Our chapter is committed to offering college level graphic design students a variety of opportunities to supplement their education. We also seek to mentor the next generation of designers by providing inspiration to our youth. Our Education Co-Chairs and Student Liaisons work with local college design programs and high schools.

Student Liaisons

• Dave Gottwald – MFA, Academy of Art University
• Ann Benoit – MFA, California College of the Arts

If you have any questions regarding college student participation in AIGA, please contact Dave and Ann at student_liaison

AIGA SF Student Facebook Group

• We have created a Facebook Group for students so that they can connect with one another. Please join by clicking here.

Studio 5

The Studio 5 Project has been updated and changed into the Inneract Project.

Portfolio Day

Each year, AIGA San Francisco presents the largest Portfolio Day for students on the West Coast.

Enrichment Scholarship

AIGA San Francisco offers graphic design students the opportunity to enter a scholarship competition.

Rick Tharp Design Scholarship

The Rick Tharp Design Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Rick Tharp, a world-class graphic designer whose work influenced the entire design industry.

Student Groups

Several Bay Area colleges have active AIGA Student Groups.

Bay Area Design Schools

The Bay Area is a great place to learn about graphic design, illustration and web design.

Inneract Project

AIGA SF co-chair of Education, Maurice Woods, has brought the Inneract Project to San Francisco Bay Area public schools.