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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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Design Continuum 2018 Scholarship

by aiga \ March 29, 2018

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Girls’ Night In : A Conversation with Alisha Ramos

by Claire Blaustein \ March 14, 2018

Alisha Ramos is the founder and CEO of "Girls’ Night In," and as someone who recently made the transition to company founder, Alisha seemed like the perfect person to moderate an AIGA DC panel of women entrepreneurs, "Founding Mothers." She talked with AIGA DC about her road to starting and running a business, practicing self-care, and the give-and-take of advice.

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Life Lessons from AIGA 50 Judges

by Puneet Kaur and Claire Blaustein \ March 6, 2018

This year’s AIGA 50 judges bring a huge breadth of not just design expertise, but life experience. In a conversation with AIGA DC, they shared some of what they’ve learned with us.

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Are Design Awards Worth It? Past AIGA 50 Winners Say Yes

by Claire Blaustein and Lara Key \ February 12, 2018

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24 Things You Don’t Know About Gail Anderson

by Dian Holton \ February 4, 2018

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Get Your Work the Attention It Deserves

by Steve Fultz \ January 24, 2018

More than a beauty contest, the 15th biennial AIGA 50 competition celebrates design that makes an impact. Submit your work by February 23 for your chance to be part of DC design history!

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Dan Banks Is Our 2018 AIGA DC Fellow

by aiga \ December 11, 2017

Congratulations to our AIGA DC Fellow for 2018, Dan Banks! Dan Banks has been an active AIGA DC member for many years, including serving as chapter president.

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Mark Randall on New Paths and Making Transitions

by Claire Blaustein \ November 13, 2017

Before coming to DC to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Design Continuum Fund, Randall talked with us about transitions in the scholarship, his career and the future of the design world.

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Mike Monteiro: “If you’re waiting for someone else to do the right thing, you’re doing it wrong.”

by Claire Blaustein \ October 23, 2017

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