The Programming Committee conceives and executes creative, business and environmentally focused events that are relevant to our members, colleagues, chapter partners, the businesses we serve as professionals and the culture of our city. Our events create value for AIGA/LA and help build community. The Programming Board, Programming Director, Event Producers, Event Chairs and Event Coordinators work together to manage event content and identify program formats, venues, speakers and exhibits. We manage catering, AV, invitations and other needs within budget. The Committee is open to any members who are interested in volunteering. Contact the VPs listed below.
Committee Co-VP | | bigger dot Although Jill is not a designer, she does find herself constantly involved with design. For 10 years she’s been involved in some capacity in the strategic and creative process. Currently she resides at bigger dot where she’s the Director of Marketing. A member of the AIGA since 2000, Jill served on the Salt Lake City Chapter Board as Secretary for two years. Since childhood, Jill has been crafty. She knits, crochets, makes stuff from other stuff, sews, etc. She’s an avid collector of Heath Ceramics and has more yarn than she will ever need. She loves her cat, music, throwing stuff in the recycling bin, and shopping.
Committee Co-VP | | IE Design + Communications Jane is the Art Director of IE Design + Communications in Hermosa Beach. She leads the design team in developing brand and communication initiatives and creative direction for projects ranging from advertising and identity systems, to packaging and event graphics. Her expertise spans a variety of industries—working with clients like Amgen, Disney, J. Paul Getty Trust, PIMCO and Warner Bro. Records. Born and raised in Los Angeles and a member of the L.A. chapter since 1998. Ask her where the best eats and shopping in town are since both are a few of her many personal passions.
Committee Members
Studio Tour Event Producer | | Sapient Interactive Sarah is a senior-level Flash Designer/Developer (and sometimes Graphic Designer & Art Director). She started her design career 10 years ago in Pittsburgh, PA, working most of that time at Wall-to-Wall Studios while on the local AIGA Board. In pursuit of nicer weather, she moved to Los Angeles (specifically Santa Monica) 3 years ago to work for Disney Online. She has since developed her freelance career, signed on to teach Flash at UCLA extension, and most recently accepted a position as Senior Associate in Flash Design/Development at Sapient in Santa Monica. Now both living and working in the same area, she looks forward to never having to sit in LA traffic again! (Except to drive to AIGA events, of course.)
Sustainability Outreach Representative | Bonnie is a cultural creative who keeps busy with the Business of Design. She helps emerging firms with positioning, infrastructure, growth tactics and business development; helps brands understand consumer insights and action on them; and she works with both brands and organizations to activate sustainable practices. In 2007, Bonnie executive produced AIGA LA’s first sustainability event, SEEing Green, which brought together experts and exhibitors to engage the design community around sustainable, environmental and ecological issues. She is developing SEEing Green 2 for the Fall which will give guidance on key strategic and tactical issues for developing sustainable design programs. As the AIGA Sustainability Outreach representative for Los Angeles, she promotes sustainable design programs in the community.
ProSessions: Design Remixed Event Producers | | Bolton Design, Inc. In 2003, fed up with the prospects of small town life, Nathaniel Bolton and his soon-to-be-wife, Tracey packed up and moved to the big city of Los Angeles. In LA he became an in-house art director. First stop was an online survey provider and next was World Poker Tour, an award winning television program featuring Texas Hold-em tournaments and competitions. In 2006, Nathaniel finally realized that working for the man doesn’t suit him. He and Tracey started Bolton Design, Inc., a studio focusing on strategy and design for web and print.
Tracey was originally involved with AIGA for 3 years as a student while attending The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). At SCAD she received her MFA in Graphic Design and also met her husband and work partner, Nathaniel Bolton. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Tracey got a position with Ticketmaster’s in-house design department in West Hollywood. She then moved over to their award winning interactive agency, Cottonblend, where she worked on websites for Herbie Hancock and The Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Early in 2006, she left Cottonblend and along with Nathaniel started Bolton Design, Inc.
Special Projects Director | | MMM Creative Susan has not yet provided her bio.
