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New AIGA Membership Model in 2022

by AIGA DC \ November 30, 2021

In January 2022, AIGA National will switch to a new membership model with levels based on where you are in your career. AIGA National researched and developed this new model, which will start rolling out to all members early in 2022.

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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!

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Wrapping 2020 – 2021

by AIGA DC \ June 15, 2021

As we end our programming year, we wanted to look back on what the AIGA DC community has accomplished. Here are a few measures, illustrated!

Announcement Board of Directors Featured

Introducing Our Newest Board Members

by AIGA DC \ June 15, 2021

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

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Selecting AIGA DC’s Newest Board Members

by AIGA DC \ June 2, 2021

Our chapter’s leadership is committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and inclusive as possible, including sharing this view into how we work. We do this so applicants know how to best prepare, but also so our community can have a voice in the process.

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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.

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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.

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Nomination for AAPI Heritage Month Campaign (closed)

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.

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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!

Announcement Board of Directors Membership

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.

Announcement Scholarship

AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund Scholarship Deadline is April 20

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!

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Creative Review 2021: Seeking Portfolio Reviewers

by AIGA DC \ March 1, 2021

AIGA DC is looking for seasoned design professionals to be portfolio reviewers at our upcoming annual Creative Review. Spend a Saturday afternoon to have one-on-one conversations with local designers who seek meaningful feedback and career advice.

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