Here are some photos from today:
ps. i love bums!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Make A Difference Day
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who participated in the make a difference day project. It was a good time! And to those of you who didn't... you better get your asses out there tomorrow and make a difference....or else!
Here are some photos from today:
ps. i love bums!
Here are some photos from today:
ps. i love bums!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
The kids that are hip grow hair on their lip
There is a typography exhibit at GVSU tonight. Padnos Gallery. 6:00.
You may have noticed the wall 'o moustaches on the second floor. The posters are falling down and in no time there will be an awful mess and I will get in trouble for using 208 sheets of my own paper. So, Feel free to take a poster and cut out a moustache. You can wear you moustache at your leisure and feel like a fancy debutante. If champagne wishes and caviar dreams aren’t your thing, pretend to be a swash-bucklin'pirate, a heartless 1900’s steel conglomerate tycoon, cult film maker John Waters, cowboy extraordinaire Wyatt Earp or the sensational Doc Holiday. Give a moustache to your friend as birthday present or to that special someone. Nothing says I love you like a plaid moustache.
In summation
-Type Exhibit Tonight
- Check out Rex’s live type performance at lunch tomorrow
- Take Poster
- Cut Out Moustache
- Wear moustache
- Chicago trip Friday (cool posters by Shauna)
- UNICEF Labels Due (cool posters by Laura)
- See Deidre
- Make A difference Day Fast Approaching (cool posters by Victoria)
- Have a great week
You may have noticed the wall 'o moustaches on the second floor. The posters are falling down and in no time there will be an awful mess and I will get in trouble for using 208 sheets of my own paper. So, Feel free to take a poster and cut out a moustache. You can wear you moustache at your leisure and feel like a fancy debutante. If champagne wishes and caviar dreams aren’t your thing, pretend to be a swash-bucklin'pirate, a heartless 1900’s steel conglomerate tycoon, cult film maker John Waters, cowboy extraordinaire Wyatt Earp or the sensational Doc Holiday. Give a moustache to your friend as birthday present or to that special someone. Nothing says I love you like a plaid moustache.
In summation
-Type Exhibit Tonight
- Check out Rex’s live type performance at lunch tomorrow
- Take Poster
- Cut Out Moustache
- Wear moustache
- Chicago trip Friday (cool posters by Shauna)
- UNICEF Labels Due (cool posters by Laura)
- See Deidre
- Make A difference Day Fast Approaching (cool posters by Victoria)
- Have a great week
AIGA Chicago Incite/Insight
In case you needed another reason to go to Chicago in the next couple of weeks...
Thursday, November 8
Incite/Insight 2007: The Role of Design and the Challenge of Sustainability
With Peter Nicholson, Creative and Executive Director of the Foresight Design Initiative
"What if designers' livelihoods weren't tied to the marketplace, but rather to society, i.e. the mix of people, place and culture that surrounds them? What would the projects look like? For whom and what would you be designing? Who would pay?"
"Sustainability should not be confused with "green." It goes deeper. Fundamentally, Sustainability is about recognizing that there are multiple types of value in the world and that we diminish ourselves by over emphasizing one (i.e. economic) over the others."
Peter Nicholson is the Creative and Executive Director of the Foresight Design Initiative, a nonprofit organization he established in 2002. Through this position, he leads a multifaceted career focused on the creative pursuit of greater social, environmental and economic sustainability. Peter consults on and undertakes innovative sustainable design projects for a diversity of clients, including government agencies, institutional nonprofits, and diverse businesses. Considered a highly adept discussion facilitator, he hosts Foresight’s monthly Green Drinks panels and is in regular demand as a guest speaker and moderator. Peter is dedicated to the education of the next generation of sustainability-minded leaders and regularly mentors interns as well as teaches the organization’s Urban Sustainable Design Studio.
Rubloff Auditorium
Loyola University
25 E Pearson
Chicago, IL
7 pm registration and reception
7:30 pm presentation
www.foresightdesign.org
Thursday, November 8
Incite/Insight 2007: The Role of Design and the Challenge of Sustainability
With Peter Nicholson, Creative and Executive Director of the Foresight Design Initiative
"What if designers' livelihoods weren't tied to the marketplace, but rather to society, i.e. the mix of people, place and culture that surrounds them? What would the projects look like? For whom and what would you be designing? Who would pay?"
"Sustainability should not be confused with "green." It goes deeper. Fundamentally, Sustainability is about recognizing that there are multiple types of value in the world and that we diminish ourselves by over emphasizing one (i.e. economic) over the others."
Peter Nicholson is the Creative and Executive Director of the Foresight Design Initiative, a nonprofit organization he established in 2002. Through this position, he leads a multifaceted career focused on the creative pursuit of greater social, environmental and economic sustainability. Peter consults on and undertakes innovative sustainable design projects for a diversity of clients, including government agencies, institutional nonprofits, and diverse businesses. Considered a highly adept discussion facilitator, he hosts Foresight’s monthly Green Drinks panels and is in regular demand as a guest speaker and moderator. Peter is dedicated to the education of the next generation of sustainability-minded leaders and regularly mentors interns as well as teaches the organization’s Urban Sustainable Design Studio.
Rubloff Auditorium
Loyola University
25 E Pearson
Chicago, IL
7 pm registration and reception
7:30 pm presentation
www.foresightdesign.org
Sunday, October 14, 2007
At the Airport Still
Angela and I are currently taking residence at the Denver International Airport. We had missed our flight earlier this morning due to a marathon in downtown Denver. Because of that fact the shuttle system was shot to hell. So here we are still, I think angela is going to make a home out of McDonald's boxes. For me, I still enjoy sleeping under chairs.
I've been searching for photo's of the conference and found this little number. Helvetica in Colorado. Dig it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyb/sets/72157602188250665/
I've been searching for photo's of the conference and found this little number. Helvetica in Colorado. Dig it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andyb/sets/72157602188250665/
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Friday
A delayed post for Friday's events as yesterday was one of the longest ever. Up at 530 after still weird sleep patterns and not to bed until sometime around 2. Below are some highlights of the day. My notes for the days lectures have been uploaded to the Flickr acocount.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Friday, October 12, 2007
AIGA Day 1
The beginning of what is going to be a full couple of days. With the time zone change, waking and sleeping is off, so I was up and out into another beautiful day pretty early. Walked around the neighborhood to get my bearings and ended up over my the Denver Art Museum, with the new addition by Daniel Libeskind.
Registered for the conference, got our bag of stuff, and checked out what was open in the morning.
As I spent most of the day taking photos, I ended up with too many to post in th blog, so I started a Flickr account. Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/14886870@N02 for the complete set. (hopefully, it works).
The conference day ended with the beginning of the main stage events. Here are some highlights of the speakers:
> The value of design can only be experienced through the design of valuable things.
> Relationship of architecture with graphic design.
> Got a new direction/addition for Thesis -- you know who you are.
> Postmodern corn dog
> Check out christopherbaker.net
> Check out www.andrewsloat.com
> Check out www.ametrica.info (not live yet, but will be cool)
> According to the president of the AIGA, Sean Adams, what's next in design are: Squares, Franklin Gothic, and PMS 172
And lastly, from my visit to the Denver Art Museum, a quote from Sol Lewitt (conceptual and minimalist artist): "No matter what form [art] may finally have, it must begin with an idea."
More tomorrow.
Registered for the conference, got our bag of stuff, and checked out what was open in the morning.
As I spent most of the day taking photos, I ended up with too many to post in th blog, so I started a Flickr account. Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/14886870@N02 for the complete set. (hopefully, it works).
The conference day ended with the beginning of the main stage events. Here are some highlights of the speakers:
> The value of design can only be experienced through the design of valuable things.
> Relationship of architecture with graphic design.
> Got a new direction/addition for Thesis -- you know who you are.
> Postmodern corn dog
> Check out christopherbaker.net
> Check out www.andrewsloat.com
> Check out www.ametrica.info (not live yet, but will be cool)
> According to the president of the AIGA, Sean Adams, what's next in design are: Squares, Franklin Gothic, and PMS 172
And lastly, from my visit to the Denver Art Museum, a quote from Sol Lewitt (conceptual and minimalist artist): "No matter what form [art] may finally have, it must begin with an idea."
More tomorrow.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Student Symposium
Today Angela and I went to the student symposium. It was the part of the confrence that is directed towards the students. Very inspiring, here is the skinny.
The first presentation we saw was by the lovely ladies of Principle. There business model was vey interesting, cosidering that the are each at seperate offices scattered throughout the country. This is what they had said in short.
Envision the type of firm you would like to own, or be a partner of. ,ow find a firm that exists now that closly resembles that vision and work for them. Doing so will not only allow you to understand the business of design, but will also expose you to a variety of important contacts such as vendors, printers and so on.
Be good. The golden rule should be applied to your interaction with people in the design community. It's a very small world, and your reputation will follow you.
Always keep a dream list of clients. Go after work that inspires you. And most importantly, make time to do it all.
The next presentation was the two partners of Volume inc. The basis of their presentation is that specialization is for suckers. Which was very interesting since many of us feel that it is important to find a nitch. They feel in order for them to grow as designers, and people is to always push themselves into unfamiliar territory.
Adrian Shaugnessy spoke after the volume guys. He said that he was a self taught designer, and felt that the most important thing he missed out on was the experimentation that students are allowed to have. He also spoke about the three most important attributes of a graphic designer. Cultural awareness, having a broad vision of the worlf around us. We should make our lives research.
Communication. Designers should posess an about our work in a cohesive and collective way. You must be able to explain every nook and cranny, every nuance of your work. Most clients are terrified, because they have no idea what they are getting. You wouldn't walk into a furniture store and buy a 6ive thousand dollar sofa you've can't see. But that is precisley what we ask our clients to do. Great work is created when the relationship between the designer and client are perfectly ballanced.
Integrety. We need integrety in order to esablish our own code of ethical standards. If you stand up for what you believe, you may not always get the work, but you will get respect. And eventually that means more workam either be a hero or a doormat.
That was pretty much the jist of what happened today. Right now Angela and I are pretty tired. More adventures later.
The first presentation we saw was by the lovely ladies of Principle. There business model was vey interesting, cosidering that the are each at seperate offices scattered throughout the country. This is what they had said in short.
Envision the type of firm you would like to own, or be a partner of. ,ow find a firm that exists now that closly resembles that vision and work for them. Doing so will not only allow you to understand the business of design, but will also expose you to a variety of important contacts such as vendors, printers and so on.
Be good. The golden rule should be applied to your interaction with people in the design community. It's a very small world, and your reputation will follow you.
Always keep a dream list of clients. Go after work that inspires you. And most importantly, make time to do it all.
The next presentation was the two partners of Volume inc. The basis of their presentation is that specialization is for suckers. Which was very interesting since many of us feel that it is important to find a nitch. They feel in order for them to grow as designers, and people is to always push themselves into unfamiliar territory.
Adrian Shaugnessy spoke after the volume guys. He said that he was a self taught designer, and felt that the most important thing he missed out on was the experimentation that students are allowed to have. He also spoke about the three most important attributes of a graphic designer. Cultural awareness, having a broad vision of the worlf around us. We should make our lives research.
Communication. Designers should posess an about our work in a cohesive and collective way. You must be able to explain every nook and cranny, every nuance of your work. Most clients are terrified, because they have no idea what they are getting. You wouldn't walk into a furniture store and buy a 6ive thousand dollar sofa you've can't see. But that is precisley what we ask our clients to do. Great work is created when the relationship between the designer and client are perfectly ballanced.
Integrety. We need integrety in order to esablish our own code of ethical standards. If you stand up for what you believe, you may not always get the work, but you will get respect. And eventually that means more workam either be a hero or a doormat.
That was pretty much the jist of what happened today. Right now Angela and I are pretty tired. More adventures later.
Day One Highlights
Your place, or mine.
A Room with a(n Architectural) View.
It's not Modernist, but it's still typography.
Cowboys aren't what they used to be.
Mile high Kendall alumni.
John Denver
Angela and I made it in one piece. Denver is a georgeous city. The most interesting thing I've seen so far is the museum of contemporary art. If you haven't seen it check it out. We'll I'm pretty tuckered. More adventures to come.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Mile High
Well, we made it. Thought I'd get the posting started. Now let's get the design fun started!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Chicago Bus Trip
We have booked the bus for Chicago on the 19th. If you are planning on attending please RSVP to Angela or myself (Suzanne). The cost is $15.00 and must be turned in to me before day of trip.
The studio visits are not determined as of yet. I have sent emails to a couple of places and am just waiting to hear back. Will follow up with a phone call tomorrow before I leave for Denver and will update you then.
S
The studio visits are not determined as of yet. I have sent emails to a couple of places and am just waiting to hear back. Will follow up with a phone call tomorrow before I leave for Denver and will update you then.
S
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Chicago Caravan This Thursday
I have only gotten one reply from those who signed up to go to Chi-town this Thursday. I am going to email everyone who signed up once more, and If I don't get any thing back I suppose we just won't go. No worries. Just let me know.
brandonsatterlee@mac.com
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