Emergence: A Creative Mixer and Showcase of LA’s Rising Designers

Schedule

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Helms Design Center | Culver City, CA

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Celebrate LA’s rising designers at Emergence, a creative mixer and showcase with AIGA LA
About this Event

October marks a major moment for LA’s creative community. The AIGA National Design Conference is coming to Los Angeles for the first time in many years. We’re kicking it off with a special pre-conference event curated by AIGA LA.

This curated evening will highlight emerging designers and their work, bringing together creative professionals for networking, community-building, and inspiration. Adobe will be on-site with branded swag and giveaways (while supplies last), supported by additional sponsors.

Let’s highlight the voices shaping the future of design in LA.


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Date: October 8, 2025 from 5:00–9:00 PM

Location: Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232


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Are you an emerging designer looking to be part of the showcase? We’re inviting emerging designers to submit original artwork to be featured at the Emergence Designer Showcase, held at Helms Design Center and sponsored by Adobe.


Submission Guidelines:
  • Original work by emerging designers
  • Size: 18in x 24in, vertical orientation
  • Format: Print-ready PDF
  • If selected, you must be available to attend the showcase on October 8

All artists who submit work will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a full conference ticket to the 2025 AIGA Design Conference, taking place October 9–11.

Deadline to Submit: September 17, 2025

Space is limited. Selected artwork will be displayed during the event and viewed by design professionals, art directors, educators, and fellow creatives.


Submit your work today!

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REGISTRATION

Free


PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

Parking structure is located next door:

Helms Interior Garage

8711 Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232


Public transit and ride sharing are also encouraged. For public transportation, visit metro.net for schedules.



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ABOUT OUR SPONSORS

Changing the world through personalized digital experiences. Adobe empowers everyone, everywhere to imagine, create, and bring any digital experience to life. From creators and students to small businesses, global enterprises, and nonprofit organizations — customers choose Adobe products to ideate, collaborate, be more productive, drive business growth, and build remarkable experiences.


Helms Design District is a historical Los Angeles destination, with award-winning restaurants, a bakery marketplace, a unique collection of design and home furnishings stores, and simply a perfect place to meet with friends. This landmark building nestled in the heart of Culver City is easy to get to, with plenty of free parking. Come for the food, come for the shopping, come for the fun, stay for the everything.



TERMS OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

By registering and attending/participating at this event, you grant AIGA Los Angeles permission to capture photo/audio/video of the event and the right to use any image, photograph, voice, or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media from this event will become the property of AIGA Los Angeles. Media may be displayed, distributed, or used by AIGA Los Angeles for any purpose.


FAQ

Q: Can I get a refund?

A: Refunds can be requested through Eventbrite and are available up to 1 day before the event date. In the case that a refund request is not submitted within the allotted time, it will be considered a donation to our organization.

AIGA Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that welcomes donations to support its initiatives, operations, programs and scholarships. You can make a donation directly on our . All contributions are tax deductible.


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