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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Mar
22
2011
25 Years of Insights:
Julie Beeler, Second Story Interactive Studio

Since 1994, Julie Beeler, cofounder of Portland, Oregon’s Second Story, has become known for its technical savvy and ability to craft compelling stories into immersive experiences. [read more…]

Mar
15
2011
25 Years of Insights:
James Goggin, Practise

James Goggin established Practise, a London-based studio that garnered acclaim for its work with clients such as Tate Modern, Channel 4, Artangel, and the Design Museum. [read more…]

Mar
10
2011
So… Outside The Box

SOLD OUT! We'll break down the packaging process with a hands-on workshop covering the essentials of going from 2D concepting to 3D packages. [read more…]

Mar
10
2011
Stimulatté:
Duffy & Partners

SOLD OUT A free gathering for design students, this time at one of the Twin Cities' legendary design studios! (Unfortunately, registration has closed. You MUST be registered to attend.) [read more…]

Mar
8
2011
25 Years of Insights:
Michael Hart, Mono

After successful careers at leading ad agencies, Michael Hart, Chris Lange, and James Scott founded Minneapolis-based Mono, a firm specializing in inventive communication solutions for a variety of clients. [read more…]

Mar
3
2011
Cocktails with Creatives:
The Inn

Join us for our monthly networking fix at The Inn in downtown! [read more…]

Mar
1
2011
25 Years of Insights:
Kevin Quealy, New York Times

Kevin Quealy is a member of the New York Times Graphics Department, a team of visual journalists who illustrate and contextualize the news for the paper and nytimes.com. [read more…]

Feb
24
2011
bRANDs: Panel Discussion

A don't-miss look at the early work of legendary American graphic designer Paul Rand, whose marketing savvy profoundly changed the aesthetics of advertising, marketing, and graphic design. [read more…]

Feb
22
2011
Merge Mashup: A Surprising Collision of Business and Design Ideas

Merge Mashup is a lo-fi, high-energy, interactive event that blends an inspirational design story with a breakthrough business story. [read more…]

Feb
22
2011
Spring 2011 MNtor Kick-Off

Like any good peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the MNtor Program won’t work without two essential ingredients: Mentors and Mentees. [read more…]

Feb
15
2011
AIGA MN Campus Visit:
Rasmussen College

AIGA Minnesota campus visits, your opportunity for an up-close-and-personal look at what AIGA can mean to your future career. [read more…]

Feb
8
2011
AIGA MN Campus Visit:
Eau Claire

AIGA Minnesota campus visits, your opportunity for an up-close-and-personal look at what AIGA can mean to your future career. [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.