AIGA Austin

Proudly introducing Russell Toynes, our 2024 AIGA Austin President.

“You can talk about it, or you can be about it.” Spend enough time with Russell, and you’ll hear these words. He has many mantras, but this one is his manifesto. A wearer of many hats — father, husband, business owner, creative director, design educator, and unashamed Disney adult — Russell is quick to share a laugh, a cup of coffee, and what's left of his time. Since discovering AIGA in 2010, he has been passionate about supporting designers and creative problem-solvers through education, mentorship, and good work. Russell is the Owner & Creative Director at Studio Dzo, a black-owned and woman-led multi-disciplinary, design-build studio.

Hey Creatives! Join us on August 13, 6-9pm at The Brewtorium located at 6015 Dillard Circle, Suite A! Creative Mass is AIGA Austin’s monthly mixer for networking, project discussions, and more. Head over to The Brewtorium in central Austin, where classic German-style brews meet elevated pub fare with a modern twist. Prost!! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gphruh33 First 13 attendees that show up on behalf of AIGA get a free drink! For updates, check #creativemass on AIGA ATX Slack. Questions? Email [email protected]

Hey Creatives! Join us on July 9, 6-9pm at Cosmic Saltillo located at 1300 East 4th Street! Creative Mass is AIGA Austin’s monthly mixer for networking, project discussions, and more. Cosmic isn't your typical bar or cafe—it's a laid-back sanctuary where you can unwind, enjoy good company, and embrace a sustainable vibe! Link below: https://lnkd.in/gRmqky7T First 13 attendees that show up on behalf of AIGA get a free drink! For updates, check #creativemass on AIGA ATX Slack. Questions? Email [email protected].

Hey Creatives! On Tuesday, June 11 from 6pm – 9pm, come hang out with us at Tweedy's Bar, located at 2908 Fruth St B Unit 101! Tweedy's Bar is a cozy rock n' roll bar with a large, dog friendly patio. Take your pick of beers on tap, cocktails, or coffee PLUS L'il Nonnas Vegan Pizzeria & That Burger on the patio. Show up early! The first 13 people that show up on behalf of AIGA get a free drink! For those new to us, Creative Mass is AIGA Austin’s monthly mixer to make new friends, talk projects, ask industry or AIGA-specific questions, or just hang out with your design people. Check out the #creativemass channel on AIGA ATX Slack for the latest event details every month. Any questions? Feel free to email [email protected]

NEXT MONTH! On April 4th at Distribution Hall from 5:30 - 8:00, dive into an evening of creativity with Adobe! Join the design community at Adobe Create Now to connect with fellow local creators, explore new ways to collaborate, and enhance your creative process. Discover Adobe's latest features, and get pro tips for Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, and more. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and a chance to win a Creative Cloud membership. Please note that our event has limited capacity, so kindly RSVP only if you plan to attend at the link below. We can't wait to see you there! Share with friends! #adobecreatenow By attending this event, you consent to the use of your likeness in photographs and videos for promotional and documentation purposes. https://lnkd.in/gFAjyJgy

Design Talks | Dr. Cheryl Miller Presented by the Austin Foundation for Architecture in partnership with American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Austin Wednesday September 13, 2023 7:00-8:30pm Articulture Designs 6405 Menchaca Rd, Austin 78745 Eventbrite link: https://lnkd.in/dMxgx4tB... Doors open at 7:00pm and lecture begins at dusk. Design Talks showcases talented designers from all fields and is presented by the Austin Foundation for Architecture (AFA) in collaboration with a different design organization each month. Featured Topic "Illuminating DuBois, Examining the Legacy of a Sociologist Historian, Through Research and Design" Dr. Cheryl D. Miller reveals how the impact of W.E.B. Dubois' legacy scholarship leads to important findings which verify her instincts. The first presence of the Black graphic designer was enslaved and traveled from West Africa directly to the colonial printshops in America. More than the designer of his 1900 Paris Exhibition Data Visualization Charts, DuBois' work points to the History of the Black Designer in North America. Dr. Miller, now decolonizes the graphic design canon with these truths and more! Her lecture was first given for the Smithsonian Institute; this sound bite will expand our thinking about design history to include more than the Euro centric Modernist design canonical histories we regard as traditional. As a revisionist and decolonizing historian, her findings and her story are truly inspirational.