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“Make/Think,” the AIGA Design Conference held in October in Memphis, was enriching and enlightening for the designers, educators and students in attendance. To extend the experience, the insights and inspiration from “Make/Think” will now live on through a collection of free audio and video presentations. See the first batch of videos now and watch for more in coming weeks. |
Design leaders confident about economic rebound The AIGA Design Leaders Confidence Index for the third quarter of 2009 continued a dramatic rebound from its low point of just a year ago, perhaps reflecting a realization that the current recession has not hurt design practices as much as was feared.
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AIGA competition selections now online Selections from “365: AIGA Annual Design Competition 30” and “50 Books/50 Covers of 2008” are now available on designarchives.aiga.org, where additional images, full credits, project statements and jurors’ comments are also available. Your work could be in the Design Archives and serve as inspiration for the next generation. Start thinking now about what to enter in the 2010 AIGA competitions before the call for entries goes out December 15! | 
Aspen Design Summit demonstrates value of design in solving problems Last month AIGA and Winterhouse Institute held the Aspen Design Summit to gather experts, NGO leaders, funders and designers to propose human-centered solutions to global social problems. Teams came up with transformative and promising solutions that addressed the individual needs of each stakeholder’s cause. The Summit was considered a great success by all involved and helped demonstrate the value of design as a positive means for change. |
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Recommend a company for the 2010 Corporate Leadership Award The AIGA Corporate Leadership Award was established to recognize the role of perceptive and forward-thinking organizations that have been instrumental in the advancement of design by applying the highest standards, as a matter of policy. Do you know of a standout company that deserves to be recognized for its commitment to design? Send your recommendation to the 2010 Corporate Leadership Award committee by December 31, 2009. |
Member portfolios upgrade coming soon As part of the planned upgrade to member portfolios announced here in September, a beta testing group is hard at work making sure the new AIGA Member Gallery site is ready to showcase your work. (Contact us if you’d like to participate in the beta.) If you currently have a portfolio on AIGA Design Jobs, you’ll be contacted by email with more information on how to set up your new portfolio in this exclusive network. |
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Living Principles presented at Icograda General Assembly In late October in Beijing, the Icograda General Assembly adopted a resolution on the responsibility of designers to promote sustainable practices and offered The Living Principles for Design as a model framework. Delegates of communication design associations and educators worldwide provided global validation of the opportunities for the framework developed by AIGA members. |
Consider making a tax-deductible contribution by December 31 As you plan year-end contributions to your preferred charities, consider the role AIGA, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, can play in advancing your future and the success of subsequent generations of young designers. Your contribution will support the Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships, preservation of the AIGA Design Archives, initiatives to make the profession more inclusive and diverse, and an endowment to secure the future of AIGA. |
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Who do you want to see at “Gain” in 2010? As AIGA members, your ideas, creativity and professional needs are valued. Is there a person—or topic—you’d like to see as part of the “Gain: AIGA Design and Business Conference” next October in New York City? Submit your recommendations by December 31. |
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New York City The much-awaited “AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers of the Year” show opens to the public on December 10. But you are invited to a members- and awardees-only preview from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9. (Missed the email invitation? Just bring your AIGA member card.) Jump-start the holiday season by celebrating with colleagues, and leave with gift-giving ideas inspired by the excellence on display! |
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New York City John Rombola started his career illustrating for magazines, and his work frequently appeared in Life, Holiday and Town & Country. Rediscovered by a new generation of art and design lovers, Rombola’s rambunctious, spirited work will be on display on the mezzanine at the AIGA National Design Center to celebrate the publication of the first-ever comprehensive monograph of his work.
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New York City At “Gain: AIGA Design and Business Conference” next October, you’ll hear business and design leaders from a variety of industries share their innovative approaches to generating greater return on investment, fostering emotional connections and providing positive brand experiences for customers. Register by December 31 to save $350!
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“If Edith Wharton Had Facebooked” By Nancy Sharon Collins Was the pen any mightier than the keyboard? Print history scholar Collins considers whether or not the medium has changed the message. |
“The Employee/Employer Relationship at Design Firms” By Jessica Eve Goldfarb A design firm’s greatest assets are its human resources, but how do you attract and keep creative talent? |
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“Case Study: National Park Foundation micro site” By Tracy Brady/Modernista! and Matt FaJohn/FL2 Recently, FL2 and Modernista! partnered to create a site to bring visitors into the nearly 400 protected parks in the United States. |
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