AIGA is back in action this fall, starting on Thursday, September 17th at 8:45pm at Tower Inn (across the street from Boone Hall).

AIGA at EMU is the student chapter of the professional association for design. It’s a great way for graphic design students to get their work out to employers as well as explore the world of design.

Come hang out and help shape the organization and future events. Possible events coming up this year are:
-Stencil and Collage Night
-Taking tours of graduate studios
-Having a show in the art gallery
-Trips to tour art museums or design studios
-Movie Nights

Well, class is in an hour. I haven’t been into the lab since the end of the Winter semester. Don’t know if everything remained there, or was taken down. But here is how the collage wall looked last time I saw it.

Though there may have been a few more dickbutts on it.

This is an article worth reading.

http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/smears-and-straight-talk

Check out this website!
He did these drawings during his meetings.

http://www.renatocastilho.com/Site/renato_646.644.4866.html

All,

This weekend AIGA Toledo is hosting a student portfolio review in Bowling Green, OH. The format will be similar to the one we hosted. All students are welcome to attend. This is encouraged if you live or plan to live in Ohio as it might be a good idea to network with some Ohio based designers.http://toledo.aiga.org/events/2008/04/17182862

hey guys! just to let you know,
LAB OPENS = SUNDAY APRIL 30th, 10:00 am –

5:00 pm

if you have any problems getting into the lab, please call me (sarah) 734 277 1962.
if you would like to come on saturday night or you don’t have a computer and want
to be let in at another time please e-mail me (jalliso1@emich.edu).

good luck with exams!
see you around,

Sarah Allison

A contest being run by eDR Solutions, a Greenville, S.C. based technology company and creator of the Hard Drive Crusher. 

The contest will consist of two parts: a poster design contest and a Web site design contest.  The poster should be designed to inform people about the Hard Drive Crusher in a creative way, and the web design should be aimed at creating an original, exciting image for the Hard Drive Crusher’s new Web site, www.harddrivecrusher.com.The winner of each category will receive $1,500, and the winning students’ schools will be awarded a Hard Drive Crusher, valued at $11,500. 

eDR’s Hard Drive Crusher, which won Best Product of TechnoSecurity in 2006, is a machine that physically destroys obsolete computer hard drives.  This ensures that no confidential information can ever be recovered and prevents identity theft. The Hard Drive Crusher is the only product of its kind that provides visual verification of destruction, which gives users confidence that their private information is protected.  Current users of eDR’s Hard Drive Crusher include the U.S. Senate, CIA, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Royal Mounted Canadian Police and many universities.

There are no creative restrictions, which allows students to freely express their talents.  However, there are guidelines about information that must be included on the Web page or poster to ensure that they accurately represent eDR Solutions and the Hard Drive Crusher.  More information about the contest, including rules and guidelines, can be found at www.harddrivecrusher.com.

Students can submit their entries any time before 12 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, and winners will be selected and notified by Friday, April 18.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone at 864-350-5042 or by e-mail at LJenkins@edrsolutions.com.  More information about the company and product can be found at www.edrsolutions.com.

I think those that were involved with ryan’s class that designed pieces based on bringing back detroit should definitely send in their stuff. 

detroit.aiga.org/celebratemi for all competition and submission information.
Call For Entries	Download the Call for Entries (PDF) here. Note: AIGA Detroit Members will be receiving a Call for Entries poster next week.
Cost	Free
Deadline	May 15, 2008
	Michigan has had a long-standing and prominent reputation as the home to many great and influential designers and artisans, many of whom have defined past generations and continue to be influential in our state, national, and global economies. From art and design schools to furniture companies, from the big three to the many smaller firms, Michigan hosts a world-class collection of artists and designers residing and working within its bounds. Often overlooked, we must remind ourselves of the robust history that is woven into the fabric of our state. It is now time that we not only look back at our history for inspiration but forge ahead to cast a new vision for Michigan design. As an introduction to a series of events that will unfold over the next two years, AIGA Detroit proudly presents the Celebrate Michigan Design Poster Competition. We encourage you to share your thoughts, experiences and ideas about the future of design in our state. There are many stories to tell. This competition is a chance to give a voice to the design community by creating a poster showcasing the positive power of design and its influence on technology, culture and society. Sponsored by AIGA Detroit in partnership with Phoenix Press

The CSS/HTML class files are ready to go for Tuesday, March 11. You can view them with the link below.

http://www.emugraphicdesign.com/aiga/events/webdesign