AIGA Philadelphia curates resources to support designers at every stage of their creative journey—from students entering the field to experienced professionals growing their careers. Explore tools, opportunities, and knowledge shared by our community.
What to Know About AIGA Philadelphia Resources
The Resources section brings together opportunities, educational materials, and community knowledge that support designers across the Philadelphia region.
Here you’ll find:
Professional development resources
Student guidance and learning opportunities
Community-driven directories and tools
DEI-centered design knowledge
Career and industry insights
Our goal is to provide resources that strengthen designers through knowledge, support creative growth at every stage of a career, and foster a stronger design community across Philadelphia.
Education + Students
Resources designed to support emerging designers and students entering the profession.
This section includes:
Portfolio guidance
Career preparation resources
Student-focused programming
Learning materials and tools
Opportunities to connect with professionals
New student-focused resources will be launching soon.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources
AIGA Philadelphia is committed to building a more equitable and inclusive design community.
These resources highlight:
Inclusive design practices
Community advocacy
Equity-focused organizations
Educational materials and research
The Business of Design
Resources for designers navigating the professional side of creative work.
Topics include:
Freelancing and pricing
Contracts and legal guidance
Client relationships
Studio operations
Creative entrepreneurship
Philly Design Directory
The Philly Design Directory is a community-driven listing of designers, studios, creative organizations, and industry resources across the Philadelphia region.
It exists to help creatives discover collaborators, studios, mentors, and opportunities within the local design ecosystem.
The directory lives outside of the website to allow the community to contribute and keep it updated as the industry evolves.
Resources Library
A curated collection of articles, tools, recordings, and resources shared by AIGA Philadelphia and the broader design community.
Topics may include:
Design thinking and process
Branding and visual communication
UX/UI and digital product design
Creative leadership and studio management
Professional development
This library is currently being developed and will be available soon.
National Design Resources
AIGA Philadelphia curates resources for our local creative community, but many additional guides, research publications, and professional practice tools are maintained by national organizations and design institutions.
Explore these trusted sources for further learning.
AIGA National Resources Professional practice guides, design advocacy resources, case studies, and research supporting designers across the industry. https://www.aiga.org/resources ↗
Eye on Design AIGA’s editorial platform featuring design criticism, interviews, and perspectives on contemporary design culture. https://eyeondesign.aiga.org ↗
