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Nomination for AAPI Heritage Month Campaign

by Raksa Yin \ April 8, 2021

May is (AAPI) Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AIGA DC wants to recognize local AAPI creatives using creativity to tell their heritage story, public awareness of AAPI issues, or create something to benefit the AAPI community. We will publish selected nominees on social media and our blog. We are accepting nominations of AAPI creatives from the Washington, DC area. Submissions are open until April 25th to nominate a local AAPI creative.

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!

Join the AIGA DC Board of Directors

by AIGA DC \ March 22, 2021

We’re looking for some new members of the AIGA DC Board of Directors – leaders dedicated to sharing knowledge, skills and resources with the DMV design community. Apply yourself, or nominate a peer! Deadline is April 9, 2021.

AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund Scholarship Deadline is April 13

by AIGA DC \ March 15, 2021

Each year, the AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund awards $500-$2,500 scholarships to underrepresented students pursuing art and design careers in colleges and universities in the DC, Maryland and Virginia. Applications for the 2021-22 year are now open!

Freelance 101: Tax Considerations and Resources

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

Have you always freelanced or are you only interested in doing projects on the side? Have you ever been interested in venturing out and creating your own business? 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 along with some AIGA resources geared for freelancers.

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!

DotGov Design Conference 2021: Call for Speakers

by DotGov Design \ January 27, 2021

Our bi-annual DotGov Conference returns May 18, 2021 to highlight amazing projects happening within the government space, inspire folks working in the government space, and inform those who aspire to make the world a better place through government projects. Do you want your voice to be heard at DotGov Conference 2021? Apply to be a speaker! Applications close February 26, 2021.

CreateAthon 2021 Applications Now Open!

by Design for Good \ January 19, 2021

5 creative teams + 5 worthy nonprofits = 24-hours of making a difference. Area nonprofits work with volunteer designers, illustrators, strategists and marketing top professionals from local agencies and in-house departments during our 24-hour marathon event to receive professional advice, design and strategic thinking.

Motion Design Proposals Due Jan 8

by AIGA DC \ December 8, 2020

AIGA DC is seeking a new motion graphics package to enhance our Zoom events. We are excited to solicit a range of solutions from designers across the DMV. All proposals are welcome! Submission deadline is January 8, 2021.

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.

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?