Past AIGA conferences

AIGA Design Conference

The AIGA Design Conference is a biennial gathering of the design community to celebrate excellence, reinforce and create new friendships and connections, and stimulate thinking about the critical issues that surround design practice. This conference is generally recognized as one of the most engaging, provocative, inspiring and fun conferences offered in the design community. The links below go the conference sites for past events. See who’s speaking at the 2009 conference and register now!

AIGA Design Conference 2007: Next
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“Next,” held in Denver, explored the future of design. Watch video highlights here. All presentations can be viewed on the conference site.
AIGA Design Conference 2003: The Power of Design
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“The Power of Design,” held in Vancouver, focused on 21st-century design opportunities. Select presentations available on the site.
A Tradition Over Time: AIGA Design Conference, 1985-2003
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Created for the 2005 conference, this Flash timeline celebrates the rich history of the AIGA Design Conference through oral tradition.
AIGA Design Conference 2005: Design
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“Design,” held in Boston, celebrated design excellence, creativity and community. Listen to audio presentations on the conference site.
AIGA Design Conference 2002: Voice
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“Voice,” held in D.C., focused on the political and social agency of design. Transcripts and highlights are available on the conference site.