Playing nice

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HOW COLLABORATING WITH OTHERS PAYS OFF

Join them

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BECOME A MEMBER OF ANOTHER ASSOCIATION

Promote other events

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BUILD A COMMUNITY CALENDAR & SOCIAL MEDIA PLAN

Ask for discounts

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ADDING PERKS TO YOUR PARTNERSHIPS

Spotlight designers

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#AROUNDTOWNTALENT

Collaborate

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ORGANIZE CO-EVENTS WITH OTHER GROUPS

Speak at events

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SEEK OUT PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITIES

Invite othersto do the same

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WE CAN LEARN FROM OTHERS IN RELATED FIELDS

Present tonon-designers

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SHARE BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Position yourselves as experts

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OFFER YOUR INSIGHTS FREELY

Be approachable

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MAKE IT EASY FOR DESIGNERS TO CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS

Take a randomdesigner to lunch

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A GREAT WAY TO MAKE FRIENDS

Contribute to online conversations

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ENGAGE WITH DESIGNERS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

Respond to emails

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GO BEYOND THE CANNED RESPONSE

Help designers make connections

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IF YOU’RE NOT THE BEST CONTACT, SUGGEST SOMEONE WHO IS

Facilitate independent meetups

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WHETHER THROUGH FINANCIAL MEANS OR MORAL SUPPORT

Spring for food

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SMALL SPONSORSHIPS GO A LONG WAY

Make the grand gesture

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A LARGER INVESTMENT FOR MORE IMPACT

Change your perspective

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WE ALL MAKE UP THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY

Thanks

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NIKI BLAKER // PRESIDENT // NIKI.BLAKER@ARIZONA.AIGA.ORG

PATRICIA TOMPKINS // PROGRAMS DIRECTOR // PATRICIA.TOMPKINS@ARIZONA.AIGA.ORG