Thursday, March 13, 2008

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.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

The (New) Basics of Web Design

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

Monday, March 10, 2008

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

Friday, March 7, 2008

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


Thursday, March 6, 2008

Sagmeister Video

The video can be viewed here.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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

Monday, March 3, 2008

Membership Party 3/13/08

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
Mohawk Fine Papers



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!



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!!!!!!

 

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