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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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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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AIGA DC Fellow Award Nominations Due January 15
by AIGA DC
\ December 15, 2020
The AIGA DC Fellow Fellow Award is back and nominations are open! The Fellow Award is the highest honor a designer can receive from AIGA DC. We will be taking the opportunity to collect input from the AIGA community. Nominate the creative leaders who inspire you.
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SHINE 2021 Applications Now Closed!
by Puneet Kaur, AIGA DC Mentorship Chair
\ December 8, 2020
SHINE is a four-month program that matches mentors and mentees around the DMV design community to connect, challenge each other, and collaborate on a project of their choosing. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program! We’re looking for our 2021 mentors and mentees — applications closed on January 5!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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AIGA DC stands against racism
by AIGA DC Board of Directors
\ June 1, 2020
AIGA DC stands against racism, and with the Black community. We stand against not just individual acts of hate, but the systems of oppression and inequity that allow them to continue.
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