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Awarded Grants 2012–2013 September 5, 2013
Luncheons: 60-Minute Mentor August 8, 2013

Take advantage of the wisdom of local expert designers during this 60-minute noontime career conversation. [read more…]

Vote on the Summer 2014 Slate July 29, 2013
A Successful Luncheons Kickoff June 7, 2013

Bold design moves by Ideas that Kick and Mom Brands created noticeable results in the cereal aisle. [read more…]

Refreshed MNtor Program May 13, 2013

We're re-imagining our popular MNtor Program and we need your participation and volunteer time. [read more…]

Lunch with Legend Jane Tilka April 18, 2013

A group of eight AIGA members braved the harsh April snow storm for a delightful lunch and insightful conversation with Jane Tilka of Tilka Design. [read more…]

MN hosts (Re)design Awards in lieu of MN Design Show in 2013 April 12, 2013

In lieu of our annual show, AIGA Minnesota is thrilled to host the international AIGA (Re)design Awards Competition in 2013. [read more…]

Your call needed today
to your legislators April 11, 2013

Dear Creative Colleagues, For those of us in Minnesota, the tax landscape is changing fast. This week, the Legislature is working on an Omnibus Tax Bill, and we have heard that sales taxation of digital goods may be included in the overhaul. As you might already know, one of the main avenues by which we […] [read more…]

AIGA Minnesota Announces Navitor as Bronze Sponsor March 30, 2013

March 20, 2013 – Minnesota based leading wholesale personalized printer partners with the premiere association of design professionals to support the Upper Midwest design community. Navitor, Inc. and AIGA Minnesota announced a sponsorship agreement beginning in 2013 that marks the printer’s continued commitment to promoting the importance of design and expert training in the visual […] [read more…]

Lunch with a Legend: Sharon Werner March 7, 2013

At February's Lunch with a Legend event, eight guests had the unique opportunity to dine with Sharon Werner, an internationally respected designer, author, professional advisor, competition juror, and award-winning business owner. [read more…]

Proposed expansion of state sales tax on creative services February 26, 2013

In supporting the Minnesota Communications Industry Coalition, the AIGA Minnesota board of directors is expressing its concern about the proposed expansion of the Minnesota state sales tax to advertising and related creative services. [read more…]

Insights Lecture Series
Video Archive February 17, 2013

Invite Aaron Draplin, Ellen Lupton, Peter Buchanan-Smith, Marian Bantjes, and other design greats into your own living room by streaming lectures from every Insights Lecture Series since 2005. [read more…]

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Emily McLaughlin
Emily McLaughlin
Director of Communications
Emily is a graphic designer and creative director based in Saint Paul, MN. She passionate about the potential for design to cultivate collaboration and cleave opportunities. As Communications Director of AIGA Minnesota, her emphasis is on supporting and engaging the design community while kindling new connections.