Are you hungry for design this summer? Immerse yourself in food and design at AIGA’s 2016 Summer Luncheon Series, Food for Thought. Between June, July, and August you’ll get a taste of restaurant branding, food styling & photography, and craft beer branding & label design. A buffet-style lunch will be provided at each venue to give you a taste of the unique cuisine each has to offer. Sign up for all three luncheons at a discounted price, or pick and choose what whets your appetite!

Luncheon #1: Restaurant Branding with Farmboy

Wednesday, June 29
Noon to 1 pm (check-in at 11:45 am)
Gilroy’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio
1238 8th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Kick off AIGA’s Summer Luncheon Series at Gilroy’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio in West Des Moines. Local design firm, Farmboy will give you an inside look into how the branding for this stylish American comfort food restaurant came together.

Luncheon #2: Food Styling & Photography with Mittera

DATE: Wednesday, July....TBA
Noon to 1 pm (check-in at 11:45 am)
LOCATION: TBA

Ever wonder what it takes to achieve mouthwatering food photography? Join AIGA at (Location TBD) for an inside look into food styling and photography with local design firm Mittera

Luncheon #3: Craft Beer Branding & Label Design with 818 A Tiny Design Empire

Wednesday, August 17 
Noon to 1 pm (check-in at 11:45 am)
818 A Tiny Design Empire
301 East Court Ave., Suite 105
Des Moines, IA 50309

Lift a glass to great craft beer branding with 818, the tiny design empire behind the look and feel of many of your favorite local breweries. This luncheon begins at 818 itself and is followed by drinks and appetizers at Iowa Taproom.