As I sit here… I can’t help but think about the relevance of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) day during what feels like the darkest time of my generation. For some reason, as a country, we keep forgetting that over 50 years ago, MLK fought for equality and made so much progress. However, it seems like we are constantly going backward. There’s an irony given that Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Yet, the world around us tells a different story.

This year's virtual AIGA Design Conference included over 90 speakers and thousands of online attendees. Here are some key takeaways from our board members.

How do we wield our “power” with thoughtfulness, flexibility, and responsibility to the greater good? Simple — we use design thinking.

AIGA Indianapolis supports the statement released by our national organization. We stand in solidarity with Black designers, Black creative business owners, Black educators, and Black students—as well as their families, cultures, and communities—in the condemnation of racism, intersectional discrimination, fear, and acts of violence.

Looking for something different to do during quarantine? We're looking for local creatives to take over our Instagram account for a day and show us how they get through the days of quarantine.