Sara Klele's Contact Details

Sara Klele's Company Details

AIGA West Michigan

N/A, , US • 5 - 9 Employees
Architecture Firm/Engineering Firm

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