AIGA, the professional association for design, believes designers serve a critical role as communicators, educators and innovators. AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts.
AIGA name
Founded in 1914 as the
American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA remains the oldest and largest
professional membership organization for design and is now known simply
as ”AIGA, the professional association for design.“
Mission
AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.
What we do
AIGA works to:
- Inform about best practices, standards for ethical conduct and professional expertise
- Communicate design’s importance to the public and business leaders about the power of design
- Inspire through articles, online galleries, profiles, videos and exhibitions
- Represent the profession through a network of chapters and student groups
- Stimulate discussion of the industry through events, social media and websites
We’re committed to design—and to
more than 22,000 members in 66 chapters who create, inspire and
appreciate good design. AIGA’s members are the lifeblood of the organization.
Who we represent
AIGA represents a variety of professions
under the umbrella of communication design, ranging from book and type
design to interactive design and experience design. We support design
professionals, educators and students throughout their careers.
We are design. We are AIGA.