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UPCOMING EVENTS

New York NY: September 10 - October 22 on M-F from 10:00am to 6:00pm at The Art Directors Club Gallery

This exhibition displays the work of promising young designers, chosen through stiff competition for the exhibit and for a place in a published catalogue.

www.adcglobal.org/main.html

Chicago IL: October 10 - 13 at McCormick Place South, 2301 N Lakeshore Drive

More than 40,000 industry professionals will be at the Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2004. The Expo addresses interests from comprehensive prepress to printing, converting and digital equipment. Attendees will be able to view, use and evaluate cutting edge products from 600 exhibitors within the industry.

http://graphexpo.gasc.org/showinfo/index.cfm

San Francisco CA: October 12 at 6:00pm at Vehicle, 275 6th Street

Alchemy is the transformation of the normal into the extraordinary. In that light, AIGA San Francisco invites you to join Bay Area design studios known for their ability to turn lead into prized communication graphics through lecture, demonstration and more.

http://www.aigasf.org/events/event_studiotour.html

Minneapolis MN: October 14 - 15

This seminar will prepare your brand for the industry shift in consumer demand for brand experience. The seminar will focus on strategic thinking, innovative branding, design experience and most importantly, the key consumption trends and detail techniques for creating meaningful experiences for your target audience. The seminar will feature strategist Dave Norton, PhD., workshops and more.

http://www.dmi.org/dmi/html/education/seminars/dmbe.htm

Rochester NY: October 15 - 16

Thought at Work is an industrial design conference that will explore how students can inspire real change in the world. The program is organized completely by students. Students are rarely the focus of design events and this event will attempt to strengthen the role of the industry's future: us.

http://www.thoughtatwork.com/

Chicago IL: October 16 - 17 at The Allegro Hotel Chicago

The FutureHistory: AIGA Design Education Conference 2004 will feature general sessions, breakout discussion groups and juried paper presentations run by more than 40 design educational institutions. Topics range from the history of design education to the anticipated influence of technology and more.

futurehistory.aiga.org

Miami FL: October 21 from 6:30 to 9:30pm

Design for Democracy and Get Out the Vote Poster Exhibition is a display of 32 non-partisan posters, designed to express to power of enfranchisement. Marcia Lausen's Design for Democracy heading up the event, is focused on improving design in government materials.

www.aiga.org/content.cmf?contentalias=aiganationalcalendar

Chicago IL: October 22 - 23 at the Courtyard Marriott

About, With and For is a conference for social scientists, researchers, designers, educators, consultants, and project managers,who engage others in the process of user research and design analysis in an ever-changing fast-paced stylish market. The idea is that effective research is in communication with diverse crowds and of the value of sound methods and successful synthesis, recognizing the necessity of common frameworks to understand user and business needs.

http://www.id.iit.edu/events/awf/

Leavenworth WA: October 22-24 at Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat, 7375 Icicle Road

Enjoy summer a little longer at Design Camp; a perfect getaway from Seattle's caffeinated track! The weekend of design information and networking includes speakers Ellen Lupton, Jakob Trollback, The Clayton Brothers, Werner Design Works and Yves Behar.

www.aigaseattle.org

Cape Cod MA: October 24-27 at Catham Bars Inn

Leadership by Design is the theme of the 29th International Design Management Conference The event includes featured keynote speakers, small group work sessions, lectures and case study sessions.

www.dmi.org

Pasadena CA: October 27-30

Join IDSA for the 2004 Industrial Designers Society of America National Conference, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and Conference Center which is the site of such star studded events as the People's Choice Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Emmy Awards.

http://www.idsa.org/utopianrealities/

Baltimore MD: October 28

Pulp, Ink & Hops is the festive kick off to the 2004-2005 AIGA season! Come enjoy the paper fashion show by watching, designing and modeling with 400 partying designers cheered with varieties of samples from local beer breweries and promotions from within the industry!

www.aiga.org/content.cmf?contentalias=aiganationalcalendar

Atlanta GA: November 4 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Manuel's Tavern, 602 N Highland Ave., NE

Author of Design Identity: Graphic Design as a Business Strategy, Marc English will be speaking from his vast experience in the design world.

www.aiga-atl.org/event/details.aspx?EventID=58

Boston MA: November 4-5

The Creating the Perfect design Brief seminar will address design briefs,typically filled with valuable information, but are not always helpful to the designer. Learn to create a more affective brief, making your job less stressful for everyone involved in each design project. The seminar will explore the elements of a design brief and how to use them to facilitate the success of any design project.

www.dmi.org/dmi/html/education/education_s.htm

Atlanta GA: Novermber 5-6

At the Marketing Graphic Design Services seminar, learn strategies and tactics,the benefits of marketing that go beyond the obvious, defining your firm's positioning, developing the right marketing mix, acceptable time and expense ratios and return on investment, defining strategies and tactics to meet sales objectives and so much more.

www.dmi.org/dmi/html/education/education_s.htm

New York NY: November 9 at 6:30pm at FIT, Building D

The Art Directors Club Hall of Fame Induction will honor laureates for their lifetime work of innovation and creative achievements. An exhibition extends through December 31.

www.adcglobal.org

New York NY: November 10 at 6:30pm at FIT, Katie Murphy Amphitheater

Scott Stowell is up next at the FIT Visiting Artists Program. Sponsored by Neenah Paper, Raad Graphic Arts and Piscatello Design Centre.

www.fitnyc.suny.edu

New York NY: November 15-17 at The Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas

The Folio Show is a conference and exposition for the magazine industry. Educational sessions include boot camps, workshops, roundtables and panels featuring top executives. Topics cover ad sales, circulation, design, production and editorial arenas.

www.folioshow.com

New York NY: November 16, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at FIT Haft Auditorium

Push Pin founders Milton Glaser and Seymour Chwast will be featured among other influential professionals in the design field in a moderated discussion honoring Push Pin's 50th anniversary.

www.spd.org