The professional association for design. Washington, DC Chapter

Recent Events

  • Event January 26, 2012 Art Institute of Washington
    Matteo Bologna Lecture

    AIGA DC is proud to host Mr. Matteo Bologna from Mucca Design for an illuminating lecture about design and the importance of blah, blah... How branding is often...

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  • Event January 25, 2012 Teaism, Penn Quarter
    How To High Five Your Inner Dork (or Bitch Slap Your Self Doubt)

    This event is at capacity, please check back soon for future editions of our Salon series. Join  AIGA  DC and designer/doodler Carolyn Sewell for a mental...

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  • Event January 25, 2012 Blackbyrd DC
    Pre-Matteo Schmoozeday

    Join us for the perfect combination of design, music, food and friends the evening before Bologna’s illuminating lecture on design.

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  • Event January 11, 2012 Fire and Sage
  • Event December 13, 2011 Goethe-Institut
    The 2011 AIGA DC Fellow Award

      Does technology shape design, or does design shape technology? This year’s Fellow Award goes to a designer who understands the nonlinear evolution of...

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  • Event December 9, 2011 Design Army
    Studio Tour: Design Army

    Join us to look at the inner workings of Design Army! Design Army is an award-winning design graphic design firm that believes in exceeding expectations and quality work.

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  • Event December 6, 2011 NPR
    Studio Tour: NPR

    Join us to look at the inner workings of NPR! NPR is a long-standing DC institution that distributes information and music programming to 920 stations nationwide—reaching 26.8 million listeners weekly.

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  • Event December 5, 2011 The General Design Company
    Studio Tour: The General Design Company

    Want to see the behind the scenes creative processes of some of DC's finest design institutions? Join us to look at the inner workings of The General Design Company!

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  • Event December 5, 2011 Paper Source – Georgetown
    Holiday Paper Craft Workshop

    Traditionally, people use paper during the holidays to  conceal  gifts for family and friends. On December 5th,  AIGA  DC will demonstrate how to use...

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  • Event November 20, 2011 Meeting at Connecticut Ave and Calvert St. in front of Chipotle, NW Washington, DC
    DCDW: Paint and Slaps on Foot

    This event was rescheduled from October due to weather. Please note the time change—owing to lack of evening daylight, we're doing it at 1pm. Thanks! Join AIGA...

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  • Event November 17, 2011 Foundry Gallery
    When Lightning Strikes: Vol 2

    A stimulating and inspiring evening! 12 eclectic speakers share their muses and passions!

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  • Event November 11, 2011 Teaism
    Salon: Design, Illustrate, Teach, Curate | Building a Multi-Decade Design Career

    Join AIGA DC and AIGA 50 judge Carin Goldberg as we discuss her multi-decade design career. In this members-only Salon, we will uncover the questions behind creating...

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  • Event November 11, 2011 James Hoban's
    Let’s Schmooze with the AIGA 50 Judges

    Join all three AIGA 50 judges-Doug Powell, Carin Goldberg, and Josh Musick-for a casual happy hour at James Hoban’s in Dupont Circle. We’ll also be thanking...

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  • Event November 10, 2011 AARP – Brickfield Center
    Designing Change. Changing Design.
    With AIGA National President Doug Powell

    How did Schwartz Powell use design to create a line of intuitive tools that help kids manage diabetes? Hear the inspiring story of Doug and his wife, Lisa –...

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  • Event October 27, 2011 Fathom Gallery
    It's a Masquerade! AIGA DC's 4th Annual Design Continuum Fundraiser

    Online registration has closed for this event. You may still purchase tickets at the door. Reveal your most generous self at the fourth annual Design Continuum...

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  • Event October 21, 2011 Hotel Helix
    DCDW: The Living End!

    Dust off your creative costumes and come party with us! Catch up with your favorite ghouls, werewolves, and vampire slayers at The Living End, our show-stopping design week...

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  • Event October 20, 2011 Teaism
    DCDW: Salon: Business for People Like Us

    This event is sold out. Please check back soon for more in our ongoing Salon series. Papa always said there's something special 'bout people like us. Take this opportunity...

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  • Event October 20, 2011 Pat Taylor's Studio, Georgetown
    DCDW: Non-Book | Book Club: Sketchbooks with Pat Taylor

    Registration for this event has closed, event is sold out.  Take advantage of the opportunity to visit designer Pat Taylor’s famous Georgetown studio,...

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  • Event October 18, 2011 The Art Institute of Washington
    DCDW: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

    Registration for this event is closed, event is sold out.   Designer/curator/writer Ellen Lupton is coming to town to host a handmade design workshop where participants...

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  • Event October 17, 2011 Corcoran College of Art + Design
    DCDW: Download

    Online registration for this event has closed but tickets at the door are still available.   AIGA DC is thrilled to invite you to a night of creative interactive...

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  • Event October 16, 2011 Various Locations
    DC Design Week

    AIGA DC is planning a week-long celebration of design and creativity in the local community with other like-minded groups to for DC Design Week, October 16-21. Come join...

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  • Event October 16, 2011 Gravelly Point Park
    DCDW: Kickbrawl!

    Join AIGA DC and ADCMW (Art Director's Club) for the long- and eagerly-anticipated return of Kickbrawl! All members AND non-members are welcomed to come out, bring family...

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  • Event October 11, 2011 Scion Restaurant
    Schmoozeday @ Scion Restaurant

    Schmoozeday at Scion Restaurant!

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  • Event September 13, 2011 Helix Hotel
    Let's Schmooze @ The Helix Hotel

    September might mean the end of summer, but lets give a warm start to AIGA DC’s programming season! This year AIGA DC is loaded with fun and great events! Let’s...

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  • Online September 8, 2011
    Shine (Mentors)

    Mentors! Do you remember all the mistakes you made when you first graduated? Ever wish you were back in design school and you had a semester to complete your projects?...

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  • Online September 8, 2011
    Shine (Mentees)

    Potential Mentees Do you wish you had some insight into what design professionals think of your work? Ever wonder what a “real” design firm looks like?...

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  • Competition September 6, 2011 Submit Online!
    AIGA 50

    AIGA DC is proud to announce the launch of the 12th biennial AIGA 50, a juried design competition that showcases 50 of the strongest examples of design produced in our region during the past two years. Submit your entries by October 28 at 50.aigadc.org!

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  • Event July 18, 2011 RFD – Regional Food and Drink
    AIGA DC Town Hall

    Get out of the heat and into the AIGA DC chapter Town Hall on Monday, July 18. Representatives from the chapter board will host an informal dialogue where all...

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  • Deadline June 24, 2011 Send nominations via email to Liz Ott at liz@aigadc.org.
    AIGA DC Fellow Award 2011: Call for Nominations

    AIGA Fellow: In recognition of significant personal and professional contributions to raising the standards of excellence within the design community. AIGA DC invites...

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  • Event May 25, 2011 Science Club
    Schmoozeday @ Science Club

    Join us on Wednesday, May 25th as we schmooze it up at Science Club

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  • Event May 23, 2011 826DC / Museum of Unnatural History
    Spy Versus Spy

    Calling all government designers and contractors! Join your peers on Monday, May 23 for an exclusive review session focused entirely on government work, by government designers!...

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  • Deadline May 6, 2011 Send nominations via email to Liz Ott by Friday, May 6, 2011
    AIGA DC Call for Board Member Nominations 2011

    It’s officially the time of year when AIGA DC opens up the floor to you, our passionate, eager, outstanding, and extraordinary member base, to nominate yourself or your friend or your coworker to the AIGA DC Board of Directors! Until May 6th, 2011, AIGA DC will be soliciting nominations for new board members. By nominating yourself or another AIGA member, you directly impact and guide the direction of our chapter and it doesn’t get more exiting than that!

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  • Event April 25, 2011 Corcoran College of Art + Design
    Is There an App for That?

    Tickets for this event are now SOLD OUT! Join us for a night of informative, inspiring, and creative interactive dialogue! Learn about critical design trends and...

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  • Event April 17, 2011 Pleasant Plains Workshop
    Non Book | Book Club Humor + Design

    HUMOR + DESIGN Spring is finally here and we want to celebrate by inviting you to explore your witty and creative side! Get ready to share your inspiration and laughter with your fellow AIGA designers and our special guest, Juana Medina. Illustrator, Professor and Designer who’s work will draw a smile on your face.

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  • Event April 2, 2011 George Mason University School of Art (Fairfax Campus)
    Student Portfolio Review and Career Day

    Calling all design students! AIGA DC invites you to a Portfolio Review and Career Day. This is an opportunity to receive valuable one-on-one feedback on your...

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  • Deadline April 1, 2011 Online
    AIGA DC Continuum Fund Scholarship: An AIGA DC Endowment for Design Education

    The deadline for the 2011/12 scholarship is April 1, 2011. This is not a postmark deadline. Please review the 2011/2012 Worldstudio AIGA scholarship instructions...

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  • Event March 30, 2011 Teaism Restaurant, Penn Quarter
    Salon: Realize Your Future in Design

    Join AIGA DC and Rodney C. Williams, President of RCW Communication Design Inc., for a members-only Salon specifically geared to designers who have been in the business for at least 3 to 5 years as we discuss planning for your future in design.

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  • Event March 29, 2011 Kushi
    AIGA DC + ADCMW Relief Event for Japan

    AIGA DC and ADCMW are hosting a fundraiser at Kushi Izakaya and Sushi Restaurant to benefit the victims of the multiple calamities that have hit Japan.

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  • Event February 22, 2011 Studio A
    The Non-Book | Book Club

    Join us for the second installment of the Non-Book | Book Club on Tuesday, February 22, hosted by AIGA Fellow Antonio Alcalá. Antonio will be sharing several rare...

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