GRAPHIC DESIGN USA NEWSLETTER
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CIRCULATION REMINDERGraphic Design USA, the magazine, is so much in demand that we will no longer be able to send it to inhouse designers who have not renewed/updated the subscription within the past 12 months. If that sounds like you, please be sure to fill out and mail back the tip-on card you will find placed on the March magazine cover that will be mailed to you this week. Or click the link below and take a moment to complete the online form. A helpful online hint: when you pull down the menu bars to confirm your job function and your business type, do not overthink this. Simply choose the category that best describes you and your company in general. UPCOMING COVER FEATURESIn addition to the regular mix of news, people, projects and events, here are upcoming cover stories of particular interest to the inhouse design community... March: Bringing Up Baby, the grown up world of graphic design for the baby products April: From DNA to Dots, trends in corporate identity from the experts at Logo Lounge May: The Color Forecast Issue June: 44th Annual Print Design Reader Survey July/August: American Inhouse Design Awards (300 Page) Annual SPRING INSOURCE EVENTInSource, the association of corporate creatives, is pleased to announce that Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ will host its Spring event on April 3, 2007 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. The event will be moderated by leading industry creative consultant and managing partner of Sayles Graphic Design, Sheree Clark It will a panel discussion with: Bob Wagner, Vice President, Xerox Creative Services Business and Premier Partners Program; Gordon Kaye Editor, Graphic Design USA; and Jim Barrood Executive Director of the Rothman School of Entrepreneurial Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University. This in-depth discussion about the latest developments and trends in the design industry will be tailored to the particular needs and interests of inhouse creatives working in the corporate setting. Sponsors are Hatteras Press, Mohawk Fine Papers, and Jupiter Images. Space is limited, so register today! SPRING MISSION:POSSIBLE EVENTPIA/GATF takes its Mission:Possible seminar back on the road this spring to help designers and printers learn what they can do together to make the production process more efficient. Mission:Possible — A Mutual Strategy for Creatives and Printers addresses the issues between creative and prepress teams that can result in frustration and unsatisfactory performance. The seminars cover everything from design considerations for print and color communication to soft proofing. The eight-city tour starts May 22 in Charlotte, and continues to Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Vancouver, New York and Atlanta. Adobe, Appleton Coated, Kodak, and Sun Chemical are gold sponsors; Quark and ICS are silver sponsors. Graphic Design USA is the design publication sponsor. "Strengthening collaboration between creatives and printers is essential in today's marketplace," says James Workman, Vice President, Training, PIA/GATF. Adds Tracey Ryan, PIA/GATF Art Director and seminar co-instructor, "This event brings these two groups together and helps open the lines of communication." AMERICAN INHOUSE DESIGN AWARDS CORPORATE SPONSORSFor this preeminent showcase of inhouse design... Agfa Is A New Sponsor... Agfa is a world leader in creating prepress solutions for the printing and publishing industries, a zealous advocate for important role of creatives and print buyers in workflow and proofing solutions — The Graphic Enterprise — and a promoter of the beautifully produced piece. For these reasons and so many more, GDUSA is proud to announce that Agfa is now a major sponsor of the American Inhouse Design Awards. You can learn more about Agfa's solutions for graphic designers and print buyers at http://www.gdusa.com/agfa Joining The Creative Group Agfa joins The Creative Group — which has been a sponsor of the competition since its inaugural — as the exclusive sponsors of the 2007 competition. The Creative Group is a specialized staffing service providing creative, advertising, marketing and web professionals on a project basis. Contact The Creative Group office nearest you or call 1.888.846.1668 to request a free copy of their valuable 2007 Salary Guide. http://www.creativegroup.com |
