About

About AIGA

AIGA, the professional association for design, stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design, and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational institution..

AIGA’s mission
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AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.
AIGA Insight
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AIGA Insight is a web journal that reveals the thought processes behind key organizational decisions and welcomes discussion.
AIGA National Design Center
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Located at 164 Fifth Avenue in New York, AIGA’s building serves as a base of operations and a source of inspiration for members.
Board and governance
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AIGA’s 15-member board is elected by the entire professional membership and plays a crucial role in determining the mission.
Contact AIGA
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Do you have a question or suggestion for an AIGA program? Here’s the easiest way to reach the right person and get a response.
AIGA initiatives
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AIGA initiatives stimulate thinking about design, demonstrate design’s value and empower designers at every stage of their careers.
Sponsors
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AIGA is committed to building partnerships that are mutually beneficial and resonate with a partner’s target audience.
AIGA chapters
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AIGA chapters fulfill AIGA’s mission at the local level, supporting members through organizing projects and events.
FAQs
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Got questions? Find the answers to commonly asked questions on membership, conferences, competitions, RSS feeds and more.
History
Find out more about the origins of our name and how a group of craftsmen and artisans evolved into the professional association for design.
AIGA staff
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AIGA staff members are committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Not sure whom to contact? Browse the current list.
AIGA online store
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Visit the AIGA online store for CarbonCool offsets, AIGA annuals and more.
Contribute to AIGA
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Contributions to AIGA’s fundraising campaigns support programs that reach beyond the scope of day-to-day initiatives. Give to your future.
AIGA privacy policy
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This statement explains privacy practices for the AIGA website and all sites that are part of the aiga.org domain.