Sagmeister Event is sold out!!!!!

That's right folks, all sold out. I have received questions on if there were a hidden stash like modern dog, alas, there is not. I have been told, if you want to show up to the event and wait
to see if there are "no shows" they might release some seats, otherwise, there's not chance unless you were lucky enough to buy them before they were gone.

-DG

2008 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - Call for Artwork

The 2008 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival seeks an artist or designer to create key artwork to be utilized as the thematic identity for festival marketing and promotion campaigns. The artwork will be used for the festival poster (18x24, 1000 circulated, 11x17, 500 circulated), front cover of the program guide (10,000 circulated), festival advertisements (including local and national publications), postcards (10,000 circulated), festival tickets & passes (audience of 10,000+), invitations, t-shirts, and festival website (13,000 unique visitors in 2007).

DIRECTION
The submission can be a photograph, a drawing, a painting, or a design concept. The artwork concept should have broad appeal to all audiences, as it will be used as the major marketing tool for the 2008 Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. We strongly suggest the artwork not depict people or images of people. 2008 marks the 13th year of the festival — we welcome ideas that could be related to this milestone/theme (luck, superstitions, etc.) in addition to unique concepts and designs not tied to the year. Three Dollar Bill Cinema retains creative control of the project including, but not limited to, fi nal decisions regarding where, how, and when the artwork will be used and distributed.

SCHEDULE
Submissions must be received by March 17th
Notification of selection by March 31st
Festival dates: October 17–26

HOW TO SUBMIT
• Submissions (you may submit more than one) can
be physical works of art or digital artwork. For physical
pieces, please submit a digital image of your work.
• There are no size requirements, except that the artwork
needs to reproduce well as an 18x24 print.
• Digital artwork needs to be either a vector fi le, or have a
minimum resolution of 200dpi at full size (18x24 inches)
and must be Mac compatible.
• Submissions can be sent via mail on CD (for digital fi les
over 5 megs) or via email to rachael@seattlequeerfi lm.
org(for fi les under 5 megs).
• All submissions must include your name, address,
phone number, e-mail address, resume, and any pertinent
references. Previous festival artwork can be reviewed on
our website, (www.seattlequeerfi lm.org) by clicking on the
past festivals tab.
• Mail or deliver your submission to our PO Box:
Three Dollar Bill Cinema
Attn: Festival artwork
1122 E. Pike St. #1313
Seattle, WA 98122

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
In addition to the valuable exposure and wide audience
your artwork will receive, you get:
1. Two full series passes to the 2008 Seattle Lesbian &
Gay Film Festival
2. Credit in program book
3. Logo slide before fi lms screened at the 2007 festival
4. Printed materials of all work created for portfolio use.

FESTIVAL BACKGROUND
The Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, produced by
Three Dollar Bill Cinema, has been a part of the Greater
Seattle queer community and beyond since 1996 and
has become the largest festival of its kind in the Pacifi c
Northwest. Our mission: Three Dollar Bill Cinema enriches,
strengthens, and connects diverse communities by supporting
queer fi lm and by producing the Seattle Lesbain &
Gay Film Festival and other events.

www.seattlequeerfilm.org

ADDY® Awards Competition - CALL FOR ENTRIES

Via - Ad Club Seattle:
Get out there and fight!

Think you've got it in you? Step into the ring of the most prestigious advertising competition in America with your best TV, radio, print, and interactive work. It's the 2008 Northwest ADDY® Awards where you will compete with the finest talent in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

Gold and Silver winners are automatically forwarded to the National ADDY® Awards Competition. Only the toughest contenders will survive.

Enter the Northwest ADDY® Awards today!
Enter Online

Deadline for Entries:
March 12, 2008

For More Information:
District XI ADDY® Awards

Questions?
Contact Cindy Pennington, Ad Club Seattle Executive Director - adclubdirector@verizon.net or (425) 280-1968.

The Vera Project is in Search of Silkscreen knowledgeable volunteers...

Hello all,

I am writing to inform you that the Vera Project is looking for more experienced volunteers to help facilitate drop-in times and possibly classes in their silkscreen studio. This is a great experience in that instructors/drop-in facilitators are allowed to use the shop when they need it outside of drop-in/class times. If you are interested. Please send me an email and let me know.

Thanks,
David Gallo
david@iheartwhitespace.com

What's happening Next month with AIGA....

March 2008

3/4
Stefan Sagmeister

Tuesday, March 4 / Doors 6:30pm, Lecture 7:00pm
Kane Hall / University of Washington
Parking Info

Astonishingly, Stefan Sagmeister has only learned twenty or so things in his life so far. But he did manage to publish these personal maxims all over the world, in spaces normally occupies by advertisements and promotions: as billboards, projections, light-boxes, magazine spreads, annual report covers, fashion brochures, and, recently, as giant inflatable monkeys. In this presentation Sagmeister throws his diary, a lot of design, and a little art together with a pinch of psychology and a dash of happiness into a blender and pushes the button. It tastes surprisingly yummy.

This book began as a list Stefan made in his diary under the title Things I have learned in my life so far, which includes statements such as "Worrying solves nothing" and "Trying to look good limits my life." The list reveals something that is profoundly true: Although human beings have been pursuing happiness for countless generations, it is not so easily achieved. And we need constant reminders to keep us on the right path.

The book will be available at the event for $40 and Stefan will signing the books following the lecture.

Online Registration
AIGA Members: $10 / Register
AIGA Student Members: $5 / Register
Non-Member: $25 / Register
Student Non-Member: $10 / Register

Sorry, no refunds.

For more information about this event please contact Wendy Quesinberry.

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3/6 - 3/13
BYDESIGN 08
Presented by Northwest Film Forum and AIGA-Seattle

This special annual series explores the intersection of graphic design and moving image, and celebrates multidisciplinary artists who push at the boundaries to create new techniques, styles and forms. The eighth annual BYDESIGN program features short films, installations and performances by digital artists including Light Surgeons, Graham Wood, Semiconductor and Impactist; classic films by such pioneer designer/directors as Saul Bass, Charles and Ray Eames, Norman McLaren and Frank Mouris: a panel discussion with motion graphics designers from Digital Kitchen, SuperFad, Lustre and World Famous Inc.; a history of the evolution of computer animation with computer graphics pioneer and Pixar co-founder Alvy Ray Smith; and a feature documentary celebrating the ubiquitous Swiss typeface Helvetica and exploring the effects of type on our visual culture and daily lives. ByDesign explores the fertile hub between artistic, experimental, and commercial media and champions innovations that integrate design, art and cinema.

March 6, Thursday at 8pm
OPENING NIGHT EVENT

March 7, Friday at 8pm
THE DOT AND THE LINE Creative Shorts of the 60s & 70s

March 7-13, Friday-Thursday at 7:15, 9pm
HELVETICA

March 8, Saturday at 4pm
SEATTLE MOVES Screening and Discussion
Free for NWFF and AIGA members

March 8 - 9, Saturday at 7:30, 9pm and Sunday at 9pm
ENTROPY New Short Works

March 9, Sunday at 7pm
A HISTORY OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS IN FILM with Alvy Ray Smith

Please visit nwfilmforum.org for an extended schedule and details for each film.

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3/13
AIGA Seattle Membership Party

Thursday, March 13 / 6pm
The Palace Ballroom

This year's Membership party features Sean Adams, the AIGA National President, as well as the 2008 AIGA Fellow Award. This event is also free for all AIGA Members.

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3/27
AIGA Design Social

February 28 / 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, Thurs, March 27 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!

Presidential Candidates wanted.....

You know you want to be president!
The graphic design club is currently seeking presidential
candidates to start in Spring Quarter as the new president
of the club. If you are interested, email James Holt at
gsproductions@gmail.com or me at david@iheartwhitespace.com.

-DG

More Details on SAGMIESTER!!!!!!!

Stefan Sagmeister UPDATED!!!!!

AIGA Seattle Presents

Stefan Sagmeister

Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far
Tuesday, March 4 6:30pm Doors Open 7pm Lecture

Kane Hall / University of Washington
Astonishingly, Stefan Sagmeister has only learned twenty or so things in his life so far. But he did manage to publish these personal maxims all over the world, in spaces normally occupies by advertisements and promotions: as billboards, projections, light-boxes, magazine spreads, annual report covers, fashion brochures, and, recently, as giant inflatable monkeys. In this presentation Sagmeister throws his diary, a lot of design, and a little art together with a pinch of psychology and a dash of happiness into a blender and pushes the button. It tastes surprisingly yummy.

This book began as a list Stefan made in his diary under the title Things I have learned in my life so far, which includes statements such as "Worrying solves nothing" and "Trying to look good limits my life." The list reveals something that is profoundly true: Although human beings have been pursuing happiness for countless generations, it is not so easily achieved. And we need constant reminders to keep us on the right path.
The book will be available at the event for $40 and Stefan will signing the books following the lecture.

Online Registration
AIGA Members: $10 / Register
AIGA Student Members: $5 / Register
Non-Member: $25 / Register
Student Non-Member: $10 / Register

Sorry, no refunds.

Info from Aigaseattle.org
-DG

2008 Adobe® Design Achievement Awards

The 2008 Adobe Design Achievement Awards gives higher education students from around the world the creative license to propel their careers in the future. Enter in 12 categories in 3 media areas endorsed by the industry, over 60$K US in cash prizes will be awarded in New York City.

Submissions close May 2, 2008.

For more information visit http://www.adaaentry.com/

Communication Arts - Illustration Competition

Communication Arts magazine announces the deadline for their 49th Illustration Competition--March 11, 2008

Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in illustration, the 49th annual Communication Arts Illustration Competition. Any illustration first printed or produced between March 14, 2007 and March 11, 2008 is eligible.

Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and illustrators, the winning entries will be published in the July 2008 Illustration Annual. Over 70,000 copies of the Illustration Annual will be distributed worldwide, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

As a service to art directors, designers and art buyers, a comprehensive index will include addresses, email and telephone numbers of the illustrators represented.

For submission guidelines and FAQs, visit:
http://www.commarts.com/Competitions/illustration

To download an entry form go to:
http://www.commarts.com/download/entryForm_illus.pdf

-Thanks to Melissa Campbell for making me aware of this info!!

Remix: Total Access to Your Creative Vision

2/27

Remix: Total Access to Your Creative Vision
Presented by AIGA Seattle and Iris Ink

Wednesday, February 27
6pm Cocktail Hour & Registration
7pm Lecture
Marriott Courtyard Hotel: Lake Union
925 Westlake Ave N / Seattle, WA
Free Parking for the event

The world of design is in the midst of exciting change: Traditional design disciplines are merging with video production, motion graphics, sound design, and rich media, enabling designers to create integrated, brand-building campaigns and deliver any message, to any audience, in any media. In this Pro Session, Apple Pro Film & Video Engineer, Charles Meyer, will share Apple's vision of this new approach to creative work, along with samples of work which highlight the kind of integrated, brand-building campaigns it makes possible. Inspired to shake-up traditional design media, Charles will highlight new avenues to re-purpose and "ReMix" it using the powerful and intuitive Apple Pro Applications. You will never look at sound, motion, time and animation the same ever again!

Event Registration
AIGA Members: Free / Register
AIGA Non-Members: $5 / Register

Event Registration grants each attendee two free drink tickets to the cocktail reception prior to the lecture.

Instructor Bio
Charles Meyer is a post-production specialist that has been with Apple for 5 years as a Sales Solutions Engineer for the Pro Film and Video Sales Team. Prior to his employment at Apple, Charles spent 5 years as the lead trainer for the professional training department of the NAD Center , a leading training provider for 3D animation, motion capture, editing and compositing with a focus on digital visual effects. He has a background in computer science and creative arts and is a photography nut.

Sponsored by

New Ai Design Comptetition - Shoe Graphics...

Ausculto, a web based company started by ex-sneaker industry executives, has partnered with the Art Institute, for its first design competition “Global Sole”

What is it? A design competition where students show us their creativity on our ‘canvas’- sneakers- and tell us how Global Culture affects their design work. Then, we’ll let a jury of your friends and family decide who wins!

What’s at stake? A winner from each participating campus will receive $1,000 cash, with 1 grand prize winner receiving $2,000 in cash and a chance to see their product produced and shared with the world!

Who’s eligible? Art Institute students in Portland, Seattle, San Deigo and San Francisco

How do you get involved? Go to www.designshoesandwin.com for all the details

Contest ends April 11

"As communication experts we design, juxtapose, layout and collage visual experiences for our users. This all begins with eye/hand coordination. All students should supplement their normal schoolwork by keeping on hand at all times notebooks to draw, write, sketch and record daily visual notes. As musicians must practice daily, so we too must practice our visual skills each day.

View movies of other designers personal sketchbooks here.

-Doug Heinlein

Graphic Competitions - February 07, 2008- NEW contests:

Wolda 2008 - May 20, 2008
http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/graphic-design/wolda-2008/
Art Gateway T-Shirt Competition - March 10, 2008
http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/graphic-design/art-gateway-tshirt-competition/
Love Your Body: 2009 Poster Contest - December 1, 2008
https://email.edmc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/illustration/love-your-body-2009-poster-contest/ Wacom Valentine Photo Contest - February 15, 2008
http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/illustration/wacom-valentine-photo-contest
21 International Poster Biennale Warsaw 2008 - February 17, 2008
http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/illustration/21-international-poster-biennale-warsaw-2008/
Allmightys Open Ideas T-Shirt Competition - February 11, 2008
http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/graphic-design/allmightys-open-ideas-tshirt-competition/

and many other..-web: https://email.edmc.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.graphiccompetitions.com
email: info@graphiccompetitions.com

-from Doug H

Jumpstart Next Week!!???

AIGA Seattle Presents:

AIGA Seattle and Filter Pure Talent Present
Jump Start 08
Student + Professional Panel Discussion

Friday, February 15 / 2-4pm
Henry Art Gallery Auditorium
University of Washington

Jump Start is an annual panel discussion with design students and renowned local design professionals. The discussion provides students with an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about life as a designer post-graduation. Students will gain further insight on what design businesses look for in portfolios and future employees, the interview process, getting that first job, and different career paths within the design industry.

Panelists
This year's panelists + moderator represent backgrounds in print design, interactive, motion graphics, and design management.

David Bates / Design Director, Hornall Anderson
Jeff Barlow / Creative Director, Blankslate Creative
Tjeerd Hoek / Executive Creative Director, Frog Design
Minh Nguyen / Senior Designer, Methodologie
Ray Ueno / Principal, Ardent Sage
Rob Zweibel / Senior Designer, Modern Dog

Moderator
Terry Marks / Principal, Tmarks Design

Sponsored by

Event Details and Registration
Much more information including online registration can be found at aigaseattle.org

Shamless Self Plug......