As professional creatives, we help transform our clients every day. We reinvent the way brands look, act, and communicate. But our ability to create transformation doesn’t stop with our clients. We can put our talents to use in our local communities, helping shape the place we live and work.

Join Drew Ungvarsky, founder of Grow, as he shares the story of how he and his company discovered their role in driving community to change. He’ll share several projects and how they came to life, and give guidance on how you can get started, no matter what your experience level.

Last, Drew will reveal some of the first details about a new community project — his and Grow’s most ambitious to date — and how you can be a part of it. You don’t want to miss this one. 

***This event is expected to sell out.***

We strongly recommend purchasing tickets early.

Online Ticket Pricing

Students: Free (When reserved online. Student ID will be required.)

AIGA members: $10

General Public: $20

Online ticket sales ends at 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Check-in for the event starts at 5:30 p.m outside the community engagement room at Slover. If the event is not sold out, tickets will be available for purchase on site for an additional $10 per ticket. On-site ticket pricing: Students - $10, AIGA members - $25, General Public $35.

Ticket proceeds help fund programming and operations for AIGA Hampton Roads, the professional assocation for design. AIGA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

Speaker Bio

Drew Ungvarsky is the CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Grow, a creative innovation agency. Under Drew’s leadership, Grow has created industry-leading digital experiences, platforms, and campaigns for brands like Google, adidas, Spotify, and Pinterest. Drew and his company have been recognized by The New York Times, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Adweek among many others. They’ve also been celebrated by the industry’s top award shows, including having won eleven Cannes Lions. While Grow serves some of the world’s biggest brands, the company has stayed true to its roots in Norfolk, Virginia, and regularly applies its talent to help shape the local community. The company has developed new venues for creative professionals and entrepreneurs; created a 40-ft interactive mural; and helped reinvent the city’s riverfront trail system.