Video: Closing remarks from Debbie Millman

Gala co-chairs Ken Carbone and Michael Hodgson kick off the sixth annual AIGA Design Legends Gala. Executive director Richard Grefé welcomes the design community and invites all to celebrate the achievements of 2009.

Carin Goldberg receives the 2009 AIGA Medal, in recognition for her exquisite ability to join intelligence, craft and an eye for the evocative image in designing iconic pop-cultural and literary artifacts, and for her commitment to design education. AIGA Medalist Paula Scher presents the award.

Doyald Young receives the 2009 AIGA Medal, in recognition for demonstrating the power of a lifelong love of the craft of calligraphy, type and graphic design, for his contributions as an author and for his engaging role as an educator. Deanna Kuhlmann-Leavitt, designer and founding partner of Kuhlmann Leavitt, Inc., presents the award.

Pablo Ferro receives the 2009 AIGA Medal, in recognition for introducing narrative and nonlinear dimensions to design for films, changing our visual expectations and demonstrating the power of design to enhance storytelling. AIGA Medalist Steven Heller presents the award.

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