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Unsecret Sharers: From Voice; by Ralph Caplan Dec 02, 2008 (0); What constitutes marriage may vary over time and place. But, according to Caplan, collaboration and design have always made a perfect match.

How Is AIGA Helping Designers Survive the Recession?: by Richard Grefé; Dec 03, 2008(0); The tumultuous economy has many designers feeling uncertain. Richard Grefé explains what AIGA is doing on behalf of members and the profession as a whole.

The (Mostly) True Story of Helvetica and the New York City Subway: by Paul Shaw; Nov 18, 2008(27); Is Helvetica really the typeface of the New York City Subway? Shaw goes mythbusting to uncover the long, storied history.

Getting Beyond the Surface: by Lisa Delgado; Nov 25, 2008(0); Design for public spaces can be transformational, but it can also be superficial. Delgado examines recent projects by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and 2x4.

Is There Anything Funny about Graphic Design?: by Steven Heller; Nov 11, 2008(10); Do serious design solutions require a serious approach? Heller riffs on why playfulness can yield the best answers.

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APDF Leadership Forum with Rhoda Pitcher: Leadership Effectiveness, Breaking the Barriers to Success December 5, 2008 | Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, California
At least two pathways are open to us—continuing what has been done before and the more difficult, creating a new pathway. Since 1978, Rhoda Pitcher has engaged major corporations...
Future History 3 March 7-8, 2009 | University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
March 7–8, 2009 Chicago This AIGA design educators' conference, sponsored by Adobe Systems, will address Learn more about the conference at URL.
AIGA Design Conference October 8-11, 2009 | Memphis Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN
What is designing today? And how do designers define their own influence within the dichotomy of making versus thinking? These questions form the basis of this year’s conference, “Make/Think,”...

365: AIGA Annual Design Exhibition 29 December 11 2008 - February 20, 2009 | AIGA National Design Center, New York, New York
AIGA is committed to using selections from its annual competitions to demonstrate the process of design; the role of the designer; and the value of design to business, culture and society at...
Australian Graphic Design Association 2008 Biennial National Awards Exhibition December 11 2008 - February 20, 2009 | AIGA National Design Center, New York, New York
The finest design work from Australia produced during 2006 to 2008, as chosen by a distinguished panel of judges from the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA). This exhibition is...

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Apply by December 5 to become an Election Design Fellow: AIGA Design for Democracy’s Election Design Fellowship program is expanding to include positions in both Oregon and Washington. Apply to be Washington State’s first fellow to improve interactions with citizens through ballot design and much more.
“Gain” insights from post-conference videos: The “Gain: AIGA Business and Design Conference” was a success for all who attended. If you missed it or want to experience it again, view the videos now.
Register for the free practice management webinar on December 15: The first in a new series of live online seminars, “Good Advice for Bad Times” will help your firm survive today’s toughest challenges and position it to thrive again in the future. This webinar is free for current AIGA members, but pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Sign up for Design Jobs notifications: Whether you’re considering a new position or just wondering about the job market in other cities, the new Design Jobs RSS feeds make it easy to receive notification whenever a position is posted in your state.
Make your tax-deductible contribution to AIGA by December 31: If you plan to make contributions to charities this year, consider the role AIGA can play in advancing your future and the success of subsequent generations of young designers. Your contribution will directly support scholarships, Design Archives, diversity initiatives, and the future of AIGA.