***POSTPONED*** Hear crazy stories and tough lessons learned by a 15 year studio veteran.
[UPDATE: Event is postponed! Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, this talk is postponed. Stay tuned for an announcement of the new date in 2023.]
AIGA Houston is excited to announce the return of our first in-person talk since 2019 featuring design studio veteran and Houston native, Roby Fitzhenry. With all the craziness over the last few years, we need authentic transparency more than ever, and Roby is coming to town to deliver it.
Roby Fitzhenry will share tough stories and lessons learned over his 15 years of running Always Creative. Always Creative is a studio specializing in branding, design and strategy for startups and entrepreneurs since 2007.
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Creative Talk
- Thursday, December 8
- 6–8 p.m.
- MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, Matchbox 2
- 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Afterparty
- Thursday, December 8
- 8–10 p.m.
- Wooster's Garden
- 3315 Milam St, Houston, TX 77006
Tickets
AIGA Members
- General Admission: $5*
- *Cyber Monday deal through 12/2: Automatically get $5 off during check-out!
- Student: Free
Nonmembers
- General Admission: $15**
- **Cyber Monday deal through 12/2: Get $10 off with promo code LOREMIPSUM
- Student: Free (If you are a student nonmember, please email officers for a discount code.)
At-the-door tickets
At-the-door tickets will be available for purchase at the nonmember rate. Purchases must be made with card only. No cash will be accepted.
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Not a member? You can support our mission and programming by joining at my.aiga.org. Memberships start at $50/year!
Evening Program
- 5:30 p.m. — Check-in
- 6:00 p.m. — Roby Fitzhenry Talk
- 7:45 p.m. — Q&A
- 8:00 p.m. — Closing
- 8:00–10:00 p.m. — Happy Hour
Parking
Parking is available at the Mid-Main Garage directly across from MATCH and on surrounding streets. See a map and other parking details here.
The use of rideshare and the MetroRail is also encouraged.
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About
MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center
Set in Midtown on Main and the light rail, MATCH or the Midtown Arts & Theater Center was created to provide a home for a broad spectrum of Houston’s arts. With 4 performance spaces, 3 rehearsal studios, 3000 square feet of gallery space, and offices for up to 60 arts professionals, it promises to be a creative collaboration unlike anything Houston has even seen.
https://matchouston.org
Roby Fitzhenry and Always Creative
Roby Fitzhenry is a brand strategist and identity designer based in Houston and Austin. Since Always Creative (AC)’s inception in 2007, he’s helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and startups launch and scale successful brands. He’s also a girl dad, avid home cook, massive sci-fi fan and gamer.
https://www.alwayscreative.co
AIGA Houston
As the profession’s oldest and largest professional organization for design, AIGA seeks to advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage and vital cultural force. Locally, the Houston chapter focuses on building community, strengthening skills and advocating for design. We are a 100% volunteer-powered nonprofit organization.
https://houston.aiga.org
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Accessibility
We are committed to programming that is as inclusive as possible. If you require special assistance, accommodations, or wheelchair seating, please email officers@houston.aiga.org at least 14 business days before the scheduled event.
Code of Conduct
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