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Introducing Our Newest Board Members

by AIGA DC \ June 16, 2022

Based on an extraordinarily strong pool of nominations, the 2021 AIGA DC Nominating Committee selected nominees to fill open seats on the Board of Directors. We are excited to introduce our newest AIGA DC Board members

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.

A Journey Through SHINE

by Jessica Kerbo, Graphics by Peter Gibb \ March 28, 2022

We’ve followed up with one of our pairs from 2017, Phim Her (mentor) and Victoria Sgarro (mentee),to see where they started as designers, catch up on their lives now, and hear about the lasting impact SHINE had on them both.

How I Strolled into MultiVersed

by Nabi Bilal, AIGA DC Programming Coordinator \ March 3, 2022

Nabi Bilal, AIGA DC’s programming coordinator, shares how he came up with the idea for “MultiVersed” and why he chose to feature Jermaine “jET” Carter as the first featured artist in this event series.

DC Design Week & DotGov2021 are now in the Archive

by AIGA DC \ November 12, 2021

We’ve added a batch of videos to the Event Recordings Archive, including 30+ events from 2021’s DC Design Week and DotGov Design Conference. These videos are free to all AIGA members, even if you didn’t attend the events!

AAPI Heritage Month Creatives Spotlight

by Raksa Yin \ June 1, 2021

During May’s (AAPI) Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AIGA DC recognized AAPI creatives using creativity to tell their heritage story, public awareness of AAPI issues, or create something to benefit the AAPI community.

Spotlighting Immigrant Designers

by Jessica Kerbo, Programming Coordinator \ April 20, 2021

Immigrant designers bring a unique perspective to the design world. AIGA DC is highlighting the work of a few of these professionals, and the paths they’ve taken along the way, including finding support from Upwardly Global, a nonprofit organization that empowers immigrants in the U.S. workforce.

Reece Quiñones is our AIGA DC 2021 Fellow

by Jessica Kerbo, Awards Chair \ March 30, 2021

Join us in celebrating Reece Quiñones, our AIGA DC 2021 Fellow Award recipient. The event will be held on Zoom, Saturday, May 22nd, 12:00-1:30pm ET. The AIGA DC Fellow Award is given to someone who represents the best of what the DC design community has to offer, through extensive involvement in AIGA DC, mentorship, and leadership in their field. RSVP details will be shared in a few weeks. Until then, save the date!

Freelance 101: Tax Considerations and Resources

by Amy Northard, The Accountants for Creatives \ February 17, 2021

If you freelance now or have thought about becoming a freelance designer, there is a lot to think about when it comes to taxes or legal considerations. Amy Northard, owner of The Accountants for Creatives, will provide insights and tips to consider.

Introducing the AIGA DC Event Recordings Archive

by AIGA DC \ February 2, 2021

We're excited to announce the launch of our Event Recordings Archive – a growing collection of workshops, demos & discussions from DC-area design professionals. Available exclusively to all AIGA members!

Announcing the 2020 – 2021 AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund Recipients

by AIGA DC \ December 1, 2020

We are proud that even in a pandemic we are able to award seven students from underrepresented backgrounds with a 2020-21 AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund Scholarship. Meet the recipients!

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.