AIGA Dallas is a volunteer-driven, established nonprofit dedicated to building a strong, inclusive creative community. We unite local creatives across disciplines—including, but not limited to, design, UX, product, research, tech, AI, innovation, strategy, and education—to foster collaborative support, expand opportunities, spark inspiration, and create meaningful connections.

Our membership spans students, emerging professionals, working practitioners, educators, and leaders across a wide range of industries. Through resources, events, workshops, and networking, we help build relationships, advance careers, elevate craft, and strengthen the North Texas creative–tech ecosystem.

As part of the national AIGA network—the largest community of creative advocates—we amplify the voice of our profession, uphold global standards and ethical practices, support education, and empower professional growth. We’re here to make tools, resources, and opportunities accessible to all who believe in the transformative power of design and creativity.

In order to carry out the national mission on a local level, AIGA Dallas has created the following strategic goals:

Meet the demands of the design community.
Professional development never ends. For both green and seasoned designers, AIGA Dallas will be a resource for ensuring a career that is continually improving and motivating.

Make a mark in near and far.
We strive to improve the local design community while making a mark at the national level. We aim to increase awareness of Dallas Ft Worth Designers and communicate design’s importance.

Reflect best practices.
As part of our focus on increasing awareness of design and its value, to the business community, society and culture, it is our responsibility to reflect best practices — as individuals as well as an organization. We aim to be a model organization, in our structure, operations and transparency. It is also our responsibility to communicate and adhere to the national standards of business and design ethics set forth by the national organization.

Provide a channel for active engagement.
AIGA Dallas is 100% volunteer-run. We aim to empower volunteers and recognize the importance of their dedication, while encouraging ascension to leadership positions within the organization. We also work closely with our partners in crafting relevant and rewarding programming to the greater design community.

Communicate the value of design.
We produce our own programming and support national AIGA efforts to demonstrate how good design benefits businesses, organizations, brands, and communities. We find new areas of inspiration and collaboration, broadening our horizons in everything we do, be it programming, governance, membership, communication, or partnership.

Help nurture grassroots organizations and local causes.
We believe in partnerships with other organizations of similar focus, enabling our members to utilize their design and leadership skills while making a significant impact in the community.