AIGA was founded in 1914 as the American Institute of Graphic Arts. AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design and is now known simply as the professional association for design. AIGA brings design to the world and the world to designers. It advances design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force by connecting practitioners, enthusiasts, and patrons through regional, national, and global events and by creating and curating content.