Ink & Pixels 2025

AIGA Baltimore is excited for another year of Ink & Pixels, one of our most anticipated events! Our goal is to empower designers at every stage of their careers.

When: Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where: Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University.​

About the Venue Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University.​

Event Overview: Morgan State University is Maryland’s preeminent public urban research university and the only university to be designated a National Treasure. Founded in 1867, the Baltimore-based HBCU provides excellence in higher education.

Whether you’re an emerging designer, a seasoned professional, or looking to change careers, we’re offering a full day of education and networking opportunities to help designers prepare for the workforce and to have your portfolios reviewed!​

Agenda:

  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Registration & Mingling​
  • 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Opening Remarks from AIGA Baltimore Board and Morgan State University Representatives​
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Keynote Speaker: Perry Sweeper​
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch (Catering details to be announced)​
  • 1:10 PM – 3:30 PM: Portfolio Reviews with industry professionals, including Jenn Crim and Monique Jenkins​.
  • 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks/Adjourn​

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Perry Sweeper

Dr. Perry Sweeper has worked as a design practitioner across industries ranging from higher education to government and media. His experience includes work on design, branding, and art-based marketing projects for The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post, Vitamin Water, Heineken, and Nike.

His recent book, Design at an HBCU, catalogs the history of the graphic design curriculum at Morgan State University and its partnership with AIGA. Dr. Sweeper received a Doctor of Science in Information and Interaction Design (D.S) from the University of Baltimore and a Bachelor of Arts from Morgan State University.

Jenn Crim

Jenn is an organic social media professional who is passionately curious, adaptable, and innovative. With 10+ years in social media management, she’s developed experience across content creation, community management, social media strategy, audience acquisition, driving engagement, and storytelling through a uniquely organic, social-first approach. Blending a background in film and TV with a graphic design and marketing degree, she landed in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee where she is currently the Senior Manager of Social Media Strategy at Opry Entertainment Group, contributing to Ryman Auditorium, Ole Red, Austin City Limits Live and Category 10’s social media efforts. Outside of work, she’s a passionate reader, volunteer, and hiker.

Monique Jenkins

Monique Jenkins is the visionary founder and CEO of Creative & Creator (C&C), a bold and purpose-driven design agency based in Baltimore, Maryland. With a deep passion for storytelling, user experience, and socially impactful design, Monique leads her agency with the mission to reshape the creative industry by centering the voices of women, non-binary, and BIPOC creatives. Her work is rooted in empathy, community, and legacy—values that guide every brand, website, and digital experience her team creates. Beyond her agency work, Monique is also the co-host of The Design Imposter podcast, where she explores the realities of imposter syndrome in the creative world and uplifts the voices of those often overlooked in the industry. Monique is committed to building a more inclusive future—one powerful story at a time.

 

 

Portfolio Reviews:

Attendees will present their portfolios to experienced designers in a supportive, non-competitive, safe space. Each attendee will receive constructive feedback to polish their portfolio and presentation skills.​

Parking:

Free parking is available in the “Y” lot, accessible from Argonne Drive via McCallum Drive. Overflow parking is available in the university parking garage next to the stadium.​

Join the Conversation:

We always love a good shout-out! Share your Ink & Pixels experience on social media using the hashtag #inknpixels.​

Registration:

Tickets for Ink & Pixels 2025 are available now. Be sure to secure your spot today!

Note: Schedule and speakers are subject to change. Please check the website for the most current information.

We’re looking for Portfolio Reviewers!

We’re seeking experienced design professionals to volunteer as portfolio reviewers for Ink & Pixels 2025. This is your chance to mentor the next generation of designers by providing feedback that can shape their careers! Sign up here!

 

 

AIGA Baltimore Board Nominations 2025

Join the AIGA Baltimore Board

AIGA Baltimore is powered by 100% volunteers. Founded in 1988, AIGA Baltimore has over 150 professional, associate, and student members from Baltimore and the surrounding area. Our members represent a variety of professions under the umbrella of communication design, ranging from book and type design to interactive design and experience design.

At AIGA Baltimore, we want our board to represent the diverse community in which we live. We want board members who are dedicated, excited, and passionate about the Baltimore creative community and want to support, amplify, and collaborate with all of the amazing talent that exists within our city.

Board Nominations is an opportunity to nominate individuals (or yourself!) to join the AIGA Baltimore chapter as a board and/or committee member. The nominations will elect the chapter’s next team of executive officers to serve AIGA Baltimore’s community.

Board Eligibility

  • Living in Baltimore or surrounding DMV regions
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Board position: AIGA membership is required
    (Note: Membership is not required when you apply but is required once voted in.)
  • Committee position: AIGA membership is not required
  • Nominations open: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 @ 9:00 PM EST– Saturday, January 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST

Not a member? Join today.

Board Requirements

Joining the AIGA Baltimore Board is a two-year commitment for Directors and a one-year term for Chairs/Coordinators. Board members have the option to stay on longer their commitment and have the opportunity to switch to different positions. Specific responsibilities vary by role, but, board members are expected to:

  • Be (or become) members of AIGA members in good standing at any level. It’s important to note that AIGA’s National staff will work with members to break it up into monthly payments or provide support for board members who would like to serve but are unable to meet the cost of higher membership levels. If you want more information, reach out to the membership team (membership@aiga.org).
  • Attend all required planning retreats and monthly board meetings.
  • Attend all major events. (board members get to attend most events for free!)
  • Be communicative and responsive! Time commitment varies by role and season, but we recommend applying if you are comfortable committing to 5 hours per week. We use Slack and email. Feel free to join our Slack group at any time.
  • Develop 3 personal goals you would like to achieve in your role. We want you to make this position your own and propel you in your career development!

Nomination Process

  1. Review the open positions and descriptions. Choose a position you might be interested in.
  2. Apply via our nomination form. You can nominate yourself or someone else!
  3. After submissions close, the AIGA Baltimore board will review submissions and the applicants.
  4. AIGA Baltimore board will hold applicant interviews throughout December to January.
  5. Chapter slate vote: The slate of nominees will be approved by the current board and nominee committee. The chapter slate will then be presented to all AIGA Baltimore members for a majority vote election.
  6. Term start: Elected candidates will be onboarded and new board/committee members will begin their term on January 31, 2025.

 

DEIA Director +  Chair
The Chair of DEIA will collaborate with the DEIA Director in advocating for marginalized groups in the Baltimore creative community.

  • Researching and recommending inclusive practices for AIGA Baltimore’s various events and initiatives
    Coordinating meetings with the DEI Committee, reporting updates to the Board
  • Working with our Programming and Communications teams as determined to create content and experiences that celebrate and appeal to the diverse community of Baltimore
  • Maintaining partnerships locally and nationally with organizations and individuals to elevate our impact, specifically from underrepresented communities

Education Director + Chair
You know that a mind is a terrible thing to waste—especially a creative one! And you know that today’s design students are tomorrow’s thought leaders. Ensuring that the next generation of designers gets the support it needs from AIGA will be your number one priority.

  • Establishing relationships with student group leaders and acting as a liaison between AIGA Baltimore and Student Groups
  • Organizing events and initiatives directed to students, including the annual Ink & Pixels student conference in April and Flux Student Design Competition in the Fall
  • Organizing programming fostering professional development for non-students

Membership & Volunteer Chair
Must love people! The ability to build relationships and foster connections with our members is required. Having a passion for spreading design love is also a huge plus.

  • Developing at least one “members only” event
  • Creating and managing distribution of a welcome packet (digital or printed) to new members
  • Reaching out to members whose memberships have expired or are up for renewal
  • Developing ways to increase and retain our membership
  • Establishes and maintains annual budgets with each director

Design Scholarship Chair
The Design Scholarship Chair will lead the development of AIGA Baltimore’s scholarship program, championing and cheering for the next wave of creative talent in the DMV!

  • Develops the scholarship program, including criteria for eligibility, application processes, and award guidelines.
  • Conducts research by engaging with other AIGA chapters and organizations to identify best practices for scholarship management.
  • Build partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders to secure funding and resources for the scholarship.
  • Assembles a judging panel and oversees the review and selection process to ensure fairness and transparency.

BMORE Design Week Chair
The BMORE Design Week Chair leads the planning, coordination, and execution of AIGA Baltimore’s annual week-long celebration of design, fostering creativity and collaboration within the local design community.

  • Oversees event planning, including developing themes, coordinating logistics, and ensuring a diverse lineup of programming.
  • Builds partnerships with local creatives, organizations, and sponsors to enrich event offerings and maximize engagement.
  • Leads a team of volunteers, delegating responsibilities and ensuring all events run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Collaborates with the communications team to market the week’s events, manage registration, and engage with attendees before, during, and after the celebration.

Flux Chair
The Flux Chair oversees the planning, execution, and promotion of the Flux Student Design Competition, an annual event that highlights and celebrates emerging design talent!

  • Oversees competition logistics, including entry submissions, judging, and the awards ceremony.
  • Builds relationships with students, educators, and professionals to promote participation and sponsorship.
  • Collaborates with the board and volunteers to secure judges and execute tasks for a successful event.
  • Partners with the communications team to market the competition and ensure its visibility.

Programming Coordinator
Must love planning! Attention to detail and top-notch time management skills are a must. You should also be able to juggle multiple event issues at once: budget, venue, catering, promotions, speakers, volunteers, etc.

  • Generating ideas for and planning two large-scale special events each year
  • Ensuring events are attractive to members and add value to their memberships
  • Collaborating with other board members on their event needs

 

Ready to apply your talents to benefit the creative community in Baltimore? Fill out this form to apply or to nominate someone you know!

AIGA Baltimore Board Nominations 2023

Join the AIGA Baltimore Board

AIGA Baltimore is powered by 100% volunteers. Founded in 1988, AIGA Baltimore has over 150 professional, associate, and student members from Baltimore and the surrounding area. Our members represent a variety of professions under the umbrella of communication design, ranging from book and type design to interactive design and experience design.

At AIGA Baltimore, we want our board to represent the diverse community in which we live. We want board members who are dedicated, excited, and passionate about the Baltimore creative community and want to support, amplify, and collaborate with all of the amazing talent that exists within our city.

Board Nominations is an opportunity to nominate individuals (or yourself!) to join the AIGA Baltimore chapter as a board and/or committee member. This year’s nominations will elect the chapter’s next team of executive officers to serve AIGA Baltimore’s community.

Board Eligibility

  • Living in Baltimore or surrounding DMV regions
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Board position: AIGA membership is required
    (Note: Membership is not required when you apply but is required once voted in.)
  • Committee position: AIGA membership is not required
  • Nominations open: Thursday, May 4, 9:00 AM EST–Friday, May 26, 11:59 EST Tuesday, June 13th at 11:59PM EST (Deadline Extended!)

Not a member? Join today.

Board Requirements

Joining the AIGA Baltimore Board is a two-year commitment. Board members have the option to stay on longer than 2 years and have the opportunity to switch to different positions. Specific responsibilities vary by role, but, board members are expected to:

  • Be (or become) members of AIGA members in good standing at any level. It’s important to note that AIGA’s National staff will work with members to break it up into monthly payments or provide support for board members who would like to serve but are unable to meet the cost of higher membership levels. If you want more information, reach out to the membership team ().
  • Attend all required planning retreats and monthly board meetings.
  • Attend all major events. (board members get to attend most events for free!)
  • Be communicative and responsive! Time commitment varies by role and season, but we recommend applying if you are comfortable committing to 5 hours per week. We use Slack and email. Feel free to join our Slack group at any time.

Nomination Process

  1. Review the open positions and descriptions. Choose a position you might be interested in.
  2. Apply via our nomination form. You can nominate yourself or someone else!
  3. After submissions close, the AIGA Baltimore board will review submissions and the applicants.
  4. AIGA Baltimore board will hold applicant interviews throughout May and June.
  5. Chapter slate vote: The slate of nominees will be approved by the current board and nominee committee. The chapter slate will then be presented to all AIGA Baltimore members for a majority vote election.
  6. Term start: Elected candidates will be onboarded and new board/committee members will begin their term on July 1, 2023.

Open Positions & Responsibilities

President

The President focuses on the vision and direction of the Board of Directors and the chapter. The President is the primary contact between the chapter and the national office. The President shares responsibilities with the Vice-President for running board meetings and keeping the board focused on its mission and objectives.

  • Assures the chapter pursues its mission consistently
  • Ensures accountability of the chapter to the interests of the members
  • Provides mentorship for board members
  • Communicates the National agenda to the local chapter
  • Participate in monthly Presidents’ Council conference call
  • Responsible for maintaining and communicating the chapter charter and bylaws

Vice President
The Vice President works directly with the President in maintaining the vision and direction of the Board of Directors and the chapter. The Vice President shares responsibilities with the President for running board meetings and keeping the board focused on its mission and objectives.

  • Assures the chapter pursues its mission consistently
  • Ensures accountability of the chapter to the interests of the members
  • Provides mentorship for board members
  • Works with Treasurer to file the annual report with AIGA National
  • Assists President in updating chapter bylaws, setting policies, and managing operations

Communications Director & Chairs
Do you love content strategy and social media? Do you live to write and write to live? Are your proofreading skills bulletproof? Then we want you to be one of our resident wordsmiths!

  • Writing and editing copy for events/initiatives, blog posts, social media, and emails as needed
  • Attending an occasional chapter event to manage social media coverage, taking event pictures and publishing posts to the Chapter’s social media streams
  • Assisting the Communications Director and working with volunteers to ensure quality communications are produced in a timely manner
  • Ensuring that materials are aligned with Chapter guidelines and proofread prior to release

Co-Director, DEI

The Co-Director of DEI will collaborate with the current DEI Director in advocating for marginalized groups in the Baltimore creative community.

  • Researching and recommending inclusive practices for AIGA Baltimore’s various events and initiatives
    Coordinating meetings with the DEI Committee, reporting updates to the Board
  • Working with our Programming and Communications teams as determined to create content and experiences that celebrate and appeal to the diverse community of Baltimore
  • Maintaining partnerships locally and nationally with organizations and individuals to elevate our impact, specifically from underrepresented communities

Membership Chair
Must love people! The ability to build relationships and foster connections with our members is required. Having a passion for spreading design love is also a huge plus.

  • Developing at least one “members only” event
  • Creating and managing distribution of a welcome packet (digital or printed) to new members
  • Reaching out to members whose memberships have expired or are up for renewal
  • Developing ways to increase and retain our membership

Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees the chapter’s financial resources including financial planning and regular reporting.

  • Keeps financial records in good standing through bookkeeping, managing accounts, preparing financial reports for the chapter, AIGA National, the state of Maryland (if required), and the IRS
  • Keeper of physical records, including 990 forms, insurance policies, tax-exempt documentation, etc.
  • Works with Vice-President to prepare and file the annual report with AIGA National
  • Prepares financial reports monthly for the board, including a summary of banking activities and balances, deposits, expenses paid, etc.
  • Establishes and maintains annual budgets with each director

Programming Director + Chairs
Must love planning! Attention to detail and top-notch time management skills are a must. You should also be able to juggle multiple event issues at once: budget, venue, catering, promotions, speakers, volunteers, etc.

  • Generating ideas for and planning two large-scale special events each year
  • Ensuring events are attractive to members and add value to their memberships
  • Collaborating with other board members on their event needs

Community Partnership Chair
Do you strike up conversations with strangers in the check-out line? We’re looking for someone who loves to meet new people and is passionate about building relationships. A strong belief in the purpose and vision of AIGA is an absolute must, as is the ability to articulate the importance of design.

  • Building relationships within Baltimore’s greater creative community, including individuals, professional organizations, and businesses
  • Identifying potential collaborators, partners, and sponsors for AIGA Baltimore’s various events and initiatives
  • Ensuring that collaborators, partners, and sponsors are acknowledged and thanked for their contributions

Education Director + Chairs
You know that a mind is a terrible thing to waste—especially a creative one! And you know that today’s design students are tomorrow’s thought leaders. Ensuring that the next generation of designers gets the support it needs from AIGA will be your number one priority.

  • Establishing relationships with student group leaders and acting as a liaison between AIGA Baltimore and Student Groups
  • Organizing events and initiatives directed to students, including the annual Ink & Pixels student conference in April and Flux Student Design Competition in the Fall
  • Organizing programming fostering professional development for non-students

Interactive Web Chair
Total web geek. Must love coding pixels to perfection. <strong>Strong organizational and time management skills are essential, along with a love to collaborate with other board members and volunteers. You will be responsible for maintaining AIGA Baltimore’s web presence and working on web projects, including:

  • Chapter website updates and feature projects (using WordPress, HTML, CSS [maybe some PHP, Javascript, and SASS, as needed]
  • Microsite design & development (as needed)

Ready to apply your talents to benefit the creative community in Baltimore? Fill out this form to apply or to nominate someone you know!

Fun Fact: The font used in the header image is Bayard by local foundry Vocal Type Co

Flux 2022

Flux is a nationwide student design competition presented annually by AIGA Baltimore. Established in 2007 by the former chapter AIGA Blue Ridge, Flux celebrates the best creative work produced each year by undergraduate and graduate students from across the country. Entries are selected by a jury of leading design professionals and showcased in a gallery exhibition as well as online. Flux 2022 starts September 27, 2022. Entry deadline is November 16, 2022.

CATEGORIES
Identity
Packaging
Poster
Publication
Social Impact Design
UX/UI
Video/Motion Graphics

ENTRY FEES
AIGA members: $12/per entry
Non-members: $17/per entry

ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate and graduate school projects, freelance, and pro bono work (created by students) between August 2021 – November 2022 are eligible.

The Art of a Movement

Tickets

Free – Members

Free – Non-Members

About this event

Since the beginning of time, art has served as a form of expression that has a powerful capacity to visually communicate and reveal new perspectives and narratives. Sometimes art can be open for interpretation, while other times it can be seen as more direct and explicit. Because of the naturally expressive nature of art, artists and creatives are also often activists, devoting their talents towards bigger social causes and becoming advocates for change. From fighting for AIDS awareness to protesting government censorship, artists and creatives have always been at the forefront of social change movements throughout history. Their craft emboldening the message and amplifying voices of change through visual and emotional cues.

Join this insightful panel, featuring speakers from small to large organizations with extensive experience in the social change space. They will touch on topics that explore the unique, but integral relationship between visual communication and social change as well as how both work interchangeably to bring ideas to life by communicating directly to the public. Additionally, the panelists will discuss how creative platforms have evolved over time, as well as how to allow for space to heal and recharge during such an unprecedented and turbulent era.

Event Panelists:

  • Jen Epstein, she/her, Head of Design at Task Force
  • Hannah Williams, she/her, CEO and Founder at Salary Transparent Street
  • Shakirah Hill Taylor, she/her, Chief Digital Officer at Fenton
  • Erin Lange, she/her, Former Design Director at Impactual
  • Samuel Adaramola, he/him, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at goodjuju studios

Panel moderated by:

  • Nhu Nguyen, she/her, AVP and Creative Director at Fenton

Feel free to submit any questions you may have for the panelists (Google Form) ahead of the event.

This event was put together in partnership with AIGA DC and Fenton.

Virtual platform

This event will be streamed via Zoom:

  • In order to participate fully, plan to join via the Google Meet app on a computer, tablet, or mobile device with enough bandwidth to support viewing video.
  • Only those whose display name fully matches the name on our registration list will be admitted from the waiting room, to ensure only those who have registered for the event are able to attend — and to create space for intimate conversations.
  • This event will be recorded unless technical issues occur. The recordings will be shared in the AIGA DC recordings archive for AIGA members to rewatch or catch up on at a later date. If you’re not an AIGA Member, you can register for a membership on the AIGA Membership website.
  • You can ask the speaker questions ahead of time (Google form), which may be answered during the event. You can also ask questions live during the event using the Q&A feature on Zoom.

You can find more about joining our virtual events, including how to connect, directions to troubleshoot, and information about our refund policy in our FAQ.

Accessibility and accommodations

  • This event will have real time CART (live captioning) services and transcriptions provided by Verbit.
  • A sign language interpreter will not be present unless requested. If requested, we will do our best to employ a sign language interpreter for the event.

If you need any additional accommodations, please contact us using a method that works best for you:

We honor your privacy. No identifying information like your name is required to request an accommodation, and all details will be deleted once completed.

Code of conduct

All AIGA Baltimore events adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Latino Design Histories | Untold Stories about the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico and its Diaspora

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and Baltimore’s Design Month with us on our next Latino Design Histories program!

Join the Society of Design Arts (SoDA) and AIGA Baltimore for online presentations by Dr. María de Mater O’Neill and Ramdwin González-Otero on untold design stories about the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.

Dr. O’Neill will start the program by discussing the lack of documentation on design history from the colonized territory of Puerto Rico and will present a community-based design archive she is leading, Donde el Tiempo Entorcha [Where Time Bends].

As part of the efforts to document the history of Caribbean design, González-Otero will share his research on cultural identity and representation through historical posters from Puerto Rico and Cuba.

After O’Neill’s and González-Otero’s presentations, the Nuyorican Baltimore-based artist Christina Delgado and AIGA’s Design Educators Committee board member Alberto Rigau will join us for the Q&A session.

AIGA Baltimore and SoDA member Raquel Castedo will moderate this event, part of a virtual series created to promote the rich and plural histories of Latin American production in design.

Thank you to AIGA Unidos for partnering with us and to the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation and the Design History Society for funding the series.

👉 The program will be presented in Spanish. Interpretation in English and Portuguese will be available.

HOW TO ATTEND THE EVENT

1) The event will be online using Zoom. Click here to register for free.
2) Please ensure you download the app for your computer or mobile device prior to the event here on Zoom.
3) Registered attendees will receive a link and password when they complete their registration. The link and password will also be sent 24 hours and 1 hour before the event. Make sure to check your spam folder for the email.

ABOUT THE GUESTS AND MODERATOR

Dr. María de Mater O’Neill is a practitioner of social innovation design, an educator and artist. She is a full-time lecturer at the University of Puerto Rico. As an early internet adopter, she launched one of the first 100 blogs on the internet and one of the first 10 in Spanish, El cuarto del Quenepón. She received many recognitions, including the Presidential Federal Design Achievement Award (USA), and participated in the Iberoamerican Design Biennial (Spain).

Ramdwin González-Otero is a designer and educator from the Caguas Valley, Puerto Rico. He focuses on a reflective and multidisciplinary design practice, especially on strategy for development, management, and brand activation. He has collaborated with design studios, private companies, and non-profit organizations. He has been an instructor at the School of Design and Architecture of the Ana G Mendez University System. He is co-founder of 404 Coffee and Beers, a creative experiment/venture, an excuse to continue contributing to the community. He is a partner of the design studio Tembol. Ramdwin’s work has been recognized with various awards, including the Breakthrough of the year 2021 for the project Aquí Nos Cuidamos in the category Science Engagement of Falling Walls Science Summit (Germany), a silver medal of the Latin American Design Awards (Peru) and finalist of the Iberoamerican Design Biennial (Spain).

Alberto Rigau was born and raised in Puerto Rico. He is a freelance designer and Co-chair for AIGA’s Design Educators Community (DEC). Rigau currently engages in practice from his home studio in San Juan. He crafts and conceptualizes brands, exhibits, way-finding systems, publications, books, photographic projects, and architectural collaborations of an interpretative nature. Alberto carried out his graduate studies at NC State University’s College of Design and undergraduate experience at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. He also teaches graphic design, most recently teaching for Virginia Tech and NC State University.

Christina Delgado became a photographer and an artist later in life. Her experience started as a hobby; then became a profession and her reason for wanting to become a teacher early in her career. She has been an educator, a photographer, community advocate, and culture worker for 17 years. She is the founder of Tola’s Room, an immersive home museum and culture space located in NE Baltimore. Tola’s Room educates and influences using art, culture, and community organizing, while also serving as the only Puerto Rican cultural hub in Baltimore City. She is currently on the Maryland State Arts Council Artist-in-Resident Roster and works with Arts for Learning Maryland as an arts equity advisor, mentor, and teaching artist.

Dr. Raquel Castedo is a Brazilian graphic designer, educator, and researcher, based in Baltimore, MD. She received her Ph.D. in Communication and Information from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Since 2019, she has served as a board member in both the Society of Design Arts (SoDA) and AIGA Baltimore. Raquel created the Latino Design Histories speaker series in 2021, a collaboration between SoDA and AIGA Baltimore, supported by AIGA Unidos, the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, the Design History Society, Stevenson University and the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre. Her professional work encompasses brand identities, publications, environmental design, and exhibitions. Raquel recently joined BmoreArt team as Designer-in-Residence, with a focus on programmatic and graphic design.

BmoreArt Connect + Collect | Webinar with Devin Allen and Bill Gaskins

Join BmoreArt’s Jeffrey Kent and Cara Ober for an online conversation with photographers Devin Allen and Bill Gaskins. Allen is one of eight photographers featured in Dynamic Range, the first exhibition at BmoreArt’s Connect+Collect gallery that explicitly includes the magazine’s contributors. The exhibit’s goal is to present each photographer as a skilled and multifaceted artist, distinct from their ongoing work with the publication but also revealing overlapping concerns.

AIGA Baltimore Board Nominations 2022

Join the AIGA Baltimore Board

AIGA Baltimore is powered by 100% volunteers. Founded in 1988, AIGA Baltimore has over 150 professional, associate, and student members from Baltimore and the surrounding area. Our members represent a variety of professions under the umbrella of communication design, ranging from book and type design to interactive design and experience design.

At AIGA Baltimore, we want our board to represent the diverse community in which we live. We want board members who are dedicated, excited, and passionate about the Baltimore creative community and want to support, amplify, and collaborate with all of the amazing talent that exists within our city.

Board Nominations is an opportunity to nominate individuals (or yourself!) to join the AIGA Baltimore chapter as a board and/or committee member. This year’s nominations will elect the chapter’s next team of executive officers to serve AIGA Baltimore’s community during the 2022–2024 term.

Board Eligibility

  • Living in Baltimore or surrounding DMV regions
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Board position: AIGA membership is required
    (Note: Membership is not required when you apply but is required once voted in.)
  • Committee position: AIGA membership is not required
  • Nominations open: Tuesday, September 6, 9:00 EST–Friday, October 22, Friday, November 18, 11:59 EST (Deadline Extended!)

Not a member? Join today.

Board Requirements

Joining the AIGA Baltimore Board is a two-year commitment. Board members have the option to stay on longer than 2 years and have the opportunity to switch to different positions. Specific responsibilities vary by role, but, board members are expected to:

  • Be (or become) members of AIGA members in good standing at any level. It’s important to note that AIGA’s National staff will work with members to break it up into monthly payments or provide support for board members who would like to serve but are unable to meet the cost of higher membership levels. If you want more information, reach out to Karen ().
  • Attend all required planning retreats and monthly board meetings.
  • Attend all major events. (board members get to attend most events for free!)
  • Be communicative and responsive! Time commitment varies by role and season, but we recommend applying if you are comfortable committing to 5 hours per week. We use Slack and email. Feel free to join our Slack group at any time.

Nomination Process

  1. Review the open positions and descriptions. Choose a position you might be interested in.
  2. Apply via our nomination form. You can nominate yourself or someone else!
  3. After submissions close, the AIGA Baltimore board will review submissions and the applicants.
  4. AIGA Baltimore board will hold applicant interviews throughout November.
  5. Chapter slate vote: The slate of nominees will be approved by the current board and nominee committee. The chapter slate will then be presented to all AIGA Baltimore members for a majority vote election.
  6. Term start: Elected candidates will be onboarded and new board/committee members will begin their term on January 1, 2022.

Open Positions & Responsibilities

Incoming President
President term begins July 1, 2023

The President focuses on the vision and direction of the Board of Directors and the chapter. The President is the primary contact between the chapter and the national office. The President shares responsibilities with the Vice-President for running board meetings and keeping the board focused on its mission and objectives.

  • Assures the chapter pursues its mission consistently
  • Ensures accountability of the chapter to the interests of the members
  • Provides mentorship for board members
  • Communicates the National agenda to the local chapter
  • Participate in monthly Presidents’ Council conference call
  • Responsible for maintaining and communicating the chapter charter and bylaws

Vice President
The Vice President works directly with the President in maintaining the vision and direction of the Board of Directors and the chapter. The Vice President shares responsibilities with the President for running board meetings and keeping the board focused on its mission and objectives.

  • Assures the chapter pursues its mission consistently
  • Ensures accountability of the chapter to the interests of the members
  • Provides mentorship for board members
  • Works with Treasurer to file the annual report with AIGA National
  • Assists President in updating chapter bylaws, setting policies, and managing operations

Membership Chair
Must love people! The ability to build relationships and foster connections with our members is required. Having a passion for spreading design love is also a huge plus.

  • Developing at least one “members only” event
  • Creating and managing distribution of a welcome packet (digital or printed) to new members
  • Reaching out to members whose memberships have expired or are up for renewal
  • Developing ways to increase and retain our membership

Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees the chapter’s financial resources including financial planning and regular reporting.

  • Keeps financial records in good standing through bookkeeping, managing accounts, preparing financial reports for the chapter, AIGA National, the state of Maryland (if required), and the IRS
  • Keeper of physical records, including 990 forms, insurance policies, tax-exempt documentation, etc.
  • Works with Vice-President to prepare and file the annual report with AIGA National
  • Prepares financial reports monthly for the board, including a summary of banking activities and balances, deposits, expenses paid, etc.
  • Establishes and maintains annual budgets with each director

Programming Director + Chairs
Must love planning! Attention to detail and top-notch time management skills are a must. You should also be able to juggle multiple event issues at once: budget, venue, catering, promotions, speakers, volunteers, etc.

  • Generating ideas for and planning two large-scale special events each year
  • Ensuring events are attractive to members and add value to their memberships
  • Collaborating with other board members on their event needs

Community Partnership Chair
Do you strike up conversations with strangers in the check-out line? We’re looking for someone who loves to meet new people and is passionate about building relationships. A strong belief in the purpose and vision of AIGA is an absolute must, as is the ability to articulate the importance of design.

  • Building relationships within Baltimore’s greater creative community, including individuals, professional organizations, and businesses
  • Identifying potential collaborators, partners, and sponsors for AIGA Baltimore’s various events and initiatives
  • Ensuring that collaborators, partners, and sponsors are acknowledged and thanked for their contributions

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair
Are you passionate about social impact, and looking for a platform from which to make a difference? Our board is fully committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive environment for creatives of all flavors and advocating for marginalized groups in the Baltimore creative community. If you’d like to help us with these efforts, we want to hear from you.

  • Researching and recommending inclusive practices for AIGA Baltimore’s various events and initiatives
  • Working with our Programming and Communications teams to create content and experiences that celebrate and appeal to the diverse community of Baltimore
  • Maintaining partnerships locally and nationally with organizations and individuals to elevate our impact

Education Director + Chairs
You know that a mind is a terrible thing to waste—especially a creative one! And you know that today’s design students are tomorrow’s thought leaders. Ensuring that the next generation of designers gets the support it needs from AIGA will be your number one priority.

  • Establishing relationships with student group leaders and acting as a liaison between AIGA Baltimore and Student Groups
  • Organizing events and initiatives directed to students, including the annual Ink & Pixels student conference in April and Flux Student Design Competition in the Fall
  • Organizing programming fostering professional development for non-students

Communications Chairs
Do you love content strategy and social media? Do you live to write and write to live? Are your proofreading skills bulletproof? Then we want you to be one of our resident wordsmiths!

  • Writing and editing copy for events/initiatives, blog posts, social media, and emails as needed
  • Attending an occasional chapter event to manage social media coverage, taking event pictures and publishing posts to the Chapter’s social media streams
  • Assisting the Communications Director and working with volunteers to ensure quality communications are produced in a timely manner
  • Ensuring that materials are aligned with Chapter guidelines and proofread prior to release

Interactive Web Chair
Total web geek. Must love coding pixels to perfection. <strong>Strong organizational and time management skills are essential, along with a love to collaborate with other board members and volunteers. You will be responsible for maintaining AIGA Baltimore’s web presence and working on web projects, including:

  • Chapter website updates and feature projects (using WordPress, HTML, CSS [maybe some PHP, Javascript, and SASS, as needed]
  • Microsite design & development (as needed)

Ready to apply your talents to benefit the creative community in Baltimore? Fill out this form to apply or to nominate someone you know!

Latino Design Histories: Mexican Railways and Information Design

We are back with the Latino Design Histories series! Join us for our 2022 season with the Society of Design Arts (SoDA) and AIGA Baltimore. Our next online talk will be presented by the information design researcher María González de Cossío from Mexico.

The development of railways in Mexico became a landmark of modern life, as in several other countries in the 19th century. Interesting information design objects were created for the construction and development of the railway system back then, such as maps and charts. However, the knowledge related to such objects has remained in the realm of cartographers and other specialists. The study reported in this presentation shows that information design can help us understand the history and be acquainted with questions, such as: why it took so much time to build one railway line, what problems were faced, what comparisons can be made, and what were the consequences of the advent of the railway.

AIGA Baltimore and SoDA member Raquel Castedo will moderate this event, and Baltimore-based visual artist Edgar Reyes will join us for the Q&A session.

Thank you to AIGA Unidos and Stevenson University for partnering with us and to the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation and the Design History Society for funding the series.

👉🏼 The program will be presented in Spanish. Interpretation in English and Portuguese will be available.

HOW TO ATTEND THE EVENT
1) The event will be online using Zoom. Click here to register for free.
2) Please ensure you download the app for your computer or mobile device prior to the event here on Zoom.
3) Registered attendees will receive a link and password when they complete their registration. The link and password will also be sent 24 hours and 1 hour before the event. Make sure to check your spam folder for the email.

ABOUT OUR GUESTS
María González de Cossío is a researcher of information design from Mexico. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Reading, UK. María González de Cossío published in different international journals such as Visible Language, Tipográfica, Digital Creativity, Print and Information Design Journal. She is the author of Information Design and everyday life (2016) [Diseño de Información y vida cotidiana], published by Designio Publishing House. Her research interests are focused on information design for social impact.

Edgar Reyes is a multimedia artist based in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. Reyes earned his MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and has taught at non-profit organizations, schools, and museums. Many of his projects are autobiographical and a reflection of his personal journey as an undocumented youth in the United States. Reyes is driven by the desire to raise an awareness and question the displacement of his community. He explores how the blending of Indigenous and European traditions is an ongoing process of conquest and resistance. His art practice highlights the beauty of being Mexican American, yet questions his national and cultural traditions. He challenges social norms to express what it means for him to be labeled Latino. His art making is centered around building compassion and understanding regarding the complex history of forced and voluntary resettlement throughout the Americas.

New Typographies: A Dictionary of Ideas

Join the Society of Design Arts, AIGA Baltimore, and Stevenson University for this online talk by Ellen Lupton.

What’s the story behind some of the basic design ideas we take for granted today, such as grids, flush left columns, and typesetting in lowercase? This talk looks at core modern design principles from the early and mid-twentieth century. Many of these principles remain fundamental (and often unexamined) today. Organized as a dictionary of ideas, this talk digs into the archeology of our abstract design language by exploring key works by Jan Tschichold, Piet Zwart, E. McKnight Kauffer, El Lissitsky, Varvara Stepanova, Làszlò Moholy-Nagy, Herbert Bayer, Max Bill, and others.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Ellen Lupton is the Betty Cooke and William O. Steinmetz Design Chair at MICA. She has authored and edited numerous books on design processes, including “Thinking with Type,” “Graphic Design Thinking,” “Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers,” and “Health Design Thinking.” In the works: the third edition of “Thinking with Type.” She curated numerous exhibitions at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, including “Herbert Bayer: Bauhaus Master,” “Face Values: Understanding Artificial Intelligence,” “The Senses: Design Beyond Vision,” and “Design and Healing: Creative Responses to Epidemics.” She is an AIGA Gold Medalist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.

HOW TO ATTEND THE EVENT

  1. The event will be online using Zoom. Click here to register for free.
  2. Please ensure you download the app for your computer or mobile device prior to the event here on Zoom.
  3. Registered attendees will receive a link and password when they complete their registration. The link and password will also be sent 24 hours and 1 hour before the event. Make sure to check your spam folder for the email.