AIGA partners with Shutterstock to provide creative inspiration to members
Exclusive alliance forged between the world's largest
subscription-based stock image agency and the largest professional
association for designers
NEW YORK—February 15, 2011. Today AIGA, the
professional association for design, announced an exclusive
national partnership with Shutterstock, the world's largest
subscription-based provider of royalty-free stock photography,
illustrations, and footage. Shutterstock will serve as the
“Official AIGA Sponsor for Creative Inspiration.”
“Stock agencies are already part of the day-to-day workflow of a
professional designer,” said Shutterstock CEO Jon Oringer. “As
we've grown and connected with our creative customers, we've used
our insights to build better search experiences and provide the
highest quality imagery. We're eager to work with AIGA to support
its members and the design profession.”
Creativity is at the heart of the company. Oringer founded
Shutterstock in 2003 with 30,000 of his own photographs. A personal
commitment to creative work continues to define the culture of
Shutterstock, connecting the company to thousands of designers and
independent artists. Shutterstock now distributes over 14 million
images and licenses more images than any other brand
worldwide.
“With its vast network of photographers and understanding of the
creative process, Shutterstock is a valuable partner in meeting
designers' need for diverse sources of visual inspiration,” said
Richard Grefé, AIGA's executive director. “One of AIGA's core goals
is to inspire and inform designers through all of our activities
and relationships. Working together, AIGA and Shutterstock will
provide access to resources that will enable designers to produce
their own inspiring and excellent work.”
Headquartered in New York, AIGA encompasses 66 chapters led by a
volunteer network of professional designers and more than 200
student groups on campuses across the United States. Shutterstock
is supporting the AIGA community with a 15 percent member discount
on its extensive visual library and sponsorship of AIGA events
including “Pivot: AIGA Design Conference,” a biennial event
happening in Phoenix this October.
For more information about the partnership, visit
aiga.org/sponsors-partner-shutterstock.
About AIGA
AIGA is the professional association for design, a nonprofit
organization dedicated to advancing design as a professional craft,
strategic tool and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA
today serves more than 22,000 members through 66 chapters and 200
student groups across the United States. AIGA stimulates thinking
about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the
success of designers at each stage of their careers. Learn more at
aiga.org/about.
About Shutterstock
Founded in 2003, Shutterstock is an innovative global e-commerce
company and a leading provider of stock photos, illustrations, and
footage. Shutterstock provides superior digital media to creative
professionals worldwide, with products that are user-friendly,
simple and elegant. Shutterstock licenses more images worldwide
than any other brand and owns the Bigstock image library. For more
information, visit shutterstock.com.