Antonio Alcalá

Every year all across the country, AIGA chapters work hard to present invaluable, thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind events where connections are formed, knowledge is learned and inspiration is gained. Here are 21 (plus 4!) that made 2011 eventful.

What to do with a box full of beer bottle caps?

Callie Neylan, moderator for AIGA and Adobe’s “Breakthroughs” series, gives a post-webinar overview on how designers and their clients can use data to improve the impact of their work.

At Pentagram Julia Hoffmann designed for renowned clients including The Metropolitan Opera in New York. Then as art director for Crispin Porter + Bogusky, she worked for powerhouses like Burger King. Still, since joining MoMA in 2008, she believes that “in-house design studios are the future of successful branding.” In this interview, learn why.