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mINhouse Podcast: Paul Mathis February 8, 2016

In-house designer Paul Mathis of Bluestem Brands talks about growing up in South Africa, getting inspired by comic books, and staying inspired in design. [read more…]

Fresh Squeezed: Travis Totz January 7, 2016

Join fellow emerging designers and designer-developer Travis Totz for brunch and conversation at The Copper Hen. [read more…]

AIGA Minnesota Welcomes
New Board Members January 1, 2016

Minnesota is pleased to announce that a number of new members have been elected to serve on the organization’s board of directors, beginning on January 1, 2016. [read more…]

Winter Slate 2015: Vote Now December 7, 2015
Sustainable Design Supports
Polli-NATION December 3, 2015

AIGA Minnesota's Sustainable Design Committee partnered with Pollinator Friendly Alliance for the Polli-NATION event held September 13 at Lift Bridge Brewhouse. [read more…]

Fontlove Studio: A Labor of Love November 22, 2015

Designers use type every day. Usually with the help of a computer. However, at some Minneapolis design studios, they are keeping things old school with the help of letterpress machines and by hand setting both vintage metal and wood type. [read more…]

Fresh Squeezed: Matthew Olin November 9, 2015

In October, the Emerging Designers committee traveled north to Duluth for their tasty brunch series, Fresh Squeezed. The featured guest, Matthew Olin, is a designer and educator with a quirky and expressive illustrative style. [read more…]

A ‘Camper’ for Life

“My head has been spinning for a week since getting back from Design Camp®. I’ve declared myself a ‘camper’ for life, and am urging every student and graduate to get there as well. Thank you for your STRONG recommendation [to attend].”—Tom Herold, senior instructor at Dunwoody College of Technology [read more…]

Fresh Squeezed: Hannah Johnson November 2, 2015

Join fellow emerging designers and designer-illustrator Hannah Johnson for brunch and conversation at Hen House Eatery. Hannah brings a unique perspective to the process of finding the right fit in a job or career path. [read more…]

‘Why Join’ Workshop Recap October 25, 2015

On Friday evening, October 23, 2015, Director of Education Angela Niemi, Associate Director of Student Affairs Khurram Mohammad, and Caylie O'Neil traveled north from Minneapolis to visit design students at Minnesota State University Moorhead. [read more…]

Mia Third Thursday:
Leonardo da Vinci, the Codex Leicester, and the Creative Mind October 12, 2015

The August 2015 Third Thursday event held at Mia was the perfect intersection of art, creativity, and community. [read more…]

Werner Design Werks: Tips and Tricks for Creating a Logotype

On September 12, 2015, Sharon Werner and Abby Haddican of Werner Design Werks taught a group of attentive students their tips and tricks to creating successful logos. [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.