Student Events – AIGA Los Angeles

AIGA Student Groups Empower LGBTQ+ Youth

AIGA Los Angeles — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:46:15 +0000

Cal Poly Pomona kicked off their 5th annual Design for Good Marathon, with their largest non-profit organization to date, It Gets Better. In 24 hours, these students made activations that elevate the social, physical and experiential organization, with a mission to empower LGBTQ+ youth.

It Gets Better is a globally recognized non-profit organization that provides opportunities to learn, discover and better understand the queer experience. The non-profit empowers youth with opportunities to connect with other like-minded individuals and provides programming and grants to form projects that make public schools more inclusive.

Students organized themselves into five teams to create various improvements to the It Gets Better experience. This work spans the gamut of content design, social templates, trade show booths, motion graphics, activation spaces, collateral and digital assets that allow for a fuller range of expression. You may find the work they did on platforms such as Youtube, Instagram, Twitch and TIkTok.

We are incredibly proud of the work they have accomplished in a short amount of time. This work was made possible by the help of the Los Angeles Design Community, AIGA LA, AIGA Cal Poly Pomona leadership team, Jennifer Avila, Jasmine Jeanine Guevara, Jade Krystle Campos, Dom Almario, Tyrell Keon Malonzo, Taz Alamillo, Lauren Ussery, Cal Poly Pomona’s Associate Professor, Anthony Acock, and all the student designers that made this happen.

Design for Good is a growing AIGA LA initiative that focuses on social change through the lens of design. In past years, we have supported programs that seek to enhance the life of immigrants (Creative Jam 2019) to groups like Project Sister (Crisis and Family Counseling Organization), and Undocumented Student Services (Cal Poly Pomona). We hope to continue this work in coming years with more non-profits and programs.

Historically, Cal Poly Pomona’s 24 hour design marathon was modeled closely after the AIGA student group’s similar annual event, Creative Engine, hosted each year at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg Missouri (UCMO). By working closely off of UCMO’s precedent the team was able to put together an event that not only created a large body of portfolio worthy work in a short amount of time, but also was achievable and for good causes near and dear to the student population.

CSULB BFA Graphic Design Senior Show

AIGA Los Angeles — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:11:31 +0000

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CSULB BFA Graphic Design Senior Show

939 Studio

939 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Professional Reception

Friday, December 14th, 2018 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Open Gallery

Saturday, December 15th, 2018 | 11:00AM –4:00PM

Website: www.etc.show

Please RSVP: csulbgdbfa@gmail.com

Upcomers: A Live Creative Challenge Event!

Anthony Wiktor — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 01:06:58 +0000

An Exclusive Collaboration with AIGA Los Angeles

July 7th, AIGA LA is collaborating with UPCOMERS, a new platform connecting emerging creatives with global brands for real projects, experience and job opportunities on a special event exclusive for Art, Design and Film students and recent graduates.

Don’t wait! Limited # of seats available. Nibles + drinks will be provided!

GET TICKETS HERE.

The Noun Project: Kind Sign

Patricia Aguilar — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 03:41:04 +0000

Since the first urban environments of the Roman Empire, signs have been used to direct, lead, and inform our behavior. These primitive communication tools have stood the test of time because they can deliver a concise message at a specific location, they can communicate a complex message in a blink of an eye, and finally they can communicate a message in a universal way that everyone can understand.

KindSign, an open sourced art project is changing this by creating signage that communicates personalized provocative messages that will challenge, inspire and delight. The workshops are organized to engage the general public in the creative process. Participants include creatives, designers, artists, makers, and non-designers. No design or art skills are necessary, all are welcome to participate. The workshop is $10 (includes your own sign) and tickets are limited, please RSVP. To read more about KindSigns, check out our blog.

The Noun Project in an exciting workshop where we will be creating a collection of these powerful pictographic messages. As a participant you will start off by concepting a message for your very own KindSign. You will then work through a process of transforming your personal message into pictoral elements. Finally, we will wrap up the event with group presentations.

After the event, the sketches will be transformed into polished vector icons and will be printed on aluminum signage. All of the participants will then be sent their very own KindSign that can be placed into their built environment.

WHEN
Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

LOCATION
CultureBrain Academy inside Maker City LA
Maker City LA
1933 S. Broadway, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Advanced Mobile Prototyping Workshop with AXURE

Patricia Aguilar — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:11:46 +0000

We’ll look into Axure’s adaptive views capability design for various screen sizes (breakpoints). And, how to effectively use widget libraries and widget styles to speed up your design process. This workshop is for intermediate and advanced Axure users.

COST
$99 cash at-the-door. Please bring exact change.
$79 + Eventbrite fees. This is the regular price.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced level (1+ year(s) of experience) information architects, user experience designers, visual designers and product design/management leads who dream up digital products and want to quickly explore ideas and communicate complex (and sometimes subtle) interactions.

– Solid computer skills (5 year minimum)
– Experience with Axure needed (1 year minimum)
– This is a workshop for both intermediate and advanced Axure users with strong skills. The pace will go much more quickly than the previous workshops in the series.

DATE AND TIME
Saturday, January 17, 2015

10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
BLANKSPACES Santa Monica

TOPICS

How to use adaptive views for designating breakpoints in your prototype
Explore various navigation patterns for mobile and responsive web
Take an idea from sketch to prototype
Export a prototype to view on a mobile device

STEAM Carnival

Patricia Aguilar — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:54:46 +0000

Steam Carnival is designed to inspire kids and adults around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, STEAM Carnival is like a traditional carnival that’s been flipped upside down, turned inside out, put in a blender, and shot into the future. We’re infusing over 90.000 square feet with interactive fun featuring:

Giant high-tech games
Mad science demos
Wearable electronics fashion shows
Musical robots
Live entertainment and music

DETAILS
October 25-26th

LOCATION
Crafted at the Port of LA
112 E 22nd St. #10
Los Angeles, CA 90731

TICKETS
AIGA members $5 off ticket prices which would be $20 for general admission, $15 for student tickets use promo code AIGA
Buy Tickets

EVENT WEBSITE

TypeEd’s Heroic Final Crit

Patricia Aguilar — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:44:49 +0000

Graphic designers will be gathering for a test of typographic strength and show how they have protected our local citizens from bad type. Their work will demonstrate how extraordinary logotypes, script lettering, whisky labels, menus and book spreads can save lives of consumers, whisky drinkers and even restaurant guests.

In what promises to be one of the most compelling design and type discussions, TypeEd, the educational program of typography and typesetting courses in Los Angeles, will lead participants and spectators through best design practices in saving readers time and confusion.

General Assembly will host this type talk mashup of negative space, typographic color, hierarchy and swashes. The 2-hour power critique will be followed by an hour of socializing and raffle prize giveaways.

WHEN
Sunday, September 28
3:00pm to 6:00pm

WHERE
General Assembly
1520 2nd Street
Santa Monica CA 90401

TICKETS
Tickets are only $10

CONTACT
Rachel Elnar

Inspiring Design Conversations – an event by LA Furniture

AIGA Los Angeles — Sun, 15 Jun 2014 19:59:11 +0000

LA Furniture is excited to bring together the best of Los Angeles’ LA bloggers, Interior Designers, Contractors, Architects and Students for a stimulating networking event. LA Furniture wants to help students and design professionals meet others in their industry to bring about inspiring design conversations.

What To Expect?
–Interact with other LA based designers, Architects, bloggers & Journalists
–Beverages and Hors d’oeuvre will be served
–Raffle prizes worth over $5,000
–LA Furniture Store Swag Bag
–Find your next protege while interacting with design students
–Learn about discounts LA Furniture offers to trade professionalsDetails
June 25, 2014
6:00pm to 8:30pm

LOCATION:
LA Furniture Store – Design Center Location
4900 Triggs St,
Los Angeles, CA 90022

AIGA Los Angeles Student Portfolio Review 2014

AIGA Los Angeles — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 19:36:34 +0000

The AIGA Los Angeles Student Portfolio Review provides design students with practical advice on how to present themselves and their work as they embark on a career in the design industry.

Students receive thoughtful, constructive, one-on-one evaluation of their work by an array of design professionals from the Los Angeles area. The goal is to offer candid advice about student portfolios based on professional experience. It’s also a great way to network and become aware of “who’s who” in the LA design community.

This year, local LA design firms and agencies will open their doors, and host students in their own offices around the city.

Details
Locations: City-Wide
Saturday, May 3 2014, 1-4pm

Portfolio Day is free and open to all current AIGA student members.

Participating Studios

Gensler
http://www.gensler.com
500 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213.327.3600

Looking
http://looking.la/
145 Standard St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-322-6330

Huge LA
http://www.hugeinc.com/contactus/los-angeles
6100 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd Floor,
Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
310-499-7700

KBDA
http://kbda.com/
2452 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.255.0902

Baker Brand
http://www.bakerbrand.com/
3015 Main St. Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.393.3993

Westfield Brand Studio
westfield.com/us/
2049 Century Park East, 41st Floor
Century City, CA 90067
310.689.5695

Promotional artwork created by Andrew Byrom.

General Assembly x Dribbble, sponsored by Shopify

Patricia Aguilar — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 16:33:26 +0000

Meet fellow designers, developers, and Dribbblers at General Assembly over casual food and drinks in the Lounge. Mix with talented General Assembly Web Development and UX Immersive students, share project work, and just meet really awesome people!

Details
April 25, 2014
6:00pm

General Assembly LA
1520 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Event Website

For More Information

Daniel Archer