American Graphics Institute Explained

American Graphics Institute, Inc.
Hq Location City:Woburn, Massachusetts
Hq Location Country:United States
Parent:Aquent (2007–2009)
Type:Private

American Graphics Institute, Inc. (AGI) is a company headquartered in the Boston suburb of Woburn, Massachusetts that provides publishing, consulting and technical training. The institute also writes and publishes books about business strategy and design technology.

History

American Graphics Institute was founded in 1994 by Christopher Smith[1] and Jennifer Smith. AGI initially provided instruction on the use of early desktop publishing software from companies such as Adobe Systems and Quark, Inc. but later began teaching web publishing and interactive design classes. In 2007, the company was acquired by creative staffing firm Aquent and renamed Aquent Graphics Institute.[2] In July 2009, the founders reacquired AGI and it was again renamed American Graphics Institute.

Educational content

AGI's founders and instructors are the creators of various books, e-books, and video tutorials. The books cover 16 different topics including web design, HTML, Adobe, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office,[3] some of which were created for the For Dummies book series.

In 2013, AGI partnered with publisher John Wiley & Sons to launch Digital Classroom,[4] a digital subscription service that gave subscribers access to 2,500 video tutorials and 50 e-books[5] many created by AGI. The Digital Classroom subscription service is no longer available but its e-books are still in publication some used internationally in universities and colleges for classes that teach design and publishing.[6]

Development training

AGI's development training services include certificate programs, classes at training centers and through online courses, and private training for groups and organizations. AGI has training centers in Boston, Chicago, London, New York City, Orlando, and Philadelphia.[7]

CRE8 conference

AGI hosted the annual CRE8 Conference[8] in Florida which provided professional development education for marketing and design professionals. Conference speakers included Marissa Mayer,[9] Al Gore,[10] and Michael Eisner.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hartsock . Nettie . 2007-03-15 . Christopher Smith on Adobe, Gore and eco-friendly PDF . 2016-10-06 . Planet PDF . 2016-10-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161010051433/http://www.planetpdf.com/enterprise/article.asp?ContentID=Christopher_Smith_on_Adobe_Gore_and_eco-friendly_PDF&gid=7474 . dead .
  2. Web site: 2007-02-08 . Aquent acquires American Graphics Institute . Advertising Age . 2016-10-06 . 2016-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161009211456/http://adage.com/article/btob/aquent-aquires-american-graphics-institute/266261/ . live .
  3. Web site: Digital Classroom Books from AGI . 2016-10-06 . American Graphics Institute . 2016-10-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161009140423/https://www.agitraining.com/books . live.
  4. Web site: 2013-03-19 . Wiley Launches Digital Classroom, Video and Ebook E-Learning Site . Digital Book World . 2016-10-06 . 2016-02-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160220234150/http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2013/wiley-launches-digital-classroom-video-and-ebook-e-learning-site/ . dead.
  5. Web site: 2013-03-19 . Wiley, American Graphics Institute Launch the Digital Classroom . 2016-10-06 . Publishers Weekly . 2016-10-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161014095003/http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/56433-wiley-american-graphics-institute-launch-the-digital-classroom.html . live.
  6. Web site: Campbell . Petra . 2024-08-04 . The Impact of Graphic Design on Digital Marketing and Advertising . 2024-08-09 . en-US.
  7. Web site: American Graphics Institute Locations . 2022-02-23 . American Graphics Institute.
  8. CR8 conference co-Locates at Graphics of the Americas 2011 in Orlando . 2022-02-23 . WhatTheyThink . en.
  9. Web site: Marissa Mayer Keynote: CRE8 2007 .
  10. Web site: GoogleBooks and Adobe Fever – A Luddite's Lament. Ellen. McGirt. 2007-05-11. Fast Company. February 23, 2022. 2022-02-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20220223213509/https://www.fastcompany.com/678774/googlebooks-and-adobe-fever-a-luddites-lament. live.
  11. Web site: Fluckinger . Don . 2008-03-17 . Eisner Headlines CRE8 Conference . PDF Zone . dead . https://archive.today/20120914105951/http://www.pdfzone.com/c/a/Document-Management/Eisner-Headlines-Aquent-Conference/ . 2012-09-14 . 2009-11-16.

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