An image from the AIGA Colorado website
In their own words: "Founded as the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1914 as a small, exclusive club, AIGA now represents more than 22,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by 62 chapters and 240 student groups."
This organization can be very helpful to you as a student designer, a professional or even just someone who appreciates the graphic arts.
As a member of AIGA here is what you receive:
- Inspiration (Design archives, access to design portfolios and member profiles, interviews, essays, and even videos of award-winning members.)
- Discounts (use Lynda.com? Take 20% off with your AIGA membership. Also, receive discounts on FedEx services, Blurb.com, Adobe, Shutterstock, Apple and more. Check out the list of benefits HERE.)
- Networking opportunities (With design events going on all the time, you have a chance to connect with other like-minded designers, mentors and potential clients or even possible employers.)
- Cool events (AIGA events are being held across the US and online all the time! You can find lectures by design leaders and innovative business owners, brainstorming sessions, workshops and more.)
- Competitions (Get your name out there with opportunities to enter AIGA design competitions geared toward students or professionals.)
Did you know, there's an AIGA group at CSU? The graphic design students at CSU have come together to form a student group called: AIGA SID "Students In Design". The AIGA SID group has regular meetings and workshops, speakers, events, competitions and often carpools to Denver AIGA events together.
AIGA SID has invited our group (FRC2) and any FRCC students interested, to join them at any of their events - anytime.
To follow them on Twitter, click HERE.
To learn more about the AIGA SID group, contact the Department of Arts at CSU at: 970-491-6774
or email: aigacoloradostate@gmail.com
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