What is AIGA and what is AIGA Kansas City?

AIGA brings design to the world, and the world to designers.

As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

AIGA KC is the heart of Kansas City’s creative community, where design and innovation come together. We are a hub for those passionate about creativity, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re a designer, educator, or creative enthusiast, AIGA KC is where inspiration thrives.

Why should you care?

What truly sets AIGA KC apart is our commitment to inclusivity and growth. We’re not a relic of the past—this isn’t your parents’ design club.

Our members represent various disciplines, including advertising, marketing, branding, print, interactive, and environmental design. We are home to creatives from boutique firms, large agencies, in-house teams, and independent freelancers. Our community extends beyond just designers—writers, photographers, videographers, graffiti artists, and educators call AIGA KC home. Together, we foster a dynamic environment where innovation thrives and creativity knows no bounds.

Our events, workshops, and networking opportunities are designed to engage, inspire, and connect professionals from every corner of the creative world. From young designers fresh out of school to seasoned industry veterans, AIGA KC is where talent comes to grow, and lifelong connections are made.

Creatives Like You

Without Support from Creatives Like You, we would not and could not exist.