shift Sponsorship - AIGA Houston

Your support plays a vital role in advancing AIGA Houston’s mission to strengthen our local design community.

Sponsorships and donations directly fund thoughtful dialogues, mentorship programs, and scholarships that expand access and opportunity for Houston creatives.

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Through the Shift Design Symposium, your partnership also helps connect designers with the tools and resources essential to bringing their craft to life—from printers and fabricators to production partners and creative service providers. These connections empower creatives to bring their ideas to life and build the relationships that sustain a thriving, collaborative design ecosystem.

back the shift! shape what’s next

Connect with hundreds of creative professionals, students, and industry leaders at the shift design symposium.

Position your brand at the center of Houston’s design conversation.

Gain visibility through promotions, social channels, and symposium materials.

Support the mission of AIGA Houston—strengthen our local design community through skill-building and mentorship.

sponsorship levels

Ascend $3,000

Premiere level with only one space granted per event
Prime logo placement on event registration pages and banners.
Logo placement in promotional campaigns on social media.
Logo placement on event printed commemorative pieces (if applicable).
Event branded with sponsor logo.
Special acknowledgement during opening and closing remarks.
1 email message or advertisement in the newsletter.
At event presence with a booth, display, or branded giveaways (optional).
Opportunity to speak at the event for up to 5 minutes (optional).
Full event access and 4 VIP seats. (upon confirmation only)

Evolve $1,500

Prime logo placement on event registration pages and banners.
Logo placement in promotional campaigns on social media.
Logo placement on event printed commemorative pieces (if applicable).
Special acknowledgement during opening and closing remarks.
1 email message or advertisement in the newsletter.
Opportunity for on-site presence with branded giveaways (optional).
Opportunity to speak at the event for up to 5 minutes (optional).
Full event access and 2 VIP seats. (upon confirmation only)

Adapt $500

Logo/name placement on sponsor banner at the event
Logo/name placement in promotional campaigns on social media.
Logo/name placement on event printed commemorative pieces (if applicable).
Full event access and 2 VIP seats. (upon confirmation only)

Emerge $250

Name placement on event registration pages, promotional campaigns on social media, and printed commemorative pieces (if applicable).
Full event access and 2 VIP seats. (upon confirmation only)

Flow (in-kind)

We’re looking for in-kind sponsorships for printing, catering, led screens , videography, and photography.

Logo placement on event registration pages and banners.
Logo placement in promotional campaigns on social media.
Logo placement on event printed commemorative pieces (if applicable).
Special acknowledgement during opening and closing remarks.
1 email message or advertisement in
the newsletter.
Opportunity for on-site presence with branded giveaways (optional).
Full event access and 2 VIP seats. (upon confirmation only)

Please email us: shift@houston.aiga.org

Indicate the in-kind sponsorship service or item in the email subject line with details about your business in the message. We’ll reply with gratitude and details for your promotion. Due by 1/15/2026.