January 2012
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Thought & Theory Design Mixtape 4
If you haven’t checked out any mixtapes from local designer (and “resident” AIGA Jacksonville DJ) Dennis Eusebio of Thought & Theory, do yourself a favor - download this new mix for 2012, crank it up and enjoy the rest of your work day.
“Pretty weird to think that I’ve now been releasing these things for over a year now. It’s been cool to look back and see...
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Recap: The Morning Leak
Bright and early yesterday morning AIGA members gathered once again for a hearty helping of creative inspiration. Five presenters, fueled with enthusiasm and likely copious amounts of coffee, dazzled us with not only great design but education as well.
Theresa Lopez kicked things off, giving a great demo on the newfangled interactive tools in InDesign CS5.
Next, David Montgomery unveiled...
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The Value of Unplugging
This past December I did something that I usually don’t do during my vacation time; I completely unplugged from my work, freelance and charitable endeavors. I had not done this for years and I strongly recommend it. After all, how can we truly refresh our minds if we are distracted by emails, phone calls and the exposure of new information that we are fed on a constant basis? My new attitude and...
CoWork Jax Opens Downtown This Month
The wait is nearly over for local freelancers, small businesses and entrepreneurs looking for a collaborative workspace. CoWork Jax, the city’s first full-service coworking space will open its doors at the end of this month, kicking off with a celebration January 26 from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Located at 5 W. Forsyth St. in Downtown Jacksonville on the top floor of the historic Woolworth...
Congratulations to Leah
This past November, members of North Florida PRSA (the local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America) gathered at The Carling for a night of good company, networking and awards recognizing the best in their field. Steel drums highlighted the island-themed event and WJXT Channel 4’s Mary Baer was the guest speaker. Local PR representatives and business professionals took their...
Join us this week at The Morning Leak!
Join us this week for another inspirational gathering at The Morning Leak! Come and see what your local artists and designers are working on in this exciting “show and tell” event. Spectators are welcome too— so join us and kick off the new year with some highly caffeinated design inspiration, we’ll be at nGen works at 7:30am on Wednesday!
This month, we’ll hear from the likes of Eric Hinote,...
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Recap: Designers In Toyland 3
AIGA Jacksonville’s Designers in Toyland never fails to delight. The atmosphere is as wonderful as the toys, gratefully lacking the combat-like conditions of chain retailers. Music and conversation spill from a gallery sparkling with tiny white lights. Stepping inside, you’re greeted with warm smiles and cold beer. You can browse one-of-a-kind creations at your own pace, and ...
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Welcome PrintJax!
AIGA Jacksonville would like to announce and welcome its first sponsor for 2012 - Print Resources, aka PrintJax (www.printjax.com). If you’re looking for prompt, efficient and quality-oriented printing, Brian Holcomb and his team are the ones to call. You’ll be seeing and hearing more about PrintJax at the upcoming I Love Design weekend and throughout the year. Welcome PrintJax! We...
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Calling All ADDY Entries
The time to throw your hat in the ring for the world’s largest advertising competition is drawing near! The ADDY Competition honors excellence in advertising and is often considered a mark of excellence for those involved in the design, advertising and creative fields. The competition starts at the local level (right here in Jax for us) and winners have the opportunity to continue on at...