AIGA Philadelphia Events Archive

2009 Quick Links:

11/19/09 - New to You 2009  | BLUE DESIGN
11/17/09 - Gig Posters  |  Paper Rock 'N' Roll
11/17/09 - Gig Posters  |  Died Young, Stayed Pretty
11/12/09 - 2009 Open Studio Tour for Students
11/02/09 - First Monday Happy Hours at Nodding Head
10/29/09 - New to You 2009  | WELL FED
10/16/09 - A Conversation with Hans Allemann
10/15/09 - Innovation Printing Open House
10/07/09 - PhillyCHI Joint Meeting | Nathan Shedroff: Sustainable Design Strategy
10/5-6/09 - Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit
10/05/09 - First Monday Happy Hours at Nodding Head
09/24/09 - New to You 2009  | TWO PAPERDOLLS
09/08/09 - First Monday Happy Hours at Nodding Head
08/31/09 - AIGA Mentor Program
08/19/09 - Creative Associations Showcase - Design Associations Happy Hour
08/03/09 - First Monday Happy Hours at Nodding Head
06/18/09 - INDEX - A designer's resource fair
05/01/09 - 05/30/09 AIGA Philadelphia Design Exhibit  | AXD Gallery
05/28/09 - Fellow Award Cocktail Party  |  Laurie Churchman
05/21/09 - Community Choice: Business  |  Michael Bierut, Partner at Pentagram
05/07/09 - Green Tea Hours  |  Sustainable Design in a New Economy
05/07/09 - 11th Annual Feedback | Senior Portfolio Review
05/01/09 - AIGA Philadelphia Design Awards  | Opening Reception
04/30/09 - Si Scott  |  Lecture
04/29/09 - Drink-n-Think  |  Happy Hour
04/23/09 - Philadelphia Designer's Accord  |  Town Hall Meeting
04/02/09 - Green Tea Hours  |  Green Fatique
03/26/09 - Community Choice  |  Typography | de Vicq Design/Mucca Design
02/26/09 - Green Tea Hours  |  Hopes for Sustainable Design from Obama
02/24/09 - Community Choice  |  Website Design | Big Spaceship
01/30/09 - Campaign 2 Sustain  |  Exhibition Starts January 12, Closing Reception
01/22/09 - AIGA Philadelphia 2009 Kick-Off Party

Gig Posters

What’s music without design? The Galleries at Moore in collaboration with Moore’s Graphic Design Department and AIGA Philadelphia presents a two-part program that features an exhibition, Paper Rock ‘N’ Roll, and a film screening, Died Young, Stayed Pretty, celebrating the spirit of poster art.

Paper Rock ‘N’ Roll

Paper Rock ‘N’ Roll is an exhibition of more than 50 original hand-printed, limited edition silkscreen posters, promoting and celebrating bands and concerts. The works are from the private collection of Hofstra University Associate Professor Bez Ocko. Posters in the exhibit feature bands including Acid Mothers Temple, Beirut, The Hold Steady, Deerhunter, DJ Spooky, Fear Factory. Feist, Gomez, Mudhoney, Peeping Tom, Queens of the Stone Age, Spoon, The Stooges, Telecast, TV on the Radio, the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs and many more. More than a dozen top poster designers from the U.S. and Canada are represented including Aesthetic Apparatus, Anthony Dihle, Budai, Burlesque, El Jefe Design, Buy Burwell, The Decoder Ring, Invisible Creature, Jesse Ledoux, John Foster, LargeMammal, Mike King, Patent Pending, Seripop and Stereotype Design.

http://www.thegalleriesatmoore.org/

WHEN: Reception - November 17, 2009
Exhibition runs October 16, 2009 - December 9, 2009
TIME: Reception - 6 - 9 pm
Exhibition - Gallery Hours Monday – Friday: 11 am - 7 pm Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Closed Sundays and all academic and legal holidays
WHERE: Moore College of Art & Design | 20th Street and The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
COST: FREE and open to the public.
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE to Register. Walk in registration is welcome.

Died Young, Stayed Pretty

Film Screening followed by a conversation with filmmaker Eileen Yaghoobian

Picking up where punk left off, Died Young, Stayed Pretty reveals a new breed of counter-culturists; artists that set out to destroy the mainstream through their controversial and intensely visceral design work. Under the guise of advertising for rock shows, these unheralded masters of the silkscreen and Xerox machine carry on public discourses that range from hot button political issues to lewd inside jokes. This feature film is the first of its kind to take a candid look at the renaissance of North America's underground indie-rock poster movement.

The film screening is produced in conjunction with NET Nights at Moore which is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

http://www.diedyoungstayedpretty.com/
http://www.thegalleriesatmoore.org/

WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
TIME: 7 pm Screening follows the 6 pm Paper Rock `n' Roll reception.
WHERE: Moore College of Art & Design Stewart Auditorium | 20th Street and The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
COST: FREE and open to the public. REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed



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2009 Open Studio Tour for Students

Thursday, November 12th, 2009  |  6 pm - 8pm

Peek inside for a behind the scenes view of a graphic design studio! Design studios in the Philadelphia area open their doors and welcome you to investigate the profession.

Come join the fun and have some free pizza!

Please arrive at your assigned studio at 5:45 pm so that studios may begin tours on time.

2009 STUDIO TOURS PROFILES (More studios coming soon, please check back)

SK Designworks (Registration is FULL for this studio)

Design for Social Impact

Red Tettemer (Registration is FULL for this studio)

Anthropologie (Registration is FULL for this studio)

The Bailey Group

160OVER90 (Registration is FULL for this studio)

ART 270 (Registration is FULL for this studio)

Masters Group Design (Registration is FULL for this studio)

REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed

• This event is free for AIGA student members.
• This event is for student members only.
• To become a member of AIGA, please go HERE.

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Happy Hours are back!

Mingle with local creatives every First Monday.

AIGA Philadelphia welcomes designers, engineers, and architects every first Monday of the month at Nodding Head Brewery. Start your week off right unwinding with some new friends.

Open to all. Must be 21 or older to attend.

WHO: AIGA Philadelphia, American Institute of Architects, Associates Committee Illumination Engineering Society of North America DVGBC, and Emerging Green Builders
WHEN: Monday, November 2, 2009
TIME: 6 pm
WHERE: Nodding Head Brewery, 1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2808
COST: This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC - No cover!
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed


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A Conversation with Hans Allemann

Please join us in celebrating the illustrious career of Hans Allemann, former Graphic Design Professor at The University of the Arts and cofounder of the design firm Allemann Almquist & Jones. The secrets of the man from the mountains will be revealed in an intimate conversation with esteemed designer Joel Katz. A wine reception will follow.

Cosponsored by The University of the Arts, Office of Alumni Relations and AIGA Philadelphia.

Please post Hans-related photos to http://www.flickr.com.
All tagged photos will be projected during the reception.

FLICKR INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If you do not have a Flickr account, create one here http://www.flickr.com
2. Follow the instructions to upload your photos by clicking on Upload Photos & Video.
3. Tag your photos: hansparty09
4. Go to http://www.flickr.com/groups/hansallemannevent and join the group: A Conversation with Hans Allemann.
5. Add photos from your Photostream.

All tagged photos will be projected during the reception.

WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2009
TIME: 7 pm
WHERE: C. Levitt Auditorium – Gersham Hall, The University of the Arts | 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
COST: Admission is FREE!
INVITATION: CLICK HERE to view a poster for the event, designed by Ken Hiebert. (.pdf format)

About  |  Hans Allemann

About  |  Joel Katz

REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed



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Innovation Printing Open House

Innovation Printing & Communications and AIGA Philadelphia will hold three FREE seminars to help educate students and professionals in the print production process. Classes will rotate and be 45 to 55 minutes in length:

PAPER 101
Speaker Matt Makoid
Account Representative RIS Paper

PREPRESS
Speaker Henry Wagner
Dir. of Information Technology Innovation Printing and Communications

PRESS, BINDERY AND FINISHING
Speaker, Darren O’Hare
VP of Sales | Innovation Printing & Communications

WHEN: Thursday, October 15th, 2009
TIME: 3 pm - 4 pm: Plant Tours
4 pm – 7 pm: Seminars
7 pm – 8 pm: FREE Buffet and Open Discussion
WHERE: Innovation Printing & Communications | 11601 Caroline Road | Philadelphia, PA 19154 | Google Map
COST: FREE to AIGA Student Members | $5.00 for non-members collected at the door, however, you should still register in advance.
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed

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Nathan Shedroff: Sustainable Design Strategy

PhillyCHI Joint Meeting

Nathan Shedroff is one of the pioneers in Experience Design, an approach to design that encompasses multiple senses and requirements and explores common characteristics in all media that make experiences successful, as well as related fields, Interaction Design and Information Design. He speaks and teaches internationally and has written extensively on design and business issues, including, “Experience Design 1” and “Making Meaning.” Nathan is a serial entrepreneur, works in several media, and consults strategically for companies to build better, more meaningful experiences for their customers. His latest book, “Design is the Problem” from Rosenfeld Media, is an exhaustive primer on sustainable design.

You can learn more about Nathan at: http://www.nathan.com

Read Nathan's book:
Design is the Problem, The Future of Design Must be Sustainable, published by Rosenfeld Media
(event artwork based on the book's cover design, by The Heads of State)

Lately, Nathan has spent a lot of time building strategies for start-ups and established firms using a variety of online technologies to deliver new solutions that enhance and evolve their online brand, develop new offerings, and enhance their customer relationships. He also consults on corporate strategies for sustainability since earning his MBA in Sustainable Management.

Please join AIGA Philadelphia and PhillyCHI in welcoming Nathan Shedroff to Philadelphia. Nathan will help kick off DesignPhiladelphia by presenting a discussion of design, business, and sustainability, and the connections between them, in a clear and easy way that will inspire you to integrate these perspectives, techniques, and tools into your practice.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
TIME: 6 pm - 8 pm (Social time from 6 - 6:30 pm)
WHERE: Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Room B004
Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Room TBD
2001 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122<--> 2001 N. 13th Street, Room B004, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (main campus)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Tyler is conveniently located a few blocks from both the Temple University SEPTA station and the Susquehanna-Dauphin subway stop
Parking & Parking Map:
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SPONSORS:
Entry Sponsor:

Venue Sponsor:

Paper & printing by:
Innovation Printing & Communications

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Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit

Change requires champions. Be that champion and join Innovation Philadelphia for the 2nd Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit, October 5-6, 2009 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Meet the most innovative and creative professionals, technology experts, entrepreneurs, business and cultural leaders from across the country and around the globe and learn how they are driving the creative economy.

Over 150 presenters will cover topics from innovative technologies such as animation, gaming, design, social media, and business solutions software; to the resources that support creative entrepreneurial development; to the 21st century workforce skills needed to fuel the creative economy; to the convergence of technologies and innovation that will make our communities and the world become truly sustainable.

Come and be inspired. Meet other change agents. See what’s next for your community. Register now at www.GCECS2009.com

WHEN: Monday and Tuesday, October 5-6, 2009
TIME: October 5: 8 am - 10 pm October 6: 8 am - 8 pm
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center | 1101 Arch Street | Philadelphia, PA 19107 | Google Map
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed COST:

1. No Frills registration – $75
   Prefer to skip the bells and whistles and just cut to the chase? If so, register for the No Frills package and attend the Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit for only $75! The No Frills registration includes access to all Summit-related panels, workshops, and presentations, but does NOT include some of the fancy “extras” such as meals and drinks. No frills attendees can take advantage of all the information the Summit has to offer but at a lower cost.
   
   
2. Full registration: $225
   Full registration includes all meals and receptions for both days of the Summit, as well as access to all Summit-related panels, workshops, presentations and tours.
   
   
3. Full registration + support to subsidize the attendance of a young entrepreneur or student: $300
   See full registration. Additionally, a donation of $75 subsidize a young entrepreneur or student to attend the Summit.
   
   
4. Breakfast Keynote Presentation on October 5, 2009—Elizabeth Gilbert: $50
   Tickets for Elizabeth Gilbert’s keynote address include access to her presentation and breakfast.
   
   
5. Lunch Keynote Presentation on October 5, 2009—Randall Kempner: $50
   Tickets for Randall Kempner’s keynote address include access to his presentation and lunch.
   
   
6. Keynote reception on October 5, 2009—Jane McGonigal: $70
   Tickets for Jane McGonigal’s keynote address include access to her presentation and networking reception.
   
   
7. Breakfast Keynote Presentation on October 6, 2009—Peter Shankman: $50
   Tickets for Peter Shankman’s keynote address include access to his presentation and breakfast.

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Happy Hours are back!

Mingle with local creatives every First Monday.

AIGA Philadelphia welcomes designers, engineers, and architects every first Monday of the month at Nodding Head Brewery. Start your week off right unwinding with some new friends. Open to all. Must be 21 or older to attend.

WHO: AIGA Philadelphia, American Institute of Architects, Associates Committee Illumination Engineering Society of North America DVGBC, and Emerging Green Builders
WHEN: Monday, October 5, 2009
TIME: 6 pm
WHERE: Nodding Head Brewery, 1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2808
COST: This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC - No cover!
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed

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New to You 2009

Local Professionals Who Inspire

New to You is a three-part lecture series that focuses on local and regional professionals who inspire creativity and bring a sense of pride to the Philadelphia area design community. This series is FREE and open to the public. Join AIGA Philadelphia this fall for its annual showcase of our local talent, featuring:

BLUE DESIGN

Blue Design is a full service post-production, audio, and design studio in Philadelphia. With a focus on live action, editorial, audio, and motion graphics, Blue Design has created work for several nationally recognized companies (some of whom call Philadelphia home), including SpikeTV, Hershey Park, Comcast, AIG, Motorola, and Anthropologie. In addition to their commercial work, Blue Design has engaged with both local and global organizations to create an impressive body of work that includes short films, audio, and video montages that can be seen the world over.

http://www.bluedesign.tv

WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2009
TIME: 7 pm lecture and studio tour
WHERE: Blue Design Studio | 2311 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
COST: Free
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed

WELL FED

Co-founded in 2008, Well Fed is an interactive design studio that has quickly distinguished itself and enjoyed success as a result of its unique approach to design in the interactive realm. Designing “interactions between people and brands,” Well Fed leverages its comprehensive grasp and application of today’s most cutting-edge technology, combined with an understanding of time-tested design principles, to offer its clients a range of creative and interactive services. Well Fed’s capabilities include website design and development; web applications, utilities, and video; mobile sites, applications, and games; interactive projection systems and kiosks; cms design and development, and much, much more.

http://www.wearewellfed.com

WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2009
TIME: 7 pm lecture
WHERE: The Ethical Society Building | 1906 South Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia PA 19103
Discounted parking at Parkway Corporation ($12.95) located on 1845 Walnut Street
with a stamp from the AIGA New to You event.
COST: Free
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed

TWO PAPERDOLLS

Located on the Main Line, Two Paperdolls is a custom design studio, specializing in unique social and corporate design, with a specialty in letterpress printing. Founded in 2000, Two Paperdolls has grown from a custom invitation business, to full-fledged design studio offering identity systems, promotional pieces, brochures, and much more—all reflecting their signature design style and letterpress production. In 2006, Two Paperdolls expanded their business and founded Louella Press—a retail collection of exclusive invitations and note cards available in boutiques and paperies nationwide. Most recently, Two Paperdolls opened Pressed 55, a full-service commercial letterpress and design shop located in suburban Philadelphia.

http://www.twopaperdolls.com

WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2009
TIME: 7 pm lecture, studio tour, and workshop demonstration
WHERE: Two Paperdolls Design Studio | 55 West Avenue, Wayne, PA, 19807
Public transportation is available on the R5 train (Paoli/Thorndale). Two Paperdolls is located just 0.2 miles from the Wayne stop. Free street and lot parking is available around/behind the building.
COST: Free
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed

Happy Hours are back!

Mingle with local creatives every First Monday.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the next happy hour will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 (the day AFTER Labor Day)

AIGA Philadelphia welcomes designers, engineers, and architects every first Monday (September first Monday will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2009 (the day after labor day)) of the month at Nodding Head Brewery. Start your week off right unwinding with some new friends. Open to all. Must be 21 or older to attend.

WHO: AIGA Philadelphia, American Institute of Architects, Associates Committee Illumination Engineering Society of North America DVGBC, and Emerging Green Builders
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 (the day AFTER Labor Day)
TIME: 6:00 PM
WHERE: Nodding Head Brewery, 1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2808
COST: This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC - No cover!

REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed  

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AIGA Mentor Program

AIGA Philadelphia is committed to developing mentoring programs that would engage professionals in a short-term, one-on-one mentoring relationship with a design student or recent graduate in our area. As the program is being developed, AIGA is looking to gauge interest among chapter members.

If you are interested in serving as a mentor please register below by Monday, August 31st.

(Mentors should have minimum five years professional experience).

NOTE: This is not an obligation, merely an interest survey. Details of the program will be developed based on interest.

WHEN: Please sign up by Monday, August 31st

REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed  

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Creative Associations Showcase

Design Associations Happy Hour

Network with your fellow creative professionals and meet representatives from regional technology-driven, creative associations at Center City District Sips, this summer’s hottest happy hour series.

Join Innovation Philadelphia, Center City District and the design associations listed below on August 19, 2009 at Thirteen. This is a unique opportunity to learn how you can get involved in the Philadelphia Region’s creative associations, as well as network with other creative professionals. Drink specials and appetizers will be available. Pre-registration for this event is required.

WHO: AIGA Philadelphia, Innovation Philadelphia, Center City District Sips, American Institute of Architects Philadelphia, Industrial Designer Society of America Philadelphia, Philadelphia Area New Media Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Product Development Management Association, Usability Professionals' Association Delaware Valley Chapter.
WHEN: Wednesday August 19th, 2009
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Thirteen, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
COST: This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC - No cover!
REGISTRATION: Registration for this event is now closed

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Happy Hours are back!

Mingle with local creatives every First Monday.

AIGA Philadelphia welcomes designers, engineers, and architects every first Monday of the month at Nodding Head Brewery. Start your week off right unwinding with some new friends. Open to all. Must be 21 or older to attend.

WHO: AIGA Philadelphia, American Institute of Architects, Associates Committee Illumination Engineering Society of North America DVGBC, and Emerging Green Builders
WHEN: Monday August 3rd, 2009
TIME: 6:00 PM
WHERE: Nodding Head Brewery, 1516 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2808
COST: This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC - No cover!

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INDEX

A designer's resource fair

SUPPORT your AIGA chapter by enlisting at INDEX, Philadelphia’s most comprehensive design fair. Designers of all ages are now being accepted for attendance. Report to Urban Outfitter’s Jharoka, in the Navy Yard, the place to learn about the latest goods and services available and interact with the largest community of creatives in Philadelphia.

Be one of the leaders in your design community and JOIN US.

WHEN:
Thursday, June 18, 2009,
from 7 pm - 9 pm
WHERE:
Urban Outfitter’s Jharoka
The Navy Yard
1413 Langley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
COST:
$10 General Admission
$5 Students
FREE for AIGA Members
PRE-REGISTER: pre-registration for this event is now closed. AIGA member walk-ins will be welcome at the door.

Pre-registration is required for non-members. Registered attendees may purchase tickets at the door. AIGA members are not required to pre-register.

If you would like to become a vendor or sponsor, please visit our vendor and sponsor area by clicking on the button below.

SPONSORS:
Senior Sponsor:


Venue Sponsor:

Printing by:
Astro Dynamic

Paper by:
Millmar Paper/Xtreme Coated Cover

CONFIRMED VENDORS:
Astro-Dynamic
BentleyUV
CodeMyDesigns.com
Finch Paper
Mohawk Fine Papers
Millmar Paper/Xtreme Coated Cover
Monadnock Paper Mills
Moore College of Art & Design - Continuing Education
RMH Image Group
Triune Color
Tembec
Wausau Paper
Yupo

 

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AIGA Philadelphia launches Philadelphia Design Awards

Presented by Adobe:
Exhibit May 1-30, 2009

In an effort to engage and strengthen the regional design community, AIGA Philadelphia called all designers to “show some love” and submit their work to Philadelphia Design Awards presented by Adobe and affectionately nicknamed PDA.

We were very excited to see work from creative agencies of all sizes in the tri-state area, giving artists the opportunity to present their work to a prestigious panel of internationally recognized judges. The judging took place in mid-November 2008. The judging panel: Sean Adams of Adams/Morioka, Rick Landesberg of Landesberg Design, Alice Twemlow of New York’s School of Visual Arts, Alice Chung of Omnivore and Scott Stowell of Open Design Studio.

More Information: aigapda.com

EXHIBITION: May 1-30, 2009
Gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 6pm
WHERE: AXD (Always by Design) Gallery | 265 S. 10th Street | Google Map
Catalogs are available at AXD Gallery. Suggested $10 donation.
NEWS: Read about this event in the PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER and UWISHUNU

SPONSORS:

Presented by:

Premium Sponsor:

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2009 AIGA Philadelphia Fellow Award

Cocktail Party and Reception

Thursday May 28th, 2009

Join us in celebrating great achievements in design in honor of Ms. Laurie Churchman who will be awarded the highest honor our chapter can bestow, the Fellow Award. It will be a delightful evening of fine food, drinks and company you won’t want to miss. Ticket price includes full open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, decadent dessert selection, coffee and tea. Semi-formal attire is suggested.

WHEN: Thursday, May 28th, from 7pm - 10pm

WHERE: Philadelphia Art Alliance | Rittenhouse Square | 251 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

COST: Tickets are $55 per person. Includes FULL OPEN BAR, light hors d'oeuvres, decadent dessert selection, coffee and tea.

TICKETS: Sorry, this event is SOLD OUT!
If you purchased tickets via paypal, please bring your printed out confirmation to the event and check in at the front door upon entry

Junior Sponsor:

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2009 Community Choice Lecture Series

You spoke. We listened.

In the spirit of democracy, hundreds of you took part this past fall by casting your vote to select the topics and speakers for our 2009 Spring Lectures Series, aptly named *Community Choice.*

Please join AIGA Philadelphia this spring for a lecture series lineup featuring the industry's most well-known and respected designers speaking on the topics that YOU voted for! Featuring:

Michael Bierut, Partner at Pentagram
Design Business: Five design secrets that will work in any economy

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2009 | 6:00 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Lecture
WHERE: Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street & The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | Directions
COST:
* $15 for AIGA members
* $30 for non-members
* $5 for AIGA student members
* $10 for student non-members
PRE-REGISTER: Online pre-registration has been closed for this event. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

A signed copy of the limited edition book "Pentagram Marks: 400 Symbols & Logotypes" will be raffled off directly following the lecture, along with a signed copy of the documentary DVD "Helvetica."

Design Business Presenting Sponsor:

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Green Tea Hours

Countless drinks. Six bars. Three big problems.

And the next day, you air it all online for everyone to talk about.

This Spring, join AIGA Philadelphia for drinks and to debate some timely sustainability issues facing our design community. Each night’s topic will be discussed at two different bars by two different groups concurrently, and afterwards, you’ll be given a chance to compare notes and continue the dialogue online.

Sustainable Design in a New Economy

WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2009 6:30pm
WHERE 1: the Artful Dodger | Society Hill
moderated by Cynthia Gale
WHERE 2: Dahlek | West Philly
moderated by Aaris Sherin
COST: This lecture is FREE and open to the public.
PRE-REGISTER: Online Registration for this event is now CLOSED. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

 

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Feedback 11

Portfolio Review Event for Graduating Seniors

WHERE:
Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street & The Parkway,
Philadelphia, PA 19103 | Directions
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2009
TIME: Individual sessions on the day of the event will be arranged on a first-come, first-served basis, so please arrive early. The timeline for the event is as follows:

• 5:00 pm  |  AIGA student members sign up
• 5:30 pm  |  All students may sign up
• 6-6:30 pm  |  Food and refreshments
• 6:30 pm  |  Interviews begin
• 9:00 pm  |  Final interviews conclude

COST: FREE to AIGA student members.
A $5.00 fee will be collected from non-members at the door.

REGISTER: Online registration for Feedback 1 is now closed. Although you can register at the door on the day of the event.

REVIEWERS: CLICK HERE to read reviewer bios here (.pdf format)

 

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AIGA Philadelphia launches Philadelphia Design Awards

Presented by Adobe:
Opening Reception/Winners Recognized, May 1, 2009
Exhibit May 1-30, 2009

In an effort to engage and strengthen the regional design community, AIGA Philadelphia called all designers to “show some love” and submit their work to Philadelphia Design Awards presented by Adobe and affectionately nicknamed PDA.

We were very excited to see work from creative agencies of all sizes in the tri-state area, giving artists the opportunity to present their work to a prestigious panel of internationally recognized judges. The judging, which took place in mid-November 2008, was by Sean Adams of Adams/Morioka, Rick Landesberg of Landesberg Design, Alice Twemlow of New York’s School of Visual Arts, Alice Chung of Omnivore and Scott Stowell of Open Design Studio.

More Information: aigapda.com

RECEPTION: Opening Reception, Friday, May 1, 2009, from 5:00-8:00 PM
EXHIBITION: May 1-30, 2009
WHERE: AXD (Always by Design) Gallery in Philadelphia’s Old City | Google Map
COST: This event is FREE and open to the public.
PRE-REGISTER: Online Registration for the PDA reception is now CLOSED. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
NEWS: Read about this event in the PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER and UWISHUNU

SPONSORS:

Presented by:

Premium Sponsor:

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Si Scott

Presented by Philadelphia University School of Design and Media and AIGA Philadelphia

Through his passion for pen and ink, UK-based designer Si Scott continuously blurs the line between illustration and graphic design. Founded in 2006, his studio's work is a mix of modern and traditional typography adopted by clients such as Hugo Boss, Volvo, Pentagram, Nike, and MTV.

Scott's work has made a large impact on the creative industry. His work has been featured in Creative Review, Grafik, IDN, Graphic International, Notion, and many others, including several books.

www.siscottstudio.com

WHEN: Thursday April 30, 2009
TIME: Reception 6:00pm | Lecture 7:00pm
WHERE: Tuttleman Auditorium, Philadelphia University | Download Campus Map
4201 Henry Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144 | View Google Map
COST: This event is FREE and open to the public.
PRE-REGISTER: Registration for SI SCOTT is now CLOSED. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

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Drink-n-Think

Join your friends at AIGA Philadelphia for customized Design Quizzo at Yello'Bar! Don’t miss this new networking happy hour sponsored by the Fellow Award Program. Win a Gift Certificate to Yello'Bar, T-shirts and more.

Enjoy 1 free drink with your ticket and specials including $2 domestic beer on tap, $1.50 off microbrews, $4.50 well drinks and half off chicken wings!

WHEN: Wednesday, April 29th | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Yello'Bar | 2425 Grays Ferry
COST: $8 in advance | $10 at the door

PRE-REGISTER: Pre-registration for DRINK-N-THINK has now closed, but full-priced tickets will be available at the door.

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Sustainability

Philadelphia Designer's Accord Town Hall Meeting

Sign up now to discuss sustainable design practices. Local members of The Designers Accord are calling all design professionals to action. The Designer’s Accord is a global coalition of design leaders working together to create positive environmental impact.

Presentation format: Stand up, talk for 5 minutes (no more) - sign up at the event when you arrive. No slides. Handheld visuals welcome if you have them. Interpretive dance encouraged. Preference given to people who have case studies, design projects, design concepts.

ABOUT: The Designers Accord is made up of over 150,000 members of the creative community. Adopting the Designer's Accord provides access to methodologies, resources, and experiences around environmental issues in design.

WHEN: Thursday, April 23rd 2009 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm

WHERE: Bresslergroup, 2400 Market St. Marketplace Design Center, Suite 1-2 Philadelphia, PA 19130

SCHEDULE: 6:00-6:30 Socializing, networking. Light refreshments will be served 6:30-6:45: Update on the Designers Accord Movement 6:45-8:00: Unconference format, where up to 10 people have 5 minute slot to present ideas, cases, provocations, etc. Presenters sign up at the event 8:00-9:00: Identify key themes based on locally relevant issues, and the content of the presentations, and conduct short breakout groups to discuss the major themes identified.

COST: This event is FREE and open to the public.

PRE-REGISTER: We are sorry, this even this event is full and the registration for the Designer's Accord has now closed.

 

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Green Tea Hours

Countless drinks. Six bars. Three big problems.

And the next day, you air it all online for everyone to talk about.

This Spring, join AIGA Philadelphia for drinks and to debate some timely sustainability issues facing our design community. Each night’s topic will be discussed at two different bars by two different groups concurrently, and afterwards, you’ll be given a chance to compare notes and continue the dialogue online.

Green Fatigue

Designers often claim "Less is more", but are we overloading people with green messaging and design? Join us for a discussion on how to keep sustainable design compelling and effective.

WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 2009 6:30pm
WHERE 1: The Belgian Café | Fairmount
moderated by Andrew Dahlgren
WHERE 2:Ten Stone | Rittenhouse
moderated by Craig Schlanser
PRE-REGISTER: Advanced registration for Green Fatigue is now closed, although space is still available at the door.

2009 Community Choice Lecture Series

You spoke. We listened.

In the spirit of democracy, hundreds of you took part this past fall by casting your vote to select the topics and speakers for our 2009 Spring Lectures Series, aptly named *Community Choice.*

Please join AIGA Philadelphia this spring for a lecture series lineup featuring the industry's most well-known and respected designers speaking on the topics that YOU voted for! Featuring:

Typography:

Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich, President of de Vicq Design
Matteo Bologna, Founder of Mucca Design
WHEN: Thursday, March 26, 2009 | 6:00 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Lecture
WHERE: Tuttleman Auditorium, Philadelphia University | Download Campus Map
4201 Henry Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144 | View Google Map
COST:
* $15 for AIGA members
* $30 for non-members
* $5 for AIGA student members
* $10 for student non-members
PRE-REGISTER: Pre-Registration for Typography is now closed, Tickets are still available for purchase at the door.

Two signed copies of Roberto and Matteo’s book “Words at Play” will be raffled off directly following the lecture.

Thank you to Parc Restaurant in Rittenhouse Square for their generous contribution.

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Green Tea Hours

Countless drinks. Six bars. Three big problems.

And the next day, you air it all online for everyone to talk about.

This Spring, join AIGA Philadelphia for drinks and to debate some timely sustainability issues facing our design community. Each night’s topic will be discussed at two different bars by two different groups concurrently, and afterwards, you’ll be given a chance to compare notes and continue the dialogue online.

Sign up at: tinyurl.com/AIGAgreenteahours<-->

Hopes for Sustainable Design From the Obama Presidency

WHEN: Thursday, February 26, 2009 6:30pm
WHERE 1: Standard Tap | Northern Liberties
moderated by Alex Peltz
WHERE 2: White Dog Café | West Philly
moderated by Cara Cox
Registration for this event is now closed

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2009 Community Choice Lecture Series

You spoke. We listened.

In the spirit of democracy, hundreds of you took part this past fall by casting your vote to select the topics and speakers for our 2009 Spring Lectures Series, aptly named *Community Choice*.

Please join AIGA Philadelphia this spring for a lecture series lineup featuring the industry's most well-known and respected designers speaking on the topics that YOU voted for! Featuring:

Website Design:

Michael Lebowitz, Founder and CEO of Big Spaceship
WHEN: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 | 6:00 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Lecture
WHERE: Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street & The Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | Directions
COST:
* $15 for AIGA members
* $30 for non-members
* $5 for AIGA student members
* $10 for student non-members
REGISTER: Registration for this event is now closed, however, you may still purchase tickets at the door

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Campaign 2 Sustain | Student Poster Competition

Exhibition, Awards and Closing Ceremony

Campaign 2 Sustain | Student Post Competition  |  Winners

CAMPAIGN 2 SUSTAIN is a student poster competition that seeks to create public awareness about sustainable and environmentally conscious practices.

AIGA Philadelphia has received hundreds of submissions from Institutions throughout the Philadelphia area, and we invite you to see this impressive collection of work, judged by Margie Gorman of Margie Gorman LLC, Jon Bjornson of Bjornson Design, Alina Wheeler, Chakley Calerwood of National Geographic Green Guide, Michelle D'Avella of Vintage Blue, and Brendan Isaac Jones of Greensaw Design.

The exhibition will be held at the Ice Box Gallery in the Crane Arts Building (1400 North American Street) from Monday, January 12th to Friday, January 30th, 2009. The gallery is open 12–6 Wednesday through Sunday.

A closing reception and awards ceremony will be held at the Ice Box Gallery on Friday, January 30th, 2009 from 6:00pm-to 8:00pm. Please join us in celebrating this outstanding collection of work.

WHERE: Ice Box Gallery at the Crane Arts Building
1400 North American Street  |  Philadelphia, PA 19122  |  Google Map

WHEN:
Closing Reception: Friday, January 30th, 2009  |   6:00pm-to 8:00pm
Exhibition: January 12th to January 30th, 2009  |   12–6 Wednesday through Sunday

PRIZES INCLUDE:
1st Prize: Adobe Creative Suite, Courtesy of Adobe
2nd Prize: Product (RED) 8GB iPod nano
3rd Prize: Product (RED) 2GB iPod Shuffle
Peoples Choice Award: Product (RED) 2GB ipod shuffle
10 Honorable Mentions: T-Shirt or Tote bag, Courtesy of Vintage Blue

ADMISSION: This event is FREE and open to the public

Questions may be directed to:
David Copestakes: education@philadelphia.aiga.org
Gigi McGee: education2@philadelphia.aiga.org

SPONSORS: Premium Sponsor:
	UArts Continuing Education offers a 10% tuition discount to AIGA Members

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AIGA Philadelphia

2009 Kick-Off Party

In the spirit of democracy, AIGA Philadelphia would like to dedicate our new season to you – the Philadelphia Design Community. Thanks for telling us what is important to you, you made our 2009 season. 

The votes are in! Philadelphia creatives have spoken! The speakers of our 2009 Community Choice Lecture Series will be announced at this year's season kick-off party.

Please join us in kicking off this Season of Change on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the Fieldhouse.

Members and non-members alike are welcome!

WHERE: Fieldhouse (upstairs bar)
1150 Filbert Street  |  Philadelphia, PA 19107  |  Google Map

WHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2009  |  7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

ADMISSION: Members' Discount: FREE!  |  General Fee: $25
One free alcoholic beverage, hors d'oeuvres, and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided! (Must be 21 to drink.)

REGISTER: Registration for this event is now closed

SPONSORS:

Entry Sponsor:

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