Michael Vanderbyl

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

John Bielenberg on Don Bell and Michael Vanderbyl I have many design heroes. Some of them I know and some I just know through their work published in books and presented in lectures. They're the usual suspects, I guess, like Mockbee, Kalman, Gehry, Sagmeister, Starck, Mabry... Unfortunately, I have very few true

Jennifer Morla (2010 AIGA Medalist) is recognized for her ability to surprise and inform through her poignant communication designs for global brands and arts institutions, and for instilling that skill in others through her teaching.

During her long career as a design practitioner, educator and “cultural nomad,” Lucille Tenazas has created numerous identity systems, posters, brochures and books, often seeking to work collaboratively rather than claim sole ownership.

AIGA executive director Ric Grefé comments on recent conversations about AIGA’s role and the criteria for its 2012 “Justified” competition, inviting members to join the discussion, share ideas and make recommendations.

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

Anyone who has performed before an audience knows the wisdom of the dictum, “Always leave them wanting more.” As Ralph Caplan observes, that requires the sensitivity to know when is enough and the discipline to stop there.

Emily Ruth Cohen, consultant to creative professionals, gets to the root of project-related relationship and communication challenges facing so many corporate marketing and in-house design teams. Too often we blame the project brief, she says, when the real problem is a lack of attention and focus.