Virginia L. Patterson

Hear from members why AIGA is the place to go for connections, resources, savings, education, recognition and—of course—inspiration.

What does it take to support a community that sold more than $500 million in handmade and vintage products in 2011? Sixteen iPhone pics taken by the Etsy in-house design team capture the love for design and spirit of making that’s built into the company’s DNA and culture.

A noted industrial designer and innovator of design theory, Jay Doblin served Chicago’s Institute of Technology for 32 years—as a teacher and a director—influencing thousands of designers, many of whom now lead major product design and graphic design operations worldwide. In 2004, he was awarded an AIGA Medal.