2023 Summary – Forging New Pathways

by Megan Kimmitt \ June 13, 2023

SHINE is a four-month mentoring program. The 2023 program matched 24 mentors and 24 mentees around the DC design community resulting in new connections, professional growth, and impressive projects focused on Design for Good.

Introducing Our Newest Board Members

by AIGA \ June 12, 2023

We're excited to introduce our new addition to our AIGA DC Board of Directors. Read about them here

CreateAthon DC 2023 Summary and Impact

by Design for Good \ June 6, 2023

CreateAthon DC 2023 occurred on April 29-30 at Steampunk’s creative studio in McLean, VA. During this 24-hour hackathon, 30 local creatives and strategists completed pro bono projects for 5 local nonprofits.

I AM BOARD | Meet Supreet (Preeti) Kaur

by Jessica Hoang \ May 26, 2023

AIGA Design Continuum Fund Scholarship Applications Now Open!

by Raksa Yin \ April 8, 2023

Each year, the AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund awards scholarships to underrepresented students pursuing art and design careers at colleges and universities in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Applications for the 2023-24 year are now open. Apply by April 21, 2023!

SEE PIXELBLOOM: TIMELESS BUTTERFLIES

by AIGA \ April 3, 2023

Through AIGA DC, get 20% off your ticket to see this immersive visual exhibit at ARTECHOUSE, PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies. It explores the ethereal beauty of butterflies through a mesmerizing digital lens.

I AM BOARD | Meet Lauren Maffeo, Vice President

by Jessica Hoang \ March 28, 2023

Meet Lauren Maffero, AIGA DC’s Vice President and a member of our Board’s core Executive Team! Lauren is a service designer at Steampunk, a human-centered design firm serving the federal government. She is also a founding editor of Springer’s AI and Ethics journal and recently published her first book, Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up. Written By Jessica Hoang 5 min read

by JP Madrid \ March 13, 2023

Calling all creatives in the region! DC’s biennial design competition is now open for submissions, and we want to see your work. Submit your entry before 11:59 pm on March 24. Interested in supporting AIGA50? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities.

I AM BOARD | Meet Nabi Bilal, Programming Director

by Lauren Maffeo \ February 28, 2023

Meet Nabi Bilal, AIGA DC’s Programming Director and a member of our Board’s core Executive Team! A DC native and entrepreneur, Nabi is the co-founder of CreativeJunkFood, a DC-based multimedia creative studio. Written By Lauren Maffeo 5 min read

See Intangible Forms by Shohei Fujimoto

by AIGA \ February 15, 2023

Through AIGA DC, get 20% off your ticket to see this immersive visual exhibit at ARTECHOUSE, Intangible Forms by Shohei Fujimoto. It is powered by lights, soundscapes and real-time laser performance.

CreateAthon DC 2023 Applications Now Open

by Design for Good \ January 30, 2023

Applications are now open for CreateAthon 2023. Do you want to volunteer on a team of creative, strategic professionals to help local nonprofits? Do you know a local nonprofit that can benefit from a pro bono creative project? If so, we’re looking for you!

AIGA DC Is Looking for a Communications Director

by AIGA \ January 23, 2023

Join our local Board of Directors as our Communications Director! We need a new leader to own our communications channels and team.