Blogs and Resources

What exactly does a design firm want to see in your resume and portfolio? AIGA Baltimore (and a few very lucky students and professionals) went to the source to find out. R2integrated, the award-winning digital marketing agency that recently joined Baltimore’s skyline, welcomed us to their Pratt Street headquarters for some insight into their hiring process and individual portfolio reviews.

Last month, the AIGA Baltimore board welcomed designers and design advocates to check out our monthly meeting at Heavy Seas Alehouse. AIGA members were invited to grab a beer and be a part of the conversation as we talked about the past month and what we’ve got in store for the future. Spoiler: a lot.

On Tuesday, January 28th, Scott Kirkwood and Annie Riker from the National Parks Conservation Association design team joined AIGA Baltimore at Groove Commerce for a talk on big branding. Attendees learned how Scott and Annie overcame the challenges of brand transformation as in-house designers during the past 9 years.

Meet Marisa! She’s definitely the most energetic person you'll meet today (or this month), so you know we’re super-lucky to have her as our Membership Director.

Social media chair Kate Lawless shares here, there, and everywhere her love of Baltimore city, words and images, and grabbing a beer with fellow creatives.

All designers need inspiration, but where do you go to get it? While the web is full of great finds, design books often have just as much insight, not to mention beautiful paper and spreads to spark any designer's imagination.