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AIGA 50: Good Design in 2020

by Maryam Mwase \ December 18, 2019

Submissions for AIGA 50, our biennial celebration of the best design work in the DMV, open on January 1, 2020. Check out what is changing for this year and how we're planning to highlight design’s ability to not just captivate, but to overcome a barrier, to shift our thinking, to effect change.

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by AIGA DC \ November 28, 2019

On Tuesday, December 3 we will join others around the world to come together and share one purpose — to celebrate generosity by supporting causes close to our hearts. We invite you to support The AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund, a merit-based scholarship program that supports local design-minded students who are focused on social and environmental responsibilities, and cultural awareness.

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Meet our Scholarship Recipients

by AIGA DCF Committee \ November 24, 2019

We are happy to announce that we have awarded our 2019-2020 AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund Scholarships. After reviewing many applications we have awards multiple awards to local DMV students.

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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.

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How To Design An Accessible Event For The D/deaf And Hard Of Hearing

by Mary Corley \ 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.

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Q&A with Design Continuum Scholarship Recipient: Ashley Fletcher

by Laura Guzman \ February 6, 2019

We are thrilled to have Ashley Fletcher join our community as one of the two 2018/2019 AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund Scholarship recipients, and she told us a bit about her work today and what she hopes to accomplish in the future.

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The Punk Rock Type Video

by Chris Montwill \ December 17, 2018

AIGA MEMBERS ONLY: In Spetember of 2018, Roman Mars (of 99% Invisible and Radiotopia) and Bill Barbot (formerly of DC bands Jawbox and Burning Airlines and owner of local creative agency Threespot) got together and discussed DC punk’s mission and history, and how its voice is relevant more than ever.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Celebrating Diversity Day with the AIGA DC Community

by Bic Vu \ May 21, 2018

May 21 is World Diversity Day, a celebration of culture as a way to promote diversity.

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Designing for Change: Staying Up All Night for CreateAthon

by Camille Hay \ May 8, 2018

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