Jennifer Louis Begins 2008 with 2nd Year on AIGA Atlanta Board
January 2008 - The Atlanta chapter of the AIGA, the nation's professional association for design, begins 2008 with a full year of events and a diverse board with big plans.
2007 was a big year for the Atlanta chapter of AIGA as their membership grew in size and moved up the chapter's ranking in the nation. 2007 marked another successful year for the SEED Awards (South Eastern Excellence in Design) with hundreds of entries from around not only Atlanta, but the entire southeast. Held in the Woodruffe Arts Center of Atlanta, the SEED Awards also recognized the chapter's new fellow, Brad Copeland - founder of Cooper Copeland Design, now Iconologic. In addition to SEED, 2007 also marked the inaugural year of the chapter's Atlanta Design Week, celebrating the design community in the Atlanta area and held during the national HOW Design Conference.
The 2008 board has rolled out a full calendar for the new year. Jennifer serves as the chapter's Vice President for her second term with Ben Friedman of Iconologic as President. Developing and organizing the 2008-2009 calendar, Jennifer has worked closely with the board and committees to bring a diverse and noteworthy schedule to the Atlanta design community. With speakers from around the country, such as Ellen Lupton and Stefan Sagmeister, scheduled to present as well as workshops and mini-conferences exploring motion and interactive design, this year looks to build on the strength and momentum of 2007.
About AIGA
AIGA's mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.
AIGA, the professional association for design, is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in its economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts. AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for professionals engaged in the discipline, practice and culture of designing. Founded as the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1914 as a small, exclusive club, AIGA now represents more than 19,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by more than 55 chapters and 200 student groups. For more information about AIGA and AIGA Atlanta: AIGA.org and AIGA-ATL.org
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