Pivot: AIGA Design Conference

When? 10.13.11 @ 10:00am
Where? Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ directions
Type? AIGA National Event
Cost? $650/members, $300/student members and faculty, $900/non-members (prices good till June 8, 2011)

Design is at a critical inflection point as a practice, thought process and force for change

The AIGA Design Conference is a biennial gathering of the design community to celebrate design excellence, reinforce friendships and connections and stimulate thinking about the critical issues that surround design practice.

The 2011 biennial design conference is scheduled to take place at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

At “Pivot,” this year’s AIGA Design Conference in Phoenix, we’ll explore the shifts prompting this change—in design thinking, practice, education, technology, society and business—and discuss how we can prepare for the complexities of the future.

What to expect

Reserve your place now for “Pivot,” where you’ll find everything you need to get inspired, make connections and more:

On the main stage, experience a diverse array of inspiring speakers and the engaging wit and wisdom of moderator Kurt Andersen
Choose from a wide range of breakout sessions on topics ranging from sustainability to in-house, globalism to interaction design—plenty to satisfy your every design craving and give you the tools you need to take your practice to the next level
Cheer on the next generation of designers in “Command X: Season 3,” the ultimate live reality show to find America’s next top designer
Get your creative juices flowing at hands-on creative workshops led by artists and designers from around the country
Gain tactical strategies that you can take back to your business through practice management workshops
Get up close and personal with your design hero at daily designer roundtables
Explore examples of the best design through exhibitions and local studio tours
Get inspired at the Student Symposium and learn from the pitfalls and triumphs of designers who’ve been there, done that
Make important connections to enhance your business in the Design Fair
Continue the discussions beyond the stage with networking receptions, evening events and more to engage with ideas and with each other

This is not just about training and networking—although you’ll meet plenty of colleagues, mentors and vendors while getting practical advice. It’s also the place to celebrate design excellence, develop your professional practice and discuss critical issues affecting the design profession. Get the best rate for this event—“register by June 8”:http://my.aiga.org/vango/core/events/eventdetails.aspx?meeting=DESIGN2011.

Who is speaking?

As speakers and programming for the 2011 event are confirmed, information will be posted here and updates will be sent to attendees by email. AIGA does not send a conference packet to attendees prior to the conference; all materials will be received when you arrive onsite.

Curious to know what the AIGA Design Conference is like? Take a look at this year’s schedule and check out videos from the 2009 event featuring David Butler, Roger Martin, Stefan Sagmeister and more.