Happened
Thu, Feb 5th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Utepils Brewing
225 Thomas Ave N., Minneapolis Minnesota 55405

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This casual happy hour is open to both AIGA members and non-members, making it a great chance to connect with fellow designers and creative professionals to unwind midweek.

A huge thank you to Neenah Paper, our go-to for premium packaging and specialty paper products, for sponsoring the first 50 drinks (so come early!).

At CWC, you can:
• Engage with your creative community
• Share ideas and spark collaborations
• Catch up with familiar faces (and meet new ones!)

We’re reminded that our creative community is strongly rooted in support for everyone. Our goal is to provide a space for connection, inspiration, and support for every designer in Minnesota and beyond.

Additionally, Utepils Brewing’s community food drive is always open, and they’ll be collecting non-perishable food donations during the event to support local food shelves within the community.

We hope you can make it and show your support for the Minnesota design community!

MORE ABOUT OUR SPONSOR!

 

Neenah, a Mativ brand, is a market-leading manufacturer of premium packaging and specialty paper products. A trusted partner for 150 years, Neenah delivers exceptional service while providing creative, customized, and value-added solutions to its customers, bringing visions to life and transforming ideas into results.

ABOUT COCKTAILS WITH CREATIVES

Cocktails with Creatives (CWC) is a monthly social and open networking opportunity for members and interested non-members. Get in touch with the Committee Chairs with questions or if you are interested in sponsoring the next CWC!!

Contact Leadership

Rich Higgins
Rich Higgins
Vice President
Rich Higgins is the Creative Director at Parallel Retail Group. His background is as diverse as a platypus.

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.