Some TYPE 2 posters

DSVC’s First Annual Feild Day

You are invited to the following event: DSVC's First Annual Field Day Date: Sat., Nov. 14, 2009 from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219 Lace up your cleats, break out the gym shorts and pull up your tube socks, its time for a good old fashioned Field Day. The First Annual DSVC Field Day — a chance for Dallas designers, photographers, illustrators and web designers and developers to come together again — in the spirit of competition the old Chili Cook-Off and Bar Olympics. New shops vs old shops; agencies vs boutiques; web vs print — bring it to the field and prove you're not just a badass at kerning or code, but that you can hop faster and spin your head around a bat better than your colleagues. This year’s events will be brought to you by Brand Hatchery, MasonBaronet, Those 3 Reps, Commerce House, Matchbox, Squires & Company and Ussery Printing. Come vote for your favorite event “redesign”. The award for first place competitor gets to design/assign next years’poster. Kids are welcome, too, so bring your kiddies. If you register them ahead of time, we'll be sure to make sure the kids can play, too. Cost: Members = Free if they register ahead of time. $10 each adult if they do not register. Nonmembers = $10 Registration if they register ahead of time. $20 if they register at Field Day. All children under 12 are free. Let’s make the first year great. Forward this to your friends!

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Great Opportunity to See Robynne Raye of Moderen Dog Right Here in Denton!

Tuesday, November 17th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Lecture, book signing & reception
West Gallery, Fine Arts Building, Corner of Texas & Oakland Streets
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Free Admission

Since co-founding Modern Dog Design Co. in 1987, Robynne Raye has continued to do work for entertainment and retail companies - both local and national - and counts posters, packaging and identity projects as some of her favorite work. Recent clients include Coca-Cola, Adobe Systems Inc., Blue Q, Olive Green Dog Products, Shout! Factory and Seattle Theatre Group. Robynne has received recognition from every major design organization in the U.S and her work has been featured in numerous books and magazines. Her posters are represented in the permanent archives of the Louvre (Rohan Marsan wing), the Library of Congress, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Museum Fur Kunst und Gewerbe, the Warsaw National Museum, and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum among others. For more than 16 years she has lectured and taught workshops, both nationally and internationally. Currently, she is an adjunct instructor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle.

Sponsored by :: Graphic Design Program, Department of Visual Arts / The Center for Student Development, Graphics Department / Pioneers in Design, Student Organization

For questions or inquiries contact Vance Wingate, Gallery Director, 940-898-2533 or visit us on the web at http://www.twu.edu/visual-arts/graphic-design.asp

Drawn by Qian Lu and Steven Wang in China

Web Site of the Day #41

Senior Zach Hale suggested this web site for Jim Carrey for web site of the day on the blog. While I don't like Mr. Carey much, I think the site is interesting. Enjoy!

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The FWA: Favorite Website Award has some great examples of interface design—Enjoy—mw

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While Eric's bug gets fixed:

Typejockeys

Taylor’s Tree

I was walking out front of the art building today and saw that Taylor Hick’s tree glowed with the same intense creative spirit Taylor had. I know he is still missed here at UNT and in your hearts as well.

I thought those of you who are far away might enjoy seeing his tree in Fall color.

Design Thinking Love

The Best Christmas Gift

This was sent to me by Communication Design alumnus Caroline Latawiec (BFA ’08) who is working as a designer for the American Red Cross. They hired Communication Design alumnus Tom Theall (BFA ’09) to create this film. It is perfect.

Wow. We don't usually cross post between Interior Design–Communication Design–Fashion Design but I thought this one should be shared with all of you. I know I am a sap but this actually made me cry. This year I am giving blood for Christmas. My oldest son is not so pleased but I don't care. Perhaps we should all forward this to those we love and head out to the Red Cross together.

—Eric Ligon, program coordinator for Communication Design

Web Site of the Day #37

AIGA, the professional association for design, stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design, and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational institution.

This is a very fine organization that you should consider joining. While the AIGA does not have a very strong presence in Dallas, it is the national-level professional organization in our field. You’ll find all kinds of useful information, thought provoking essays, and great links here. It is worth joining. Consider it.

Web Site of the Day #36

Fun Is Learning is a site hosted by the guys at dress code. It is dedicated to providing all kinds of information to those of you in school and just getting out. If you have aspirations of going to New York, the NY Studios link will be invaluable!

Enjoy.

dress code at DSVC

Date – Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Reception – 6pm  |  Meeting – 7pm
Location – Cityplace (get directions)
Members – Free  |  Non-Members – $20
Students – $10 (ID Required)

At a combined age of only 53, Dan and Andre of dress code have already had the dream jobs of working in motion and print at MTV. They met while studying graphic design at California College of the Arts, moved to New York, got to MTV and left to start their own studio a few years later. Their work has been shown in 3 museums and graced magazines and annuals, including I.D., BDA, Communication Arts, PRINT, Graphis, Metropolis, the Type Directors Club, The Art Directors Club, CMYK, HOW, Adobe, STEP Field Guide to Emerging Design Talent, and Young Guns.

Dan and Andre also wrote a book called Never Sleep — a book about transitioning from school to work in the field of graphic design — which is in stores now. To add to an already impressive set of resumes, they also co-teach Design, Type and New Media classes at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn which led to their Fun Is Learning site — a resource for everything concerning graphic design students and young professionals.

See more of Dan and Andre's work at neversleepbook.com, funislearning.com and swishahouse.biz.

I encourage you to go to the meeting. It's good for you. It's good for your career.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Marketing is seeking a Manager, Creative Print Services

This position is for one of you alumni with some experience under your belt and a willingness to relocate. But who knows, it could be fun!
Position Overview
The Manager, Creative Print Services will be responsible for working with internal and external contacts in the creation and production of visual marketing campaign materials for live action and animated films under the various Walt Disney banner labels. Candidate will have strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and work across multiple departments and vendors. Position takes direction from the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Creative Print Services.

Skills

• Proven ability to develop conceptual ideas while also managing daily job responsibilities
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects with aggressive deadlines
• Highly detail oriented

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Art
• 2 to 5 years experience working in a Creative Advertising Agency
• 2 to 5 years professional experience with Photoshop and key art
• Proven ability to build mechanicals using InDesign
• Demonstrated design and typesetting skills
• Must be prepared to present an online portfolio

The Walt Disney Company has brought great entertainment to the world for many years. Here’s your opportunity to join us. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits. For prompt consideration, please apply via www.disneystudiocareers.com. The Walt Disney Studios is an equal opportunity employer.

Icograda 2009

“Beijing China Eric and Mao,” 2009

“Beijing China Michèle and Mao,” 2009

Dan Hubig, Illustrator

Illustrator Dan Hubig (BFA in the early ’80s) will be visiting campus this Wednesday. He will be presenting his work and ruminations on making a career as an illustrator in my ADES 1500: Intro to Communication Design class on this Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 pm in Eagle Student Services Room 255. You are invited to attend, but because it is a regular class pleases sit in the back 2 rows or on the stairs in the isles if you will. You can see more of his work if you are interested at his web site. I hope we see you there.


Eric

Design Research Opportunity (Again)

If you're interested in design responsibility, information design and the opportunity to work collaboratively with students from other CVAD design disciplines, please consider applying for the research project outlined below. We're looking for two students from communication design to help work on this project.

The project, Growing Green: Interior Design Student Perceptions of Sustainability (co-investigators Stark, Park and Reed) is a continuation of Designing Green: How the Seeds are Sown in Interior Design (Stark, 2007).

Faculty researchers along with four interior design students, two communication design students and two fibers students will:

• Compile and record bibliographic information (APA format)
• Engage in discussion of data analysis and formulation of findings
• Assist in coding the open-ended comment section of questionnaire
• Develop charts, graphs and other visual means for communicating findings
• Revise format of existing questionnaire
• Assist in administering revised questionnaire during Spring 2010 semester
• Prepare poster(s) and presentation materials
• Participate in presentations

Interested communication design students should contact Keith Owens for more information or to apply.

Internship Opening

numantra has an art director intern position available at the agency. The position is open to intermediate to advanced level students.  We are looking for someone willing to work 10-20 hours per week. The position would begin as soon as possible.

Here's what we’re not: A traditional advertising agency that trots out a couple of Web designers and calls itself integrated.
Here's what we are: Problem solvers. Building on a strong business-to-business and consumer client portfolio, numantra offers breadth as well as depth in everything from traditional marcom to cutting edge interactive competencies. To us, integration is more than just a catchphrase — it's our defining philosophy.
Here's what we do: We reach out in never-before-imagined ways with advertising that moves customers from apathy to action.
Here's how we work: Backwards. We start with our clients' business goals, then work backwards and figure out how to meet them. Because we’re multi-disciplinary, we have a complete arsenal of tools at our disposal and can make recommendations based upon your needs — not our capabilities.

If you're looking for big ideas and bold creative, take a look at what numantra can do. Check out our online creative portfolio at http://hire.numantra.com/

For more information contact:

Lisa Phillips
Production Coordinator
numantra
2900 Gateway Dr., Ste 620
Irving, TX 75063
o. 214.635.2241
f.  214.492.2211
lphillips@numantra.com

A Newer, Hipper-Looking But Still Wordy Description of Michael’s Spring 2010 Web Design Course

Each student will be challenged to design and publish their own web presence (or “website,” as they’re often called...) by the end of the first week in May, and that’s just the cherry on the top of the proverbial interactive, dynamic cake of knowledge here. If you'd like more information about this course, or wish to register for it, e-mail Michael for a registration code.

Eric and Michele are at ICOGRADA in China for the next few days

Eric Ligon and Michele Wong Kung Fong are both attending the ICOGRADA conference in China through the rest of this last week in October, and while they’re there, neither one of them will be able to make any posts to the Com Design blog—it seems Blogspot isn’t allowed in China...

They’re making a presentation about our new MA and MFA programs in Design with Concentrations in Innovation Studies to an audience comprised of representatives from communication design programs and consulting firms from around the world.

Eric says that thus far it’s been a terrific experience and an outstanding conference. I’m sure he and Michele will have much valuable information to share when they return here to Mean Green Land.

Web Site of the Day #35

After much delay and anticipation DesignCritique went live September 20. For those who don’t know what DCQ is about, here’s the story: It started with an account on Twitter where participants would tweet critiques on design within the 140 character limit. If that sounds easy – it’s not.

What they do at DesignCritique is to randomly give a critique on any media of design: web, graphic design, identity, motion & advertising. This allows participant to stay sharp in thier knowledge of design, learn and assess choices of other designers so as to gain another perspective and be inspired while doing all this.

Albert Cano: Creative Director

I just learned at alumni Albert Cano (BFA ’99) was named the new Creative Director at The Interger Group this month. Prior to this new position, Albert was the Associate Creative Director at Tribal DDB.
Mad props to you, Albert, for always making us proud!

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FACTORY TIME from Prometheus Springs on Vimeo.

Prometheus Springs: The Original Capsaicin Spiced Elixir

Rahul Panchal (BFA ’04) and his business partner—whose name is no where to be found on their websites—are proud to share the gift of the world’s first capsaicin spiced elixir. Their all-natural, non-alcoholic elixirs each contain a proprietary blend of delicious heat extracted from chili peppers, layered with a blend of refreshing gourmet flavors. The active ingredient, capsaicin boosts your metabolism and elevates your mood by releasing endorphins for a happy healthy high.

After Rahul graduated from the Communication Design program, he worked as an art director at Wieden + Kennedy, and at Crispin Porter + Bogusky. He has racked up a great list of awards and accolades on his way. He is now President and CEO of Prometheus Springs. The drinks are doing great!