“I’ve been member since 1986.

Before that, I believe I had been a member often and on during the years I lived in New York. I attended many AIGA events in the old 3rd Avenue office in NYC and met everyone involved at the time. I remember it being a three floor walk-up with a gallery the size of small apartment. So, when I say I rubbed elbows with Milton and Massimo, I literally rubbed elbows with them and all the others. It was a small group of like-minded professionals back then, and much more intimate.

When I moved to Dallas in 1984 the AIGA here was a thriving state chapter, as evident in the book titled “Design in Texas”. In the back of the book you will see a list of Texas AIGA members at the time. Having a state chapter was great and it allowed members to attend state-wide events and meet our counterparts in the other Texas cities. I made friends with many designers that I would not have known otherwise. I also served on the Chapter Board for 5 years as Treasurer.

I have been fortunate to have had many conversations with notable designers at AIGA events. These contacts gave me a conduit to many professionals – individuals that I can still pick up the phone and call for advice, or referrals (or they often call me). I found that the organization’s members are willing to share information that helps other designers succeed. That’s the real benefit of being a AIGA member. It’s a fantastic reciprocal network.”

Doug has been a vital part of the North Texas design community for over 30 years, and he’s being slightly modest about his service to AIGA, as well as the larger design community. He served as Treasurer (and is listed in AIGA National’s records as President for a year) during the period when the AIGA Texas chapter was splitting into city chapters, and has remained actively involved in the chapter long after his term. He also served as president of DSVC. In 2011 he was named an AIGA Fellow by AIGA DFW for his service to the design community.

Doug has served as an advisor and mentor to several past presidents of AIGA DFW, and remained an active member long after that ‘reciprocal network’ could provide much more than the satisfaction of helping others and supporting AIGA’s mission. So, while we are celebrating 30 years of membership, we are also pausing to say “Thank you” to Doug for continuing to support us.

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Whether you consider yourself a digital designer, 3D generalist or VFX artist, we want to see your renders and reels.

In January, we hosted a successful gallery show of tangible 3D design. Next, we want to showcase the best digital 3D design that north Texas has to offer. The show will feature digital 3D modeling, clay renders, full blown illustrations, animated shorts, and more.

There are no entry fees or category rules; simply send us an email with your work to outspire@aigadfw.org. We’ll be in touch to finalize the rest.

Submissions due by April 10, 2016.

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Now in its 5th year, the DFW Jingle Mingle has become an eagerly-anticipated holiday tradition, and we’re planning for 500+ attendees! Visit DFWJingleMingle.com to buy tickets, become an event sponsor, or to volunteer! Then, gather your team, invite clients, find a date, and get everyone together for a huge holiday benefit shindig with all your industry colleagues.

If you only go to one holiday event this year, it better be the Jingle Mingle!

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Make sure to get your submissions in by January 10, 2016.

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“xCHANGE is the best professional event I’ve been to in years. I learned more in four hours than I have at two and three day conferences! The atmosphere was casual, and the peer-to-peer conversations and speakers were amazing! Time well spent.”  – Keith Miller, Kenwood Experiences

Lunch and libations are included in your ticket. For more information, check out the registration link.

AIGA Members receive 50% off.
12:30 pm, Registration // 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, Conference
Community Beer Company // 1530 Inspiration Dr., Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75207
Register

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If you answered “Yes” to these questions, then volunteering with the AIGA DFW social media team is perfect for you. We are in the process of building our social media team and are looking for talented individuals like yourself.

Get involved—email communications@aigadfw.org for more information.

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Please email aiga100@aigadfw.org with any questions.

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Whether it’s a local logo, a national advertisement, or the insanely ornate invitations that you made for your favorite nephew’s 6th birthday party, this is your opportunity to show off your hand drawn designs in a gallery setting. There’s no entry fee and no category rules; simply shoot an email with an image of your handy work to outspire@aigadfw.org, and we’ll finalize the rest.

Have questions? We have answers, so email those on over too.

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International designers. Inspiring talks. Glaciers. Volcanoes. It’s a dazzling landscape of people, ideas, and panoramas, and the only thing missing is you.

AIGA has partnered with Onward Travel to offer an international design experience to AIGA members across the country. Spring B’Reykjavik is happening March 7–15, 2015, in the world’s most Northerly capital: Reykjavik, Iceland.

Attend Reykjavik’s annual design festival, DesignMarch, which showcases the best of the local design scene alongside lectures by internationally acclaimed designers.

Explore Iceland, from lava tube caves, to grilled cod skewers, to erupting geysers… The inspiring landscape and cosmopolitan capital city combine for an ethereal, enlightening experience you don’t want to miss.

Download the full itinerary and register at OnwardAIGA.com.

Early bird registration deadline is extended until December 5!

NEED TO CONVINCE YOUR BOSS?
Download this memo that includes information about the trip, testimonials and cost breakdowns.

TRIP ITINERARY
Download the trip itinerary here.

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