Time to Represent!!!!!!! Portfolio Style....

4/26
Reality Check

April 26th, 2008
SPU Arts Building
3 West Cremona
Seattle, WA

Reality Check is an event designed to provide students and newcomers to the field an opportunity to receive constructive portfolio feedback from roughly 60 experienced design professionals. Reality Check is the time to show your work and ideas to some of the best art directors and designers in the Northwest. All that is needed to participate is a portfolio with a minimum of 7 pieces and professional resume - it does not have to be perfect! If you are new to the industry, please join us on April 26th to help better understand the basic principles and ideas behind creating a powerful design portfolio. Participants will receive four to five reviews, probably more!

TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE
The event is split into two 90 minute sessions.
Individual reviews will be limited to seven minutes; time will be called.
Each session is limited to 75 participants.

Become a new student member that day and get in free! Applications will be available at the admission table.

SESSION 1
8:30am - 10:30am
8:30am: Check-in and orientation
9:00am: Reviews begin, ending promptly at 10:30am

Student Members: $5 / Register
Student Non-Member: $15 / Register
Associate Members: $20 / Register

SESSION 2
10:30 - 12:30pm
10:30am: Check-in and orientation
11:00am: Reviews begin, ending promptly at 12:30pm

Student Members: $5 / Register
Student Non-Member: $15 / Register
Associate Members: $20 / Register

EVENT SPONSORS
AIGA Seattle would like to thank our event sponsors, Seattle Pacific University and Colorgraphics, for their generous contributions for this year's event. We would also like to thank our Education sponsor, FILTER, for their support of the chapter and continuous involvement in the Education Committee annually.

For more information email education@aigaseattle.org.

Upcoming AIGA events

HIVE: An Experience Design Forum
Thursday April 3rd / 6:30pm
MercuryCloud
511 Boren Ave N Suite 203

INSIGHTS INTO INTERACTIVE
Join us for the evening as we share insights with a few of Seattle's top interactive firms as they reveal their process in creating unique and relevant interactive experiences.

The evening will consist of presentations by Tony Jacobson of Ratio Interactive and Kevyn Smith of Peel Interactive. Each firm will share in-depth insights on how their unique process allowed them to take a creative concept from ideation to execution. Presentation will be followed by a question and answer session where presenters will field questions from the audience.

Please visit aigaseattle.org for more event details and online registration.

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Hot Shipoopi Nights
Wednesday, April 23 / 6pm
Nectar in Fremont / 21 and over

If you're a designer that road-rages over bad kerning or gets beat down by mid-level management art directors, then come down and have some fun with others in the same boat.

Enjoy a night "Shipoopi Happens" and help celebrate Modern Dog's 21st anniversary and the release of their book "Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art".

Please visit aigaseattle.org for more event details and online registration.

Free events at SVC!!!!!

FREE! The Art of Sub Pop
Next Tuesday, 3/25, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A free event, but online pre-registration is required
If you're familiar with the work of Jeff Kleinsmith and Dusty Summers, then you already know how they've pretty much single-handedly (dual-handedly?) shaped the music design world hereabouts. Their posters, apparel, and packaging work for Mudhoney, The Shins, Wilco, and Death Cab for Cutie, among others, have set a graphic style that's been widely admired and imitated.

FREE! The Secret to Happy Clients
Next Wednesday, 3/26, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A free event, but online pre-registration is required
It sounds obvious: if your clients are happy, you'll do better work, build your reputation, and make more money. But are there actually steps you can follow that lead to client bliss? Absolutely. And Patricia Belyea of the design firm bearing her name -- someone who's been making clients delirious for two decades -- will share them with you.

FREE! The Killer Interview (And How to Avoid Interview Killers)
Next Thursday, 3/27, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A free event, but online pre-registration is required
You aren't going anywhere if you can't represent yourself well in an interview. Fortunately, some people who have sat through thousands of them, Stefanie Matsudaira and Vivian Veraguth of Filter, will share tips on how to improve your interviewing style, create a winning resume, and put together a marketable portfolio. Bring yours for breakout sessions where Filter talent reps will gently critique your portfolio, web site, resume and your other marketing materials.

To sign up for these events visit: svcseattle.com

Portfolio II Review....

Hey all,

Doug just sent some pics of the faculty working hard and reviewing your portfolios. Good luck to all!!!!!!

Get Out the Vote 2008

AIGA invites designers from across the United States to create nonpartisan posters that inspire the American public to participate in the electoral process and vote for a presidential candidate in the 2008 general election. If you are an AIGA member, you can contribute your own design now.

Get Out the Vote, an AIGA initiative since the 2000 election campaign, enables designers to engage in the public arena by contributing to a coordinated voter mobilization campaign. The 2008 campaign will build on the efforts made in 2004 campaign, which placed more than 50,000 AIGA posters in public places in communities across the nation and gave access to online PDF versions that anyone could print and post independently.

By motivating eligible individuals to register and turn out on election day, Get Out the Vote fulfills an ongoing AIGA objective of demonstrating the value of design to the public, public officials and business by providing a clear call to action for an activity that is important to everyone.

Where? Rock Salt Steaks and Seafood on Lake Union
1232 Westlake Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109 206-284-1047

When? Wednesday, March 26th, 2008. Networking: starts 11:30 a.m., Meeting: noon to 1:30 p.m.

What? Get a boost on the evolving world of web design! Erik Fadiman will present an inside look at web design today and demonstrate how to make the most of your web presence. Let's crack the design and technological issues of web standards. Get answers on why accessibility matters for your website. We'll explore the differences between web design versus print design, and cascading style sheets versus tables. And we'll reveal the secrets of search engine optimization and how to tap into its potential. Improve your web presence yourself or take your new knowledge to your web designer in this information-packed workshop!

Who? Erik Fadiman is a freelance graphic designer working in Seattle, Washington. His business services include branding, corporate identity, marketing collateral, web standards, interactive media, packaging and advertising.
In his web design classes at Seattle Central Community College Erik teaches the importance of creating clear, compelling content with current web design techniques and considerations.

How much?
Prepaid members and students: $30. Must RSVP using PayPal on the Guild website by Friday before the meeting for reserved price. Students must show current, full-time student ID at the door.

Prepaid non-members: $35. Must RSVP using PayPal on the Guild website by Friday before the workshop for reserved price.

Walk-in members and students: $35. Students must show current, full-time student ID.

Walk-in non-members: $40. Note: At-the-door payments by CREDIT CARDS are OK. Become a member of the Guild at the meeting, and your meeting admission is free!

Lunch with choice of entree' is included with workshop: When registering, please let us know if you'd like the meat entree or vegetarian entree in PayPal comments box. Meal choices for March workshop are Lasagna (meat option) or Cheese Ravioli (vegetarian option).

Dress code? No. Business attire is always welcome. Parking? Lots of it, and some of it free.

RESERVATIONS: Please RSVP before NOON on March 21nd.
http://www.seattleguild.org/meetingPaypal.html



CANCELLATIONS: The SPGA/Seattle Chapter is charged for all reservations and food. If you are unable to attend send an e-mail to Becky Lucas (beam@deainc.com), SPGA/Seattle Guild Treasurer by NOON on the Friday before the event, to avoid being charged for your meal.

Our new venue for meetings is the Rock Salt Steaks and Seafood on Lake Union.
Rock Salt Steaks and Seafood
1232 Westlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-284-1047
http://www.rocksaltlakeunion.com/index.html

Questions? please email info@seattleguild.org

How's Job Bank....

Did you know that HOW has a Job Bank? I didn't

http://howdesign.coroflot.com/public/jobs_browse.asp

-DG

Freelance opportunity....

Hello all,

Below is an email that I received recently from some one looking for logo work.

Hi David, I have a small side business creating websites and am currently working on a project where I would need a logo designed for a client. I have limited design skills, so I thought I’d inquire to see what kind of support I can get from students. Most of what I do does not pay tons, which is fine for me since I have a stable full time job. I mainly use the side business to keep up experience and get a little extra cash here and there. I may be able to pay for some work, but my hope is to find someone who wants to build a portfolio and wants to get some real world exposure. I don’t know how many opportunities students have for this kind of thing and I understand if most only want regular paying jobs, but I thought it would be good to ask. Do you know of someone that would be interested in helping with projects like this? Potentially I could use someone in the future if they work out. Feel free to contact me if you have further questions. Thanks, Marty Mickelson

Marty can be contacted via email this email address: mmickels@adobe.com

Sagmeister Video

The video can be viewed here.

Sagmeister was awesome....

For those of you who missed the most awesome presentation of the year...I was able to shoot video and even got permission from the man himself to post it on the interwebs for all to enjoy. It gave me an opportunity to test my point and shoot that allegedly shoots "DVD" quality video. I have dumped it to my laptop and am converting the awesomeness for YouTube. I will note, my camera does not shoot "DVD" quality video after all. Doh!

-DG

AIGA Seattle Membership Party 2008 and Mohawk Show
with Sean Adams, President of the AIGA National

Thursday, March 13 / 6PM / Palace Ballrooom

Please join AIGA Seattle at the Palace Ballroom on March 13 for an evening of Pies, the President (of AIGA), Paper, and Prizes! More than just a party, this is a golden opportunity to reunite with your very cleverest colleagues. Hear Sean Adams, president of AIGA National comment on what's happening in design coast-to-coast and beyond. Additionally, we'll be presenting an esteemed professional with an AIGA Fellow Award and be serving hors d'oeurves - hello coconut cream pies! - and cocktails like there's no tomorrow.

Before and after the Membership Party, our fantastic sponsor Mohawk Paper we will be showcasing the winners of this year's Mohawk Paper Show.

Event Details and Registration
Members get in for free, but please RSVP by sending an email to info@aigaseattle.org
Event information and online registration for non-members can be found at aigaseattle.org

Sponsored by

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ALSO THIS MONTH:

Design Social
Thursday, March 27 / 6-8pm
The Viceroy in Belltown

Please join us, Thursday, March 27 from 6-8 pm, 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 some shop!

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BYDESIGN 08
March 6 - 13
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. ByDesign explores the fertile hub between artistic, experimental, and commercial media and champions innovations that integrate design, art and cinema.

Event Details and Registration
Please visit nwfilmforum.org for online ticket sales and more information.

Sagmeister Tomorrow!!!!!!