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Paper, Paper, Skin and Body: From Voice; by David Barringer Sep 08, 2010 (0); Paper is skin for the tattoo of ink, used by designers, artists and writers to leave their marks. Barringer meditates on the utility and fragility of paper in its many forms.

From Gain

What Design Can’t Do: by Christopher Simmons; Sep 01, 2010(6); What influence does design have on the success (or failure) of a business or product? Simmons considers the role of the designer at the table.

From Voice

Souvenir as Art: by Saundra Marcel; Aug 24, 2010(6); Vacations are finite, but a souvenir is forever. Marcel considers the value of travel mementos, for journeys both real and imagined.

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Measuring Up: 4 Reasons to Work Well and Play Well with Others: by Roz Goldfarb; Aug 20, 2010(1); Are you a team player? A survey of hiring managers shows that the ability to collaborate is not merely a desired skill—it is essential.

From Voice

Reflections on a Penguin-iversary: by Phil Patton; Aug 17, 2010(1); Although many great artists have created covers for Penguin, Patton favors the uniform paperbacks that have defined the publisher from the start.

Chapters

Chapter Spotlight: AIGA Idaho: AIGA Idaho has experienced a lot of momentum in the two years since becoming the 60th official AIGA chapter. This will be another great year of speaker events, educational gatherings, student events and fun gatherings. As a vibrant and unique region, Idaho is not only an amazing state to live in, but a wonderful place to be creative.

Featured chapter: Jacksonville: Established: 1989 | Members: 218
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Calendar

Events

New Contexts/New Practices

October 8, 2010 North Carolina State University in Raleigh

New Contexts/New Practices October 8–10, 2010 North Carolina State University in Raleigh “ New Contexts/New Practices ” will generate and publish ideas about how...

Salt Lake City, UT

AIGA PUTT PUTT

September 9, 2010 Salt Lake Arts Center

Autumn is just around the corner which means a new season packed full of AIGA events awaits! Armed with a several new board members, we are itching to reconnect with AIGA Salt Lake....

Richmond, VA

Coffee Talk: Using Social Media to Get Better Clients

September 9, 2010 Stir Crazy Coffee House

Using Social Media to Get Better Clients You asked, we delivered. In our recent survey, you mentioned that Social Media was a topic you'd love to learn about. It's easy to see why —...

Competitions

Alaska

the BIG one

September 9, 2010 Alaska

the BIG one: Alaska's Annual Design Show Submit your work to AIGA Alaska's first annual statewide design competition and show. Submission Deadline: October 1, 2010 Awards Reception:...

South Carolina

InShow 16 Entries Drop Off Dates!

September 17, 2010

Greenville - September 17 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bounce | 201 Riverplace, Suite 400 | Greenville, SC 29601 Charleston - September 22 4:00 - 6:00 pm Stitch Design...

Exhibitions

I.D. ANNUAL DESIGN REVIEW 2010

August 30, 2010 AIGA National Design Center

Since 1954, the I.D. Annual Design Review has recognized the best in product, furniture, graphic and environment design, from the iconic to the obscure. The “I.D. Annual Design Review...

Baltimore, MD

Create Don’t Hate Billboards

August 1, 2010 Baltimore City Billboards

Last October, AIGA Baltimore sponsored Create Don’t Hate with Worldstudio. This was a mentoring program for high school students in the Baltimore area. Graphic designers were matched...

Dallas, TX

The Logo Show

August 30, 2010 Mabee Fine Arts Bldg, Ouachita Baptist University

David Bieloh of Ouachita Baptist University is curating an exhibition of design work titled, "The Logo Show." He has invited three nationally and internationally acclaimed designers...