From first-year design students to tenured professors, studio leads, and C-suite innovators, AIGA Dallas is the region’s trusted hub for growth, connection, and influence. Explore what membership unlocks at every stage of your creative journey.

Pursuing design or related field:

Portfolio and résumé reviews from industry designers
Early access to mentorship and networking
Discounts on competitions, workshops, and design tools
Opportunities to showcase work at AIGA events

All core benefits, plus:

Access to Certificates for Creatives, AIGA’s credentialing program
Business and freelance resources, contracts, and pricing toolkits
Eligibility for AIGA Awards and national competitions (50 Books | 50 Covers, 365: AIGA Year in Design)Discounts for AIGA competitions and conferences
Premium access to workshops, talks, and networking

Design faculty & academic leaders:

Access to AIGA’s Design Educators Community (DEC) and educator-only resources.
Participation in the AIGA’s Design Educators Conference
Opportunities to publish in Dialectic, AIGA DEC’s peer-reviewed design journal.
Curriculum tools, teaching guides, and internship resources.

Established creatives & entrepreneurs:

Leadership Labs on people management, design ops, and storytelling
Special-Interest Circles for UX research, in-house design, product, and service design
Speaking and teaching opportunities through panels, webinars, and university masterclasses
Curated networking with agencies and companies seeking design leaders

Creative leaders & organizations:

All AIGA membership benefits at the highest tier.
Invitations to leadership roundtables, retreats, and national initiatives.
Exclusive collaboration and sponsorship opportunities.

Core Benefits (Included with All Membership Levels)

Monthly invitations to member-only events and meetups.
Access to the AIGA Design Jobs board and discounted job postings.
“Ask AIGA Dallas” — a local peer-support and Q&A community.
Access to the AIGA Design Directory (find and be found by designers).
Networking, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities across Dallas & beyond.
Member pricing for national AIGA programs and credentials, including Professional Design Certification.
Participation in The Deck Community Project — a collaborative design initiative where members create original artwork for a community deck.
Exclusive contests, design challenges, and recognition opportunities.

Member Resources & Inspiration

Member Perks & Discounts — Adobe, Apple, .design domains, and more: aiga.org/membership-community/member-special-offers
Eye on Design — award-winning publication spotlighting creative culture: eyeondesign.aiga.org
Resource Hub — business, freelance, and leadership guides: aiga.org/resources
Inspiration Hub — case studies and design insights: aiga.org/inspiration
Events Calendar — national and chapter events: aiga.org/events
Visa Support — H-1B and O-1 visa application letters: aiga.org/resources/h1b-and-o1-work-visa-application-letters

Podcasts:

Design Future Now — exploring design’s evolving landscape.
Design Adjacent — award-winning conversations on creativity and impact.
AIGA Design Podcast — featuring design leaders and changemakers.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re refining a syllabus, guiding a product squad, or presenting your first student portfolio, AIGA Dallas provides the resources and relationships to help you thrive.

Join/renew today and tap into Dallas’ most dynamic design, tech, and education community.