September 2009
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Sep 28th
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Always Summer Poster Show and Interview with AIGA... →
Recently, Urban Jacksonville caught up with our Prez for an interview where they talked about the upcoming Always Summer Poster Show and Membership Drive Event for AIGA Jacksonville at the Landing this Saturday, plus other AIGAJAX initiatives coming up like Design Mentoring with high school students to morning alternatives for Cocktails & Creatives, and what all this means for the industry, as...
Sep 25th
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Sell Your Logos on iStockPhoto? →
The other day, a few of us here at AIGA Jacksonville received an email from iStockPhoto asking if we would be interested in providing stock logos for sale. Before getting too livid, I mean — forming your own opinion — AIGA’s own Ric Grefe comments on the issue in a way that would make your momma proud.
Sep 24th
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GREEN PRINTING AT barefoot press
“…owner Richard Kilby was intent on using and promoting GREEN PRINTING practices – one of a few in the country to do so at that time. So he talked to representatives from paper mills about the possibilities and got some doors slammed in his face. More than one told him recycled paper was a fad, and the industry had no intention of expanding its supply beyond California, the only market...
Sep 23rd
Sep 23rd
Eco-Friendly Package Design
Design Muse: “In honor of earth day I have been looking around for eco friendly packaging. I came upon this packaging for Sennheiser CX 300 ear phones. The packaging is made from cardboard and is 100% recyclable - no nasty plastic clam shell to clog up land fills.”
Sep 23rd
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Always Summer '09 Poster Show
This Saturday, join AIGA Jacksonville as we hold our annual Membership Drive event downtown at the Jacksonville Landing. This year’s event features local design talent interpreting summer songs into poster design. In addition, DJs will be playing songs compiled from the artists’ selections. You don’t have to be a member of AIGA to attend, so bring all of your friends along to check out...
Sep 21st
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The Font Snob →
Aren’t we all “font snobs” inside?
Sep 18th
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Camel in the Tent: Why You Need Contracts for Pro... →
(via Twitter @erawitsch)
Sep 18th
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CMYK's Top 100 New Creatives →
Enter now in the World’s Largest Showcase of New Creative Talent — for the opportunity to be published and seen by an industry of creative decision makers across the globe.
Sep 16th
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A Methodology for Creating New Ideas →
“This is a post intended to give people a methodology for creating new ideas.”
Sep 16th
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Sep 16th
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Painting a Composition →
Amazing and inspirational piece - “I’m Your Air”
Sep 15th
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Get Inspired
AIGA, the professional association for design - the who, what and why. In seven minutes, meet some of the people who make AIGA the premier association for design—to discover it, discuss it, understand it, appreciate it, be inspired by it!
Sep 15th
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Great Design Isn't Free →
“This post is for new designers entering the industry, experienced designers, and those who are interested in working with designers. It’s not a rant, it’s a fact check.”
Sep 15th
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Good Times on Tap!
SEPTEMBER COCKTAILS & CREATIVES RECAP The creative process can be a grueling one. Eyes glued to the screen, shoulders tensed up to the ears and an index finger that threatens to revolt at any moment. But designers feared not because there was a sanctuary, a place to unwind. A place where 2nd, 3rd and 4th drafts were a good thing. A place where ideas weren’t the only thing brewing. It was...
Sep 15th
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The long version of Atomic Sketch at Artwalk, from Jacksonville.com
Sep 15th
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Cocktails & Creatives @ Seven Bridges Tonight
From 6 – 8:30 PM, come hang out with fellow creatives, shoot some pool, and see what’s brewing within the local design community.  Bring a business card for a chance to win some great prizes, including three “dinners for two” gift cards ($40 value). Special thanks to Seven Bridges for the sponsorship. Drink specials: $1 off draft beers, $2 off wine (by the glass), $5 premium martinis,...
Sep 10th
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AIGA member and Atomic Sketch artist, Katy Garrison, featured on Jacksonville.com. Go get’em, Katy!
Sep 4th
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Artwalk's Atomic Sketch Recap
…And it certainly exploded last night – the Old Hayden Burns Library at Artwalk provided us with an amazingly convenient spot for passers-by to look, watch and ponder over everyone’s strategies and work. Great feedback, new contacts and much-appreciated sales pushed our AIGAJAX members to an excitedly new level, pumping up our little spirits for the new season! Yeah! The excitement...
Sep 3rd