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		    <h3>Pivot: AIGA Design Conference<br />October 13&ndash;16, 2011  |  Phoenix, Arizona</h3> <div class="body"><h4>Thanks so much to everyone for making &ldquo;Pivot&rdquo; such a success!</h4>
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<p>Design is at a critical inflection point as a practice, thought process and force for change. At &ldquo;Pivot,&rdquo; the 2011 AIGA Design Conference in Phoenix, attendees and presenters explored the shifts prompting this change&mdash;and learned how to prepare for the complexities of the future.</p>
<p>More than 1,500 designers gathered at &ldquo;Pivot&rdquo; this fall to share what is inspiring about design, how to succeed in meeting clients&rsquo; needs, and how design can be more effective than ever as society, the economy and the context for design evolves.</p>
<p>After three intensive days of inspiring speakers, practical workshops and in-depth discussions, they walked away with a new perspective on the changing design industry and actionable insights on how to increase their value to clients and society.</p>
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<p>At &ldquo;Pivot,&rdquo; where you&rsquo;ll find everything you need to get inspired, make connections and more:</p>
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    <li>On the main stage, <strong>experience a diverse array of inspiring speakers</strong> and the engaging wit and wisdom of moderator Kurt Andersen</li>
    <li><strong>Choose from a wide range of breakout sessions</strong> on topics ranging from sustainability to in-house, globalism to interaction design&mdash;plenty to satisfy your every design craving and give you the tools you need to take your practice to the next level</li>
    <li><strong>Cheer on the next generation of designers</strong> in &ldquo;Command X: Season 3,&rdquo; the ultimate live reality show to find America&rsquo;s next top designer</li>
    <li><strong>Get your creative juices flowing</strong> at hands-on creative workshops led by artists and designers from around the country</li>
    <li><strong>Gain tactical strategies</strong> that you can take back to your business through practice management workshops</li>
    <li><strong>Get up close and personal with your design hero</strong> at daily designer roundtables</li>
    <li><strong>Explore examples of the best design</strong> through exhibitions and local studio tours</li>
    <li><strong>Get inspired at the Student Symposium</strong> and learn from the pitfalls and triumphs of designers who&rsquo;ve been there, done that</li>
    <li><strong>Make important connections</strong> to enhance your business in the Design Fair</li>
    <li><strong>Continue the discussions beyond the stage</strong> with networking receptions, evening events and more to engage with ideas and with each other</li>
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<p>This is not just about training and networking&mdash;although you&rsquo;ll meet plenty of colleagues, mentors and vendors while getting practical advice. It&rsquo;s also the place to celebrate design excellence, develop your professional practice and discuss critical issues affecting the design profession. <strong>Get the best rate for this event&mdash;</strong><a href="http://my.aiga.org/vango/core/events/eventdetails.aspx?meeting=DESIGN2011">register by June 8</a>.</p>--></div> <h3>Presented by</h3> <div class="body"><p><a href="/content.cfm/dc11_sponsors"><img width="470" height="150" alt="" src="/resources/content/9/2/7/6/images/presenting_sponsor_logos_3.gif" /><br />
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<p>&nbsp;</p></div></div> <div class="teaser"><h4>Save the date for 2012</h3> <div class="body"><p>Already looking forward to the next AIGA conference? The &ldquo;Gain&rdquo; conference&nbsp;will be held in San Francisco on October 8&ndash;9, 2012. Stay tuned to <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/AIGAconference">@AIGAconference</a> for all the details!</p></div></div> <div class="teaser"><h4>Follow Pivot on Twitter</h3> <div class="body"><!-- Start of HootSuite Embed --> <object width="245" height="400" id="hootsuite_embed_38243">
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