AIGA x GDSA: Press for Progress
AIGA Orlando and GDSA have partnered this year and are excited to present Press for Progress! Join us at The Visual Arts Building at UCFon February 24th at 7:30 PM for a live screen-printing demonstration to pull your own iconic totes and posters featuring a beautiful design created by AIGA Orlando’s own Liana Mejia!
Where are the Black Designers?
A portion of proceeds from Press for Progress will be donated to advocacy non-profit, Where Are the Black Designers?, an organization and central hub of black creatives whose goal is to bring awareness to AIGA’s 2019 Design Census results, stating that 3% of black designers make up the design workforce.
Featured Local Designers
Leason Beckford
Check out Leason’s beautiful illustration of Brigadier General Mahlock on our Instagram as he expresses his gratitude for Mahlock paving the way for black women within the Armed Forces. Click the link below to learn more about Leason on his Instagram.
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Liana Mejia
Visit our Instagram to view Liana’s beautiful abstract piece of Iddris Sandu, a digital architect, and futurist, as she showcases his movement throughout culture. Click the link below to learn more about Liana on her Instagram.
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Aldosean Thompson
Check out Sean’s super cool design of hip-hop legend Nas on our Instagram as he highlights Nas consistently paving the way throughout culture. Click the link below to learn more about Sean on his Instagram.
Learn MoreBlack Creatives Making Historical Impact
Orlando Black-Owned Business Directory
Brick + Spoon | https://www.brickandspoon.com/
Our mission is to create unique meals with a spoonful of southern flair that comforts the heart and soul of every guest.
CheChe’s Vegan | https://www.chechesvegan.com/
Vegan Popup — Orlando vegan pop up that is sharing delicious plant-based dishes that tells a story!
Chicken Fire | https://www.facebook.com/eatchickenfire
Chicken Fire specializes in making Nashville-style Soulful Hot Chicken, but we don’t “just make chicken”, we bring you an experience. We treat food as a bridge between cultures – a way to communicate love and creativity.
Chill Pop Lounge | http://www.chillpoplounge.com/
Delicious hand-crafted Chill Pops, Boozy Shakes and Pops, and Ice Cream!
Sister Honey’s | https://www.sisterhoneys.com/
Award winning bakery in Orlando, FL. Operating since 2012. We specialize in gourmet cakes and pies.