Happened
Wed, Mar 11th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wed, Mar 11th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Insight Brewing & Taproom
2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis MN 55413
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Join us before we head over to the Walker for the 40 year anniversary of the Insights Design Lecture Series. Zak Kyes will be this week’s speaker. Or stick around Insight Brewing and we’ll see you after the lecture!
Come for the chance to get a free ticket for you and a friend to the Walker Insights Design Lectures on 3/11, 3/18, or 3/25. Attend the event and talk to our new Engagement Director Kirstin Stahl to be eligible. Must be present to receive a ticket.
A huge thank you to AIGA Minnesota for sponsoring the first 50 drinks (so come early!).
As always this event 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.
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AIGA MN is an inclusive source of connection, inspiration, and support for every designer in Minnesota. We promote the passion and power of design.
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 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.
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.