by Jacquie Ang from TAXI Design Network

Today, AIGA is the first place design professionals turn to exchange ideas and information. It is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing AIGA, where for the past 93 years, has established a platform to facilitate the engagement of critical analysis, progression of education and the promotion of ethical practice.

When it was founded in 1914, it was named the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Its charter members were veteran professionals comprising of craftsmen and artisans. Now it represents more than 19,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by more than 55 chapters and 200 student groups.

A stalwart in the eyes of design practitioners, AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in its economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts. Through the collection and analysis of data on the profession, it is authoritative in promoting and communicating standards for ethical conduct and professional expertise. It stimulates members in its provocative programming on critical issues facing design.

In its efforts to nurture emerging talents, AIGA encouraged some of the finest graphic designers to share their knowledge with students and young practitioners. Lectures and workshops were frequent events at the New York headquarters and elsewhere.

In celebration of both effective and innovative design, AIGA was, and continues to be, a source of inspiration to the creative community, always open to new ideas and new professional disciplines in the ever-evolving nature of design.

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JACQUIE ANG
Junior Assistant Editor of TAXI Design Network

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