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I Am Board: Meet Aprile Smith, AIGA DC’s Design for Good Chair

by AIGA \ March 26, 2025

Aprile Smith joined AIGA DC’s board last year as our Design for Good Chair. Aprile sat down with AIGA DC for our ongoing I Am Board series highlighting the volunteers who lead our chapter. She shared her surprising undergraduate major, the professor who spearheaded her design career, her AIGA journey’s start in Baltimore, and her plans for an event on design throughout indoor spaces!!

Remembering Sylvia Harris’ Legacy

by Stephanie Rudig \ February 26, 2025

In observance of Black History Month, we’re taking a look at the legacy of Sylvia Harris.

CreateAthon DC 2024 Summary and Impact

by Design for Good \ November 20, 2024

CreateAthon DC 2024 occurred on November 16-17 at Steampunk’s creative studio in McLean, VA. During this 24-hour hackathon, 25 local creatives and strategists completed pro bono projects for 5 local nonprofits.

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.

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!

CreateAthon DC 2022: Final Projects

by Design for Good \ May 3, 2022

We've just held our 7th annual CreateAthon DC! Check out the five projects that teams of local creatives produced to serve DMV-area nonprofits during this 24-hour marathon.

Meet Our Nonprofits

by aiga \ April 4, 2022

AIGA DC has selected our nonprofit partners for this year’s CreateAthon! Learn about the five DMV-area nonprofits that will work with local professionals on pro bono design, development, and marketing projects during this 24-hour creative marathon.

CreateAthon DC Applications Now Open

by Design for Good \ January 25, 2022

CreateAthon 2022 is now accepting applications for professional volunteers and nonprofit organizations! Five local nonprofits will receive pro bono design, development, and marketing from professional volunteers during this 24-hour creative marathon.