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 »

As the largest and most esteemed design association in the US, AIGA is charged with the mission of furthering ideas and discourse on design.

Diversity

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

Education

Our chapter is committed to offering college level graphic design students a variety of opportunities to supplement their education. Learn more »

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

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

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

Environment

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

Compostmodern is an interdisciplinary, one-day design conference dedicated to promoting sustainable design as an everyday practice and mode of thinking, rather than a niche way of working.

Every other year, the committee presents the Environmental Leadership Award to a firm or client that best exemplifies the marriage of design and environmental considerations.

Events

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

AIGA SF has developed special offers for our local Bay Area members.

Social Impact

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

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.

Student Outreach

AIGA San Francisco is dedicated to fostering a strong design community for the students of the many Bay Area Colleges. Learn more »

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

Several Bay Area colleges have active AIGA Student Groups.