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In just two weeks, “Make/Think” will bring together today’s most compelling thinkers—both those you’d expect to see at a design conference, and some you wouldn’t:
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David Butler, vice president of global design at Coca-Cola, will share his ideas about the power of authentic design and global business. Read more about Butler and how his team is leveraging design to drive innovation in the current issue of Fast Company, or see a slideshow of their newest creation. |
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Al Bell, a recording industry legend who launched the careers of such artists as Booker T and the MGs, Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes, will welcome all to his hometown. Read more about his return to Memphis in a recent New York Times article. |
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Stefan Sagmeister, graphic designer, typographer and founder of Sagmeister Inc. will be fresh from Bali and full of inspiration. Read what Daniel Pink had to say about Sagmeister’s sabbatical talk at the TEDglobal conference this summer. |
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Jill Greenberg, one of the most sought-after photographers, will present her photos in the context of what she sees as our fear-based culture. Read more about her recent portraits of Glenn Beck on Gawker, or see the accompanying cover story in Time. |
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Demetri Martin, writer and comedian, plans to transform the main stage into Comedy Central with a design edge. Listen to his interview on NPR’s All Things Considered last month or see clips of his standup on the Comedy Central Insider Blog. |
We’re looking foward to seeing you in Memphis!
We’ve posted a detailed schedule so that you can begin planning your weekend. If you’re arriving early, consider signing up for one of Thursday morning’s Memphis Mojo tours. The price is now just $99 and includes a light breakfast, transportation, insights into Memphis, and platinum access to your choice of Sun Studio and Stax Records, or Graceland. Make sure to register by October 5!
Make/Think: AIGA Design Conference
October 8–11, 2009
Memphis Cook Convention Center/Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
255 North Main Street
Memphis, Tennessee
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