Top 10 Cities for "design"
posted by
Ben
at 7/1/2008 12:43:58 PM
What makes a city great is a topic guaranteed to spark heated debate. Now architectural firm RMJM Hillier has ridden into the fray with a list of "America's Best Cities for Design," produced with the American Institute of Architecture and Zogby International. American cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants were judged according to criteria such as the quality of public transit, the number of LEED-registered buildings (indicating sustainable design) and how many of the city's employees work within creative industries such as performing arts or publishing.
Raw Data into Art
posted by
Zia Khan
at 6/20/2008 5:00:50 PM
As much you may dislike the term "creative" here's a really creative translation of hard data into poignant yet delightful visuals. Chris Jordan turns serious issues into art to great effect.
AIGA member discount at Lynda.com
posted by
Ben
at 6/18/2008 8:01:56 AM
Most folks know about the 15% discount AIGA members enjoy on all Adobe products but did you know that Lynda.com offers 20% off subscriptions to their more than 29,000 training video tutorials?
If you aren't using Lynda.com, it is worth checking out. A nice perk for members on a very useful service for the creative community.
Reframe Collection
posted by
Ben
at 6/11/2008 9:36:18 AM
Our friends over at Monumental and Armchair just launched an innovative independent film site for the Tribeca Film Institute. Worth a look.
Brand Perceptions via Meta Tags
posted by
Zia Khan
at 5/13/2008 3:37:51 PM
Who owns the following tags: Red, Green, Brown, Orange, Cool, Design, DIY, Cheap? You may guess most, but some are amusing. Very interesting way of looking at what people think of brand names.
SCAD-eLearning
posted by
Kristina
at 4/11/2008 6:04:11 PM
Meet with SCAD faculty and admission representatives to learn how to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree completely online through the Savannah College of Art and Design’s comprehensive online degree programs. Online certificate programs are also offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dates:
April 24, 2008, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
May 22, 2008, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
June 26, 2008, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location:
SCAD-Atlanta
Gallery 1600
1600 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, Ga. 30309 USA
Please RSPV to: elearn@scad.edu
The Design Dividend
posted by
Ben
at 4/11/2008 4:42:52 PM
What does design really contribute to an organization's bottom line?
Plenty. Studies have now shown that design-oriented firms in all kinds of industries outperform their more-traditional peers--that design and innovation go hand-in-hand with financial success. Research from Peer Insight has calculated a tenfold advantage in stock-market returns versus the S&P 500 for companies focused on consumer-experience design.
Project M partners with The Rural Studio
posted by
Sherra Bell
at 4/10/2008 8:09:14 AM
John Bielenberg's Project M has been working in our own back yard in partnership with The Rural Studio at Auburn. I heard about it at re:Charge last weekend and thought others of you would be interested as well.
The main link for this post goes to last year's project 425: Buy a Meter. They are still taking donations for this worthy cause of getting clean water to some of Alabama's poorest residents.
The application deadline for students and recent graduates who'd like to participate this June is April 15th. The cost is $2000 plus travel and food. Call me if you are interested in receiving an application (404.395.1559) or download one from Project M.
Here's a link to an article in GOOD Magazine. And another link to a video that made me cry.
Learn more at http://www.buyameter.com
What a logo does
posted by
Zia Khan
at 4/6/2008 12:11:52 PM
Next time you hit a creative block just glance at the Apple logo to get the juices flowing again. So seems to suggest the findings of Duke University's Prof. Gavan Fitzsimons. Take a listen...
Peace symbol turns 50
posted by
Zia Khan
at 4/6/2008 12:10:18 PM
The origins, history and evolution of the peace symbol.
Early Apple branding may surprise you...
posted by
Zia Khan
at 3/20/2008 11:57:11 AM
We might assume that Apple and Steve Jobs have always been the exponents of clean, simple, modern design. If you saw their earliest stuff you would be wrong. The evolution from awful to great is fascinating...
Apple's design process
posted by
Zia Khan
at 3/17/2008 8:32:43 AM
Interesting presentation at SXSW by Michael Lopp of Apple explaining how his company 'gets' design when many other companies try and fail.
SCAD-Atlanta Ambassadors/SCAD-Atlanta Alumni Chapter Mix and Mingle
posted by
Kristina
at 3/7/2008 7:24:46 PM
Wednesday, March 19th
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
ShopSCAD
3096 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
Please RSVP to Rebecca Nort, rnort@scad.edu.
Please feel free to bring a guest to come and enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and shopSCAD. Voted best "New Art Store" in Atlanta by Atlanta magazine, shopSCAD is a unique gallery store that exclusively features the artwork and designs of students, faculty, staff and alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design.
New Year, New Events at AIGA-ATL
posted by
Jen Louis
at 1/7/2008 9:39:38 AM
HAPPY 08! You'll see loads of new events for the new year now posted in our events section. With a whole new year, we have a packed calendar ahead of us! Watch for exciting, industry leaders visiting the ATL like Ellen Lupton and Stefan Sagmeister. We have some details still being finalized (note the TBD's) - but check back soon and often to make sure you get your spot!
What's more? We'll be welcoming you to our NEW OFFICE at the Center for Design Studies for many of our events. We are very excited to be a part of this incredible addition to the community of Atlanta and look forward to sharing it with you this year!
Paper Specification resource
posted by
David Laufer
at 1/3/2008 7:44:40 PM
If you enjoy knowing about paper and specifying it, you may also have experienced the problems of swatch books going out of date, specifying a sheet that is no longer made or is hard to find. Check on the resources available at PaperSpecs.com It is a subscription service- though there is a fairly robust free resource area. Take them up on their 1 month free offer and see if it doesn't pay for itself many times over.
NEXT: AIGA Design Conference 2007 Presentations
posted by
Kristina
at 12/7/2007 7:48:52 AM
If you missed NEXT, the AIGA Design Conference 2007 in Denver, retrieve information from the presentations.
Sustainable Living Talk at DWR
posted by
Linda Doherty
at 12/4/2007 9:14:37 PM
Gary Kaupman, developer of Common Pond, and its architect Gregory Walker of Houser Walker, will discuss their newly built sustainable community in Georgia.
Wednesday, December 12, 6:30pm // DWR Atlanta Studio // 2451 Peachtree Road NE // 404.841.2471 // Details and RSVP info
InDesign User Group Meeting
posted by
Paul Olmeda
at 11/27/2007 6:55:46 PM
Upcoming Meeting
It's POP Quiz! The Game Show; with your host Roy G. Biv and a panel of two guest and two surprise contestants. You, the audience, will quiz the panel on InDesign and other CS2 or CS3 software. Bring your questions and your enthusiasm.
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Date, time, and location
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Monday, December 3, 2007
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Creative Circus
812 Lambert Drive Ne
Atlanta, GA 30324
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Please register to attend
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Register for this meeting
Being green isn't easy; It's Essential
posted by
Ben
at 11/14/2007 8:41:27 AM
Looking back, 2007 may well be remembered as the year green went mainstream: Al Gore got an Oscar, Wal-Mart flogged organic jammies, and bottled water went from being a symbol of purity to the beverage equivalent of a pack of Luckies.
Nowhere, perhaps, has the green ethos been embraced more fervently than in the design community, a group that, in the words of Frog Design president and COO Doreen Lorenzo, "inherently wants to do good and change the world."
Postponed: Inhouse Roundtable
posted by
Lynn Browder
at 11/13/2007 1:31:55 PM
Sorry to say that we have postponed the Inhouse Interconnect roundtable event, scheduled for Wed. Nov. 14.
We will reschedule for early 2008, and refunds are being issued to all who registered.
Enjoy your holidays, and we'll get back to the business of connecting with our inhouse peers in the new year.
For questions, please contact event manager Judy Dworschak at jdworschak@atlam.com
Thank You for Internships
posted by
Sherra Bell
at 11/5/2007 2:53:06 PM
Help AIGA Atlanta thank its member employers who have provided quality internships. If you have interned in 2007 and had a great experience, please let us know where you worked and how it benefited you the most. We will honor all the employers at the November Buzz event on 11/20 at P'cheen. We will also be hosting an informal roundtable that night prior to the Buzz for any employers interested in hosting interns in 2008 and wanting assistance from AIGA in sourcing them. Send nominations or questions to sherra@aiga-atl.org.
Spec work gets more speculative
posted by
Michael Sater
at 10/30/2007 2:56:12 PM
Crowdsourcing, its specwork for the 21st century.
A business owner looking for a new design, be it a logo, website or stationery, describes exactly what she's looking for and holds a contest for a "prize" of payment. Thankfully, they don't get the rights until they pay the designer their, ahhem, pittance.
What is exhibition design?
posted by
at 10/25/2007 9:05:26 PM
by Lee H. Skolnick, Jan Lorenc, and Craig Berger.
This unrivalled handbook is a guide to the world of exhibition design, exploring what constitutes successful design and how it happens.
Elliott Earls at University of Georgia
posted by
at 10/4/2007 9:55:39 PM
Elliott Earls Residency
October 15-19, 2007
The University of Georgia
Renowned designer, performance artist, and filmmaker Elliott Earls will spend the week of Oct. 15-19 at the University of Georgia. His Athens residency will include a lecture, performance, student workshop, and an exhibition at the Lamar Dodd School of Art Main Gallery.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification
posted by
Kristina Arntz
at 10/4/2007 9:47:35 PM
I would like to invite you to a Lunch and Learn at Canterbury Press at noon on Thursday, October 18, to learn about our Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certification and how it could help you in creating your printed materials. It will last an hour and will show you how FSC Certification can help benefit your business by supporting positive environmental and conservation initiatives.
If you would like to attend please send an email bcbattle@canterburypress.net
New Web Destination and T-shirt Line
posted by
Ben
at 9/17/2007 3:52:01 PM
A long time in the works, the Where Design Comes From (WDCF) website has launched and is open for business.
For many years the site served as a repository for the Fresh Electronic Delivery (F:E:D). Now with a shiny new coat of pixels the F:E:D continues on and has added a storefront that showcases a line of "custom-custom" designer garments entitled Aesthetic Wear.
Anyone who says their approach is "to arm the design crowd with gear that speaks to them, about them and for them" is worth checking out...
Personal Art Sale
posted by
Ben
at 9/17/2007 3:48:50 PM
Atlanta designer Michelle French, is moving to London at the end of the year to work on her Masters. She is having an art show and sale on Saturday, September 22 in order to fund her education. All are welcome. Click for more info.
3RD ANNUAL PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE hosted by APA Atlanta
posted by
at 9/12/2007 9:05:33 PM
Monday, October 15th Biggest event of the year! Showcase & Reception held at the historic Georgian Terrace Hotel! Free to all Art Directors, Art Buyers, Photo Editors, Creative Directors, Graphic Designers... Open Bar 6pm-8pm!! Free Promotional Book to all Creatives who RSVP! (Book contains images & contact info from the photographers who participated) RSVP creatives to be announced soon! Meet the sponsors at the evening cocktail reception - OZ Publication, Create Magazine, LiveBooks, Surface Magazine, The Black Book, Blink Bid, PPR, Hasselblad, Blurb, Adbase, Burn, Digital Railroad...
Star-quality Southern Designers?
posted by
Sherra
at 9/11/2007 7:15:27 AM
Ever dreamed of becoming a celebrated expert...a rock star among your peers? Have a plan you can't quite articulate or get off the ground alone? Steve Sherwood and Sherra Bell have co-created this opportunity for those ready to achieve something truly extraordinary. The day-and-a-half introductory class will be held on September 27-28th at Troutman Sanders. Click here for more information.
Pre-register by Friday, September 14th: designresults@ck-who.com or 404.395.1559.
Adobe CS3 Workshop
posted by
Ben
at 8/31/2007 2:03:09 PM
AIGA Atlanta likely won't have any more Adobe Workshops this year (we'll reload for '08...promise). So for those of you with a hankering for some CS3 lovin', our good friends at AIGA Chattanooga have a workshop lined up for September 8th.
Excellent Branding & Design articles on di.net
posted by
David Laufer
at 8/30/2007 11:39:12 PM
Design Intelligence is a newsletter primarily for the architectural community but many articles are of importance to AIGA members. Succinct, thoughtful articles as well as a book shop and links. check the two articles on branding in the August issue.
Scarecrow in the Botanical Garden
posted by
Kristina
at 8/23/2007 9:19:50 AM
Scarecrows in the Garden runs from October 2 - October 31 and features a creative display of scarecrows, weekend crafts for kids, seasonal decorations, and special events for families. You are invited to share in this annual fall celebration by submitting your original scarecrow creation for display in the show. Follow the above link for more information on how to participate.
Think Tank Nashville - Sept. 15th
posted by
Ben
at 8/23/2007 9:13:29 AM
Speakers for the event:
*Debbie Millman (Design Matters)
*Shaun Inman (Mint)
*Marian Bantjes (killer typographer)
*Von Glitschka (illustrator and designer extraordinaire)
*Nate Voss, Bennett Holzworth, and Donovan Beery (from Be A Design Group)
Should Designers and Developers Do Usability?
posted by
Jakob Nielsen
at 6/25/2007 4:41:06 PM
Having a specialized usability person is best, but smaller design teams can still benefit when designers do their own user testing and other usability work.
SEED Winners List and Book
posted by
Zia Khan
at 6/22/2007 11:07:42 AM
Available now - The list of 2007 SEED Winners as well as the opportunity to get copies of the Winners Book.
Hank's Tribute to Brad Copeland
posted by
Sherra Bell
at 6/21/2007 7:19:27 AM
Check out Hank Richardson's wonderful tribute to Brad Copeland, 2007 AIGA Atlanta Fellow.
2007 SEED Award Winners List
posted by
Zia
at 6/19/2007 11:18:10 AM
A list the of all the 2007 SEED Award Winners is posted here. An archival site with images of all the winners work is in development.
Deutschman Joins Unboundary
posted by
Ben
at 6/14/2007 9:21:47 AM
Former Fast Company writer and author Alan Deutschman has joined Unboundary. Learn more, grab a PDF, etc. on their Website.
SEED Gala was a smash!
posted by
Zia Khan
at 6/13/2007 8:59:36 PM
If you missed the SEED Awards Gala on June 11th and are curious to know who won - just wait a another day. We will be posting the winners list to this site by Friday the 15th. If you are a winner but forgot to pick up your award or were unable to attend the Gala, contact Zia Khan to make arrangements to get that hardware into your hands. We will also be making the SEED Winners book available for sale on this web site in a few days. Watch for the announcement.
Mission Possible Program
posted by
Kristina Arntz
at 6/13/2007 8:46:27 PM
Mission: Possible—A Mutual Strategy for Creatives and Printers
PIA/GATF's team of agents—Joe Marin and Tracey Ryan—will show
you how creatives and printers can communicate more effectively to reduce delays, frustrations, and cost.
As a creative this seminar will help you boost your technical know-how to produce effective pieces that will keep your customers smiling.
As a printer the instructors will provide plenty of ideas of what you could be doing to reduce designer frustrations and improve the quality of incoming files, resulting in pieces being produced in less time and at lower cost.
HOW Conference On-site Registration
posted by
Sherra Bell, President
at 6/8/2007 9:23:27 AM
HOW will be offering on-site registration for the conference next week. Just come down to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and follow signs to the HOW Conference registration desk. Daily registration is also available if you can only break away from your desk for a day or two. The AIGA discount (Code: AG5) only applies to Full-Conference registrations. Visit the AIGA Booth in the Resource Room and say hello if you get the chance!
Brad Copeland Named 2007 Fellow
posted by
Sherra Bell, President
at 6/6/2007 7:48:47 AM
I am pleased to announce that AIGA Atlanta will name Brad Copeland of Iconologic as its newest AIGA Fellow on Monday night. One of this chapter's founding members, Brad joins a distinguished list of past Fellows: Bill Grant (2005), Maxey Andress (2003), Hank Richardson (2001) and Bob Wages (1999). Please join us at the SEED Gala to honor Brad and celebrate the best of Southeastern design.
MODA opening WED night
posted by
Linda Doherty
at 6/5/2007 8:15:47 PM
The Design Prescription :: Free Opening Reception :: Wednesday, June 6th, 6-9pm :: Museum of Design Atlanta :: 285 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis Two Tower
The Design Prescription examines how better urban planning, the built environment and the products used in our environment can positively impact public health. The exhibition will be open during regular business hours Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5pm, June 7th – September 8th.
Speakers at HOW Conference
posted by
Hank Richardson, Pres. Portfolio Center
at 6/4/2007 4:10:57 PM
Portfolio Center will be represented on the mainstage during the HOW National Design Conference. Myself, our faculty member, Sam Harrison, and alumni Dave Werner will each be making presentations. I encourage you to attend, learn, and support these efforts.
Sound bytes about each presentation can be downloaded off the speaker page of the conference website.
If you've never been to a conference such as this, you'll be amazed by how it feels to immerse yourself amongst some of the most creative people on earth and from such a large pool of like-minded people in every stage of career.
SEED Awards Gala-LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS
posted by
zia
at 6/4/2007 11:04:00 AM
Take advantage of discounted tickets to the SEED Awards Gala by registering and purchasing your tickets TODAY! Ticket prices will go up on June 7. Seating is limited so don't count on getting them at the door.
New Student Board Positions
posted by
Sherra Bell, President
at 5/29/2007 12:33:33 PM
It's time again for nominations to our student board. Terms last 6 and 12 months. Meetings are typically held on Saturday afternoons. (There is one coming up on Saturday if you'd like to check us out.) Positions will parallel the new professional board and each student member will be assigned a mentor. The inaugural student board members have done a great job of building a firm foundation. Now we need new leaders to keep the momentum going. To let us know you are interested, please email: student@aiga-atl.org.
ATLANTA DESIGN WEEK SITE IS UP - REGISTER NOW
posted by
Jen Louis
at 5/14/2007 8:38:59 AM
AIGA Atlanta's first ever Design Week is right around the corner! Don't wait to hear the fun from your friends. The site has launched!! Click now to check out the festivities and celebrate the HOT in Hotlanta June 8-14!
Athens Paper event
posted by
Sherra Bell, President
at 5/14/2007 8:35:50 AM
Our friends at Athens Paper are hosting a Pre-Summer Shakin (cocktail party) on June 12th from 5 -8pm at MODA. For more information, contact:
Linda Schoepf
Athens Paper
(404) 696-8900
SEED Awards Gala Registration Open
posted by
Zia Khan
at 5/4/2007 1:04:39 PM
Registration is now open for the SEED Awards Gala at the Woodruff Arts Center on Monday, June 11, 2007. Buy your tickets early and take advantage of the discounted prices. If you are not an AIGA member this is a good time to join and enjoy the lower member pricing. Ticket prices go up after June 1. Also, seating is limited - so get going now and ensure your presence at the celebration.
ATLart[07] in May
posted by
Linda Doherty
at 5/3/2007 6:11:27 PM
The Atlanta Gallery Association is holding ATLart[07], a month long celebration of visual art in the city of Atlanta. We'll have two of our Art & About events on the calendar soon, but there's so much more going on. Check the site for more details: www.atlart.com
TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO GET WITH MY FRIENDS: DESIGN WEEK FORUM
posted by
Jen Lou
at 4/27/2007 2:18:20 PM
DON'T BE LEFT OUT! Grab your friends and get your cyber-bums onto the official AIGA Atlanta Design Week Forum. Its the spot to be for first notice of Design Week registration opening! The final countdown has begun, registration will open soon - so don't wait, head on over: www.atlantadesignweek.com
see you there >>
"Make the Logo Bigger" -song
posted by
Jan Lorenc
at 4/19/2007 10:55:56 AM
This was composed and performed by Burn Back for I have an Idea's Portfolio Night 5.
Helvetica Documentary to Arrive in Atlanta
posted by
Kurt Seidle
at 4/12/2007 2:33:36 PM
"Helvetica", the documentary film by Gary Hustwit will make its Atlanta debut in November 2007. Stay tuned for more details.
For more information about the film and director, please visit: www.helveticafilm.com
Adobe User Group: CS3 for the Web
posted by
Sherra
at 4/10/2007 9:21:53 PM
Please join the Adobe User Group on April 26th (7-9pm @ Roundbox Global) for a first peek at how Adobe Creative Suite 3, officially announced on March 27th, will change the lives of professional web designers and developers everywhere. During this two hour session, Greg Rewis, Sr. Worldwide Web Tools Evangelist from Adobe, will bring you up to speed on the latest features of the new products and what these features mean in real-world web workflows. Following Greg's presentation, CSS-expert and Standarista Stephanie Sullivan, will get you psyched about designing for standards with CSS using Dreamweaver. (Click on this posting for a link to the RSVP site.)
Diversity Roundtable event seats available
posted by
Albert Whitley
at 4/10/2007 1:54:37 PM
Great news! We have more seats open for the the diverstiy roundtable. This event is free and exclusive to professsional and student members. Joins us and lets put power to action.
Not a member and want to join, AIGA? Visit, www.aiga.org/membership
Design Speaker event moved to May 2
posted by
Lynn Browder
at 4/8/2007 10:35:52 PM
Looking for the "Becoming a Design Speaker" event? Originally scheduled for late April, we're on for May 2 at Portfolio Center. Hit the "More Events" link to the left of this blog, to go find out more and register. See you there for some great advice on ways to build your confidence when presenting your work.
MoMA Acquires Helvetica for Permanent Collection
posted by
Kurt Seidle
at 4/3/2007 12:21:09 PM
The Museum of Modern Art in New York City adds the first typeface to it's collection.
http://www.moma.org/exhibitions/2007/helvetica.html
Color Management event postponed until summer
posted by
Lynn Browder
at 3/20/2007 3:03:41 PM
Hi everyone. If you receive our events mailer this week and have come to the web site looking for the Sappi Color Management Workshop, please accept our apologies. It will not be held on March 22 as planned, but look for it to happen later this year. If you're interested in volunteer opportunities for this event, please write me at programming@aiga-atl.org Thanks! Lynn
Tax Facts For Freelancers
posted by
Julian Block
at 3/14/2007 7:11:30 AM
For those of you that haven't done their taxes yet, an expert on tax issues related to photographers, artists, and writers, answers common questions about some deductions we can legally claim on our income taxes in the U.S. this year...
+ DESIGN WEEK IS COMING +
posted by
Jen Louis
at 3/7/2007 9:40:46 PM
Get your designer pants ready... Design Week 2007 is on it's way!! AIGA Atlanta presents our FIRST EVER ATLANTA DESIGN WEEK - and we can't contain our excitement. HOW Conference attendees and local designers alike will come together June 8-14 to celebrate the intrigue, the excellence, and the pure delight of Atlanta Design. How to conquer such an array of wonder? Come check out the Design Week Event page (and FULL WEBSITE coming soon!) And start planning your adventure today! We'll see you there.
Click here >>
New AIGA Website
posted by
Albert Whitley
at 3/1/2007 12:31:05 PM
Click here to check out the new AIGA website.
ASID Vanguard Lecture Series
posted by
at 2/28/2007 9:10:23 AM
See the second lecture of the series featuring Tom Kelley, General Manager of IDEO.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
5:30 pm Silent Auction, 6:00 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Lecture
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree Road NE
$20 general admission
$10 students
Register online at: http://www.asidga.org/vanguard
Color Blind Online
posted by
Albert Whitley
at 2/19/2007 11:25:24 AM
Great news! Many of you may not know that AIGA Atlanta has hosted an online blog on diversity. This is a continuing efforts to facilitate true, honest and uncensored dialogue on diversity within the creative profession. Log on today and contribute your voice on diversity.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE BLOG.
The Human Camera
posted by
Ben Friedman
at 2/15/2007 4:05:27 PM
Stephen Wiltshire has been called the "Human Camera." In this short excerpt from the film Beautiful Minds: A Voyage into the Brain, Wiltshire takes a helicopter journey over Rome and then draws a panoramic view of what he saw, entirely from memory.
Luba Lukova at PC cancelled due to weather
posted by
Hank Richardson
at 2/15/2007 8:44:11 AM
Due to weather conditions in New York, Luba Lukova is unable to get to Atlanta for her presentation at Portfolio Center. Her presentation will be rescheduled in the near future.
Color Blind Event
posted by
at 2/9/2007 7:37:19 AM
Click this link to check out the article on AIGA Atlanta's Color Blind Event.
INSPIRE '07, NEXT WEEK
posted by
Doug Grimmett
at 2/8/2007 6:55:12 PM
A Broadcast Design and Motion Graphic Symposium
Savannah College of Art & Design
Lucas Theatre
Feb 16, 2007
Speakers include Marco Spier and Marie Hyon from Psyop, Brien Holman and Jayson Whitmore from Exopolis, Jakob Trollback from Trollback + Co and speakers from Shilo.
Evening activities include a reception at the Red Gallery for the speakers, award nominees, and VIP guests and concludes with The Cream O' The Crop Award Show moderated by Justin Cone, creator of motionographer.com and Jill Taffet, Chair of Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics, Savannah College of Art & Design.
Passes are still available.
Dulcimer Building Workshop at Portfolio Center
posted by
Claire Danielson
at 1/31/2007 10:59:26 AM
10 a.m. till 5 p.m., in the Los Angeles Room of Portfolio Center: Workshop led by Bob Thomason of Sautee, Georgia. Class limited to 15 participants. $70 fee inlcudes all materials. No wood-working (or musical) experience necessary.
The dulcimer is an old folk instrument of the southern mountains. It is the easiest of the string instruments to play, and most people play a song in 10 minutes. Come and join us for a day of hands on fun and music.
Unique home office features iMac wall, Mac bar
posted by
Michael Sater
at 1/30/2007 3:00:18 PM
PIAG honors 2005 SEED Awards Program
posted by
Sherra
at 1/30/2007 10:47:59 AM
Last Tuesday I accepted a PIAG Award of Excellence on behalf of AIGA at an awards ceremony hosted by Bennett Graphics. The award given for the SEED Awards Program designed by Linda Doherty, current AIGA Atlanta Board member and partner of Citizen Studio, with assistance from then SEED Coordinator, Elizabeth Boyle. Bennett Graphics graciously donated the printing and binding of the book, Neenah donated the paper and Gregory Miller Photography donated the photography. While honored to accept the award on their behalf and yours, congratulations really goes the team that produced the award winning piece. Copies of the 2005 SEED Program are available for pick-up at the membership table at each of our events.
HOW Conference Discount for AIGA Atlanta Members!
posted by
Elizabeth P.
at 1/23/2007 7:22:07 AM
The HOW Conference is coming to Atlanta, June 10-13, 2007. HOW is extending a reduced registration rate to all AIGA Atlanta members.
Early-Bird Registration deadline: APRIL 13
$895 per person (full conference)
After APRIL 13:
$955 per person (full conference)
An e-mail will be sent out this week to all members with the discount code.
This offer cannot be combined with other discount offers.
ASID Vanguard Lecture Series
posted by
Linda Doherty
at 1/13/2007 11:10:00 PM
On January 25, our local design hero and national AIGA president Bill Grant will be the first of three speakers in a great series created by ASID. Find more information by clicking on the calendar at www.asidga.org!
INSPIRE 07, NEXT WEEK
posted by
Doug Grimmett
at 1/9/2007 12:22:32 PM
A Broadcast Design and Motion Graphic Symposium
Savannah College of Art & Design
Lucas Theatre
Feb 16, 2007
Speakers include Marco Spier and Marie Hyon from Psyop, Brien Holman and Jayson Whitmore from Exopolis, Jakob Trollback from Trollback + Co and speakers from Shilo.
Evening activities include a reception at the Red Gallery for the speakers, award nominees, and VIP guests and concludes with The Cream O' The Crop Award Show moderated by Justin Cone, creator of motionographer.com and Jill Taffet, Chair of Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics, Savannah College of Art & Design.
Passes are still available.
Fishs Eddy: Pantone Sale
posted by
Michael Sater
at 1/8/2007 10:22:56 AM
Click here to save 50% on their entire PANTONE collection of dishware.
2007 SEED AWARDS
posted by
Zia Khan
at 1/7/2007 1:11:21 PM
This year's SEED AWARDS competition is around the corner and is going to be a little different. There will be two tracks to enter your work in.
Track One - artifacts judged primarliy on their cultural value, recognizing design as a craft.
Track Two - campaigns and case studies judged primarily on business value, recognizing design as a strategic tool
Start preparing now. Dig out all the samples from last year. Recall what you did, for which client and what wonderful results great design brought to their business. Put this on your calendars now and await official announcements.
Also, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities leading up to the gala event. Step up and get involved. Contact: Zia Khan at business@aiga-atl.org
ENTRY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2007
AWARDS GALA: JUNE 11, 2007 at the Woodruff Arts Center
Arzu Benefit at (context)
posted by
E. Peterson
at 12/5/2006 7:34:23 AM
Please join us for a reception to benefit a wonderful cause - Arzu.
Arzu is non-profit organization that aims to provide sustainable income to impoverished Afghan women and children by selling their beautifully hand crafted rugs.
Thursday, December 14th
7-9:00 pm
(context)
75 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Please RSVP to Jen O'Donnell at 312.321.8663 or atlantareception@arzurugs.org
Inspire 07
posted by
Doug Grimmett
at 11/28/2006 8:46:57 AM
A Broadcast Design and Motion Graphic Symposium
Savannah College of Art & Design
Lucas Theatre
Feb 16, 2007
Speakers include Marco Spier and Marie Hyon from Psyop, Brien Holman and
Jayson Whitmore from Exopolis, Jakob Trollback from Trollback + Co and
speakers from Shilo.
Evening activities include a reception at the Red Gallery for the speakers,
award nominees, and VIP guests and concludes with The Cream O' The Crop
Award Show moderated by Justin Cone, creator of motionographer.com and Jill
Taffet, Chair of Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics, Savannah College of
Art & Design.
Call for Exhibitors
posted by
Elizabeth P.
at 11/28/2006 7:42:03 AM
The Atlanta Botanical Garden accepts artist inquiries for our gallery space in the Orchid Center on an ongoing basis. Wall hangings of all media are considered. The subject matter must be botanically-related or environmental/nature themed. To be considered for an exhibition, please send a CD of images or non-returnable photographs of your artwork to the following:
Cathleen Cooke
Exhibitions Manager
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
No phone calls or e-mails please.
Laura Moody and Michael Knight on Good Day Atlanta!
posted by
Linda Doherty
at 11/7/2006 1:59:11 PM
Watch Good Day Atlanta on Monday to see Laura Moody of MODA and Michael Knight of Project Runway! They'll be promoting the Down South Design event, so register now to save your place!
GAIN Conference Resources
posted by
Sherra Bell, AIGA Atlanta President
at 10/31/2006 6:58:58 AM
If you missed this year's sold-out GAIN Conference, watch the conference website for posted resources, presentations and podcasts.
Speakers at Portfolio Center
posted by
Claire Danielson
at 10/12/2006 10:16:03 AM
October 19th 10:00am
Armin Vit, Pentagram, NY and Under Consideration
www.pentagram.com, www.underconsideration.com
October 25th 6:30pm
Jay Maisel Photography, NY (sponsored by Sandisk)
www.jaymaisel.com
October 30th 10:00am
Christian Helms, The Decoder Ring, Austin
www.thedecoderring.com
November 9th 7:00pm (co-sponsored by AIGA Atlanta)
Chip Kidd, Random House, NY
www.randomhouse.com
November 16th 10:00am
Craig Frazier, Craig Frazier Studio, San Francisco
www.craigfrazier.com
For info call 404-351-5055
MODA T-shirt exhibition opening
posted by
Linda Doherty
at 10/9/2006 12:52:40 PM
Join MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta) on Thursday, October 19th 6-9pm at the opening night party for “To a T”. The exhibition featuring the latest t-shirt designs from around the globe. The spotlight also shines on many local favorites like: Pecan Pie Couture / Epidemik Coalition / 25 / Black Black Label / Amy Tangerine / Esperanza / and many more! Attend the after-party 9:30 until close at The Globe at Technology Square. Portion of the proceeds to benefit MODA! Please visit here for more details! The opening night party is free and open to the public. Normal museum hours are Tuesday – Saturday 11am-5pm.
Buzz Volunteers
posted by
Michael Sater
at 10/3/2006 9:41:42 AM
Buzz is launching in Midtown and Decatur. If anyone would like to volunteer to represent at either location, please email Jay.Rogers@turner.com. And if you want to host a Buzz event in your area, please let Jay know!
We are also hoping to launch additional locations. So, logon and take the poll. Let us know where you would like to see The Buzz!
Breakthrough Workshop!
posted by
AIGA Charlotte
at 10/3/2006 8:41:37 AM
BreakthroughAn Achievement Workshop for Creatives (in Charlotte)
Whether at work or in daily life, successful people seem to have it made. You know them. Maybe your Creative Director is one of them. Maybe your neighbor. So what’s their secret? And where can you turn when success seems elusive or downright unattainable?
Relax. We’ve got everything you need right here.
APA Portfolio Showcase & Reception
posted by
Elizabeth Peterson
at 9/29/2006 9:19:52 AM
In addition to the portfolio viewing (see blog entry below), there will be a Cocktail Reception:
Tuesday, October 3rd: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Centolio Room @ Maggiano's
Sometimes Happy Hour needs to be more than just an hour!
APA will be hosting an evening cocktail reception for all creatives & photographers.
Join us for hors d'oeurves and an open beer & wine bar. The open bar ends at 8pm, so come early!
Email your RSVP to Danelle Dalpra: director@apaatlanta.com
Design Week's Around the World
posted by
Zia Khan
at 9/29/2006 9:17:08 AM
As we think, plan and talk about the Atlanta Design Week see what's happening in other cities around the world:
London - http://www.londondesignfestival.co.uk/
Istanbul - http://www.istanbuldesignweek.com/
Sydney - http://www.sydneydesign.com.au/sd06/
Eindohoven - http://www.dutchdesignweek.nl/index.php?entry=6&PHPSESSID=e6ae74df966674f3eda4bf54d141709a
Designism
posted by
Zia Khan
at 9/28/2006 1:04:19 AM
A stellar panel of design leaders debated and discussed the power of design to affect social change. Hosted by the Art Directors Club of New York, speakers included the likes of Milton Glaser, George Lois, Jessica Helfand, Kurt Andersen, James Victore, Steven Heller, etc. It's interesting that such an event should be hosted by Ad folks.
Listen at: http://www.adcglobal.org/podcasts/designism.MP3
Atlanta BeltLine
posted by
Ken Haldin The BeltLine Partnership, a non-profit 501(c)(3), is seeking to develop and sustain an enduring identity for the Atlanta BeltLine. In connection with creating a robust identity and communications program for the BeltLine, we are currently striving to identify Atlanta-based graphics firms that are capable of participating in the development of key identity elements for a civic project of this scope and magnitude.
at 9/18/2006 9:09:11 AM
September 23rd Response Deadline.
Please click here for more details.
APA 2nd Annual Portfolio Showcase
posted by
Elizabeth Peterson
at 9/15/2006 9:56:16 AM
Tuesday, October 3rd:
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday, October 4th:
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Maggiano's Little Italy in Buckhead
3368 Peachtree Road
See APA event page for details.
Free for creatives and APA members.
RSVP to Danelle Dalpra at director@apaatlanta.com.
Need an excuse to play hooky?
APA Atlanta is personally inviting you to be our guest for the 2nd Annual Portfolio Showcase. You will be able to look at the best photography portfolios from across the nation at your leisure under one roof. The portfolios will be displayed for 2 days in THE BURGONI ROOM at MAGGIANO'S.
So come over on your lunch break or bring the whole creative department for a field trip! Be sure to bring lots of business cards! Photographers will NOT be present.
Atlanta InDesign User Group Meeting
posted by
Paul Olmeda
at 8/21/2006 9:10:53 PM
Creating Interactivity with InDesign
Thu, Aug 31, 2006, 6:30-9:00 PM
The Creative Circus
812 Lambert Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Chris Converse from Adobe will demonstrate and impress with Creating Interactivity with InDesign.
For more info, contact:
Paul Olmeda
Graphic Design & Photography
Phone: 678.480.6998
Email: paulolmeda@paocreative.com
Member Benefit: 15% off Adobe Products!!!
posted by
Elizabeth Peterson
at 8/15/2006 7:42:24 AM
AIGA’s Official Partner for Design Solutions, Adobe Systems, now offers a 15 percent discount on anything in the Adobe store including Adobe products, third-party plug-ins, training and more. These discounts are just one of many programs Adobe plans to bring to members through its long-standing relationship with AIGA. In order to take advantage of the discounts, login at http://www.aiga.org/aigamembersonly and follow the instructions given there.
Join APA for MS150 Atlanta Challenge
posted by
sherra
at 8/1/2006 2:51:07 PM
APA | Atlanta is sponsoring a bike "team" in this year's local MS150
Come ride with APA | Atlanta! To register for the team please visit our team web site here
Scott Jolliff
APA | Atlanta Membership Chair
O; 404-371-0624
M: 404-314-8632
membership@apaatlanta.com
7 Habits of Highly Effective Junior Designers
posted by
Chanpory Rith
at 8/1/2006 6:46:42 AM
LifeClever is a collection of tips for design and life. Recently, Chanpory Rith of Meta Design (San Francisco) wrote a piece proclaiming that "Talent isn't everything" when it comes to success/effectiveness in the design world for Junior Designers.
Volunteer Opportunities Now!
posted by
Elizabeth P.
at 7/19/2006 7:59:37 AM
Our next big event will kick off this year's season on August 22 and we can use your help in planning and manning the event. Please contact Elizabeth Peterson at secretary@aiga-atl.org to get plugged in. Let me know if you are available to help during the planning or are only available the day of the event.
Design Debate
posted by
Zia
at 6/28/2006 1:38:52 PM
Interesting debate on emotion vs. emoticon in experiential design.
Soprano's Gorilla Marketing
posted by
ben
at 5/26/2006 11:56:25 AM
Soprano's Gorilla Marketing
Meet up with AIGA Arts Outreach on Friday, June 2
posted by
Linda
at 5/8/2006 10:22:25 PM
Meet up with the AIGA Arts Outreach committee and other AIGA members at a casual gathering before the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll on Friday, June 2. Meet us at Slice for drinks and/or a bite to eat at 6PM. We'll head out at 7PM to explore the galleries (which are open until 10PM). If you plan to attend or have any questions, please send a quick email with your name to Linda Doherty at mailto:arts@aiga-atl.org.
For more information and directions:
http://www.sliceatlanta.com
http://www.castleberryhillartsdistrict.com
MODA opening & First Thursday
posted by
Linda
at 4/3/2006 11:03:50 PM
All around our city, major developments and buildings are making their mark on Atlanta's skyline. Examine how these projects could reinvent the way we live, work and play.
Join MODA for the opening night of
Shaping the Atlanta Scene
Resurgens + EVo6
exhibition / refreshments / dj / exclusive CD listening party
Thursday, April 6 / 6-9PM
http://www.museumofdesign.org/calendar.asp
Sandy Springs Logo
posted by
Ben
at 3/29/2006 9:46:28 AM
Page one of the metro section in today's AJC has an article detailing the struggle the City of Sandy Springs has had in choosing a new logo. As of today, none of the submissions have been selected.
The Future of Web Apps
posted by
Ben
at 3/14/2006 6:04:06 PM
This was a one-day conference focusing on the Web development technology we'll be using tomorrow. The site has MP3s of speakers talking on various subjects.
Inequality Matters Poster Initiative
posted by
Linda
at 3/7/2006 10:02:15 AM
Inequality
of income, access to health and education, and access to markets for
trade is trapping people in a cycle of poverty despite their be