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Level Up Your Design: Discounted Learning with AIGA Membership

by AIGAConnecticut \ May 1, 2024

AIGA offers new discounts: 20% off UX design courses with IxDF and 10% off creative skills with SuperHi.

Designing for All: 5 Essential Reads on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

by Amanda Southworth \ April 2, 2024

This curated list of 5 articles dives deep into DEI, from neurodiversity to celebrating Black graphic design pioneers.

Design’s New Muse: AI in Your Creative Toolbox

by Amanda Southworth \ March 11, 2024

AIGA CT explores how AI can be a powerful tool for designers across various disciplines, from generating creative assets to streamlining UX testing, but emphasizes responsible use and the irreplaceable role of human creativity.

Unlock Your Dream Design Job: A Guide to Connecticut and Beyond (Part 2)

by Amanda Southworth \ January 4, 2024

The second half of this guide focuses on elevating your design career by showcasing your work, building your brand, networking, and honing soft skills like communication, collaboration, and adaptability.

Unlock Your Dream Design Job: A Guide to Connecticut and Beyond

by Amanda Southworth \ December 26, 2023

Have you ever dreamt of landing your dream design job? This two-part series will equip you with the tools and mindset to turn that dream into reality.

AIGA CT Announces 2023 Fellow

by Melanie Uribe \ November 6, 2023

AIGA Connecticut proudly announces Randy Herbertson as the 2023 AIGA CT Fellow. Owner of The Visual Brand in Westport, Randy has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of brand strategy and creative direction over the past 25 years.

There’s Nothing Better Than ‘Good’ Design

by Christine LeBlanc \ November 1, 2023

Peter Good was a prominent graphic designer, artist and illustrator from Connecticut who passed away on May 2, 2023. Best known to the masses for his Hartford Whalers logo design, Peter had many works published all over the world.

Connect, Create, and Collaborate

by Sara Haney \ May 31, 2023

Join a dynamic community of creatives and be the first to know about upcoming events, job opportunities, and the latest industry news.

Tips for Creating a Design Portfolio 2023

by AIGAConnecticut \ April 5, 2022

Want to create an effective design portfolio that showcases the best you? Read more here.

Looking Forward: A Design Challenge

by AIGAConnecticut \ June 21, 2021

Submission Deadline: Friday, July 9, 2021

Around the World

by AIGAConnecticut \ February 21, 2021

An open and ongoing conversation about the impact of underrepresented and marginalized communities in design.

Holiday Book Gift Guide for Any Designer

by AIGAConnecticut \ December 15, 2020

If you're stuck finding a gift for your designer friends or colleagues check out AIGA Connecticut's list of must-have books!