Past Events

AIGA Minnesota created or partnered with other organizations to produce 60+ programs in the past 12 months. Revisit past events below.

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Virtual Event
Jun
9
12:00pm
2022
Solopreneurs: Goals: A love/hate relationship

Do you set goals? How do you track them? Have you achieved them? Are habits more important than goals? Many organizations have a structured hierarchy of reporting and evaluating goals. Solopreneurs don't have this built in achievement and measurability feature. This week's discussion is about being accountable and pushing yourself and business forward. [read more…]

May
19
2022
AIGA MN and NewStudio Gallery present Cey Adams : An Event Exclusive to AIGA MN Members

AIGA MN and NewStudio Gallery present Cey Adams for a members-only event [read more…]

Virtual Event
May
12
12:00pm
2022
Solopreneurs: Collaboration & Contracting

As solopreneurs, freelancers, and contractors we are used to working alone. However, working with clients, subcontractors, and other creatives is always a part of the work. So what makes those relationships click? Join us to share your tips and tricks for collaborating as a solo and celebrating the work we do together. [read more…]

Virtual Event
May
5
12:00pm
2022
Lunch & Learn: Greg Hoffman

Greg Hoffman's new book Emotion by Design: Creative Leadership Lessons From a Life at Nike is a celebration of creativity and call-to-arms for brand-builders to rediscover the human element in forming consumer bonds. Greg will be sharing some of his stories and insights and then hosting a question and answer so you can participate and learn more about his experience.  [read more…]

Virtual Event
Apr
26
2022
Jul
1
2022
Mind to Mind: Applications Open
  • Virtual Event

Mind to Mind is a mentorship program for emerging designers and design students. The goal of the program is to support young creatives by giving them a chance to meet and be mentored by the wide variety of experienced designers we have here in Minnesota. Over the course of 10 weeks, they will work toward a professional goal and develop relationships that will ideally exist beyond the program. Mind to Mind was created by AIGA Minnesota in collaboration with Juxtaposition Arts. [read more…]

Virtual Event
Apr
24
4:00pm
2022
readOn: Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design.

AIGA Minnesota introduces our new book club with a discussion of the book "Mismatch: How Inclusion Shapes Design." [read more…]

Virtual Event
Apr
23
2022
Apr
24
2022
Portfolio 1-on-1® 2022: Onward
  • Virtual Event
  • Sold Out

AIGA Minnesota is thrilled to be hosting our annual Portfolio 1-on-1: Onward this year and we are bringing it to you virtually. Virtual is the new normal under current conditions. 

As a student, before you start applying to jobs, get a gut-check from experienced creative professionals at Portfolio 1-on-1. This design-centric virtual conference will give you the opportunity to present your work, process, and designs virtually for constructive feedback and valuable connections. [read more…]

Virtual Event
Apr
14
12:00pm
2022
Solopreneurs: Tools & Tech

Design is always changing and there are more tools than ever to get our jobs done. Join us to share the tools that excite you and learn about tools that your peers are using to make your life easier.  [read more…]

Virtual Event
Mar
25
12:00pm
2022
In-House Committee: March Meeting
  • Virtual Event

Attend our next In-House Designers Committee virtual meeting on Friday, March 25 from 12-1pm. [read more…]

Virtual Event
Mar
22
7:00pm
2022
Insights Design Lecture: Tracey Ma, Homer
  • Virtual Event

Tracy Ma’s trajectory has seen her at the epicenter of some of the most innovative publishing design initiatives of the past decade, including Bloomberg Businessweek, the New York Times, and Homer (Frank Ocean's enigmatic luxury brand).

This event will be pre-recorded and presented on YouTube Premier, with a live comment/Q&A section. The link to view will be available here the day of the presentation: https://walkerart.org/calendar/2022/insights-2022-tracy-ma-homer [read more…]

Virtual Event
Mar
15
7:00pm
2022
Insights Design Lecture: Danielle Aubert
  • Virtual Event

How can the craft of graphic design, often associated with beauty and style, help designers question the capitalist structures they inhabit? This is one of the questions posed by Danielle Aubert’s recent book The Detroit Printing Co-op: The Politics of the Joy of Printing.

This event will be held on Zoom; direct link to Zoom event will be available here on March 15 at 6:30 pm: https://walkerart.org/calendar/2022/insights-2022-danielle-aubert [read more…]

Virtual Event
Mar
10
12:00pm
2022
Solopreneurs: Dealing With a Creative Block

Having trouble coming up with creative ideas to infuse in your work? Design work not feeling as fulfilling as you'd like? If you're struggling with creative block, join us to learn about how your peers deal with this timeless struggle and get inspired! [read more…]

Contact Leadership

Brent Larson
Brent Larson
President
Brent is an award winning Motion, 3D, and Graphic designer with 20 years of experience working in the architectural, manufacturing, legal, corporate, and film industries as a solopreneur, agency, and in-house designer. He has experience in illustration, graphic design, product design, 3D modeling & animation, motion graphics, video production, live & virtual event production, presentation design, art direction, and project management. He currently works as a corporate in-house Principal Motion and Graphic Designer in the MedTech industry.

Before becoming AIGA Minnesota President, Brent served as Vice President from 2022-2023 and Chair of the In-House Designers Committee from 2019 - 2023.

Brent volunteers as a mentor for emerging designers and is a member of the AIGA Minnesota Mind to Mind Mentorship Program Committee.

His interests include history, film, design, animation, illustration, 3D printing, model making, woodworking, golf, bowling, fishing, and restoring things.