Atlanta’s graphic designers had an opportunity to stop clicking their mice when the American Institute of Graphic Arts held its “Big Night at the Fair” at the Swissotel May 2. This year’s festivities followed the fair theme with popcorn and cotton candy, balloon artists, jugglers, magicians, and a barbershop quartet. There was also the annual membership meeting and a vendor’s showcase. The evening also featured the third “Best Shot” presentation, AIGA’s annual multimedia presentation and year in review that showcases the best and brightest of the Atlanta design community’s most trailblazing projects.

AIGA Atlanta has also named Atlanta based creative branding agency hardboiled [ full service to provide PR and copywriting services. The PR firm’s first project has been to complete a poster and invitation copy as well as press releases for AIGA Atlanta’s “Big Night”at the Fair” event.