Jacksonville is the city with the largest ratio between the square mileage of the city and the county; the whole city is the same size as the county.
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AIGA Jacksonville was founded in January 1989. At the time, twenty people signed a petition to form a local AIGA chapter called βThe North Florida Chapter of AIGA.β Twenty-one years later, AIGA Jacksonville boasts over 200 members β graphics designers, interactive designers, illustrators, copywriters, educators and design students, as well as professionals in related fields such as printing, prepress and photography β with goals of doubling membership within a few years as well as increasing activity and awareness. AIGA Jacksonville hosts a variety of programs throughout the year which emphasize both professional and educational development. Some events promote excellence in design, but all AIGA events offer both students and professionals a prime opportunity to network. Ultimately, AIGA Jacksonville strives to position Jacksonville as a leader in the field of design.
AIGA has a long, storied history, beginning with its creation in 1914. Over its many decades of existence, AIGA has seen professional design evolve from its earliest roots in graphic arts to an amazingly diverse selection of more specialized practices.
AIGA now represents more than 22,000 designers through national activities and local programs developed by 62 chapters and 240 student groups.