Community Events
Phoenix Design Week is way bigger than just the two-day conference! It's a week full of creative events all over Arizona. Registration is now open for these events presented by AIGA Arizona and community partners. Check them out and grab your spot now!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
SEPTEMBER 27 @ 8:30AM | True Few Hair Salon | PHOENIX
Creative Mornings PHX: Laura Mittendorf
Laura is a distinguished hairstylist and salon owner with 20 years of experience. From her beginnings in Vancouver Canada, to shaping trends in NYC and making an impact in Phoenix, Laura’s journey reflects a passion for excellence and innovation. Now at True Few, she combines her extensive expertise with a commitment to personalized client care, creating exceptional experiences and lasting connections.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
SEPTEMBER 28 @ 10:00AM | Martin Auto Museum | PHOENIX
Cars in the Deco Era
An expert guide with Martin Auto Museum has hand-picked several deco cars to highlight the evolution of the automobile and their design in the Art Deco era – relating it to other mediums of decorative arts in the 1920s and 1930s. Art Deco elements in these automobiles can be found in architecture, fashion, industrial design, and more. Learn about these marvels of engineering and art!
Art Deco Society Members Only, $10
SEPTEMBER 28 @ 10:00AM | Kickstand Kafe | FLAGSTAFF
Coffee Oasis in the Peaks
Come grab a cup of coffee or tea with our AIGA AZ Board Members to discuss all things Phoenix Design Week. This is a creative morning mixer in Flagstaff to connect creatives in any discipline to discuss insights and inspiration from previous PHXDWs and what you're looking forward to from this year's conference and events. Plus, get to know some of the newly appointed and seasoned veterans from the board — ready and willing to answer any questions about AIGA Arizona chapter.
SEPTEMBER 28 @ 1:00PM | Grand Canyon University | PHOENIX
Calligraphy Boot Camp: Part One
Learn how to write historical and contemporary letterforms while deepening your appreciation for the evolution of the western alphabet. Workshop fee includes two 3.5 hour sessions, a kit of calligraphy supplies for you to keep, and a 66-page textbook.
$120
SEPTEMBER 28 @ 1:30PM | Connections Cafe | TEMPE
Works in Progress meetup
Works in Progress is a small, monthly-ish gathering of Arizona-based artists. It provides a casual and intimate setting where artists can share ideas, receive feedback, and engage intellectually with the artist community. The series is organized and curated by Phoenix-based artists Chris Jagmin and Safwat Saleem.
Free, limited spaces, RSVP required. Please RSVP only if you can commit to the event.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
SEPTEMBER 29 @ 1:00PM | Grand Canyon University | PHOENIX
Calligraphy Boot Camp: Part Two
Learn how to write historical and contemporary letterforms while deepening your appreciation for the evolution of the western alphabet. Workshop fee includes two 3.5 hour sessions, a kit of calligraphy supplies for you to keep, and a 66-page textbook.
$120
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
SEPTEMBER 30 @ 5:00PM | Monomyth Studio | PHOENIX
Studio Open House: Monomyth
Welcome to the Monomyth Studio Open House! Join us at our studio for an evening filled with creativity and inspiration as we lead up to Phoenix Design Week. Explore our space, meet our talented team, and learn about our innovative projects. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious about what we do, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the world of design and storytelling.
SEPTEMBER 30 @ 6:00PM | Lavidge | PHOENIX
Design for Public Services
We're excited to bring you "Design for Public Services" as our next panel discussion in the "Design for..." series AND it's a part of PHXDW! Don't miss out on networking and hearing from industry pros about how design plays a vital role in shaping and improving public services.
$5
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024
OCTOBER 1 @ 6:00PM | 100 Mill | TEMPE
The 30-Minute Design System
Join Bob Liu, UX Strategist at the University of Arizona Libraries and Figma Community Advocate, and build a design system from scratch in Figma!
Get ready to have fun in this interactive and collaborative workshop. We’ll also explain why everyone’s talking about design systems and showcase more Figma features for keeping your design system organized. All are welcome to join – you don’t need prior knowledge with Figma or design systems. Bring a laptop to follow along or just watch and learn!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024
OCTOBER 2 @ 5:00PM | Hazel & Violet Letterpress | PHOENIX
Letterpress Workshop
Got something to say? Come and learn to print with wood and metal type. It's a hands-on-analog experience. Get a bit inky and come print posters, postcards, coasters!
$50
OCTOBER 2 @ 6:00PM | MIX Center | MESA
Food for Thought: A Designer's Bite-sized Course in Accessible Design
Perfect for curious seasoned designers and students alike, this bite-sized workshop serves up practical tips and tools to make your work more accessible, plus a new appreciation for the power (and responsibility) of design to create a better world for all.
$5
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024
OCTOBER 3 @ 4:30PM | Cirrus Visual | TUCSON
Oktoberfest & 25th Anniversary Celebration
Dust off your lederhosen! Cirrus is celebrating 25 years of bringing ideas to life through design, print, and promotional products. We willkommen you to raise a stein in celebration at Cirrus Oktoberfest Open House on October 3, 2024 in Tucson. We can't wait to share this milestone with our loyal clients! Thank you for your unwavering support.
OCTOBER 3 @ 6:00PM | Ideas Collide | SCOTTSDALE
Masterpieces & Mishaps
Get ready for an evening packed with triumphs and face palms! Join us as we celebrate the wins that made us cheer and laugh at the blunders that taught us some hard (but probably hilarious) lessons. Bring your stories, both the shining moments of glory and the cringe-worthy disasters—we want to hear it all!
$5
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
OCTOBER 4 @ 6:00PM | Phoenix Convention Center | PHOENIX
Pre-Conference Friday Flip Doodle
Skip the long PHXDW Conference registration lines on Saturday morning and join us on Friday evening starting at 6:00PM to pick up your badge & bag during this casual pre-conference Meet 'N' Greet. Grab a drink at the cash bar, have some snacks, catch up with friends, get the lay of the land of the conference location, and enjoy a fun Friday Flip Doodle sketch sesh with illustrator Eric Torres starting at 7:00PM.
Free for Kids and PHXDW ticketholders, $10 for AIGA Members, $20 for the public
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024
OCTOBER 5 @ 8:00AM-5:00PM | Phoenix Convention Center | PHOENIX
PHXDW CONFERENCE: DAY ONE
Relax, refresh, and recharge is the motto of the 16th annual PHXDW Conference! Join us for two days packed with inspiration, featuring 8 keynote speakers and 24 breakout sessions designed to supercharge your career. Whether you're diving into hands-on workshops with Adobe and Figma, getting inspired by designer life stories, exploring marketing strategies, learning about mental health for creatives, or even creating your own podcast, there's so, so much more for everyone. It’s the perfect place to show up and claim your place in AZ’s design community—find a mentor, make some new friends, get a job, snag some cool merch—plan now to join us at the PHXDW Oasis!
OCTOBER 6 @ 9:00AM-5:00PM | Phoenix Convention Center | PHOENIX
PHXDW CONFERENCE: DAY TWO
The Oasis continues for a full second day—check out the full schedule and make plans to join us for the full two-day creative journey, or choose Saturday-only or Sunday-only options.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024
OCTOBER 7 @ 6:00PM | Kenect Phoenix | PHOENIX
Arizona CleanTech Meetup
Join us for this month's exclusive meetup. This special event will be hosted in a relaxed yet dynamic setting perfect for sharing insights, forming meaningful relationships, and exploring collaborative opportunities. This is a unique chance for innovators, investors, and industry enthusiasts passionate about sustainability and our local clean technology sector to connect with one another.