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Chicago. Design.
If Chicago is the city that works, it’s because it was designed that way. Our design heritage spans more than one 100 years, from early Printer’s Row type studios to the mini-Bauhaus at IIT to Container Corporation’s legendary Center for Advanced Research and Design. Today we’re home to some of the best and brightest design thinkers, educators and professionals in the country. Design thrives in Chicago. And Chicago thrives on design.
Become part of one of the largest and most active chapters of the AIGA. Founded in 1986, AIGA Chicago is over 1300 members strong. You'll number among some of Chicago's most notable designers and firms, up-and-coming designers, as well as teachers, students and other design professionals. Our members represent every aspect of design in this powerful and creative city. Come be a part of it all.
Our membership at a glance:
750 professionals
375 students
97 new designers
Plus, over 300 individual and organizational patrons.
Membership Rates
| Level | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | An individual who has practiced or taught in any design community for two years or more. | $315 |
| Associate | An individual who has practiced in any design community for two or fewer years. | $230 |
| Student | A full-time student who presents a copy of a dated bursar's receipt or current ID from an accredited college or university. More... | $95 |
| Full-time faculty | Current full-time faculty members may apply for a special membership rate (not available through the online application). More... | $110 |
| Group | Firms that wish to purchase professional memberships for three or more employees should consider a group membership at the discounted rate of $730 for the first three members and $245 for each additional member. | $245 each |
