AIGA West Michigan
Architecture Firm/Engineering Firm - N/A, , US
AIGA West Michigan Employees
AIGA West Michigan Details
Objectives of the West Michigan ChapterOur goal is to to add value to every audience we serve as we aim to achieve the following objectives.Representation* Represent AIGA in West Michigan, its mission, goals, and mandate* Translate AIGA initiatives for the greatest value and appropriateness for West MichiganLocal focus* Help design professionals manage change in the profession, business, and technology* Make connections: Clients and professionals, students and employers, and networking generally: Evolve from competitors to colleagues* Keeping talent in West MichiganNational outreach* Helping to establish a national presence for West Michigan designers* Helping to build a regional identity for West MichiganFocus areas1. Design and Business2. Design Education3. Inspiration and NetworkingDesign and Business – We plan to be a bridge between design and business in West Michigan. AIGA West Michigan will sponsor events and activities that get business people and designers working together for:* Education and exposure for both groups* A catalyst for innovative thinking* Discovering ways for designers and business to better integrate practicesDesign Education – We plan to represent and enhance design education in West Michigan by sponsoring events and activities which will* Help spread the AIGA design education standards and agenda* Connect area schools to enhance coordination, communication, understanding* Offer training and workshops to area designersInspiration and Networking – We plan to sponsor events and activities which create opportunities for networking and inspiration.* Seeking or creating inspirational speakers, movies, events* Connecting people through social events and social media
