For emerging designers, the transition from school to work is difficult; the first thing you learn is that there is more to learn. We created the “After School Special: Advice for emerging designers” as a mentoring tool. “The transition between school and work for designers is such a crucial period in developing a designer's future. Yet, there are few sources of support and mentoring. In seeking to fill this void, we turned to a professional who has learned the lessons of becoming a respected designer and an empathetic, clear-minded mentor, Lynda Decker. The advice for emerging designers presentation is an accessible, evergreen tool that will be helpful to graduating design students and new agency employees alike,” said Ric Grefé, AIGA executive director.
