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Be an AIGA Design Star

Command X — the AIGA live design reality show that happens on stage at the biennial design conference — is back for its fourth season. Command X allows seven up-and-coming designers to step into the spotlight for the chance to break into the industry in front of 1,500 peers, heroes and potential employers. This year's mentors include Design Observer's Jessica Helfand as well as Jennifer Morla, Lucille Tenazas, Michael Vanderbyl and Lorraine Wild. Learn more about Command X here.

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