Let's talk digital design this summer with Meg Linen! Saturday, June 8th, 10:30 - 11:30am at Enjoy Norfolk, we welcome the second presenter of the On-Screen Speaker Series, Meg Linen. Meg is a Copywriter at Grow. Her talk on "Copywriting in Digital Design" differs from the traditional lecture formats—showing you through action rather than just telling.

All voices are important please take a moment to share your opinion and experience and share this survey with other creatives in the community.

As a part of our ongoing Member Spotlight series, we recently had a chance to talk with member, designer, and photographer Jared Beasley.

As a part of our on going Member Spotlight series, we recently had an opportunity to talk with new member, designer, and educator, Amelia LeCroy.

As a part of our on going Member Spotlight series, we recently had an opportunity to talk with new member, Art Director and Designer, Guz Lima

As a part of our ongoing Member Spotlight series, we recently had an opportunity to talk with new member, Designer, Djelicka Pillot.

On Thursday, April 6, Hampton Roads will host Aaron Draplin – legendary designer, author, and founder of Draplin Design Co. Aaron has designed for Field Notes, Nike, Burton, Red Wing, Ford Motor Company, Bernie Sanders, and the Obama Administration. In partnership with AIGA Hampton Roads, Aaron Draplin will host an evening lecture on Thursday, April 6.

This month's member spotlight is a talented illustrator and storyteller who has managed to blend her two passions into a freelance career. Cherilyn Colbert is a Hampton Roads transplant with over a decade of working as a graphic designer and freelance illustrator. We caught up with Cherilyn recently to see what she has been up to and to also understand how her profession evolved into blending her love of illustration and her love of storytelling.

In contribution to this year’s NEON Festival, AIGA Hampton Roads is bringing back SPARK — a juried exhibition & silent auction of posters exploring the most pressing issues in our communities. We’re reaching out to our creative community to ask: “What’s an issue in your community that’s meaningful to you?” With this in mind, design an 18”x24” poster that only you could make!

Join your friends and the creative community to celebrate the completion of another year. You’ve worked hard and the holidays can be hectic. So come out, relax and have some laughs as we drink and draw.

On Thursday May 11th, AIGA Hampton Roads will host Becca Clason - a stop-motion lettering artist, at O'Connor's Brewery. Chew this over - Becca's clients include Disney, Target, The Washington Post, Citibank, Mattel, Sabra Dipping Co., General Mills’ Lärabar, American Express, Kellogg’s Special K, L’Oréal and many more! Take a bite out her lecture - We chatted with Becca about the ins-and-outs of her design career, her favorite materials to work with, and what she does when she’s not playing with her food.

Aaron Draplin is a graphic designer, author, and founder of Draplin Design Co. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is now based in Portland, Oregon. His clients include Nike, Burton Snowboards, Esquire, Red Wing, Field Notes, Ford Motor Company and the Obama Administration. His book, Pretty Much Everything, is a mid-career survey of his work including case studies and advice which was released in May 2016. On Thursday, April 6, we are hosting 2 exciting events with Aaron Draplin: a workshop & a talk. Continue reading for more information!