AIGA Atlanta

We’re not going anywhere 😁 As we sunset this page, AIGA ATLANTA will continue to share announcements of our upcoming events on IG and LinkedIn. If you haven’t yet, follow us on IG and on LinkedIn.

🌈 Happy Pride! What better way to celebrate than with books?
Head over to 📚 the AIGA Bookshelf, where friends of can explore a treasure trove of contemporary topics in design, art, business, and culture. Enjoy exclusive discounts from Artbook / D.A.P., Gingko, and Phaidon to add to your collection! This month, Artbook curated an inviting list of recommended LGBTQIA+ reads, which we couldn't resist sharing:

🏳‍🌈 John Waters: Pope of Trash, by Delmonico Books
🏳‍🌈 Voguing and the Ballroom Scene of New York 1989-92, by Soul Jazz Books, a division of Soul Jazz Records
🏳‍🌈 God Made My Face: A Collective Portrait of James Baldwin, by Dancing Foxes Press
🏳‍🌈 Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody, by Delmonico Books
🏳‍🌈 Peter Hujar's Day by Linda Rosenkrantz, by Magic Hour Press
🏳‍🌈 Pippa Garner's Better Living Catalog
🏳‍🌈 Mickalene Thomas: All About Love, by D.A.P./Artbook
🏳‍🌈 Chloe Sherman Renegades: San Francisco: The 1990s, by Hatje Cantz Verlag

🤩 Got to have them?
👀 Want to see more?
🛒 Visit The Bookshelf at https://aigadsgn.org/bookshelf
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is coming to Atlanta for the first time ever, kicking off with some x-heighting local speakers to showcase their Bold and ExtraBold typography work. The first event will be at the Goat Farm Arts Center - get your tix below! See ya there 😘

Link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/typethursday-atl-june-2024-tickets-908667518007

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Join us tonight at Chil Studios for AIGA Atlanta's meet-up sponsored by Chil & Co.! 🥂 Whether you're a pro or just starting out, mingle with creatives over drinks and good vibes. Need advice or eager to make friends? We've got you covered! RSVP on Eventbrite and let's spark some inspiration!

Buzz Happy Hour | Chil & Co. @ Chil Studios - May 2024 Join us for the May edition of AIGA Buzz!

Just a couple of days until our creative meet-up at Chil Studios! Join us sponsored by Chil & Co. Whether pro or newbie, all are welcome to network over cold drinks. RSVP now for inspiring conversations! 🎨🥂

Buzz Happy Hour | Chil & Co. @ Chil Studios - May 2024 Join us for the May edition of AIGA Buzz!

Don’t forget – Today’s the day to join AIGA ATL’s In-House team in their chat with Jose Gil at 12:00pm ET!

Register now at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4EjE5QCkTvCy6QxZ5uFZnA

Last chance to sign up! Join us tomorrow at noon for a webinar featuring Jose Gil. By day, he crafts user-friendly and streamlined experiences at Stable Kernel, all while leading a squad of top-notch designers as the Head of Design. When not on the clock, he continues his passion for graphic design as an illustrator and logo designer.

Register now at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4EjE5QCkTvCy6QxZ5uFZnA

🎨 Join us for an evening of creativity and connection sponsored by Atlanta's own Chil & Co.! 🥂 Dive into Chil Studios' impressive space as we gather for AIGA Atlanta's monthly meet-up.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, all creatives are welcome to network and unwind over cold drinks. Need advice or eager to make new friends? We've got you covered! Don't worry if you're not a member or a designer—everyone's invited!

Just RSVP on Eventbrite, and let's spark some inspiring conversations. Remember to plan for a safe ride home! 🚗✨



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buzz-happy-hour-chil-co-chil-studios-may-2024-tickets-893430373297?aff=oddtdtcreator

How do you spend your lunch hour? We invite you to spend it with us next Wednesday, May 8th and Jose Gil. By day, he crafts user-friendly and streamlined experiences at Stable Kernel, all while leading a squad of top-notch designers as the Head of Design. When not on the clock, he continues his passion for graphic design as an illustrator and logo designer.

Register now at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4EjE5QCkTvCy6QxZ5uFZnA #/registration

Tomorrow night is the monthly AIGA Atlanta Buzz Happy Hour where we unwind, connect, and share ideas with fellow creatives.

Join us at on April 25th, at Mutation Brewing in Sandy Springs, GA for an opportunity to expand your network and have a great time. Bring along a friend or colleague—the more, the merrier!

Pre-registration via Eventbrite is encouraged to secure your spot. Let's create, collaborate, and connect!

Buzz Happy Hour | Mutation Sandy Springs Edition - April 2024 Join us for the April edition of AIGA Buzz!

Calling all creative minds in Atlanta!

Looking to unwind, connect, and share ideas with fellow creatives? Join us at AIGA Atlanta's monthly Buzz Happy Hour on April 25th, at Mutation Brewing in Sandy Springs, GA. Whether you're a student, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about our vibrant community, this event is for you!

🤝 What to expect:
-Networking with like-minded individuals
-Casual conversations over cold drinks
-Possible job connection with individuals in your field
-A welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of your background or experience level

Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your network and have a great time. Bring along a friend or colleague—the more, the merrier!

Pre-registration via Eventbrite is encouraged to secure your spot. Let's create, collaborate, and connect!

Buzz Happy Hour | Mutation Sandy Springs Edition - April 2024 Join us for the April edition of AIGA Buzz!

Join us tonight for AIGA ATL’s March Buzz at Stable Kernel from 6-8 pm!

Prepare for an evening filled with networking, inspiration, and engaging conversations! 🌆✨ Don't miss our exclusive office tour starting promptly at 7:00 pm.

Not currently a mentor or mentee? Not a problem! You're welcome to join us—bring your friends and let's make it a night to remember! 🎉🌟 See you there!

Pre-registration via Eventbrite is a must. See the link below.

RISE UP + Buzz Happy Hour at Stable Kernel AIGA Atlanta's monthly happy hour pairs up w/ the Rise Up! Mentorship program for creative folks to connect with one another over drinks!

Calling all mentors, mentees, and more: join us for AIGA ATL’s March’s Buzz at Stable Kernel.

Buzz is AIGA Atlanta's monthly happy hour meet-up for creative folks to connect with one another and chat over a cold drink. Students, professionals, and friends alike are invited to join our creative community for some laid-back networking and good conversation.

Pre-registration through Eventbrite is required. Click below to sign up!

RISE UP + Buzz Happy Hour at Stable Kernel AIGA Atlanta's monthly happy hour pairs up w/ the Rise Up! Mentorship program for creative folks to connect with one another over drinks!

Calling all mentors, mentees, and more: join us for AIGA ATL’s March’s Buzz at Stable Kernel.

Buzz is AIGA Atlanta's monthly happy hour meet-up for creative folks to connect with one another and chat over a cold drink. Students, professionals, and friends alike are invited to join our creative community for some laid-back networking and good conversation.

Pre-registration through Eventbrite is required.

Join us at our next open-board meeting TONIGHT Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. EST on Zoom. Sign up below

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aiga-atl-meet-the-board-mar-2024-tickets-847271691437?aff=oddtdtcreator 🔗

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Don't miss out on your chance to leap into creativity with us at the Wild Leap Tap Room on February 29th! Join AIGA Atlanta for our February edition of AIGA Buzz – the perfect opportunity for creative minds to mingle, connect, and share ideas over a cold drink. Make sure to grab your spot before it's too late! See you there!

Join us at our next open-board meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. EST on Zoom. Sign up below

🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aiga-atl-meet-the-board-mar-2024-tickets-847271691437?aff=oddtdtcreator 🔗

Leap into creativity with us this February 29th at the Wild Leap Tap Room! Join us for the February edition of AIGA Buzz - AIGA Atlanta's monthly meet-up for creative minds to mingle, connect, and share ideas over a cold drink. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet new people, exchange ideas, and fuel your creative spirit. See you there! .

How does the future look for type? How will new technology affect the written word?

Eleni Beveratou, Creative Director at UK-based font foundry Dalton Maag, has some predictions, and she's going to share them at 6:30 on Thursday, February 15th at . Join us for this type talk where you'll learn about the future of type design and even have the chance to ask any questions.

Get your tickets on the MODA website, or through the link on our events page. See you there!

Do you ❤️ type?
Join us for a conversation in-person at the day after Valentine's Day!

Eleni Beveratou, Creative Director at UK-based font foundry Dalton Maag, has some predictions. Join us for this type talk where you'll learn about the future of type design and even have the chance to ask any questions.

Get your tickets on the MODA website, or through the link on our events page.

Meet our Co-President Emerita, Katie Bryl!

Katie Bryl is a creative professional – Senior Designer at Arketi Group by day, co-President of AIGA Atlanta by night. In her spare time, she runs her small business, Brylliant Design LLC. She loves the Atlanta design community, and has been an active member of AIGA since 2015. Prior to her term as co-President, she served the chapter in roles including Programming Chair and Vice President. When she’s not working, she can usually be found hitting the tennis courts or taking her dog Moose for a walk. Otherwise, she’s searching for new and exciting travel destinations in her hunt for the world’s best donut – the more sprinkles, the better. Katie has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design.

Welcome our newest Partnerships Chair, TJ Williams!

TJ is a part-time employee and freelance graphic designer at Apparel by SMG, a design and production studio based in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design and a minor in marketing, he worked for Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore’s Office. He pioneered digital marketing campaigns for Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore, utilizing content creation and brand development to extend audience reach and strengthen ties between local government and their residents. Furthermore, this experience taught him the value of cultivating relationships and how they lead to impactful initiatives. He is the author of the children’s book “Good Mawnin!” and has worked with several reputable companies and influential figures, including Google, Lonnie Johnson, Paul Stewart, Terrell Owens, Georgia Power, the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, and the Georgia Municipal Association. He is currently living in Atlanta and is enthusiastic about learning and developing new approaches to improve the impact of design on society. He enjoys trying different restaurants, listening to music, boxing, basketball, and traveling in his spare time.

Please welcome our new Membership chair, Sharmia Crawford!

Sharmia is a senior creative graphic designer in the Building Products industry. With several years of professional design experience, she has also held roles as a certified K-12 art teacher and design professor. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and a Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Design. Her research primarily centers around design education in K-12 settings, and she has had the privilege of leading studio classes with organizations like MODA. Throughout her career, she has maintained an enthusiastic advocacy for our profession.

Meet our newest Programming Co-Chair, Iz Holcomb!

Iz is the Director of Design at Banyan Communications, a creative consultancy in Atlanta, GA that serves federal, state, and non-profit clients to exclusively create change for good. Throughout her career, she has served in a variety of roles: from in-house design specialist, to agency art director, to branding studio designer, to UX strategist, to copywriter, to university design and coding professor (not necessarily in that order). She leads a double-digit and growing team of talented designers, art directors, and motion designers leading creative communications initiatives with clients such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Public Health Association. Iz holds a bachelor’s in Advertising and a master’s in Integrated Marketing Communication from Florida State University. By connecting with wonderful creatives through AIGA’s Tallahassee chapter, she discovered that using design to make positive change in the world was exactly what she wanted to spend her career doing. When her slack light is off, you can find her eating Jeni’s ice cream.

If you'd like to volunteer on the committee, you can reach Iz at [email protected].

Meet our newest Programming Co-Chair, Kelli Stoudenmire!

Kelli is a passionate design leader who values family, community and all things creative. This Georgia native transformed her lifelong love for art into a design career. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Georgia, where she also mentors current design students. With over two decades of visual design experience, Kelli has delivered award-winning, eye-catching designs and strategic storytelling for multiple Atlanta based companies. Her expertise includes print and digital design, art direction, photography, video production and brand strategy. Kelli is currently a Global Communications Manager and Senior Graphic Designer at UPS. She’s been a member of AIGA for many years and most recently finished the AIGA Complete Design Leader Certificate, focusing on what it means to build an inclusive organization. In her spare time, she volunteers as the Event Coordinator and Photographer at the local high school. Kelli resides in Marietta with her husband, Travis and two children, Mackenzie and Kealan.

If you'd like to volunteer on the committee, you can reach Kelli at [email protected].

Welcome back our Mentorship Co-Chair, Scott Banks!

For more than 15 years, Scott Banks has been lending his expertise to companies of all sizes, helping them overcome their most challenging marketing issues. Scott’s creative solutions have won numerous awards and have included projects such as revamping Superman’s image, revitalizing an outdated Coca-Cola brand, and even planning a sleepover with Dracula. As a multi-talented creative, Scott brings a wealth of experience in strategy, branding, design, and typography to consumer brands and the entertainment industry. He is skilled in using Adobe Creative Suite, typeface design, interactive design, illustration, and copywriting. In addition to helping companies solve creative problems, he also serves as an adjunct instructor at the Miami Ad School and mentors young creatives. Scott’s favorite holiday is Halloween, during which he and a small team of creatives build a life-size haunted castle in his front yard for the enjoyment of neighborhood trick-or-treaters.

If you'd like to volunteer on the committee, please email [email protected].

Next up, we have our Mentorship Co-Chair, Crystal Petersen!

Crystal is a Senior Graphic Designer at Rhyme & Reason Design and a current resident of Midtown Atlanta. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Crystal has created design and lettering work across mediums and industries for clients including PlayStation, Pandora Music, CBRE, Sugarbear Sleep, HGTV, and Dylan’s Candy Bar. Crystal joined AIGA in college, and has since gone on to participate in the Rise Up! Mentorship program for 4-years running – once as a mentee, three times as a mentor, and twice as a Mentorship Committee member. She credits the program and her former mentor (hi, Sarah Lawrence!) as one of the most life-changing moments in her creative career. She even met her current employers for the first time during the program’s mid-year event. Crystal currently co-hosts the Atlanta chapter of Ladies, Wine & Design, where she finds joy in planning useful events that bring together creative women in the Atlanta area to connect, learn, and grow from each other. When not designing, Crystal can be found hanging with her dogs, adopting new houseplants/struggling to keep them alive, and collecting useless facts to prepare for her inevitable Jeopardy debut.

If you'd like to volunteer on the committee, please email [email protected].

Let's meet our In-House chair, Zikomo Langston!

Zikomo, a true Atlien, discovered his passion for creativity while studying Marketing and Advertising at Grambling State University. During those formative college years, he honed his artistic talents in photography and videography, becoming the creative eye behind Iota Phi Theta’s, Epsilon Delta chapter. Embarking on a successful career with Allegis Group, Zikomo’s tenacity and talent led him to become a top recruiter, acknowledged with the Core Value award for Work Ethic. Later at Randstad Sourceright, he continued to thrive as the Lead Recruiting Strategy Consultant. While working corporate Zikomo fueled his creative spirit through freelance videography partnering with influential entities like the Gathering Spot, Slutty Vegan, and the Harvard Diversity Project, with some of his work gracing the pages of CNN. Today, his entrepreneurial vision shines with his start-up “More Content,” a platform empowering content creators to find creative opportunities and unlock their full potential to conquer the Atlanta market.

Today’s the day! Applications are officially OPEN for AIGA Atlanta’s 2024 Rise Up! Mentorship Program! If you’re a student, recent grad, or emerging designer searching to learn new skills, find career guidance, and connect with other designers, sign up to be a Mentee. Are you a design professional with at least 5 years of experience? Become a Mentor to impact the local creative community and empower the next generation of designers.

Our Rise Up! Program is a great opportunity to grow as both mentor and mentee! Space is limited, so make sure to APPLY BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22!

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