AIGA San Francisco is run by a dedicated board of directors and by equally devoted committee members. These volunteers offer their time and energy to help run AIGA events and programs. Each board member directs their attention to one of AIGA's several initiatives on design.

Business Outreach

The San Francisco chapter of AIGA established a Business Outreach program in order to help the broader business community. Learn more »

Communications

What is graphic design if not a tool for communication? Our chapter communicates to members and friends in a variety of ways. Learn more »

Design History

The San Francisco chapter of AIGA is proud to be the first in the nation to establish a Design History board position. Learn more »

AIGA San Francisco Design Library

AIGA SF has founded a Design Library at our offices on Sutter Street.

Diversity

AIGA has launched a national initiative on diversity to actively include designers of diverse ethnic backgrounds in the organization and profession. Learn more »

The Urban Forest {Mentoring} Project

The Urban Forest Project will be planting banners by students and designers from San Francisco in the heart of the City this Fall. 25 of these banners will be created through the efforts of the AIGA San Francisco and Worldstudio—and AIGA SF members.

Education Outreach

Our chapter is committed to offering college level graphic design students a variety of opportunities to supplement their education. We also seek to mentor the next generation of designers by providing inspiration to our youth. Learn more »

Enrichment Scholarship

AIGA San Francisco offers graphic design students the opportunity to enter a scholarship competition.

Portfolio Day

Each year, AIGA San Francisco presents the largest Portfolio Day for students on the West Coast.

Bay Area Design Schools

The Bay Area is a great place to learn about graphic design, illustration, digital and web design.

AIGA San Francisco Student Groups

Several Bay Area colleges have active AIGA Student Groups.

Rick Tharp Scholarship

The Rick Tharp Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Rick Tharp, a world-class graphic designer whose work influenced the entire design industry.

Inneract Project

AIGA SF co-chair of Education, Maurice Woods, has brought the Inneract Project to San Francisco Bay Area public schools.

Studio 5

The Studio 5 Project has been updated and changed into the Inneract Project.

Take 5 Student Mixers

At the start of each new semester, AIGA hosts a mixer party bringing together design students from Bay Area design schools.

Interactive

What does Interaction Design mean to the Bay Area? Learn more »

Membership

If members are the heart and soul of AIGA then the membership committee is the group responsible for keeping the beat. Learn more »

Membership Offers

AIGA National and the SF chapter have developed special offers for our local Bay Area members. For all membership benefits, please visit our Membership section.

Corporate or Group Memberships

Did you know that your company can save more than 15 percent by purchasing a group membership rather than individual professional memberships for your employees?

Programming

AIGA San Francisco presents over 40 events and programs to the design community each year. Learn more »

Social Impact

The Social Impact Initiative promotes and supports design for social good Learn more »

cause/affect design competition

AIGA SF presented cause/affect, a biennial graphic design competition which celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact our society and communities.

Sponsorship

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Sustainability

AIGA San Francisco seeks to provides sustainable design solutions and resources relevant to the design profession. Learn more »

Compostmodern

Compostmodern is fertile ground for sustainability by design.