This Month with AIGA....

AIGA Seattle Presents
The Hills Have Eyes
snow:culture:design

Thursday January 17
6PM panel discussion / 8PM reception
EVO Gallery
122 NW 36th St / Seattle / WA 98107

Featuring
Dave Benton: Metajive
Aaron Draplin: Draplin Design Co
Stefan Hofmann: Spacecraft
Ryan Schmeis: K2 (Interview)
Mike Styskal: Department of Energy

Skiing, Snowboarding, and Graphic Design
Whether you think of retina-burning neon ski suits or splatter-paint/graffitti-inspired art, alpine snow sports have never been about blending in with the snow — or the crowd. From ski and snowboard designs to editorial, interactive and even clothing applications, designing for this market can offer a graphic designer a creative freedom not found in many other arenas.

Seattle enjoys an unparalleled view to this small but highly influential corner of the design world. This is, after all, home to K2 Sports — which also produces Ride Snowboards — as well as a host of related design industry. The hills may have the eyes, but what they see often has a way of trickling back into the mainstream.

Seattle AIGA has assembled a panel of uniquely qualified designers to discuss the sport, the role of design; and the risks and rewards of combining two passions. Join us at the EVO gallery in Fremont for what promises to be an inspiring and educational evening of industry insights, design jabber and a cornucopia of eye candy.

The panel discussion will start at 6PM and be segmented to allow plenty of audience participation. A reception with light snacks and beverages will immediately follow.

Admission
AIGA Members: $10
Non Members: $15
Student AIGA members: $5
Student non-members: $10

Register online at aigaseattle.org
Seating is limited, so buy your tickets early. Sorry, no refunds.

Later this month:

Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art
Thursday January 31
Henry Art Gallery

Please join us as Robynne Raye of Modern Dog presents a mix of intuitive design, cheeky humor, and punk-rock aesthetics that has made her firm unique. Book signing to immediately follow the lecture.

Visit aigaseattle.org for details.

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Also this month from AIGA San Francisco:

Compostmodern 08
Saturday January 19

A day of brilliant ideas, practical solutions, drama, inspiration, eye candy and some tough questions as we explore design's role in transitioning to a sustainable society.

Visit compostmodern.org for details.