Friday, October 8, 2010 — October 10, 2010

North Carolina State University in Raleigh Learn More
Raleigh, NC

New Contexts/New Practices October 8–10, 2010
North Carolina State University in Raleigh

“New Contexts/New Practices” will generate and publish ideas about how design education will address the defining trends of contemporary practice and culture. This authoring conference will build consensus and action plans for where we should be heading if graphic design is to remain relevant in the 21st century and if we are to achieve the competencies outlined in AIGA Defining the Designer of 2015.

A pre-conference workshop on “Designing Flexible Curricula” will be held on the afternoon of October 8, immediately before the opening of the conference. The workshop will address the design of curricular structures that respond to shifting conditions for the field; structures that are agile and that consider pedagogical approaches within rapidly changing social, economic, and technological imperatives.

Thursday, October 13, 2011 — October 16, 2011

Phoenix Convention Center View Map Learn More
Phoenix Convention Center—West, North and South Buildings
100 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

AIGA Design Conference
October 13–16, 2011 Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

The AIGA Design Conference is a biennial gathering of the design community to celebrate design excellence, reinforce friendships and connections and stimulate thinking about the critical issues that surround design practice.

The 2011 biennial design conference is scheduled to take place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Tickets and pricing will be available in late fall 2010.

As more information becomes available, postings will be added to this section of the website and updates will be sent to attendees by email. AIGA does not send a conference packet to attendees prior to the conference. All materials will be received when you arrive on-site.

Save the date!
Tickets go on sale in October 2010

Cancellation policies

There will be a $100 cancellation fee for cancellations made prior to May 18, 2011. AIGA will refund 50 percent of conference fees paid for cancellations made between May 18 and September 13, 2011. No refunds will be available after September 13, 2011. All ticket sales for pre- and post-conference events are final, no refunds will be granted.

Thursday, October 14, 2010 — October 16, 2010

Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers View Map Learn More
811 7th Avenue 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019

Gain: AIGA Design and Business Conference

Design (Re)Invents

October 14–16, 2010

Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
New York City

Design has the power to change the direction of businesses, provide fuel for economies and even change lives. Provocative thinkers from a wide range of disciplines will inspire and reinvigorate at the 2010 “Gain: AIGA Design and Business Conference.” Learn how industry leaders addressed business challenges through design—and how they reinvented their businesses, their strategies and even themselves.

We’ll hear business, design and thought leaders share their innovative approaches to generating greater return on investment, fostering emotional connections and providing positive brand experiences for customers. And the discussions will continue beyond the stage with networking receptions, evening events and more to engage with ideas and with each other.

Celebrate and explore the confluence of design and business at “Gain”—register now.

Thursday, August 5, 2010 — August 8, 2010

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design View Map Learn More
1600 Pierce Street
Denver, CO 80214

Rescheduled!
Returning Spring 2010

 

Creating compelling products, services, brands and interactions with people-centered design research methods.

At “Image, Space, Object,” small teams of participants and studio mentors work together to create multi-dimensional environments, human interactions and brand strategies. User-centered narratives serve as a starting place for the design of graphic, interaction, product and environmental experiences. Research, modeling, team ideation and experiential prototyping are employed throughout the three days to produce tangible final presentations that can be brought back to work and used with your design teams.

For more information, check out the schedule and speaker bios on the Image Space Object website.

Sunday, July 25, 2010 — July 30, 2010

Yale School of Management View Map Learn More
135 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06520

What happens when the world’s creative leaders come together with Yale’s most influential business experts?

After five successful years at Harvard Business School, “Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders” moved to the Yale School of Management to draw on the strength of the Yale faculty. Case studies, lectures, guest speakers and study groups will give attendees a more complete understanding of business and design through the eyes of business executives. 

Advance your business knowledge

Explore timely topics to understand significant transformations and technological advances in the business world, apply financial tools and strategic analysis, and capitalize on new client opportunities. Learn more about the curriculum or contact us with your questions.

See the big picture

Take away a more complete understanding of top management perspectives and be a more productive partner in communication, branding and product development strategies.

Make powerful connections

“Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders” is designed exclusively for design executives who work with designers or clients to develop strategic responses to client challenges—in the form of a comprehensive communication or positioning strategy, or the design of a range of products or services. This select group of senior-level creative leaders will come together to discuss, network, debate and grow with each other.

Who should participate?

Participants are likely to view the design process as an integral part of solving complex problems, whether that experience involves communication, functional or strategic design:

• Principals or senior creative leaders in mid- to large-size studios or in-house design departments whose counsel to clients (external or internal) goes beyond the creation of artifacts
• Senior managers in advertising, public relations or other firms who retain, hire or work closely with designers
• Vice presidents, directors and managers in corporate design or communication departments

 

Apply now

Enrollment in “Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders” is limited to a select group of senior executives who have high-level involvement in design and strategy projects. Application acceptance is subject to the approval of the Admissions Committee, which is comprised of both AIGA executives and Yale faculty members. Apply for the program today!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Denver Convention Center Learn More
700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202

Create. Connect. Community.

Whether you need creative inspiration or hard-hitting instruction, the HOW Conference provides all the tools you need to build a successful career and create outstanding designs. The information you’ll get at HOW will have an immediate impact on your work.

This year the annual creativity, business and technology conference will feature even more essential information and inspiration for graphic designers, including:

• Sessions on creative five-alarm concepts, working more productively, translating your print design skills to the web and more
• Pre-Conference workshops on Photoshop, Flash, creative team brainstorming, typography, improving your design process and more
• A slew of sessions devoted to the latest software and digital design techniques
• The Design Resource Center—the most comprehensive collection of design resources under one roof, from paper and stock photography to software, printing and packaging

You’ll also get the chance to connect with the entire design community: HOW is also hosting the Creative Freelancer Conference and In-HOWse Designer Conference in Denver at the same time as the HOW Conference. Find out more here.

 

Exclusive AIGA member offer: Register for the HOW Design Conference and get free membership in the HOW Insider program, including 10 percent off your full-conference registration. (Log in to learn more.)

Sunday, June 6, 2010 — June 8, 2010

Hyatt Regency Denver Learn More
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202

The 2010 In-HOWse Designer Conference, presented by HOW magazine, features a powerhouse line-up of today’s top creative managers, financial experts and industry consultants. This 3-day event will take place June 6–8 at the Hyatt Regency Denver. It will address the unique day-to-day challenges faced by in-house creative managers and give you the opportunity to connect with hundreds of your peers. You’ll learn new strategies and best practices that will increase your productivity and boost your bottom line. Get complete details at www.inhowseconference.com.

You can also take advantage of some of the perks of the HOW Design Conference, taking place at Denver’s Colorado Convention Center June 6-9—like the huge Resource Center, bookstore and inspiring opening and closing keynotes.

And the HOW Conference is the perfect venue for your staff—they’ll be inspired and motivated while learning new processes and techniques for working smarter. You’ll all return to the office rejuvenated and armed with the tools you need to tackle the challenges of working in-house. Best of all, HOW Conference registration is a great reward for your staff when bonuses and raises aren’t in the budget. Find out more at howconference.com.

 

Exclusive AIGA member offer: Register for the In-HOWse Conference and get free membership in the HOW Insider program, including 10 percent off your full-conference registration. (Log in to learn more.)

Saturday, June 5, 2010 — June 6, 2010

Hyatt Regency Denver Learn More
650 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202

The 3rd annual Creative Freelancer Conference is the only business conference for self-employed creatives—graphic designers, copywriters, illustrators and photographers, as well as solo practitioners of interactive, interior and industrial design.

A team of creative-business experts, led by Marketing Mentor’s Ilise Benun, will share best practices for:

• keeping control of your relationship with clients 
• crafting the perfect pitch or presentation
• developing a sound financial plan that won't take up all your time
• effectively using online marketing, from social networks to online portfolios
• better managing your time, space and projects
• and more

HOW's also hosting the HOW Design Conference (June 6-9) and In-HOWse Designer Conference in Denver, and you'll get to participate in parts of the big HOW Conference—including the huge Resource Center, inspiring opening keynote, the HOW Bookstore and more!

Learn more and register at www.creativefreelancerconference.com.

 

Exclusive AIGA member offer: Register for the Creative Freelancer Conference and get free membership in the HOW Insider program, including 10 percent off your full-conference registration. (Log in to learn more.)

Thursday, May 20, 2010 — July 23, 2010

AIGA National Design Center Learn More
164 5th Ave
New York, NY 10010

In 2005, the AIGA Task Force on Professional Diversity developed a list of recommendations for increasing diversity within the profession. Among the stated goals were to create awareness of outstanding designers from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds and create traveling shows of the work of diverse designers.

The “Design Journeys” project seeks to achieve both—by not only celebrating the lives and achievements of 25 selected practitioners, but also encouraging aspiring designers from all backgrounds to consider design as a viable and rewarding career. The resulting show, an interactive exhibition open to the public, will be on display at the AIGA National Design Center May 20 through July 23, 2010.

Exhibition design: TODA, New York

AIGA National Design Center gallery hours

Monday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.
The gallery is located at 164 Fifth Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets) in New York.
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Saturday, May 15, 2010 — May 16, 2010

Crowne Plaza Toledo Learn More
444 N Summit Street
2 Seagate, Toledo, OH 43604

“response_ability” AIGA Design Educators Conference May 15–16, 2010
Crowne Plaza Toledo

The 2010 AIGA Design Educators Conference, “response_ability”, aims to foster an ongoing dialogue and debate about design ethics, sustainability and design education. Through a series of group discussions, workshops, lectures, speakers and learning sessions, opportunities for open dialogue will be facilitated. Participants will be encouraged to share their challenges and achievements with others, uncover our educational shortcomings, identify our responsibilities, and offer pathways to solutions, all for the greater good of design and the global community.

Pricing   Registration fee Nonmember $275 AIGA member $225 Student member $75 Download PDF for registrations by mail/fax
($25 processing fee applies)

(Not a member? Join today to save $50 on conference fees.)

NOTE: Pre- and post-conference events require separate, additional fees. Details will be available in early 2010.

Cancellation policy

There will be a $20 fee for cancellations made prior to March 15, 2010. AIGA will refund 50 percent of conference fees paid for cancellations made between March 15 and April 15, 2010. No refunds will be available after April 15, 2010.

Conference is subject to cancellation or change. Liability is limited to funds remitted for conference registration and sponsorship fees. Speakers are subject to change without prior notice.

Location

To find out more about travel and accommodations visit the response_ability site.

Monday, April 26, 2010 — April 30, 2010

Vancouver Convention Centre Learn More
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 0C3

“Design Currency: Defining the Value of Design”

Currency: The state or quality of being current; general acceptance or reception; a passing from person to person, or from hand to hand.

Design has the power to influence our core values, our identity, our expectations and our worldview. Design brings clarity and enhances meaning. Design Currency 2010 offers designers, business leaders and government the opportunity to experience current design thinking. Reshape your understanding of the value of design. Register now!