Since 2007, the Design Continuum Fund (DCF) Scholarship Program, supported by AIGA DC, has brought together an extraordinary community of creative professionals to help shape the next generation of socially conscious artists and designers. Each year, our jurors generously volunteer their time, expertise, and thoughtful perspectives to ensure that every application receives the care and consideration it deserves.
As we celebrate another inspiring scholarship cycle, we are proud to recognize and thank our 2026-2027 Design Continuum Fund jurors.
Laura Guzman Aguilar, 2012 Design Continuum Fund Recipient
Jake Lefebrue, Co-Founder and CEO of Design Army
Kara Mask, Global Creative Director at NJI and Education Chair for AIGA DC
Beth Singer, AIGA DC Fellow, Past President & Design Continuum Fund Founder
DCF Committee
Natalie Aziz, Design Continuum Fund Chair for AIGA DC
Milagros Arrisueño, Continuum Fund Committee Member
Kristin Mudd, Design Continuum Fund Committee Member
Our jurors represent a wide range of creative disciplines and experiences, but they share a common belief in the power of art and design to create meaningful change. Through a thoughtful and highly competitive review process, they evaluated students not only on the strength of their creative work, but also on their commitment to using design as a force for positive impact in their communities and beyond.
The Design Continuum Fund Scholarship Program would not be possible without the dedicated community of jurors who have served over the last two decades. We extend our heartfelt thanks to every past and present juror whose thoughtfulness, encouragement, deliberation, and expertise have strengthened the scholarship, elevated emerging talent, and created opportunities for students across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Students who apply for the AIGA Worldstudio DxD Scholarship and attend a college or university in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region while studying qualifying art and design disciplines are also considered for the regional DCF Scholarship. We will be announcing our 2026-2027 recipients soon!
We are equally grateful to our donors, AIGA DC members, volunteers, and supporters whose generosity makes this work possible. If you’d like to help #MakeYourMark on the future of art and design and create more opportunities for emerging creatives, consider making a donation, volunteering with AIGA DC, or learning more about the Design Continuum Fund.
