COVID-19 Update March 12, 2020
Ensuring the health and safety of the creative community is AIGA Minnesota’s highest priority.
As we have been monitoring COVID-19 over the course of the past month, it has become clear that the virus is spreading quickly within our communities. We are following guidelines set forth by the WHO, CDC, and the Minnesota Department of Health and as a result, AIGA Minnesota has chosen to take the following steps to minimize exposure and do our part to prevent the spread:
- All in-person events are cancelled until otherwise notified, including Portfolio 1-on-1* and the remainder of the Insights Lecture Series*
- All board and committee meetings will be moved to phone/video calls
AIGA Minnesota is currently researching options to make events accessible remotely in the coming months. And our hope is to continue to bring programming and inspiration to you while practicing social distancing. We will post the most up-to-date information here. *If you purchased tickets to one of these events, watch your inbox for additional communications around refunds and exchanges.
Events Currently Affected:
- Insights Lecture Series, Hassan Rahim [Canceled]
- Insights Lecture Series, Veronica Ditting [Canceled]
- Insights Lecture Series, Ruben Pater [Moved to Webcast Only]
- AIGA National Conference [Postponed]
- Portfolio 1-on-1® [On Hold]
Steps you can take to prevent illness
The CDC recommends the following to help prevent illness from spreading:
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when sick.
- Cover a cough; cough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects such as door handles.
More information about COVID-19 is available through the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health. For the most up-to-date information on Minnesota COVID-19 response, including any directives that will impact gatherings and events, visit the Minnesota Government’s official COVID-19 Resource site.
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He started his own design studio, Oryx & Moth, doing branding, art direction and design for clients big and small. Meanwhile he was the chair of the Solopreneurs Committee for AIGA MN (2022-2023) and served on the Design Student & Alumni Board at the University of Minnesota (2010-2013). Prior to that he worked at TSG, a design agency in Robbinsdale, for clients including: Target, HealthPartners and Crate & Barrel. He's also had a short stint designing for financial institutions (PNC Bank, Citibank and BBVA Compass). He started out designing and art directing photo shoots for multiple national salon chains throughout the US and Canada. And has had mediocre hairstyles since.
His interests vary widely with the season but he always willing to chat about DIY projects, soccer, LEGO, minimalism, FIRE, AI, technology, saunas, traveling, camping, parenting, etc.