Sigrid shared this site with us yesterday. It is awesome.
HillmanCurtis.com
Pentagram07:
Stefan Sagmeister:
Milton Glaser:
David Carson:
Paula Scher:
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Hillman Curtis Artist Series films....
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The Oral History Live! Series at EMP|SFM
An Evening with Hatch Show Print's
Jim Sherraden
Wednesday, January 14 | 7pm
JBL Theater at EMP | 325 5th Avenue North, Seattle
Enjoy a lecture and exhibition tour with Hatch Show Print designer Jim Sherraden in honor of EMP|SFMs newest exhibition, American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print. Sherraden will lead a presentation on letterpress and the history of Americas longest-operating print shop.
Following the presentation, guests are welcome to attend a special tour of the exhibition and a chance to meet Sherraden to continue the conversation about Hatch Show Print.
Located in Nashville, Tenn., Hatch Show Print has made an undeniable impact on poster advertising and graphic design. Opened in 1879, the shops largest clients included vaudeville shows, state fairs and the Grand Ole Opry. Today, Hatch Show Print continues to use the same woodblock archives it used for carnivals in the 1800s to advertise everything from current politics to White Stripes concerts.
::Ticket Info::
EMP|SFM Members: Free
AIGA members: Free
General Public: $5
Reserve your seat today by calling 206.770.2702 or 1.877.EMP.SFM1
(Please note: Reserved seats that remain unclaimed 10 minutes prior to the event are subject to be released to the wait list.)
American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print, an exhibition created by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, is supported by America's Jazz Heritage, A Partnership of the Wallace Foundation and the Smithsonian Institution. Image courtesy Smithsonian Institution.
Banner image above:
Left image detail of Johnny Cash poster, right image detail of Kentucky Fair poster.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Bring it Screen it/ Vera Bazaar.....
Time for some shameful self/other promotion:
The Vera Project is having their annual Bring it Screen it event where for $5 dollars you can print a cool design on a shirt you bring in or one purchased at the event. The designs are created by local screenprinters, designers, and artists. One of which being your's truly. Also, their bazaar is going on at the same time so you can score some sweet crafted art type stuff for you holiday gifts.
When: Saturday, December 6th 12-7pm
Where: The Corner of Warren & Republican
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
RECAP!!!
AIGA is on Facebook
AIGA Student Social this Thursday at Jillians at 6-8
EMP - Letterpress Show - Student discount - Free first Thursday of month
Harvest Meal this Friday - $5
Grivin Tour - Nov. 24th, 1-2:30 - Five slots - Contact Doug
brandsoftheworld.com
WE WANT YOU!
-Event Coordinators
-AIGA Representative
-Activity Planner
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Congrats to the winners of our Spacecraft stencil contest! A few more photos can be viewed here:
http://flickr.com/photos/davidgallo/sets/72157608969955763/
Monday, November 10, 2008
In case anyone is interested on the back story of our President Elect's branding, Stephen Heller's daily email has info. It can be viewed here.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Here are a few shots from the workshop this weekend:
More can be viewed at: http://flickr.com/photos/davidgallo/sets/72157608799477182/
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
LETTER PRESS WORKSHOP-- SUNDAY
For those that have already paid, meet at:
SVC
500 Aurora Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
November 9th, 2008
1 - 5PM
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 5 | 6:30pm
MercuryCloud | 511 Boren Avenue North, Seattle
INSIGHTS INTO INTERACTIVE /
Join us for the evening as we share insights with a few of Seattles top interactive firms as they reveal their process in creating unique and relevant interactive experiences.
WHAT'S THE FORMAT?
The evening with consist of a presentation by the team at Wonderful Union. The firm will share in-depth insights on how the firms unique process allowed them to take a creative concept from ideation to execution. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session where the presenters will field questions from the audience.
WHO'S INVITED?
The event is open to both students and professionals. Merging design disciplines from information design, interaction design, product design to architecture; Our bi-monthly forum will focus on providing broad insights and shared knowledge in creating immersive human experiences.
HOW DO I GET IN?
Admission is $7 for current AIGA members, $10 for non-members and FREE for students. Please RSVP by November 3rd to experience@seattle.aiga.org.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Vera Project call to artists/designers...
The Vera Project (Vera) non-profit, all-ages art and music venue located in the Seattle Center is hosting its annual Bring It, Screen It/Bazaar on December 6, 2008.
Bring It, Screen It is a fundraising event Vera puts on every year where silk screen artists can submit a Vera Project logo, and community members can pick their favorites from the bunch to screen on whatever articles of clothing they bring (or buy at the event) for just $5! Along with the screening event will also be a Bazaar for craft artists to sell their wares.
All proceeds go directly to Vera's silk screen program to ensure that it remains open, available, and low cost for the greater Seattle art community!
In order for this event to be successful, we need artists and designs. If you are interested in submitting a design, or if you know anyone who is interested in submitting a design, please email me. Feel free to forward this call to any artists you know who may be interested as well. Any one is welcome to submit!
Here are the basic logo guidelines:
- Designs must include "Vera" or "Vera Project" somewhere in the design.
- Content of designs must be suitable for general audiences.
- Designs will end up being screened in one color only for ease of printing, especially for inexperienced screeners, so color should not be a main factor.
- Dimensions need be no bigger than 8.5 X 11.
- Be aware that these designs are donated to Vera. Since this is a fundraiser, artists will not be paid.
- Designs are due by NOVEMBER 21ST.
Contact fundraising@theveraproject.org if you are interested in submitting a design...
Thursday, October 23, 2008
National Design Week is almost over.....
So, did you know? Cause I didn't. We just happened to host one of the coolest/weirdest Ad agencies around at the Henry during National Design week. To learn more about it visit:
http://cooperhewitt.org/NDW/2008/
Why don't people tell me things like this? I feel stupid...kind of...okay, not really.
-DG
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Photos from last night
Thanks to Everyone that helped make this event a success!!!! More pictures can be viewed at:
http://flickr.com/photos/davidgallo/sets/72157608273195091/
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
HOW Design's 2008 Design Salary Report
Those of you that have recently graduated, or are about to graduate might want to take a peak at the findings:
http://howdesign.com/article/08salaryreport
They have booth a snapshot and then the full report as a downloadable .pdf.
-DG
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Prepping for Wexley....
Thanks to all that showed up today to help make the signage for the Wexley event on Tuesday. Here are a couple of picks that Kelsey snapped.
We hope all will attend the Wexley School for Girls event on Tuesday at the Henry.
Cheers,
DG
More Marshmallow Robot photos....
More photos can be viewed here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidgallo/sets/72157608164738887/
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
A sweet Hatch Show print exhibit is up at the EMP you should definitely check it out. I know the curator Jacob McMurray and his curatorial skills are wicked sweet so this will be something you won't want to miss.
For more details visit:
http://www.empsfm.org/exhibitions/index.asp?articleID=1271
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Seattle Show
They don't work in Seattle.
They can't enter The Seattle Show.
That's just better odds for you
to win a coveted Chubby.
TO ENTER:
seattleshow.org
CATEGORIES:
Print, Digital, Broadcast, Integrated
Media, Student and several new
non-traditional categories
AWARD SHOW:
Thursday, February 26, 2009
at The ShowBox SoDo
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Internship Opportunities at Lustre
Please read:I am seeking design intrerns for Lustre Communications. Those interested can go onto www.lustrecommunications.com to view the type of work we have done. We are a design boutique and are looking to bring in some interns to work on actual projects in order to earn a spot on the payroll. Internships are NON-PAYING positions but if the intern proves to be valuable, then endless possibilities await them! Work with a combined 40 years of experience in the business. Work with Design houses like (Wongdoody), Advertising agencies (like JWT) and direct with clients (like Microsoft BECU etc.). You can see the clientele and the calibur of work we do by visiting the web site. You can also see out beautiful louscous studios. Anyone interested should email me Jennifer@lustrecommunications.com and I can schedule a time for them to come in, show their work and see the studio. Thanks for oru time and consideration. I love working for Lustre and started out as an intern myself as did all of the employees. Warm regards, Jennifer Patrick
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
AIGA Gets Out The Vote with
Jelvetica & Richard Hiner Architects
Ballard Art Walk
Jelvetica & Richard Hiner Architects
Opening Reception
Saturday, October 11 | 6-9 pm
5337 Ballard Ave NW
Join us at Jelvetica and Richard Hiner Architects for an opening reception and exhibition that exclusively features the AIGA Get Out the Vote posters.
AIGA asked designers from across the country to create nonpartisan posters to encourage the American public to vote in the upcoming presidential election. The results were beyond inspirational, so be sure to check out the posters, download them, print them out and put them up in your communities!
A limited selection of these posters have been printed for national distribution and we are excited to be displaying the full set of 24 posters at the Second Saturday Ballard Art Walk on October 11. This is a free event and open to AIGA members and the general public, so please encourage your family and friends to attend!
AIGA’s Get Out the Vote Initiative is made possible by the generous support of more than 22,000 AIGA members in 59 chapters and 240 student groups nationwide along with designers everywhere who believe in the power of design for the public good.
Monday, October 6, 2008
News from the Chief
So, yo, peeps!
Back to the grind this week, back to the fun next week! Graphic Design Club's first meeting will be next Wednesday from 4:30pm - 5:15pm. Come. Join us in the pleasantries.
To kick things off, we will be having a Marshmallow Robot Building contest next week! That's right peeps,... I said Marshmallow Robot Building contest. We will have marshmallows (large and small) and toothpicks provided. The rest is up to you!!! 1st place gets a prize!
Also, don't forget, we have a sign up sheet for students joining the AIGA. If we get a group of 20 or more students to join, the fee is only $50 per student instead of the usual $75! So let me know if you want to join the AIGA and we'll get you on the list.
The Wexley School for Girls speaking event at the Henry Art Gallery is only weeks away. It will be held on Tuesday, October 21st at 7pm. This should be a fun night. You need to register for the event in order to attend, so check out the AIGA site to register: http://aigaseattle.org/events/index.asp?include=October_2008#21
If you want to get in free, we will have a sign up sheet for student volunteers. Come to the meeting on Wednesday to sign up!
Ok. That's all for now. I shall spam you again later...
Word.
Rachael
Thursday, September 25, 2008
An Evening with Wexley School for Girls
Tuesday, October 21 | 6-7:30pm
Henry Art Gallery | 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St, Seattle
To the founders of The Wexley School for Girls, Ian Cohen and Cal McAllister, everything is advertising: traditional media, design, packaging, PR-generating ideas, video games, branded entertainment, short films, guerilla tactics and events. Join us as Ian and Cal present selected examples of their sometimes strange and always eye-catching work, and talk about their unique approach to advertising and design.
Founded in 2003, The Wexley School for Girls has grown into one of Seattle's most talked-about agencies, with a reputation for creating innovative work that often extends beyond the traditional confines of print and TV. Their diverse roster of clients includes Microsoft, Nike, ESPN, Virgin Mobile, Washington Mutual, K2 and more. Among other accolades, The Wexley School for Girls was recently named to Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Fastest Growing Advertising and Marketing Companies in America. As youngsters Ian and Cal dreamed of spending their day at a girl's school, and now they've finally made that dream come true. For more information on The Wexley School for Girls, visit www.wexley.com.
AIGA Student Members: $5 Register
Student Non-Members: $10 Register
AIGA Members: $10 Register
Non-Members: $15 Register
Please remember Folks this is our (AIGA student Group at The Art Institute of Seattle) event! We are looking for volunteers to help out with presentation - running the ticket table and other miscellaneous jobs contact aisgdclub@gmail.com for details.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Help save the planet. Join the Aspen Design Challenge
AIGA is inviting faculty, students and recent graduates to participate in the Aspen Design Challenge, an annual call to students worldwide to help solve global issues.
The inaugural contest, “Designing Water’s Future,” challenges cross-disciplinary student teams to develop design solutions that encourage responsible water use, provide access to freshwater to those in need and increase awareness about the importance of water conservation.
The rules and guidelines are now available on the Aspen Design Challenge website. Winners will have the opportunity to refine and develop their concepts with world leaders and policy makers at the Aspen Environment Forum, and their solutions will be discussed during the World Summit on Climate Change.
Print design, web applications, environmental design, physical devices, data presentation tools and other approaches are all accepted. Design students are encouraged to lead teams that may also include engineers, artists, ethnographers, anthropologists and scientists, and to consider the social, cultural and scientific significance of water use.
For more information, visit www.aspendesignchallenge.org.
The Aspen Design Challenge and Aspen Design Summit are presented in partnership between AIGA and INDEX:. This year's challenge, “Designing Water’s Future,” is a collaboration of Circle of Blue and COLLINS:.
Let us know if you will be participating by sending an email to aspenchallenge@aiga.org. Submissions are due by December 15, 2008.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Digital Photographic Art Direction Show...
Our very own Burnley Gallery is currently displaying the work of students that have taken Digital Photographic Art Direction. There is a reception tomorrow from 3-5pm with food and drinks, you should come and see the work, mingle, see what it will be like if you haven't taken the class already.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Gallery Opening @ BLVD
BLVD Gallery proudly presents
"Disconnected"
New paintings and Prints by Marco Zamora and Derek Albeck
September 12 – October 4, 2008
Artist Reception Sept 12, 2008 6p - 10p
BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd Ave.
Seattle, Wa 98121
t. 206.448.8767
w. http://www.blvdart.com
BLVD Gallery is proud to present “Disconnected” a showing of new works
by frequent collaborators Marco Zamora and Derek Albeck. Both of these
artists work maintain a dark, somewhat brooding atmosphere that speaks
toward the vulnerability of the modern condition..The characters in
Marco Zamora’s densely populated street scenes, created with layered
ink washes, glide through the frame intent on their destinations
without giving the viewer any sense of inclusion. Derek Albecks richly
patterned works create a vertiginous feeling of falling and of physical
absence that overwhelms ones senses. Both artists have collaborated on
major projects with the shoe manufacturer Vans as well as various
exhibitions throughout the west coast.
Marco Zamora was born and currently lives and works in Pomona,
California. In 2004 he graduated from California Institute of the Arts,
with a Bachelor of Fine Art. Using the paintbrush and pen to draw,
Marco develops imagery about the urban landscape and the people that
inhabit it. Producing a richly complex and experimental image, Marco
goes into a neighborhood and shoots a spot, recontectualizing and
collaging figures to create each paintings identity. City life, his
culture, color/scale experimentation, and the working class have
influenced his artwork. Splitting his time between painting and apparel
design, Marco's recent work can be seen in a variety of Van's ads and
collaboration projects as well as galleries up and down the west coast
Derek Albeck was born in the San Fernando Valley of Southern
California, and currently lives and works in Los Angeles. In 2005 he
graduated with honors from California State University Northridge with
a Bachelors in Art, focusing on printmaking and painting. Developing
complex figurative works using the graphic sensibilities absorbed from
his studies in the various forms of printmaking, Derek's paintings,
drawings and serigraphs serve as an intense investigation and critique
on the human condition. Derek's work has been exhibited in galleries
along the west coast as well as Canada and the U.K., and was recently
included in the Vans Sky Gallery billboard project.
more info:
Marco Zamora - http://www.rtystapparel.com/
Derek Albeck – http://www.derekalbeck.com
via Blvd's mailing list.
More interesting packaging/branding?
This is not a joke. It is an actual toilet paper brand. The paper is made from 100% recycled paper fibers. If anyone has any interesting packaging that they have seen lately, send me an email at aisgdclub@gmail.com.
-DG
Monday, September 8, 2008
Spore's Packaging....
I am not sure how many of you know about the game Spore, but it was just released yesterday and some one let me see there limited edition packaging. It's pretty sweet.
Last meeting of the Quarter.....
Junichi Tsuneoka will speak to the club and more free pizza.
http://www.stubbornsideburn.comNews from HQ....
The latest Communique from AIGA is out www.aiga.org/communique
there are quite a few interesting articles to read.
-DG
Friday, September 5, 2008
Job search tips by Jade Gordon
Something that accelerates my job hunting is using Google Reader.
http://www.google.com/reader/
This is a "news reader" (You don't HAVE to use Google, there are other
news/feed readers). Essentially, a reader collects posts from blogs and
other sites set up to supply "feeds", and puts them all in one spot. I
made a "Jobs" category in my reader. Here are some of the places that have
feeds with Graphic Design job listings (even if only once in a while).
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=graphic+designer&l=seattle&from=rss
This is actually a site that collects listings from various places and
serves them in feed format.
http://marketplace.nwsource.com/jobs/
Seattle Times listings. You would have to input your own search criteria,
and get it's own feed.
http://feeds.feedburner.com/Coroflot/AllJobs
Coroflot
http://www.designspongeonline.com/jobboard/
Design Sponge
http://feeds.feedburner.com/GamasutraJobs
Primarily for the Video Game and animation fields, every so often, they
look for Graphic Designers here.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/med/
Yes, all the categories of Craig's List have their own feeds!
I'm always looking for more places to add! A lot of sites I still have to
check manually, especially those that have complicated search functions as
the main way to check listings. I wish the temp agencies I joined would
use this too, it would make things so much simpler. The main advantage
other than the aggregation is speed. These are all "live" feeds, which
means I can see things relatively close to posting time. I mostly live on
the feeds right now, and you might even find a lot of listings get pulled
fairly quickly because they get a lot of responses from it. I like to try
to be one of those first responses!
Anyway, the advantage of school and attending all the events you can is
the in-person networking, and that is always going to be more valuable.
Still, it can be a good idea to keep an eye on the listings, watch for
trends, and so on. I find that this speeds things up, and I probably spend
about 75% less time reading listings with this advantage of a more
one-stop method.
Jade Gordon
http://www.design-by-jade.com
Thursday, September 18 | Doors 6pm, Lecture 6:30pm
Rocky Photographic Arts Studio | 116 Elliott Ave W, Seattle
Come meet fellow designers concerned about the environment and learn about new sustainable materials and practices that will help you become a green designer. This debut event for the AIGA Seattle Green Salon will feature two groups of local speakers – Amy Tucker of Xeko, and Rob and Jeff of SODO Creative – each equally committed to the environment and their craft.
We welcome you to come early. We'll begin the evening with light refreshments before jumping into the lecture at 6:30. A question and answer period will be held at the end of the night so be sure to bring your toughest questions – our experts will most definitely be up to the challenge!
Amy Tucker is a local designer who developed Xeko, a trading card game for kids and parents. Not only does this game promote being eco-friendly, but it was produced using only sustainable materials. Come hear how Amy put her green goggles on and reduced her carbon footprint with innovative ideas and strategies.
SODO Creative, LLC provides high quality print and Web marketing solutions with a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. At the SODO DOJO (a virtual workspace), Jeff and Rob are constantly devising new ways to reduce the amount of energy, materials, and impact to the environment for both business and clients.
AIGA Member: $10 Register
Non-Member: $20 Register
Student Non-Members: $15 Register
Only 49 seats available, so be sure to purchase your tickets today!
This event is generously sponsored by CCS Printing.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
September 4 - October 15 / The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show Remix at Design Commission
The Opening is Tonight!!!!!
Bumbershoot just isn't big enough to hold all the incredible posters from Iran. Join us on first Thursday after Bumbershoot at Design Commission in the Tashiro-Kaplan Building in Pioneer Square for a revised presentation of The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show featuring Iranian posters and Seattle-Iran pairings not presented at Bumbershoot.
Opening: September 4, 6-8pm, 121 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle WA 98104
After September 4, viewable by appointment: 206-223-7709 or studio@designcommission.com
Gallery Opening at Evo this Friday!!!
Artwork by Scott Fuller will be on display at evo with an opening happening this Friday. There will be a DJ, food, and limited edition t-shirts for sale at the opening. If you don't have plans already, this event was recommended by Jodie Eilers as she works with Scott at SuperBig.
Location:
Evo
122 NW 36th St
Seattle, WA 98107
Monday, September 1, 2008
As Hurricane Gustav threatens New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, AIGA is mobilizing the community once again to help designers who may be displaced from homes and businesses.
Weston McWhorter, the New Orleans chapter president, has alerted the local board to ways in which the national organization can help. While we are unable to offer relief services or displacement funding, we are able to provide connections between designers whose lives are turned upside down and those able to help.
After Katrina, AIGA’s Leave No Designer Behind initiative sought to make contact with all designers in the area to check on their safety and needs. By mid-week, AIGA and Chopping Block will reactivate the DisplacedDesigners.com site to provide advice and matching of needs and support. This assistance applies to all designers, not just AIGA members.
For those in the path of Hurricane Gustav
Please keep your chapter informed when your plans become clear so that we can account for our members; contact Wes at president@neworleans.aiga.org if you are in Louisiana or your local chapter president elsewhere in the affected area. You can also contact relief@aiga.org.
For those eager to help
Please consider how you might help those leaving the affected area, in terms of housing or studio space during any relocation period. When DisplacedDesigner.com becomes reactivated, you will be able to alert us to ways in which you can help. Following Katrina, designers were able to offer housing, studio space, new jobs and equipment for displaced members.
Immediate contacts
The national coordinator on staff will be Spencer Bruce (212 807 1990 or relief@aiga.org). We will provide an update when the website is available and initial reports are in.
The power of our community of designers is what we can do individually but, even more important, what we can do together.
Richard Grefé
Executive director
AIGA | the professional association for design
164 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10010 | 212 710 3100
grefe@aiga.org
AIGA: stimulating thinking about design
www.aiga.org
Friday, August 29, 2008
AiS Alumnus to perform at Bumbershoot Tomorrow!!!!
Hey all,
So Jordan Luckman, a GD grad from last year, is performing with his band Mono in VCF tomorrow at the skychurch at 6:30pm. You should go see them. They are awesome.
-DG
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
From HQ
Seattle-Tehran Poster Show
Curator's Preview
Thursday, August 28 | Doors 6:30pm, Lecture 7:00pm
Starbucks Corporate Offices | 2401 Utah Ave S. Seattle
Building on the success of The Seattle-Havana Poster Show (2007-2008), curator Daniel R. Smith has gone half way around the world to unite the graphic design communities of Seattle and Tehran. The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show debuts at Bumbershoot, Seattle's Music and Arts Festival. Artists included range from Reza Abedini, a powerful figure in contemporary Iranian graphic design, to younger talents born since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. These Iranian designers' posters are paired with the work of Seattle designers, such as Robynne Raye of Modern Dog, Coby Schultz and Barry Ament of Ames Bros and many more.
Please join AIGA Seattle to view a sneak preview of this inspiring show, and hear the stories behind it. Daniel will be joined by Mamoun Sakkal, who will be sharing his extensive knowledge of Arabic typography and calligraphic forms--providing a deeper appreciation of the poster art.
Daniel R. Smith is a Seattle-based artist and designer who has worked as a graphic designer and art director for firms including NBBJ Architecture, Starbucks Coffee and Experience Music Project. Mamoun Sakkal is an internationally recognized graphic designer, architect, artist and teacher who has exhibited throughout the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
Free for current AIGA Members. Email to reserve tickets.
Just $5 for non-Members, click here for tickets
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Words from the Prez...
So, we need to get some thank yous and some posters made. Jodie has thankfully volunteered to supply us with finger paint, glitter, colored pipe cleaners, eyeballs and neon poster board so we can accomplish this. We are finger painting this wednesday. COME. THERE WILL BE CANDY.
Melanie / David, is there any way for us to get some large format roll paper? Or some butcher paper or something.
Also, Dave Peacock, our AIGA man, will be coming by Week 7. He will be bringing Sean Bolan, their new Education Programming Director with him. He has doled out responsibilities to me for the Wexley Shindig. They are:
Responsibilities: AiS
•Produce the posters and promote the event at AiS. Make sure to let all the professors know about it so they can schedule accordingly. Sean and I will also need to have some posters to distribute at the various schools in the area.
•Whoever designs the poster will also need to reformat the graphic for our email blast (I will get you exact pixel dimensions later.)
•As with the Chantry event, AiS will need to plan for student volunteers to run the admission table, and also see that our speakers are taken care of. Some water and a tray of snacks for the waiting room would be great (these items can be expensed). Sean and I will both be at the event to help make sure everything runs smoothly.
Responsibilities: AIGA
•AIGA will send out email blasts to our mailing list (we will plan to do this one month before and again two weeks before)
•AIGA will promote the event at area schools
•AIGA will set up advance ticket sales through the AIGA web site.
As far as dates are concerned, the most important is to have the posters and email graphic done a month in advance so we can properly promote the event. So lets plan for September 23 to be the date to have all of that stuff ready.
So, important things to know. Sep 23 is the day that the poster needs to be done. So ideally, I would like to have the poster due by the end of this quarter so Wexley has time to pick a winner before the 23rd.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Wexley School for Girls presentation this Wed!!!!
For those wanting to know if we are going to start something. This is only the beginning! You should be a part of it. Show up this Wednesday, 3:30pm in 704.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Turnstyle Day change.....
Hello All,
Just wanted to let you know that Steve Watson will be here on Thursday of this week instead of during our regular meeting time so that is Thursday 4-5:30pm in room 704. Turnstyle has been responsible for several really cool design campaigns including Dry Soda as probably its most recognized. Sources tell me they are also going to be working on the Seattle Show book. Check them out this Thursday!!!!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Seattle-Tehran Poster Show
Curator's Preview
Thursday, August 28 | Doors 6:30pm, Lecture 7:00pm
Starbucks Corporate Offices | 2401 Utah Ave S. Seattle
Building on the success of The Seattle-Havana Poster Show (2007-2008), curator Daniel R. Smith has gone half way around the world to unite the graphic design communities of Seattle and Tehran. The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show debuts at Bumbershoot, Seattle's Music and Arts Festival. Artists included range from Reza Abedini, a powerful figure in contemporary Iranian graphic design, to younger talents born since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. These Iranian designers' posters are paired with the work of Seattle designers, such as Robynne Raye of Modern Dog, Coby Schultz and Barry Ament of Ames Bros and many more.
Please join AIGA Seattle to view a sneak preview of this inspiring show, and hear the stories behind it. Daniel will be joined by Mamoun Sakkal, who will be sharing his extensive knowledge of Arabic typography and calligraphic forms--providing a deeper appreciation of the poster art.
Daniel R. Smith is a Seattle-based artist and designer who has worked as a graphic designer and art director for firms including NBBJ Architecture, Starbucks Coffee and Experience Music Project. Mamoun Sakkal is an internationally recognized graphic designer, architect, artist and teacher who has exhibited throughout the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
Free for current AIGA Members. Email to reserve tickets.
$5 for non-members.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Design Opportunity
This volunteer job lead comes from Catherine Guyot. GoodwillIndustries has a design opportunity for a volunteer student to helpwith their October: "Glitter Gala".AIS Fashion Design students are involved with the event.Please contact:Tammy McKenzie Sr. Designer/Brand Manager Seattle Goodwill - Est.1923(206) 860-5739 www.seattlegoodwill.org
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
AIGA Design Social 7/31
Thursday, July 31/ 6 - 8pm
Viceroy Bar
Belltown
The design community is growing and AIGA Seattle would like to invite you to come out, share ideas, passions, excitement, and meet new friends. It's not just about graphic design anymore; designers of all fields are invited as AIGA Seattle is expanding our circle. Everyone welcome!
Please join us, Thursday, July 31, from 6-8 pm, at the Viceroy Bar in Belltown. So walk up to that hip, square, cool, nerdy, designer, artist, creative, business person buy them a drink and talk shop!
Turnstyle!!!!!!!!
A presentation from Turnstyle will take place Wednesday, August 6th. at the normal meeting time (4:15pm). You should be there. These folks are awesome. Check out their work here: turnstylestudio.com
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show
Connecting Two Cities through Graphic Design
Historic exhibit brings contemporary graphic design from
“[This show] is a true visual discourse between the two cities, far apart, at different corners of the Globe...” Raad says. “We'll make every effort to keep the show unaffected by current frigid political settings, without pretending that our two countries are tightly knit, as either case may strip this dialogue of its freshness and appeal.”
The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show includes 50 posters from
“This exhibit is a valuable step in showing members of each other’s larger communities how we truly think and feel,” says Smith. “It humanizes the other side and demonstrates not simply a willingness to reach out to one another, but a concrete example of how to do so.”
Shortly after its Bumbershoot debut, The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show Remix will open at Design Commission, a graphic design firm and gallery located at the Tashiro Kaplan building in
Post-revolutionary designers
Most of the
“Their design work is quite different from anything being produced in the States, at least on the surface,” Smith says.
The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show is the second poster show linking
It was in
“It was so easy for me to get into
Smith travelled to
“Contrary to what we might assume, the Iranians were not just excited to meet Amercians; they were hungry for an on-going connection, a real dialogue. The greater challenge of traveling to
The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show will be available in person in
The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show is a collaborative effort between two curators/graphic designers,
Daniel R. Smith is a Seattle-based artist and designer. He organized The Seattle-Havana Poster Show for Bumbershoot 2007 in
For more information:
www.creativehotlist.com/dsmith
Iman Raad is an accomplished designer, critic and design curator. He specializes in magazine work as Editor-in-chief of Rang magazine and editorial member of Manzar Magazine. Raad has organized numerous design events and exhibitions in Iran, including “Valse of Words” graphic show in Tehran; “Common Language” in both Mashad and Nishabour; “Persian Type and Typography” (lecturer: Reza Abedini), Mashad; “Research on Graphic Design in Iran” conference in Mashad. His work has been exhibited extensively in
For more information:
www.imanraad.com
The Seattle-Tehran Poster Show is made possible with the support of Bumbershoot ®, Design Commission, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Vérité Coffee, Cupcake Royale, American Poster Institute, AIGA Seattle and AIGA XCD.
Relevant Web Sites
www.seattletehran.com
www.bumbershoot.org
www.designcommission.com
http://xcd.aiga.org
www.aigaseattle.org
www.seattlehavana.com
www.rezaabedini.com
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Cool wHip........
Just got back from grocery run. I saw the new Cool Whip in a can and love the fact that their cap is in the shape of a dollop of the tasty goodness contained inside. It's nice package design. And of course after seeing it I could not get the following scene from Family Guy out of my head:
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Apologies for taking so long....
It has been a while since the last post. We went on break, while the rest of the design world moved on I actually got a vacation. We are back, so I will be trying to post regularly again. Not sure if you have heard, but Steven Heller has an email newsletter through print that's pretty cool. You can sign up for it at http://blog.printmag.com/dailyheller/ or just visit that site everyday.
Cheers,
DG
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Size up the Competition
CLASS OF 2008
GRADUATION SHOWS
AND DESIGN EXHIBITIONS
4/30 - 5/23
Pacific Lutheran University
Senior Exhibition
Exhibition runs April 30 - May 23
Open Monday through Friday, 9am - 4pm
University Gallery, Ingram Hall
Tacoma, WA 98447
plu.edu/~artd/
5/9 - 5/30
Cornish College of the Arts
Art and Design BFA Show 2008
Opening Reception Thursday May 8 / 5 - 9pm
Exhibition runs May 9 - May 30
Open Tuesday through Saturday / Noon - 5pm
Main Campus Center, 1st floor
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle, WA 98121
cornish.edu/bfa2008
5/5 - 5/16
Central Washington University
Juried Student Art Exhibition
Awards Reception, Friday, May 16 / 6 - 8pm
Show runs May 5 - 16
Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm / Saturday - Sunday 1 - 4pm.
Sarah Spurgeon Gallery
CWU Campus
Randall Hall on 14th Avenue, Room 141
cwu.edu/~art/graphic_design.html
5/30 - 6/13
Spokane Falls Community College
Graphic & Web Design Graduate Show
Opening reception Friday, May 30 / 5 - 8pm
Come join us for food, beverages and celebration.
Exhibition runs May 30 - June 13
Open Monday through Friday / 9am - 5pm
Open on weekends by appointment
For more info, call 509.456.8799
Dean Davis Gallery
216 West Pacific Ave
Spokane, WA
6/9 - 6/21
University of Washington
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts Design Exhibition
Exhibition runs June 9 - June 21 / 12 - 4pm
Opening reception Tuesday, June 10 / 5 - 8pm
MFA Thesis Presentations: Tuesday June 10 / 1 - 4pm
Room 236, School of Art
Jacob Lawrence Gallery
School of Art, First Floor
Stevens Way
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98195
depts.washington.edu/designuw/index.htm
6/9 - 6/21
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle Central Creative Academy Portfolio Show and Open House
Wednesday, June 11 / 3 - 9pm
Thursday, June 12 / 11am - 6pm
1701 Broadway 5th floor of the main campus building
Pine & Broadway
seattlecentral.edu/learn/graphicdesign/
6/12
Art Institute of Seattle
Spring Portfolio Show
Thursday June 12 / 11am - 3:30pm
2323 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
artinstitutes.edu/seattle/
6/13
Western Washington University
Design Program Senior Portfolio Exhibition
Friday, June 13th Noon / 5pm
SMATE Foyer, Science, Math and Technology Education Hall
ac.wwu.edu/~artdept/
6/17
International Academy of Design & Technology
Senior Portfolio Reviews
June 17 / 4:30 & 7:00pm
International Academy of Design & Technology
645 Andover Park West
Tukwila, WA 98188
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
News from HQ
AIGA Seattle Presents
Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium Workshop
Presented by Colin Fleming
Thursday, May 8 / 1-4 pm
Adobe Systems Inc.
Adobe Campus in Seattle, WA
Let your ideas take flight from print to web to mobile with Adobe® Creative Suite3® Design Premium. In this workshop you will learn new ways to:
Event Details and Registration Make Ready to Wear Paper Fashion Show Don't miss the return of AIGA Seattle's Paper Fashion Show and Vendor Showcase. The night will feature runway show dresses assembled from recycled paper material—all designed by local creatives. Event Details and Registration Cornish College of the Arts Opening Reception Thursday May 8 / 5 - 9pm Main Campus Center, 1st floor Design Social Join us on Thursday, May 29 at 6pm, at the Viceroy Bar in Belltown. Walk up to that hip, square, cool, nerdy, designer, artist, creative, business person, buy them a drink and talk shop. Everyone is welcome. |
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