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How to navigate the 2020 election process

How to navigate the 2020 election process

Everything you need to know to vote in the Chicagoland area
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Bianca Smith
Sep 22, 2020
Please welcome and embrace Antonio García as the new Co President of the AIGA Chicago Chapter

Please welcome and embrace Antonio García as the new Co President of the AIGA Chicago Chapter

A passing of the torch
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David Sieren
Jun 8, 2020
Prejudice. Pain. And Compassion.

Prejudice. Pain. And Compassion.

A message of solidarity and a call to action from AIGA Chicago
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Antonio García
May 31, 2020
A Thank You to David Sieren, my former AIGA Chicago Chapter Co-President

A Thank You to David Sieren, my former AIGA Chicago Chapter Co-President

Consider it a fond “see you soon.”
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Valerie Craig
May 27, 2020
As We Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary, We Examine How Design can Reshape the Conversation…

As We Celebrate Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary, We Examine How Design can Reshape the Conversation…

Reframing the climate crisis
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Catherine Wieczorek
Apr 20, 2020
Design Educator Resources During COVID-19

Design Educator Resources During COVID-19

If you’re an educator in need of virtual-friendly design education resources to use with your students, this list is for you.
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Melinda
Mar 21, 2020
Three important lessons I learned from AIGA Chicago’s Design Ethics Roundtable.

Three important lessons I learned from AIGA Chicago’s Design Ethics Roundtable.

To make the changes that we want to see in our industry, designers need opportunities to talk about ethics—queue the Roundtable event.
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Melinda
Feb 25, 2020
AIGA Chicago on ethics: a forum for critically important discussion and debate

AIGA Chicago on ethics: a forum for critically important discussion and debate

“If we don’t have an outlet — if we don’t have a stage that will allow these topics to come out — then when will they be discussed?” —…
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David Sieren
Feb 9, 2020
Three Ways Designers Can Cultivate Mental Wellness

Three Ways Designers Can Cultivate Mental Wellness

A recap of Well Aware: Belong, an AIGA Chicago event nurturing mental heath in the design community
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Trina Tan
Feb 7, 2020
Introducing AIGA Chicago’s On The Daily Podcast

Introducing AIGA Chicago’s On The Daily Podcast

On The Daily started as an AIGA Chicago Instagram takeover series coinciding with history and heritage months and spotlighting…
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Bianca Smith
Jan 17, 2020
AIGA Chicago 2019 Community Grant: Recipient Updates

AIGA Chicago 2019 Community Grant: Recipient Updates

This year, AIGA Chicago awarded $20,000 in community grants and community-driven design residencies.
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Bianca Smith
Oct 30, 2019
Why We Need Design Ethics Now More Than Ever

Why We Need Design Ethics Now More Than Ever

Conversations around ethics in design aren’t new — but what makes them critical today is that designers have more impact than ever before.
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Melinda
Oct 25, 2019
Well Aware: You spoke, we listened

Well Aware: You spoke, we listened

Mental Health Awareness Month may have come and gone, but our mental health issues still remain. So what to do about them?
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Cole Stevens
Oct 4, 2019
Fast Five: Michela Graziani on Symbolikon

Fast Five: Michela Graziani on Symbolikon

We love Michela Graziani’s Symbolikon project so much that we broke the rules. Buckle up — our usual Fast Five is a slower but equally…
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Cole Stevens
Aug 13, 2019
How Creatives Find Inspiration: Lessons from Andy Cruz

How Creatives Find Inspiration: Lessons from Andy Cruz

Get an inside look at how Andy Cruz of House Industries finds inspiration the very process of creating.
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Melinda
Jun 3, 2019
Fast Five: Abigail M. Wood on Art, Design and Cement

Fast Five: Abigail M. Wood on Art, Design and Cement

Fast Five is an AIGA Chicago interview series that gives readers an inside look at the work, lives, and personalities of members in our…
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Cole Stevens
May 3, 2019
Fast Five: Nick Rissmeyer on Test Flight

Fast Five: Nick Rissmeyer on Test Flight

Fast Five is an AIGA Chicago interview series that gives readers an inside look at the work, lives, and personalities of members in our…
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Bianca Smith
Mar 30, 2019
Finding AIGA Chicago’s North Star

Finding AIGA Chicago’s North Star

Crafting a new mission for our chapter
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David Sieren
Nov 19, 2018
‘Portraits of Color’ As Told By George Aye of Greater Good Studio

‘Portraits of Color’ As Told By George Aye of Greater Good Studio

In partnership with Greater Good Studio and Dodd Pro Rental, we piloted our first ever Portraits of Color event: an all-day studio event…
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Bianca Smith
Nov 12, 2018
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