JUNE 2006
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JUNE 2006 |
Graphic Design USA is rated by professional graphic designers the number one magazine for connecting the community. Don't forget to keep us updated on creative news people, projects and events. Also, if you missed the popular Color Forecast in the May magazine, sponsored by Agfa, it is now on our website (search Annual Color Forecast)... |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
New York NY: 85th Annual ADC Awards Gala, June 8 at Art Directors' Club, 106 W. 29th St. The annual competition honors work from around the world in print and broadcast advertising, interactive media, graphic design, publication design, packaging, photography and illustration. Contact: www.adcglobal.org Philadelphia PA: Advancing the Vision, June 12-16 at The Atwater Kent Museum This workshop, developed by University of the Arts and Society of Environmental Graphic Design, concentrates on object-based exhibition development and design, focusing on the skills of drawing, design intent, collage, and interpretation. The goal is to fully realize a concept into a final documented design. Contact: www.segd.org/prof/workshops.html Las Vegas NV: HOW Conference, June12-June 15 at Mandalay Bay Hotel Sold out but there is a wait list to hop aboard. Contact: www.howdesign.com Chicago IL: AIGA Chapter Annual Members Meeting, June 15 at Museum of Contemporary Art The AIGA Chicago Annual Members Meeting celebrates accomplishments for the year. The event features artist, poet and actor Tony Fitzpatrick. Contact: www.aigachicago.org Omaha NE: Graphic Noise: Art at 1,000 dBs: Graphic Design Meets Rock'n Roll, June 16-July 2 at Jackson Artworks Gallery, 1108 Jackson St. A unique exhibition of contemporary concert posters. Bold uses of color, form, typography, and line. Contact: www.nebraska.aiga.org/graphic_noise Kent OH: SEGD Summer Workshop, June 19-30 at Kent State University This annual event focuses on the marriage between identity, wayfinding, interpretation, and environmental design. The workshop discusses the theory and practice of interpreting an urban environment. Contact: http://www.segd.org/prof/workshops.html Aspen CO: Aspen Design Summit June 20-23 at Aspen Meadows Resort The granddaddy of design conferences is now a partnership of IDCA and AIGA. The event will features presenters in three areas — social entrepreneurship, community development and education innovation. Contact: aiga.org |
Icograda Design Week is an international forum for discussion about the role of design in a changing world. The event addresses how designers can contribute to a healthy economy while being mindful of their cultural, environmental and political impact. Contact: www.seattle.icograda.org Chicago IL: Small Talk III, July 18 at One East Wacker A tour of the offices of the interdisciplinary studio, Studio/lab, which unites a talented group of multidsciplinary creative professionals. Seattle WA: Icograda Design Week, July 9-15 at Meany Hall, University of Washington Icograda Design Week is an international forum for discussion of the role of design in a changing world. Contact: www.seattle.icograda.org San Diego CA: XD3, AIGA San Diego, July 13 at TBD The latest installment of a technology-based design series exploring trends in Experience Design. Contact: www.sandiego.aiga.org Las Vegas NV: Work Show Gala, July 29 at The Empire Ballroom, 3765 Las Vegas Blvd. South A celebration brought to you by the AIGA Las Vegas chapter. Contact: janderson@canyoncreative.com Boston MA: Society of Typographic Aficionados, August 9-13 at Hyatt Regency TypeCon 2006, nicknamed the Boston "T" Party, is the place for type lovers this summer. GDUSA is a media sponsor. Contact: www.typecon.com Kansas City MO: Lunch n' Learn Series: Direct Mail, August 16 at Ron Berg Photography, 1525 Grand Blvd. A novice to intermediate workshop created for anyone involved with direct mail. This Sappi-sponsored workshop includes insights and information from the US Postal Service, the Direct Mail Association and the Digital Printing Council/Printing Industries of America. Contact: kansascity.aiga.org/event_06sappi02.cfm New York NY: GAIN: AIGA Business and Design Conference, October 26-28 at The Roosevelt Hotel Featuring case studies from a variety of industries, Gain demonstrates the broadening role design plays in business strategy, leadership, process and product. Contact: gainconference.aiga.org/ |
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Friday June 23 is the final deadline for the 30th annual American Graphic Design Awards, presented by Graphic Design USA and sponsored by Adobe. You can download a fresh entry form at gdusa.com. |
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