SPF 2026: Summit!

AIGA Wichitais a non-profit organization that seeks toelevate local designers, promote diversity, and get the wider creative community excited about art and designin Wichita.Visit us online atwichita.aiga.org.

AIGA Wichita

Starting your creative journey to the top? Does your Portfolio pack everything needed to get there? 
Join us on April 25, 2026, to find out!

Woolsey Hall - WSU Main Campus

We are pleased to extend an invitation for you to join us on Saturday April 25, 2026 for SPF 2026: Summit! Hosted at <a href="https://www.wichita.edu/about/uems/Buildings/woolsey.php" title="https://www.wichita.edu/about/uems/Buildings/woolsey.php" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Woolsey Hall</a> on WSU’s campus, the journey begins at 9 a.m. sharp and comes to a close at 4:30 in the afternoon.Summit! offers students the opportunity to present their portfolios, receive one-on-one guidance from industry professionals, compete for prizes, and network with fellow creatives to peak inspiration from all the trails that shapes our design world.(Coffee and snacks will be provided throughout the review sessions) and many lunch options are available nearby at <a href="https://www.wichita.edu/about/braeburn_square/index.php" title="https://www.wichita.edu/about/braeburn_square/index.php" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Braeburn Square</a> during our intermission.Want more information? Reach out to us at president@wichita.aiga.org with any questions you have!

<h3>Registration</h3>Pick your level of involvement:$75 Alpinist (Competition Level) — Ready to throw your piton into the rock? Step right up and submit your best work for the competition! You're committed; not only do you understand the need for feedback, but you are also looking forward to competing with your work against other students for prizes. Success comes to those who climb for it!$60 Hiker (Portfolio Reviews Only) - Still packing your portfolio? Gather astounding insight during the portfolio reviews and learn more about the craft from our breakout and keynote speakers. This level will provide valuable information for you about how your work stacks up and where you need to improve, but it does not include access to the competition and prizes.$45 Base Camper (Spectator) — This level allows you to hear from our breakout and keynote speakers to learn more about the design world and building your ideal creative life through the artistic journey$25 Camp Counselor (Faculty Support) — For those sage designers accompanying their students on their journey, this faculty ticket for the event includes the breakout speaker sessions and keynote presentation. We always appreciate the involvement of the university faculty. Come along to encourage your students and experience the event presentations!FREE Professional-Climbers (Reviewers Ticket!) — Are you a professional designer and willing to help us with reviews? We truly can't thank you enough for the positive impact you have on the students! We need your help with both morning and afternoon review sessions, and registering with this ticket helps us know we've got those times covered. Morning Reviews: 9:45 - 11:45 am; Afternoon Reviews: 1-3 pmRegistration deadline is April 22 at 11:59 pm

Agenda

Competing for prizes and glory? The setup begins at 8:30 am and goes until 9:30 am.

Competition Set-Up

It's time to begin! Check-in and pick up your SPF kit at the check-in table. Need some breakfast to help kick-start your day? We'll have coffee and breakfast refreshments available for you!

Check-In

Welcome

Attend either our morning breakout session with some amazing local design talent, or have your portfolio reviewed during this morning session. 

Morning Review and Breakout Session

Visit some nearby local restaurants, including Social Tap and Sungrano Pizza, Fuzzy's Tacos, or Two Hands Corndogs to get some energy for the afternoon. 

Lunch Break

Attend whichever session you didn't in the morning to complete your day!

Afternoon Review and Breakout Sessions

Vortex Souvenir co-creator, illustrator, designer and creativity-queen Hannah Scott speaks on living the creative life, and packing for the creative journey.

Keynote Speaker: Hannah Scott

Whose portfolios takes home the gold?  We'll present the awards for the day and see you off!

Awards Presentation and Closing

Join us over at Social Tap for an after party to mingle with other designers and students and get to know the local talent within the Wichita design scene!

Optional After Party!

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