Join AIGA LA and Nikki Villagomez for a look into how culture affects typography and the decision-making process in everyday life. She will use typographic pictures taken throughout her travels to highlight the photos she receives from Los Angeles in a side by side exploration discussing the comparisons (and contrasts) in type choices.

Get the book! Nikki will have copies of her book Culture+Typography: How Culture Affects Typography for sale at the event for $20.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Nikki Villagomez is a nationally recognized speaker on typography. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BFA in Graphic Design. After working as a designer in New York City, she moved to her home state of South Carolina where she became a fulltime freelancer. Nikki is the founder and former president of the South Carolina chapter of AIGA. She has been an educator teaching Graphic Design and Typography at the University of South Carolina and the University of Akron. Currently, Nikki lives in Charlotte, NC and serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. (BRC), a CPA and advisory firm. She has maintained her blog, culture+typography, for over 10 years. You can follow along here.

Instagram: @nikki_vz
Twitter: @nikki_vz

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REGISTRATION

Early Bird Tickets: $20
Students: $20
AIGA Members: $15
Non-members: $25
Day-of Tickets at the Door: $30

AGENDA

6:30 PM: Mix and Mingle
7:00 PM: Introductions
7:15 PM: Nikki Villagomez’s Talk
8:15 PM: Q&A
8:25 PM: Closing remarks

VENUE LOCATION

Gensler
500 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071

PARKING INFORMATION

The building offers parking with an entrance at 505 South Flower for $15 after 5pm. We are unable to validate parking for a lower rate. Alternative options include the public library across the street with an entrance on Flower just south of 5th, or the J2 Parking Structure on the northeastern corner of Flower and 5th. Miscellaneous metered parking within a couple blocks is also a (very limited) option.

Public transit and ride sharing are also encouraged. For public transportation, visit metro.net for schedules. Gensler is located near both the Pershing Square and 7th Street/Metro Center stations. For ride sharing, there is a convenient loading zone directly in front Gensler at 500 S. Figueroa.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Health is our top priority. For the wellbeing of our participants and volunteers, we will provide masks for those who wish to wear one during the event duration.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

By registering and attending/participating at this event, you grant AIGA Los Angeles permission to capture photo/audio/video of the event and the right to use any image, photograph, voice, or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media from this event will become the property of AIGA Los Angeles. Media may be displayed, distributed, or used by AIGA Los Angeles for any purpose.

AIGA Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that welcomes donations to support its initiatives, operations, programs and scholarships. You can make a donation through your ticket purchase on Eventbrite or by donating directly on our Donorbox page here. All contributions are tax deductible.

Artwork by Jessy V. Castillo