FAQ | AIGA Raleigh

We’ve collected a few of our frequently asked questions, and provided answers for you. Have a question not answered here? Search the Wiki or Email your question and we’ll do our best to answer it for you. Thanks!

What are the benefits of an AIGA membership?
The national organization provides:

Support from a network of like-minded creatives
Programming designed specifically to support the growth of the local creative community
Discounts on services and products from Apple, Adobe, Lynda.com, FedEx, Shutter Stock, Health Insurance, and more
Exclusive access to the AIGA Job Board
Inclusion in the AIGA design directory
The opportunity to display your work in the AIGA member gallery
Discounts on competition entry fees
Discounts on AIGA Raleigh events and programs
For a full list of benefits and the details, please visit the National AIGA Member Benefits page.

How can I get more involved?
There are lot’s of ways to get involved. Attend our monthly community meetings. They’re casual, inclusive and productive. View our event calendar and register to attend. Search the AIGA Raleigh Wiki for volunteer opportunities, or add your name to the Volunteer Contact List and we will be in touch when we have opportunities. Also, if you are passionate about learning your craft, get involved in our design ability initiatives. If you want to make a difference in your community, join our design impact work. And if you want to get to know people or bring them together, help us unite people. Get started by emailing one of the groups, below.

brand@raleigh.aiga.org
 impact@raleigh.aiga.org
 unite@raleigh.aiga.org 
ability@raleigh.aiga.org
mentor@raleigh.aiga.org
film@raleigh.aiga.org
dfg@raleigh.aiga.org (Design for Good)

I have an idea for an event. How can I make it happen?
If you have an idea for an event, suggest it here. If you want to review our event planning resources to learn about our event types and get planning information. ?Have a great idea for a small, nimble event? Create a pop-up event. Want to get out of the office and visit an inspiring place or learn something? Plan a field trip. Find out more here. Want to start a monthly theme or topic-related event series like our Town Square? Find out how here.

I am looking for a designer, developer, writer, photographer, etc. Where can I go to find someone?
Visit Creative Triangle, to connect with just about any type of creative professional in the Triangle.

I’d like to contribute to the AIGA Raleigh blog. How do I do that?
Contact Amy Lyons at amy.lyons@raleigh.aiga.org.

How can I find out more about the Pursuit Fund?
Contact Brian Crawford brian.crawford@raleigh.aiga.org

Who do I contact about…?
You can find a list of our board members and their contact info on our About Us page. This document has a list of contact info for the chapter. Also, all board members have an AIGA Raleigh email address, so if you know their full name (and the proper spelling) the email addresses are as follows: firstname.lastname@raleigh.aiga.org.

Got a question not answered here? Search the Wiki or email your question and we’ll do our best to answer it for you. Thanks!