Special thanks to the following individuals and organizations:

Sponsors
MeadWestvaco, Monica Sorenson and Mike Hooghkirk

MeadWestvaco's partnership with the AIGA as the Official Education Sponsor is a natural extension of its position in the education community, and will enhance the programs that are already in place, as well as provide new services, support, inspiration and guidance for AIGA student members, educators and all AIGA members who are committed to the future of graphic design.

MeadWestvaco's commitment as the Official Education Sponsor supports AIGA's enhanced student activities at both "Voice: AIGA National Design Conference," in Washington, D.C., March 2002, and "Gain: AIGA Business & Design Conference," in Minneapolis, October 2002. The company's support will also help maintain and grow AIGA online outreach to students, and increase activities with design educators and schools across the country.

MeadWestvaco provides high-quality products and services that help customers communicate efficiently and effectively. MeadWestvaco manufactures coated printing papers in a wide variety of grades, finishes and weights suitable for virtually every printing need.

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

Conference Chair
Petrula Vrontikis, Art Center College of Design

Planning Committee
Louise Sandhaus, California Institute of the Arts
Denise Gonzales Crisp, North Carolina State University
Denise Weyhrich, Chapman University
Melissa Niederhelman, (formerly) Arizona State University
Candice Lopez, San Diego City College

Peer Review Jury Head
Archie Boston, California State University, Long Beach

Abstract Review Committee
Doyald Young, Art Center College of Design
Bill Brown, UCLA
Louise Sandhaus, California Institute of the Arts
Denise Gonzales Crisp, North Carolina State University
Melissa Niederhelman, (formerly) Arizona State University
Conference Publicity Materials Denise Gonzales Crisp

Volunteers from CalArts
Sean Deyoe
Catherine Guiral de Trenqualye
Mark Kulakoff
Ian Lynam
Jennifer McKnight
Olivia Morad
Emily Morishita
Laura Tu

Conference Typeface Design
Sibyelle Hagmann

Online Follow-up Document Design and Coordination
Ian Lynam
Advisor, Louise Sandhaus, California Institute of the Arts

Host for Venues, Staff Assistance and AV Equipment
Scott Hutchinson, UCLA Extension Visual Arts

Communication and Planning Facilities
Chapman University

Printing
Bill Swann, Electric Pencil

Conference Bookstore
Pash, AIGA/LA