American Institute of Graphic Arts

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
American Institute of Graphic Arts
Other forms of name
A.I.G.A. (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
Field of activity
Graphic arts
Associated Language
eng
MARC
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Other Identifiers

VIAF: 146580795
Wikidata: Q3622004
Library of congress: n 81032755
Sources of Information
  • American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), via WWW, 5 June 2014("AIGA was founded in 1914 as a small club of graphic artists, printers, publishers and illustrators gathered in New York City. Since then, we've grown into a national network of more than 25,000 professional designers, educators, students and design enthusiasts served by 67 chapters")
  • A Brief sketch of the Graphic Group ... 1929:p. 10 (American Institute of Graphic Arts, organized 12/24/13) p. 15 (absorbed the Graphic Group in 1914)

Wikipedia description:

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is a professional organization for design. Its members practice all forms of communication design, including graphic design, typography, interaction design, user experience, branding and identity. The organization's aim is to be the standard bearer for professional ethics and practices for the design profession. There are currently over 25,000 members and 72 chapters, and more than 200 student groups around the United States. In 2005, AIGA changed its name to "AIGA, the professional association for design", dropping the "American Institute of Graphic Arts" to welcome all design disciplines.

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