Don’t let the name fool you—Mini-Con delivers the inspiration, networking, and professional development of a full-scale design conference, all packed into one incredible day.

Whether you’re a student, an emerging creative, or a seasoned designer, you’ll walk away with new skills, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

11AM–5:30PM

The University of Texas at Dallas
ATC Building (Edith O’Donnell Arts & Technology Building)

Room ATC 2.602
800 W. Campbell Rd. #3021, Richardson, TX 75080

You’ll experience:
Inspiring speaker sessions
Career advice & hiring insights
Portfolio advice
Networking with creative professionals
️ UX/UI trends
Accessibility & inclusive design
AI in today’s design industry
Live Q&A with industry leaders

Whether you’re preparing for your first design job, growing your career, or looking to stay ahead of industry trends, AIGA Dallas Mini-Con 2026 is the place to be.

Save the date and grab your ticket early—this intimate field trip is limited to just 20 attendees!

This fall, AIGA Dallas is heading to the Dallas Museum of Art for Design Beyond Sight, an interactive field trip exploring accessibility, inclusive design, and how people with different visual abilities experience art and museum spaces.

During our visit, Erica Kress, Independent Disability Consultant and disability advocate, will share her personal experiences with accessibility and designing for inclusion. She’ll discuss her work with organizations to evaluate accessibility, offer recommendations, and demonstrate how empathy can help designers create more inclusive experiences.

Melissa Brito-Alvarez, Manager of Access Programs and Resources at the Dallas Museum of Art, will introduce visual-impairment simulation glasses before leading us into the galleries for a hands-on experience exploring how visitors with varying levels of vision navigate and experience museum spaces. She’ll also take us behind the development of the DMA’s tactile reproductions of artwork and how these resources were created to make art more accessible to blind and low-vision visitors.

We’ll also have the special opportunity to walk through an exhibition with a DMA Exhibition Designer, seeing the exhibition through a designer’s eyes and learning how the experience comes together. We’ll explore how accessibility and inclusive design inform elements such as exhibition layout, labels, wayfinding, braille, tactile elements, and multisensory experiences.

We’ll wrap up with questions and group discussion, followed by an optional off-site networking lunch for anyone who would like to continue the conversation.

Sunday, November 22 | 11 AM–1 PM
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201

For accessibility needs or accommodations, please contact us at contact@aigadallas.org.

Only 20 spots are available—grab your ticket before this fall field trip fills up!