Happened
Wed, Oct 11th, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power St., Minneapolis MN 55401

  • Trustee $350
  • Design Leader $350
  • Sustaining $350
  • Supporter $350
  • Contributor $350
  • Educator $350
  • Student $300
  • Non-Member $400
  • Student Non-Member $400

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We’re jumping off your screen and into your life at the inaugural AIGA Eye on Design Conference.

On October 11, 2017 we’re touching down in design-centric Minneapolis for a day of creative energy. We guarantee you’ll leave buzzing with ideas for your next big project. We’ll see you at Nicollet Island Pavilion (yes, it’s on a real island) for what promises to be one of the highlights of your year. More speakers and special guest appearances will be announced soon.

Join us for:

  • Thought-provoking talks + panel discussions
  • Rollicking mainstage Q+As
  • Fun hands-on workshops
  • Knowledge-driven how-to sessions
  • Exhibitions + installations from some of our best design friends

Confirmed speakers:

  • Adi Goodrich
  • Alex Daly
  • Clay Hickson
  • Eric Hu
  • Erik Brandt
  • Eva Goicochea
  • Gary Hustwit
  • Hamish Smyth
  • Hassan Rahim
  • Jessie Kawata
  • Jon Burgerman
  • Julia Rothman
  • Leta Sobierajski
  • Meg Lewis
  • Mona Chalabi
  • Ping Zhu
  • Qieer Wang
  • Roxanne Kibben
  • Sean Pecknold
  • Wade Jeffree
  • Wendy McNaughton

Deep cuts on:

  • Mental health
  • Outer space
  • New tech
  • Women
  • Sex

Workshops and how-to sessions on:

  • Risograph printing
  • Stop-motion animation
  • Protecting your work + not getting ripped off
  • Funding your next big project like a pro
  • + more announced soon

What else is included in your day pass?

  • Design swag
  • Food + bev
  • After party
  • Island vibes
Reserve your spot before June 14 to lock in your early registration discount $150.
AIGA student member pass ($175 after June 14) $300
AIGA member pass ($350 after June 14) $350
Regular pass ($400 after June 14)