Buzz is a our early morning meet-up event where we discuss design topics over coffee. Charlotte area creatives come out to learn from one another and share knowledge they already have. Everyone's voice matters and together we can build a stronger Charlotte design community. Buzz topics change monthly. Past topics have included self-promotion, typography, paper selection, inspiration, freelance vs. full-time, and much more.
As the archaic "one stop shop" agency model further erodes, it's important to surround ourselves with best-in-class vendor partners… more
Are you one of those designers who geeks out over letterpress? Of course you are. Well, you're in luck because AIGA Charlotte is kicking… more
Note: This month we will be holding BuzZ on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (we're switching it up, just this once) Whether you are a student,… more
The Creative Brief: Is yours creative and brief? What hasn't changed in the advertising and design industries? But has the creative brief… more
Are you mired in the morass of job dissatisfaction? Are you tired of being a tiny cog in a large company's grand soul-sucking machine?… more
Wake up your brain. Stir up your creative juices. Exercise your artistic mind. It’s time to get physical. Everyone starts their busy… more
We work with clients every day. They are the ones who write the checks that keep our doors open. They are the reason we fire up the 'ole… more
Has the value of design decreased or increased in recent years? Have clients and designers begun to approach the design process differently?… more
Designers start their own firms for many reasons from wanting more control over their creative projects to simply wanting more control… more
Do you want to stand apart from other designers or design companies? Why not self-promote! Graphic designers make promotional materials… more
Concept and wit are two forgotten tools in the "computer first" design education that runs rampant in today's schools. It seems… more
You've seen it on your Twitter account, or that blog you follow—the drama that flairs up when a design looks a little too… more
Do brand standards give you the creeps? Do you wonder what it would be like to work for the same "client" every single day? It's… more
Please join us for a discussion with Jessica Thomas, owner and senior editor at Speak Your Design, on how writing and design act as complimentary… more
The F Word No, not that f word. We're talking about freelancing. For some, it's a personal choice that matches their work style. For others,… more
'Christmas is the time of year we should be thinking about what we can do for others.' - Pee Wee Herman, Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas… more
No matter what your role in a creative firm, solid communication between 'creatives' and 'non-creatives' is crucial to a project's success.… more
"Only candidates who best match requirements of job will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted or returned in relation to… more
As designers, we are constantly looking for ways to get our work out there and talked about. We shell out big bucks for competition submissions,… more
Most artists or designers, whether they try to or not, tend to infuse a little art into their time off and even into their vacation destinations.… more
Sometimes we reach a point in our careers where we need to take a different route. Change is never easy and that’s never been more… more
How do I branch out on my own and start freelancing? What are some effective ways to manage my in-house team during busy and slow times?… more
Most designers begin their careers working on any and all projects they can get their hands on: from logos to brochures; all the way to… more
It's a good thing the Game of Life isn't really like our lives. If it took into account having to balance our significant others/family,… more
The field of communication is rapidly changing and in many cases our virtual relationships far outnumber our "in person" relationships.… more
Has a potential client asked you to pitch creative comps, without being paid, in hopes of winning their business? Have you seen design… more
In a bind about what to get uncle Frank for Kwanzaa? Are you a shlimazel when it comes to gift giving at Chanukah? Need some fun stocking… more
BIRDS DO IT. BEES DO IT, Even educated fleas do it. Well... they don't. And, more than likely, neither do you. The majority of consumers… more
Ever wonder why your clients don't understand your great ideas? Do you feel as if you are speaking a foreign language when you describe… more
Ever been asked to create a wedding invitation for your wife's best friend and secretly wished you weren't involved? Have you ever created… more
Failure has become a buzzword with the economic slump and employee layoffs, but graphic designers fail every single day, and have been… more
“What is your favorite Photoshop tool?” James Lipton regularly solicits the responses of Hollywood’s most famous… more
Why should designers be invested in the evolution of Social Media? Is it more than a platform for distraction, noise, and the occasional… more
Where do design and culture intersect? How can we better communicate across cultures? How is design interwoven with our unique cultural… more
With Earth Day fast approaching, find out what you can do as a designer to make a difference in the world. We'll be discussing sustainable… more
If you lost your job tomorrow, could you make it as a lone freelancer? The current economy is forcing businesses to downsize and make tough… more
What is it to be an evolutionary agent? What is our role as creatives in an ever changing cultural landscape? Human beings are digesting… more
Year after year getting organized is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions. Kick off 2009 with AIGA as we explore changes you… more
'Tis the season for thinking about gifts for all the important people on your list — especially clients. Before you rush… more
Search engines, Facebook and Twitter... Oh My! By now you've heard about carbon footprints, but what about online footprints? What kind… more
Our beloved Perk South End has closed its doors this weekend. This month BuzZ will be held at Starbucks, 1401 East Blvd, Charlotte. AIGA… more
Doodles can carry a great deal of meaning, and for the designer, can sometimes be the source of inspiration for serious artworks, not just… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
You may have already started to bring your own recycled grocery bag to the store or changed out your lightbulbs to compact… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
It seems like clients are a necessary evil. What are your tips for dealing with those difficult ones? Join us while we talk about the way… more
It seems like designers are also naturally collectors. What do you collect? Paper samples? Gum wrappers? Match books? Join AIGA CLT for… more
Even if school is long gone, you can't help but think of August as the back to school month. Come chat with AIGA CLT about your school… more
It seems that designers are magazine lovers almost by definition. Join AIGA Charlote when we discuss the world of magazines. What we loathe.… more
It seems like everyone's cousin's friend dapples in design these days. Does owning Microsoft Publisher make you a designer or is there… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
AIGA Charlotte BuzZ is a meet-up event geared toward Charlotte area creatives and small business owners/employees. Please come join us… more
As designers we have an awesome power over the masses. We can tell them what they like, need, don't like, don't need, etc. We get paid… more
Contrary to the beliefs of some of our clients (let's not point any fingers here), design isn't easy. Just as unfortunate is the human… more
Creativity needs to be fed. Creativity doesn't like to be locked up in a cage forced to sit at the same desk, staring at the same computer… more
They say that a designer or design firm should spend about 20 percent of their time working on their own business and their own design.… more
Happiness and fun are directly related to your productivity and quality of work. If this is true, then why don't we all spend more time… more
To be a great designer, you have to be a great salesperson. You need to be able to sell the importance of design to business, the abilities… more
In the national AIGA Member Directory, some designers have an AIGA logo next to their name, and some don't. Why? Come on out to another… more
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