The Buzz is a monthly guide to resources, advice and events for emerging designers.

Get a head start on 2013 internships

An internship is a great way to learn about the design business and make valuable connections before you graduate. Many design firms and corporate in-house design departments are already posting internship opportunities for 2013 on Design Jobs, where job posting details are available exclusively to AIGA members. Log in to find internships in your city.

Get your daily dose of inspiration

Curious about who’s who in design? Want to learn more about the latest in good design? Curated by a different designer each week, Design Envy offers a daily dose of inspiration, featuring everything from editorial and typographic design to information design and environmental design. If there’s an interesting designer you’d like to see curate in the future, send us your recommendations!

Learn more about sustainable design

As part of a new series of webcasts, on December 11 AIGA national board members and Living Principles for Design co-architects Gaby Brink and Phil Hamlett will present an overview of the Living Principles framework and share ideas for its use. Join the webcast to explore design thinking’s power to create positive cultural change and new visions of vibrant, resilient futures.

Bookmark your membership card

Wondering when your membership card will arrive? For Contributor-level members, your card is digital and available online, anytime. You can access it from a smartphone, tablet or computer by logging in to My AIGA. Bookmark your card now, then print it out or show it on a smartphone for proof of membership at local events. View your membership card.

“All I want for Christmas is...”

Putting your Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa list together? Ask for another year of AIGA membership! Just tell your gift-giver to call 212 807 1990 and we’ll get your membership extended. Or go to www.aiga.org/renew and give yourself a gift by renewing your membership early!