2026 Mentorship

What is AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program?

The AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program pairs the most passionate design students with leading industry professionals to help refine their skills and prepare them for a career in a creative field.

What Will I Get from the Program?

As a Mentee

You will have an exhilarating design challenge! Also, you’ll have access to informative workshops, build your networking skills, and create a portfolio-ready design project.

As a Mentor

You will impart your skills and years of experience to make a lasting impact on the next generation of creative professionals.

Mentee Applicant's Fee Structure

$15 Application Fee (upon applying)
$15 Program Fee (trust us, it is worth it!)

Your project’s maximum budget is $200.
Note: $200 is not provided by AIGA – It’s a guide for you to budget your money

To become a mentor or a mentee, you must first register on Eventbrite and then complete the application form to be considered.

Please read all the details carefully.

Program Details and Overview

How long is the program and what's the timeline?*

November 10, 2025 – Applications Open
November 30, 2025 – Applications Close
January 10, 2025 – Kick-off (Mentee & Mentor Pairing)
Date TBD – Midway Check-in
April 11, 2025 – Final Project Due
April 25, 2025 – SPOT Showcase

*Approximate key milestone dates.

Between these milestone dates above, you will have access to informative workshops, exposure to learning how a design business works, and portfolio reviews. You are responsible for maintaining communication with your mentor throughout the four-month program.

What happens next?

🎉Once accepted into the mentorship program, we will have a kick-off meeting where you will be paired with a mentor and find out all the program details. Next, you will create a proposal for your design project.

Check out last year’s winners here.

What are we working towards?

Glad you asked! In April, we will have the Spot Showcase. An event where you will share and present your design project. There will be a panel, judging criteria, and awards.

What happens after the program?

After you finish the program, you will have established lasting connections, a portfolio piece, and the know-how to embark and show the world what a great designer you are.

What is AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program?

What Will I Get from the Program?

As a Mentee

As a Mentor

Mentee Applicant's Fee Structure

$15 Application Fee (upon applying)$15 Program Fee (trust us, it is worth it!)

Program Details and Overview

November 10, 2025 – Applications OpenNovember 30, 2025 – Applications CloseJanuary 10, 2025 – Kick-off (Mentee & Mentor Pairing)Date TBD – Midway Check-inApril 11, 2025 – Final Project DueApril 25, 2025 – SPOT Showcase

Check out last year’s winners here.

Does the Mentorship Program sound appealing to you? Then, what are you waiting for? Remember, spots are limited.

$15 Application Fee (upon applying)
$15 Program Fee (trust us, it is worth it!)

November 10, 2025 – Applications Open
November 30, 2025 – Applications Close
January 10, 2025 – Kick-off (Mentee & Mentor Pairing)
Date TBD – Midway Check-in
April 11, 2025 – Final Project Due
April 25, 2025 – SPOT Showcase

Does the Mentorship Program sound appealing to you?

Then, what are you waiting for? Remember, spots are limited.