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The legendary Hairy Bison race (held in our own Harbison State Forest) is the only trail race in the world in which all bibs (the printed numbers worn by runners) are hand-designed by graphic designers, writers, and illustrators. Each bib is a unique work of art, a one-of-a-kind creation. The bibs are treasured by runners and kept for a lifetime. But as much fun as it is to wear a Bison bib, it is even more fun to create them.

Meaghan Dee is both a practicing graphic designer and a design educator. Her work has received national and international acclaim by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA), Graphic Design U.S.A., Graphis, Hiii Typography, HOW Magazine, Indigo Design Awards, Print Magazine, the United Design Alliance, and the University & College Designers Association (UCDA).

From the sunny side of California all the way to the Holy City, comes Amy and Jen Hood, twin sisters from Orange County who have built their own business, Hoodzpah Design Co.from scratch, becoming one of the most exciting and creative design branding agencies in the country.

"What exactly is The Creative Pain?" many designers asked before Tyler Pate took the stage in April. If you frequent Dribbble, you've probably seen at least one of Tyler's many creations featuring a fun-loving and familiar face, intricately crafted into regular objects with extreme detail. You could stare at it for hours and still find something new.

Each month on the second Tuesday, designers and other creatives will head out to a location in the Columbia area for happy hour.