AIGA National Design Center Exhibitions

Get Out the Vote 2008

September 11–November 7, 2008

This exhibit was part of an AIGA Design for Democracy initiative featuring a selection of nonpartisan posters created by AIGA designers to inspire the American public to participate in the electoral process and vote in November. View the set of 24 posters chosen for professional printing and national distribution and the full collection of posters online.

The exhibition was on display at the AIGA National Design Center in New York.

Gallery hours:

Monday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.

Photos from the exhibition opening

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    The 24 posters chosen for professional printing and national distribution.
    Photo: Lydia Mann
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    A guest viewing the full collection of posters online.
    Photo: Lydia Mann
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    Guests viewing the 24 selected posters.
    Photo: Lydia Mann
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    Design for Democracy, by Marcia Lausen, published October 22, 2007.
    Photo: Lydia Mann
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    Sample ballots from the national election design guidelines initiative of Design for Democracy with the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC).
    Photo: Lydia Mann
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    Sean Adams, AIGA president, talks about the value of design.
    Photo: Steve Rogenstein
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    Debbie Millman, AIGA board member, describes "Get Out the Vote" and this year’s campaign.
    Photo: Steve Rogenstein
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    Steff Geissbuhler, AIGA Medalist and designer of one of the 24 posters, shares his inspiration.
    Photo: Steve Rogenstein