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About AIGA

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. Founded as the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1914, AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing. AIGA now represents 22,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by 59 chapters and 240 student groups. More...

AIGA initiatives
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AIGA undertakes initiatives in pursuit of its three primary goals, outlined in this at-a-glance summary: AIGA mission and goals . The following list... more »
AIGA Insight
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AIGA Insight serves to expose the thought processes behind key organization decisions and create a dialogue with members... more »
Board of directors
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AIGA’s 15-member board is elected by the entire professional membership; directors serve staggered three-year terms. The next AIGA board meeting... more »
FAQs
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Check here for answers to common questions on membership, conferences, competitions and more. more »
AIGA National Design Center
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The AIGA National Design Center in New York serves as a base for the national staff and offers two exhibition spaces, a member library, green roof... more »
AIGA online store
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The online store makes it easy to purchase extra copies of 365: AIGA Year in Design and other publications... more »
AIGA staff
AIGA is staffed by dedicated and talented personnel, committed to serving the diverse needs of AIGA’s membership... more »
Mission, history and governance
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AIGA began as the old guard of a new profession. Its charter members were not the rebels typically associated with a cultural avant-garde... more »
Contribute to AIGA
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Although membership funds support many of AIGA’s vital initiatives and services, additional funds are needed if we are to achieve many of the... more »
Sponsors
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AIGA is committed to building partnerships that are truly mutually beneficial and resonate with a partner's target audience. more »
Contact AIGA
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AIGA wants to hear from you! Please describe the nature of your request below. more »
AIGA privacy policy
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AIGA values your interest and involvement in this organization and the time you spend on our website. In our online communication as in all other AIGA... more »