Stefan shared his journey through the height of his career, the process of redefining personal and professional values, and escaping the grip of hustle culture. And in that, he gave valuable lessons on prioritizing self-care as a designer, the transformative impact of therapy, and discovering one’s passion in the field.
A presentation on working as an in-house creative and how we can navigate our role within our own organizations—ensuring in-house designers have a seat at the decision-making table early on in the process.
What is accessibility and why is it important for designers? Join Special Events Chair Kimberly Lewis, as well as guest speakers Joseph Kilrain, Ashley Billera and Lee Delgado, for AIGA CT’s first incredible event of 2022!
Join us in honor of Black History Month to celebrate, recognize, and amplify the cultural contributions of the Black diaspora—an area often overlooked within the ecosystem of modern design. Our panel will explore ideas such as the commodification of black culture by non-black people, “zip code” success, and the nuances of acknowledging socio-economic differences without treating the community as a collective. Viewers and participants will leave with actionable ideas of how we can enact change.
Chris Nasshan, AIGA CT Director, Community, and Ryan Thorp, AIGA CT Chair, In-House, cover how to navigate collaboration throughout the project cycle and how to effectively communicate the how’s and why’s of what we contribute and will execute upon as designers.
Around the World launched this November in honor of Native American Heritage Month. We, with the help of our panelists, explored the professional paths of indigenous artists and designers. We also showcased the influence of Native American artists and examined ways to approach design with a culturally sensitive and nuanced perspective.
Chris Piascik talked to participants about his experience with personal projects turning into client work, and how you can use that to guide your career.
