Student Chapters

One of AIGA Dallas’ most important roles is to engage, inspire, and support the next generation of creative professionals—and the educators helping guide them. We want our Student Chapters to feel connected to AIGA Dallas and know that our chapter is here as a resource throughout the year.

AIGA supports Student Chapters at K–12 schools, colleges, and universities, giving students opportunities to connect with the professional design community while developing their creativity, confidence, leadership skills, and professional networks.

Benefits for Students + Educators

Students and educators affiliated with AIGA can take advantage of a variety of resources and opportunities, including:

  • Discounted AIGA membership rates for students and educators
  • Access to AIGA Dallas events, programs, discounts, and professional development opportunities
  • Support from AIGA Dallas with planning Student Group events and programming
  • Assistance identifying and recruiting speakers, mentors, panelists, and other creative professionals
  • Opportunities to connect students with mentors and members of the Dallas design community
  • AIGA Dallas Board members may attend or participate in your Student Group events when available
  • Access to portfolio and resume reviews to help students prepare for internships and careers
  • Opportunities for networking, workshops, community service, leadership development, and professional connections
  • Opportunities to collaborate and connect with other AIGA Dallas Student Groups
  • A direct connection to AIGA Dallas when your group needs ideas, guidance, resources, or support

Student Chapters help bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional design world, giving students opportunities to learn from working creatives, build meaningful relationships, explore career pathways, and gain hands-on leadership experience.

Start or Grow Your Student Chapter

Interested in establishing a Student Chapter at your school? Check out our AIGA Dallas Student Chapter Toolkit for additional information, ideas, resources, and guidance to help you build and grow a successful group.

To find out if your school is already affiliated with AIGA Dallas—or if you’d like help starting or growing a Student Chapter—please reach out to our AIGA Dallas Student Chapter Chair.

Student Chapter Chair, Marcela Iannini

marcelaiannini@aigadallas.org