The Fellow award is the highest honor an AIGA chapter may bestow upon one of its members. We are so pleased to recognize Susan Merritt and Dave Conover as our newest AIGA Fellows! This award program honors individuals who have made a significant contribution to raising the standard of excellence in practice and conduct within their local or regional design community as well as their local AIGA chapter. Dave and Susan, we're so grateful for your meaningful impact on the community at every level-- congratulations!

Local AIGA Fellow, Ron Miriello, has created an extensive series of art pieces and installations called Found Adrift | Timeless new works inspired by an 1876 seaweed scrapbook. A special opening of Found Adrift will be held for one night only in San Diego’s dynamic Barrio Logan Arts District on December 6th from 6-10pm. The former Woodbury School of Architecture building is being transformed into a creative collaborative called Studio Culture, where 50+ artwork pieces will be exhibited, including a video created by Rome-based photographer Renato Cerisola, along with DJ music, a local food truck, beer, coffee and great people like you!

Every two years, the World Design Organization (WDO) recognizes cities around the world for effective use of design to drive economic, social, cultural and environmental development via the designation of the World Design Capital (WDC)...