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SUMMARY:2026 SPOT Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition and awards ceremony for the AIGA Orlando Mentorship program\, featuring guest speaker Tom Macaluso.\n\n\nAIGA Orlando Mentorship Program: 2026 SPOT Showcase Exhibition & Awards Ceremony \nJoin us for an inspiring evening celebrating the next generation of designers at the 2026 Mentorship SPOT Showcase—the culminating event of the AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program. \nThis exhibition highlights the incredible work of our mentees\, developed over months of collaboration\, guidance\, and creative exploration alongside their mentors. The evening will feature project presentations\, a live judging session\, and an awards ceremony recognizing standout work. \nWe’re also excited to welcome guest speaker Tom Macaluso\, who will share insights and inspiration with our creative community. \n \nAbout the Showcase \nThroughout the program\, mentees have been working on a central creative prompt: The Everyday Exceptional \nDesign a solution that elevates a simple\, everyday activity\, object\, or moment into something meaningful\, inspiring\, or memorable—helping others find beauty in daily life. \nAt the showcase\, you’ll experience how each designer has interpreted this prompt—transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary through thoughtful\, impactful design. \n \nAbout the Mentorship Program \nThe AIGA Orlando Mentorship Program connects passionate design students with experienced industry professionals. \nThrough workshops\, collaboration\, and one-on-one mentorship\, the program helps mentees: \n\nRefine their craft\nBuild their personal brand\nPrepare for careers in the creative industry\n\nMentees gain valuable professional connections that often last well beyond the program\, while mentors share their knowledge and experience to support and inspire the next generation of designers. \n\n\n \nPlease Note\nWe are committed to keeping events accessible to all participants. Your ticket and donation support AIGA Orlando and costs associated with event production costs. If ticket cost is a barrier\, please contact president@orlando.aiga.org. \n \nCode of Conduct\nAIGA Orlando expects that all attendees treat each other with respect\, openness\, and in adherence to the guidelines specified in AIGA’s Code of Conduct\, which you can find here: AIGA Code of Conduct \n \nTerms of Participation Agreement\nBy registering and attending/participating in this event\, you grant AIGA Orlando 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 Orlando. Media may be displayed\, distributed\, or used by AIGA Orlando for any purpose. \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors Adobe\, Sonny’s BBQ\, LURE\, and Native Screen Print Co!
URL:https://innovateorlando.io/event/2026-spot-showcase/
LOCATION:UCF Downtown\, 500 West Livingston Street\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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