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Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders

AIGA National Events - July 6, 2013 - 11:31pm

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Developed by Yale School of Management and AIGA, this program offers creative leaders a better understanding of business and design.
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Head, Heart, Hand: AIGA Design Conference

AIGA National Events - July 6, 2013 - 11:31pm

Sunday, July 7, 2013

This AIGA Design Conference will explore the dimensions of strategy, social impact and craft in modern design practice.
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TypeWalk Ventura

AIGA Santa Barbara Events - July 6, 2013 - 11:31pm

Sunday, July 7, 2013

AIGA Santa Barbara invites you to explore the typography of downtown Ventura—paint, print, neon, and more—via a typographical scavenger hunt!
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Facilitation: by Design

AIGA National Events - June 27, 2013 - 7:04pm

Thursday, June 27, 2013

This two-day Design for Good workshop is for professionals who want to gain confidence leading successful collaborations and empower participants to take responsibility and ownership for successful outcomes.
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Reverb: Designing for Politics

AIGA Cleveland Events - June 27, 2013 - 7:04pm

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Reverb is a casual discussion series for creative Clevelanders. Come meet new people, network with other creatives, and join a changing monthly discussion focused on industry topics directed by a professional.
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Ignite: Pro Bono

AIGA Los Angeles Events - June 27, 2013 - 7:04pm

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Join members of the LA creative community for an active conversation as we collectively discuss the upside and downside of pro bono design. Add your voice and be heard. 
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Film Screening: Linotype

AIGA Santa Barbara Events - June 26, 2013 - 6:23pm

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Join AIGA S.B. for a screening of Linotype: The Film—a feature-length documentary centered around the Linotype type casting machine, at Mehosh Photo Studio in Santa Barbara. Admission is free!
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Movie Night - Beauty is Embarrassing

AIGA San Diego Events - June 24, 2013 - 7:32pm

Monday, June 24, 2013

Tiger! Tiger!, one of our favorite pubs, is opening their doors just for us! So come early, mingle with friends, get a drink. The good folks from Green Truck will be there so you can grab dinner too!
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Best Practice Strategies ... with Emily Cohen

AIGA Los Angeles Events - June 20, 2013 - 6:20pm

Thursday, June 20, 2013

This session will highlight the top best business practices that are the foundation of truly successful design organizations. Best practices will range from organizational structures, staffing strategies, pricing, client management and marketing. After working with hundreds of leading creative/design teams for 20 years, Emily has collected a list of smart business strategies that define successful firms. This session will be very broad in topic, but provides very practical, actionable strategies that can easily be implemented. Tickets: $20 for Supporter or Contributor AIGA Members $15 for Sustaining AIGA Members or above $45 for non-members
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Design Currency Happy Hour

AIGA Cleveland Events - June 20, 2013 - 6:20pm

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Join us on Thursday, June 20 for an AIGA Cleveland Happy Hour at Deagan's Kitchen & Bar in Lakewood. Stop in for a cold one and celebrate the value of design with the release of Jenn & Ken Visocky O'Grady's latest book, Design Currency.
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AIGA Best of New England 2013: OPENING NIGHT!

AIGA Boston Events - June 20, 2013 - 6:20pm

Thursday, June 20, 2013

It's here: the 2013 AIGA Best of New England (BoNE) Show design competition and exhibition!
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June Drinks x Design: Red Bull House of Art + Design Talk

AIGA Detroit Events - June 13, 2013 - 6:04pm

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Housed in the basement of the E&B (Eckhardt & Becker Brewery), Red Bull House of Art is a venue and program for up and coming artists to develop their skill and showcase their abilities in a collaborative and inspirational environment.
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MATTHIAS ERNSTBERGER: THE SURFACE YEARS

AIGA New York Events - June 12, 2013 - 6:10pm

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

A unique talk housed in an intimate setting, Matthais will dive into all aspects of the process from challenges, growing pains and evolution from a 70-page lifestyle magazine into a 140-page book featuring contemporary design, architecture, fashion and art.
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Beyond the Bar 2013: An LGBT Art and Design Showcase

AIGA Detroit Events - June 6, 2013 - 7:10pm

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Join Motor City Pride for its kick off event, the third annual Beyond the Bar: An LGBT Art and Design showcase, presented by AIGA Detroit. Enjoy great art, delicious appetizers, beer and wine as well as music by DJ Lena. A silent auction will be held to benefit Ruth Ellis Center. Take home a unique piece of art and help make this the largest LGBT art show in the country.
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Design Spectrum: Architecture is Fun - x

AIGA Kansas City Events - June 6, 2013 - 7:10pm

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Don't miss the final installment of this 3-part series featuring  Peter Exley, co-founder of Architecture is Fun, a Chicago firm that elevates the standard of design for learning and play environments. Peter will continue the theme of play by introducing his multi-disciplinary approach of listening to the needs of kids, clients and communities.
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Best Practice Strategies ... with Emily Cohen

AIGA Los Angeles Events - June 5, 2013 - 6:58pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Best Practice Strategies any Design Firm Should Know with Emily Cohen


Date: June 20th, 2013

Location:
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90069
2nd Floor Blue Bldg

Agenda/Event Timeline
6:30–7:00 Mix and Mingle
7:00-7:10 Introduction
7:10–8:50 Talk/Presentation
8:50–9:00 Q and A

Description:
This session will highlight the top best business practices that are the foundation of truly successful design organizations. Best practices will range from organizational structures, staffing strategies, pricing, client management and marketing. After working with hundreds of leading
creative/design teams for 20 years, Emily has collected a list of smart business strategies that define successful firms. This session will be very broad in topic, but provides very practical, actionable strategies that can easily be implemented.


Ticket pricing:
Supporter-Contributor: $20
Sustaining member-Trustee: $15
Non members: $45

About Emily Cohen
Emily has been a consultant to creative professionals for over 20 years providing confidential, best-practice insights and advice on staff, client, and process-management strategies, conducting client surveys and writing winning proposals, creative briefs, and contracts. She served as Secretary for the AIGA/NY Board of Directors and has taught classes and conducted workshops and seminars for many leading design schools and organizations. Emily is a frequently-requested speaker on business-related issues for the creative industry and has spoken at numerous conferences and events sponsored by AIGA, HOW, Design Business Association in London (DBA), The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD) and Design Management Institute (DMI). She also has taught professional practices to BFA Design students at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Learn more at www.emilycohen.com.

Parking Details
The parking garage entrance for Pacific Design Center is located on Melrose Avenue, just east of San Vicente Boulevard. Event parking is $10. Limited metered street parking is available.

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Studio Tour: RTKL

AIGA Los Angeles Events - June 5, 2013 - 6:58pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

RTKL is an award winning global architecture, planning and design firm. The Environments Studio is a multi-dimensional design group within RTKL. A highly collaborative team of interior designers, brand strategists, graphic designers and architects. Rich in diversity of experience, culture and education. We cross-pollinate to create innovative and multidisciplinary design solutions.
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Reverb: In-House Design with the Cleveland Museum of Art

AIGA Cleveland Events - June 5, 2013 - 6:58pm

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Join us for a discussion with the in-house designers of the Cleveland Museum of Art, led by Tom Barnard and Greg Donley, each of whom has over 20 years of experience working at the CMA.
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Forward! AIGA Leadership Retreat

AIGA National Events - May 30, 2013 - 6:46pm

Thursday, May 30, 2013

The annual leadership retreat gathers 250 board members from chapters across the country to share successes, brainstorm solutions and discuss the future of the organization nationally and locally.
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Talent Is Not Enough - Business Secrets For Designers

AIGA Cleveland Events - May 29, 2013 - 6:12pm

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

It takes more than talent to launch and sustain a successful design firm — you need solid business skills as well. In this special presentation, design management guru Shel Perkins will share insider information on crucial legal and financial issues, including how to avoid common mistakes related to hiring, intellectual property, client contracts, cash flow, and more.
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