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Power of Print for Public Discourse
by Mike O'Brien, AIGA DC Editor & Digital Content Chair \ October 9, 2020
Jesse Kirsch of Takoma-based No Plan Press is selling limited edition letterpress posters, pins and stickers to raise funds for voter registration initiatives. We’ll examine his fundraising campaigns and highlight other print-based endeavors in the area.
Juneteenth…what’s next?
by Leon Lawrence III, AIGA DC Design for Good Chair \ June 18, 2020
After the outrage, the protests, and the comprehension of the challenges that lie ahead for true equality and healing — what’s next?
AIGA DC stands against racism
by AIGA DC Board of Directors \ June 1, 2020
AIGA DC stands against racism, and with the Black community. We stand against not just individual acts of hate, but the systems of oppression and inequity that allow them to continue.
Designs from our 2019 Design Continuum Fund recipients — will you be next?
by aiga \ March 18, 2020
COVID-19 – An Important Notice Regarding AIGA DC Programming
by aiga \ March 12, 2020
In light of growing concerns for public health and safety, we have postponed several of our upcoming events, and will be making others virtual.
What Designers Need to Know About Power and Privilege
by Minal Bopaiah \ May 19, 2019
In honor of Diversity Day (May 21), we invited AIGA DC member Minal Bopaiah to write about using your power to create a more equitable and inclusive world. She shares her thoughts on how you can help lift others up and make room for them to use their power.
How To Design An Accessible Event For The D/deaf And Hard Of Hearing
by aiga \ March 27, 2019
Accessibility is a topic we as designers talk a lot about, when we’re making sure our digital products can be consumed by the widest range of people. But that same mindset can be applied to live events, as I discovered earlier this year.  Earlier this year, AIGA DC planned an event called In Their Own Words: A Panel with Deaf Designers. Held at Gallaudet University, it brought together D/deaf designers Elise Roy, Yiqiao Wang, and Scott Carollo.
Five Reasons I Will Never Buy Wrapping Paper Again
by Beth Singer \ December 13, 2018
Some words from Beth Singer, Principal, Beth Singer Design and a former board member of AIGA DC and AIGA National, on why making your own wrapping paper is a gift in itself.
Bill Barbot on Being Punk
by by Claire Blaustein \ September 10, 2018
Bill Barbot is one of the founders of the creative agency Threespot, and a former punk rock guitarist. On September 14, he’ll be joining us for an event called The Punk Rock Type. He took the time to sit down and answer questions about punk, aspects of the lifestyle, and the creative forces that should drive our own lives.
Elise Roy on Innovating while Doing Good
by Mary Corley \ June 11, 2018
Elise Roy is a DC-based design consultant who specializes in coaching clients on inclusive design practices. Recently she spoke with AIGA DC about her life of a consultant, designing with disability in mind, and the dreaded imposter syndrome.
Celebrating Diversity Day with the AIGA DC Community
by aiga \ May 21, 2018
May 21 is World Diversity Day, a celebration of culture as a way to promote diversity.
Designing for Change: Staying Up All Night for CreateAthon
by Camille Hay \ May 8, 2018
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