Fred Seibert

The distinguished AIGA Medal is awarded to individuals in recognition of their exceptional achievements in the field of design.

Where do you go after propelling the most influential television networks in popular culture? Why, the internet, of course. Heller looks ahead with a true media innovator.

MTV Networks, a Viacom Company, recipient of a 2006 Corporate Leadership Award, is recognized for creating influential television networks—MTV, Vh1, TV Land, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon—which use design to communicate added value, assuming a role in the industry as design leaders, and producing brands known to the world over as cultural icons.

From pitch to launch, what transpires between designer and client is often unseen and little-talked about, the details known only to a privileged few. But what if we could have a seat at the table? Be flies on the walls in the conference rooms of design presentations between designer and client? With “One + One,” we can!

Does a paycheck make a professional out of an amateur? Does a seminar make the self-taught taught? Barringer mediates part two of the debate between his two new friends to sort out the myths and truths of untutored design.

It’s rare for American audiences to have access to the wealth of graphic design that is currently being created in Iran. Recently, a team of designers, writers and scholars have convened to curate a collection of contemporary Iranian design and exhibit it in the United States.

On April 13, AIGA started a global conversation on the future of the design profession. Richard Grefé reflects on One Day for Design and what happens next.

While it costs money to turn down a project, saying “yes” to the wrong client can be equally as costly. Drawing on stories from his recently published book, Work for Money, Design for Love, graphic designer David Airey shares some tips on how to identify and avoid problematic clients.