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5 Traits That Are Essential for a Graphic Designer5 Traits That Are Essential for a Graphic DesignerSometimes it can feel like graphic design is a lot to try and learn, especially if you don’t have much experience with art. Perhaps you’re more experienced with copywriting, social media, or something different.

AGI Owner Shane Lukas Gives TEDx TalkAGI Owner Shane Lukas Gives TEDx TalkLifetime harm reduction activist and Advocate Expert Shane Lukas brings an idea worth sharing to create more courageous spaces.
Press release for 2024 Bronze Anthem Award for "Reimagining Race and Social Justice” design

2024 Year in Review and a Look Ahead2024 Year in Review and a Look AheadA Great Idea summarizes its top achievements in community engagement, award-winner partner projects in web and print design, and thought leadership.

Great (Award-Winning) Design is A Great IdeaGreat (Award-Winning) Design is A Great IdeaA roundup of the 2024 design and content awards recognizing A Great Idea's talented team and our partners' incredible work to transform our world.

B2B Better in 2025 by Being an Ally to LGBTQ+ CommunitiesB2B Better in 2025 by Being an Ally to LGBTQ+ CommunitiesStep in with support through your company culture and operations, and in turn, grow, empower, and activate advocates for your business.

Live For Five: Is Brand Transparency a New Pitch?Live For Five: Is Brand Transparency a New Pitch?Learn the value of brand transparency, how it connects to your audience, and get tips to make it part of your content strategy. Watch this original video from our Live For Five series featuring Creative Strategist Shane Lukas to find out.

Graphic Design Brings People TogetherGraphic Design Brings People TogetherArt is an effective (and beautiful) way to empower communities. Learn how major social moments, from war to fighting COVID-19, have inspired artists to use graphic design as a way to propel people forward into action and meaningful change.

5 Tips to Make Us Proud When You Talk About Pride5 Tips to Make Us Proud When You Talk About PrideGo beyond the rainbow basics to be a brand in community with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other identities on the queer spectrum.

Oops! Now What? Simple Tips to Responding When Your Brand Gets Called OutOops! Now What? Simple Tips to Responding When Your Brand Gets Called OutBeing called out on social media is often treated like the end of the world. It doesn’t have to be.

Live For Five: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Social Media)Live For Five: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (Social Media)What does "dark social" media mean, why is it important for your brand strategy, and what can you do to include it in the content plan for your company or organization? Watch this original video from our Live For Five series featuring Creative Strategist Shane Lukas to find out.

Live For Five: Should You Have a Blog?Live For Five: Should You Have a Blog?Are you considering a blog or want to reflect on whether the one you have is still right for you? Watch this original video from our Live For Five series featuring Advocate Expert Shane Lukas with several key considerations.