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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Aug
11
2022
Solopreneurs: Design For Good

A roundtable discussion on how to be a socially-conscious creative through volunteering, pro bono work, partnering with non-profits, etc. [read more…]

Virtual Event
Jul
22
8:00pm
2022
Mind to Mind: Opening Ceremony
  • Virtual Event

Mind to Mind is a mentorship program for emerging designers and design students. All mentors and mentees are invited to join us for the opening ceremony to hear about the goals of the program, review the timeline, meet their mentors, and meet the other mentees. [read more…]

Jul
14
2022
Solopreneurs: Day-to-Day: What a satisfying week looks like

Not every week needs to be a huge win. But it’s good business to make every day count – whether it’s connecting, marketing, billing, working, resting or inspiring. How do you structure your day to be efficient and week to feel fulfilling? [read more…]

Virtual Event
Jun
26
4:00pm
2022
readOn: Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers

Join the AIGA Minnesota book club with a discussion of the book "Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers" [read more…]

Virtual Event
Jun
23
12:00pm
2022
Two Rebels and a Cause: How Lagunitas & Little embraced the disorderly to launch something new

Join AIGA MN for a Lunch & Learn with Little & Company and learn all about one of the brand’s first major forays beyond beer, and how Little broke through a very crowded category with an integrated campaign full of lovable irreverence to launch summer’s new favorite adult beverage. [read more…]

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…]

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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.