Sunday, April 11, 2010

AIGA April 2010 Events

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Il Fornaio, Pacific Place
600 Pine Street, Seattle

Whether you’re a freelancer, an in-house designer, or working at an agency or studio, you can never know too much about the business side of design. And in today’s tough economy, you need that business edge even more.

In this three-part breakfast series, David Sherwin of frog design will host professionals from the Seattle design community, each of whom has deep experience in client service, project management, and design studio management. David and his co-presenters will give you a fresh perspective on professional practices and provide you with tips and tools that you can start using right away.

Design Leadership
Discover new ways to coax top-notch work from both yourself and your studio while building a strong creative tea.m. over time. Led by
David Sherwin of frog design, a global innovation firm that creates meaningful products, services, and experiences for clients such as Disney, GE, HP, Microsoft,MTV, Seagate and many others.

Registration
Single Event | includes presentation, light breakfast, and materials
AIGA Members: $25 |
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Nonmembers: $35 |
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Monday, April 19–Saturday, April 24
Art Center Gallery at Seattle Pacific University
3 West Cremona; Seattle

Design students: Want your design work to be seen not only by the public but also by an audience of some of the best art directors and designers in the Northwest? If so, enter your work in this year’s annual exhibit of student work, on view leading up to AIGA’s Reality Check/2010 portfolio reviews, Saturday, April 24. The show will not only give you a chance to view each other’s work, but also offers you a chance to get your work in front of all the roughly 100 professionals who will be reviewing portfolios at Reality Check, not just the ones you review with. Prizes will be awarded to the three students in the exhibition whose work makes the greatest impression on the professionals.

For more information: http://aigaseattle.org/events/index.asp?include=April_2010#24


Saturday, April 24

Session 1: 8:30-10:30a.m.
Session 2: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Student Exhibition Reception: 12:30 - 1 p.m.
Art Center Gallery at Seattle Pacific University
3 West Cremona; Seattle

What is Reality Check?
Reality Check is an event designed for students and newcomers to the field: This is your opportunity to receive constructive portfolio feedback from experienced design professionals. At Reality Check you can show your work and ideas to some of the best art directors and designers in the Northwest. All you need to do it preregister—and bring your résumé and portfolio to the reviews. The portfolio doesn't have to be perfect—that will come after you incorporate the advice you’re going to receive at Reality Check. You’ll be able use this event to check your understanding of how to create a powerful design portfolio. Participants will receive at least a half dozen reviews, probably more.

For more information: http://aigaseattle.org/events/index.asp?include=April_2010#24


What’s New for Designers in Creative Suite 5
Presented by Colin Fleming

Friday, April 30 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. (arrive at 2 p.m. to mingle; light refreshments served)
Adobe University: Plaza Building, Conference Room U2
801 North 34th St; Seattle

Attendees are eligible for a drawing: one copy of Creative Suite 5!

Pre-Register now through April 27 ($5 increase with payment at the door)
AIGA Student Members: $5 |
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AIGA Members: $10 |
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AIGA Partners: $15 |
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Student Nonmembers: $10 |
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Nonmembers: $20 |
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