Philadelphia, PA: The Graphic Imperative, Today Through May 3 at The Design Center at Philadelphia University

This exhibition of inernational socio-political posters provides a window to an age of change, utilizing the power of visual metaphor. The themes: peace and justice.

Contact: www.philu.edu/designcenter

Washington DC: Modularity in EGD, April 18 at SEGD

This design lecture establishes how modularity works including the most efficient techniques for integrating modularity into a wayfinding and identity design process, working with modular sign companies, and maintenance and management issues. Speakers include Gary Stemler, Nordquist; Robert Brengman, Corbin; David Noshay, SignComp

Contact: segd.org

New York NY: Fuse-Branding Identity and Package Design Conference, April 24-26 at the Waldorf Astoria

A roster of design luminaries will be presenting, including Alexander Isley, Philippe Starck, Rem Koolhaas, Michael Bierut and Noreen Morioka.

Contact: www.iirusa.com

Tempe AZ: Inside the Designer's Studio: Web Studio: Terralever, April 27 at Terralever, 520 S. Mill Avenue

A chance to visit Terralever is a leading interactive marketing and internet strategy firm that delivers a range of highly integrated technology-driven marketing solutions.

Contact: www.arizona.aiga.org

San Diego CA: Modern Marketing Days at Grand Pacific Palisades Resort

This three day conference is being hosted by Modern Postcard, a leading provider of direct mail advertising solutions. WIth HP as a sponsor, the company is presenting three days of seminars on direct mail best practices, copywriting, variable data printing, and more. Registration is open now, and Modern Postcard customers can earn their way by placing orders prior to the event.

Contact: www.modernpostcard.com/mmd

New York NY: Designers Day, May 11 at Xerox Knowledge Sharing Center

Designers Day is part of The Association of Graphic Communications' 64th Annual Graphic Arts Awards Exhibition, a competition and celebration of the finest quality of traditional printing, prepress, finishing and digital production in the metro-tri state arrea. Co-hosted by GDUSA.

Contact: www.agacomm.org

San Francisco, CA: AIGA Design Lecture Series, May 11 And Beyond at the Morgan Auditorium

One of the oldest lecture series dedicated to the convergence of technology, art and design. This year's lineup, including Margo Chase on May 11 and Rick Valicenti on June 8, explores the interweaving of craft and commerce, passion and profit and our innate need to create.

Contact: www.aigasf.org, 415.626.6008.

Boston MA: Design Management Institute, May 17-18

The 18th International Brand Design Conference is set for the Montreal, with the theme: Design Leadership in Action. The event focuses on the role of the customer experience in creating value.

Contact: www.dmi.org/branddesign

Chicago IL: STA, May 18

Winners of the Archive '06 event will be presented at this event. Winners are to be placed in the famed and growing Chicago Design Archive. Check the STA for location of the event.

Contact: sta-chicago.org

New York NY: Surtex, May 21-23 at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Over 370 exhibitors set up on two floors, selling and licensing diverse art and design for all kinds of products and merchandising. Exhibitors include top artists, designers, studios and licensing firms.

Contact: www.surtex.com

Chicago IL: International Card Association Spring Academy Workshop, June 7-8 at Radisson Hotel Schaumburg

ICMA will hold their annual Spring Academy workshop in Chicago with an earlier one taking place in Munich, Germany. Both workshops share the common theme, "Card Manufacturing Today - What You Need to Know." Each workshop will address the latest issues and applications in the card manufacturing and production industry.

Contact: www.icman.com

Aspen CO: Aspen Design Summit June 20-23 at Aspen Meadows Resort

The granddaddy of designconferences is taking registrations now. A partnership of IDCA and AIGA, the event will feature presenters in three areas — social entrepreneurship, community development and education innovation — and participants will join an Aspen Action Studio.

Contact: aiga.org

Boston, MA: Association of Medical Illustrators 2006 Annual Meeting, Aug. 2-6

Artists Rep and Author, Maria Piscopo, will present her lecture and workshop on marketing, pricing and negotiating.

Contact: www.medical-illustrators.org

Boston MA: Society of Typographic Aficionados, August 9-13 at Hyatt Regency

TypeCon2006, nicknamed the Boston "T" Party, is the place for graphic designers and other type lovers this summer. Legendary Beantown designer Clif Stoltze prepared the identity materials. GDUSA is a media sponsor.

Contact: www.typecon.com