We're finally getting the ball rolling for AIGA. My friend Sam and I took over the club this semester as Co-Presidents, and we've been trying to "revibe" (CommDesign joke:-)) the group and get other design disciplines from SU involved.
For those who are unfamiliar with AIGA, AIGA stands for the American Institute of Graphic Arts. It is the oldest and largest professional membership organization in design, and it is the premier place for any type of design (to discover it, discuss it, understand it, appreciate it, be inspired by it--you name it!).
Our student group aims to bridge the gap between student and professional by helping students network--both with one another, and with current professionals. To that end, we spoke with the head of the AIGA Upstate NY Chapter on Monday and were able to get some great ideas for inexpensive and fun activities. One of the things he suggested was to get in touch with the AIGA student group at Alfred and organize a portfolio night. That way, Design students would be able to share their work, get feedback from their peers, and see what programs from other colleges are producing.
Super exciting! I can't wait to start planning this (just as soon as my Midterms are over...)
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