About AIGA - the Philadelphia chapter
January 2010
Dear Members:
Happy New Year! 2009 was an interesting period, including the inauguration of our first African American president, Octomom, the Phillies’ near victory, Balloon Boy and finishing with an underwear bomb. Economic times have been trying, but Philadelphia continues to be a place where creatives can thrive. New job opportunities find a place on our job bank and inspiration awaits you at our many upcoming events.
AIGA Philadelphia’s Spring 2010 season boasts compelling topics that will run the gamut from socially responsible design to making the tranisition from print to interactive work. We will also be continuing with your favorite annual events, such as Index: A Designer’s Resource Fair and Feedback: A Portfolio Review for Graduating Seniors. Attend the Kick-Off Party to mingle with old and new friends and to learn the identity of this year’s Fellow Award recipient. The AIGA Philadelphia Board is also very excited to announce the “Fresh Award,” created to bring recognition to a rising star in the Philadelphia design community.
Our chapter is strong and diverse because of input and involvement from members like you. Send us your feedback, join a committee and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
Best Regards,
Maribeth Kradel-Weitzel
president@aigaphilly.org
AIGA | the professional association for design
AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. AIGA, the professional association for design, is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in its economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts. AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing. Founded as the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1914 as a small, exclusive club, AIGA now represents 22,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by 59 chapters and 240 student groups.
We Were the First Local Chapter
In 1981, a group of Philadelphia designers formed AIGA Philadelphia, the first local chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Presently the chapter is comprised of over 700 members. AIGA Philadelphia’s purpose is both integral and complementary to the national organization: to provide the highest standards within the profession and the business community and to stimulate interest and understanding of graphic design and visual communication through lectures, exhibitions, periodicals and other activities.
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