Membership Benefits

Wherever You Teach, Learn, or Lead—AIGA Dallas Moves With You

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.

Students & Emerging Professionals

• Skill-Building Workshops – Hands-on sessions in UX research, motion, brand strategy, and AI tools.

• Mentor Match – One-on-one guidance from pros who remember exactly what it’s like to land that first role.

• Portfolio Reviews & Hiring Mixers – Real-time feedback and networking with recruiters seeking junior talent.

• Member-Only Projects – Collaborate on limited-edition publications, social-impact sprints, and hackathons that turn classwork into résumé-ready deliverables.

Educators & Academic Leaders

• Curriculum Exchange – Quarterly roundtables where instructors swap lesson plans, critique briefs, and classroom tech tips.

• Research & Grant Spotlights – Present your studies or student work at chapter events and in our online journal.

• Industry Bridge Program – Fast-track introductions to agencies and in-house teams for live briefs, studio tours, and guest-lecture opportunities.

• Academic Discounts & Resources – Reduced pricing on conference passes, access to AIGA’s Design Educator Community, and eligibility for the annual Design Educators Research Grant.

Mid-Career Makers & Managers

• Leadership Labs – Interactive programs on people management, design ops, and storytelling for influence.

• Special-Interest Circles – Affinity groups for UX research, in-house design, product, and service design—safe spaces to troubleshoot challenges with peers.

• Speaking & Teaching Opportunities – Share your expertise on panels, webinars, or by co-teaching masterclasses with local universities.

• Targeted Networking – Curated introductions to agencies and companies seeking art directors, design leads, and product owners.

Senior Leaders & C-Suite Executives

• Invite-Only Roundtables – Breakfasts and salon dinners where VPs, heads of design, and CTOs trade insights on scaling teams, driving innovation, and shaping culture.

• Advisory & Board Roles – Influence chapter strategy, mentor high-potential talent, and earn nonprofit governance experience.

• VIP Receptions & Private Previews – Curated gallery tours, studio launches, and first-look tech demos—ideal for discreet recruiting or brand placement.

• Thought-Leadership Spotlight – Amplify your voice through keynote slots, podcast features, and guest essays shared with our 10 K+ digital audience.

Perks Every Member Enjoys

• Discounted or complimentary admission to local programs, national conferences, and partner events

• Free and reduced-rate access to AIGA’s virtual Learning Hub and on-demand webinars

• Members-only savings on software, type, co-working spaces, and creative tools

• A built-in community of mentors, collaborators, educators, and industry leaders ready to help you push boundaries

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.