AIGA LA Announces its new Directors for 2011-2013
Los Angeles, California, July 5, 2011—AIGA LA, the Los Angeles chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, elected new Members-At-Large to its Board of Directors. In June 2011, a slate of nominees was presented to the Los Angeles membership for a vote. There was a two-week voting period that ended on June 27, 2011, and the new Members-At-Large have been elected. Board members serve a two-year term that runs from July-June.
This group of six accomplished design professionals will join the continuing members of the Board of Directors. Representing a range of design disciplines and experiences the board works to ensure the organization is serving the best interests of all AIGA Los Angeles members.
AIGA Los Angeles welcomes to the board:
Jason Adam - Principal/Designer, Hexanine
Margaret Black - Associate Chair, Art Department, California State University, Long Beach
Jamie Douraghy - President, Artisan Creative
Ismael Obregon - Creative Director and Founder, Oishii Creative
Timothy Parzyck - Executive VP and Creative Director, Comp24
Jeni Stewart - Senior Art Director, Rubin Postaer and Associates
About AIGA/LA
Founded in 1983 by design legends Deborah Sussman, Saul Bass, Jim Cross, John Coy, and others, the Los Angeles chapter continues to connect LA’s varied creative industries through extensive programming, events, communication and social outreach. AIGA LA is recognized as a civic leader for its celebration of local design, partnerships with cultural and media organizations, exceptional support of educational institutions, and a dedication to nurturing the diversity and independent spirit unique to the Los Angeles creative community.
AIGA, the professional association for design, is committed to furthering excellence in design as a broadly-defined discipline, strategic methodology for business and cultural force. AIGA is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. AIGA, believes that designers serve a critical role as communicators, educators and innovators. AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts.
More Information
http://aigalosangeles.org
Contact information:
Kristin Kiefer
AIGA Los Angeles Communications Chair
310.486.2180
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