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Member Spotlight: Deon Mixon

by aigadetroit \ October 9, 2018

"So far, the most memorable moment of my career is probably getting all these emails from people all over the country (some overseas) about how great my Detroit Rise Flag project is. I’m fortunate to have gotten the coverage I have for the flag, and I credit those publishers as the catalysts for this feedback.""

Member Spotlight: Terry Sieting

by aigadetroit \ July 31, 2018

From clients and coworkers to family members and friends, there has been no shortage of people in my life that think design is a hobby. Some, might dare I say, think design is an activity any person can achieve by merely choosing Papyrus in their Microsoft Word document.

Member Spotlight: Sheila Jackson

by aigadetroit \ July 10, 2018

"I'm inspired to push myself to become better with each project. I also look at the way things are designed all around me and try to figure out how the designer made decisions."

Member Spotlight: Jessie Sturgeon and Zac Sturgeon

by aigadetroit \ May 23, 2018

"The more you know, the more valuable you become. Don’t let anyone undervalue what you provide and always keep learning."

Member Spotlight: Caitlin Parent

by aigadetroit \ April 9, 2018

"When I decided to switch tracks from writing to design I returned to school and attended the Creative Circus in Atlanta where I was fortunate to study under the great Sylvia Gaffney. She not only taught me the fundamentals of graphic design and color theory but how to be relentless in exploring design from research to execution..."

Member Spotlight: Chad Borlase

by aigadetroit \ March 6, 2018

I love the way design can fundamentally change the way people see and interact with the world. We need more of that.

Member Spotlight: Ashley Brimley

by aigadetroit \ February 5, 2018

"I love that as a designer you can create work for any industry—one day you could be collaborating to create a campaign for invasive species awareness and then the next day you could be developing a brand for a small locally owned grocer down the road."

Member Spotlight: Ndubisi Okoye

by aigadetroit \ January 8, 2018

"Who has been the most influential person in your career?" My wife Courtney, she is a Graphic Designer, so she knows how to support me creatively. She knows when I can do better quality work, she encourages me to take creative risks, she knows when I have too much work on my plate, and she inspires me to try new things."

Member Spotlight: Jennifer Barrett

by aigadetroit \ September 26, 2017

Jennifer is a Senior Graphic Designer at George P. Johnson where she specializes in experience design with emphasis on branded content. She has worked with major brands in GPJ's portfolio including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Covergirl, Diet Coke, Nissan, and Volkswagen.

Member Spotlight: Michael Nykamp

by aigadetroit \ August 24, 2017

As a creative director, designer and illustrator, Michael Nykamp guides organizations to create thoughtful, compelling experiences through design and illustration.

Member Spotlight: Group [eX]

by aigadetroit \ July 27, 2017

Founded in 2002, Group [eX] is a collective of award-winning, highly experienced creative professionals...

Member Spotlight: Renee Sandoval

by aigadetroit \ June 29, 2017

Renee Sandoval is an artist working and living in Detroit. She began her formal study of design and photography at Wayne State University where she earned her BFA.