Even though it’s summer, there are still events and opportunities for designers to learn more about their craft and to engage and network with other people in their field.
Take advantage of this time to make new connections and learn new things for your next placement or project!
AIGA Seattle Schmooze: July 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ballard Beer Company | 2050 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
It’s peak Schmoozing season! Ready to get out and kickstart your summer networking? AIGA Seattle’s July Schmooze is the place to be.
Meet at Ballard Beer Company in Ballard for a little fun, a few drinks, and a lot of conversation!
Schmooze is the perfect place to relax and mingle after a long day. All are welcome — members, non-members, friends, and friends of friends. Schmooze is a place for our entire community to get together, grab a drink, make new connections, and learn more about our awesome, local chapter of AIGA.
This is a free event with no cover charge. Attendees must be 21+ and are responsible for their own tabs. RSVP encouraged but not required.
The Three Stages of a Career
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Deloitte Digital | 821 2nd Avenue, Suite 200, Seattle WA 98104
Most gender gap discussions point to a systemic difference in the outcome that women and men achieve in their professions. These differences are seen in the percentages of women and men in the labor force, the types of occupation, and their relative incomes or hourly wages. As the development of the gender gap is more openly discussed, men are taking action to dissolve it by demanding their female counterparts be paid equal.
Ageism is the stereotyping, prejudice, and
discrimination against people on the basis of their age. Ageism is experienced
by women of all ages and career stages and can negatively impact a woman’s
career goals.
Gender gap and ageism may be precarious during various points of a woman’s
career: just emerging in your profession, transitioning from job
to career (and what the heck is the difference anyway?), and the final
years of a career – heading into retirement. And, what about a switch of
career mid-career?
AIGA Seattle’s Women Lead Initiative invited local female-identifying creatives to discuss their experiences navigating their respective career stages. This panel event will discuss the above and will focus on providing real-life examples of championing struggles, effective communication, asserting leadership and more. The sharing of experiences provides a sense of solidarity and encourages individual voices to exercise greater power.
The post-panel portion invites guests to participate in a round-table discussion with other attendees, as well as the panelist who best represents the career stage they most want to discuss further.
Hey! Hi! Hello! An Emerge Happy Hour
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Meet at Optimism Brewery in Capitol Hill and enjoy a drink while meeting fellow creatives who are starting out in their design careers. All are welcome — members, non-members, friends, and friends of friends. This Emerge happy hour is an opportunity to dip your toe in the Seattle networking pool, make new connections, and learn more about how our local AIGA Seattle Emerge Initiative can serve you!
AIGA Seattle’s Emerge Initiative is dedicated to inspiring new design professionals and providing a forum for them to learn more about employment, career growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, and life skills—as well as meeting peers in the Seattle design community.
This is a free event with no cover charge. Attendees must be 21+ and are responsible for their own tabs. RSVP encouraged but not required.