AIGA presented Susan Kare with the 2018 AIGA Medal at the Pasadena Design Conference.
On October 17, 2018, Susan Kare was officially presented with the AIGA Medal during the AIGA Design Conference held in Pasadena, California. This prestigious award acknowledged Kare's influential career, highlighting her as a critical figure in the transformation of graphic design in the digital era. Her iconic designs for the Macintosh's user interface have been praised for their functionality and aesthetic innovation, setting a benchmark for the industry and leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire designers worldwide.