Overview
Our Mission
- Bring value to AIGA members and the design community in Austin
- Create opportunities for fellowship and networking within a community of designers
- Provide access to information about design and professional practices, which may also involve networking with other professionals with similar problems
- Find ways to improve understanding of the profession among the public and potential clients
- Find ways to increase respect for the profession and its impact
History
Since its inception in 1997, the AIGA Austin Chapter has produced a variety of educational events ranging from Small Talks lectures to the nationally recognized, Design Ranch conference. Additional chapter events include the Business Breakfast Series, social networking activities, annual membership meetings, SXSW Film Design Awards, the Reel Design film screenings, workshops and The Texas Show, a statewide competition.
Past lectures by the chapter have included such dignitaries as Stefan Sagmeister, Luba Lukova, Chip Kidd, Doyald Young, Michael Bierut, and Sean Adams. In 2007, Mike Hicks, a founding member of AIGA Texas, was honored with the first AIGA Austin Fellow award. DJ Stout, Pentagram partner, was awarded the Fellow award in 2010.
All work accomplished in the chapter is achieved through dedicated volunteers, whether it is through a one-time commitment or through a full-time board position.
