This book looks pretty cool. Reminds me of the book project we had in Ryan’s image making class. All about happy accidents and the image you can create you didn’t know you could.
EMYou the magazine is sponsoring a video contest asking why you love Ypsi. So get your video skills sharpened and enter it! Here’s some information from their website:
What We’re Looking For:
We’re interested in YOU making the case for your Ypsi-love, as easy or as difficult that may be. Show us in pictures, or tell us in word or song. Anyway you want to present it video wise is fine, as long as you’re creative and convincing!
Rules and Winners:
Contestants can enter one video in each of the three categories listed below (add as many videos as you’d like). The video should be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes long and speak to why you (one person, one group, a business, etc…) love Ypsilanti!
Prizes:
First Place: $150
Second Place: $100
Third Place: $50
I post my drawings on the site Deviant Art. Figured I’d let everyone know that there is a competition right now to design a new logo for them. Prize is $2,500. The thing is, the logo you see above is their new logo. This competition is a challenge to make a better logo than above. I think this logo is better than their old one, but I’m letting you guys know about this, in case you want to take a stab at it.
They have to be submitted by October 14 at 11:59pm. I’m pretty sure you need to have an account in order to enter, since the entries need to be submitted under a specific category of “deviation submissions.” There are free accounts though.
For reference, here is their old logo, with their mascot.
Don’t know how many of you know of this comic book. It was a comic in the 90s by Rob Schrab, which recently made a comeback to finish the story he left hanging. Anyhow, I was on the Deviant Art page of a guy named MC Griffin, and he had a link to a video he made for a contest of making an animated Scud short. Here is the comic creator reviewing the videos:
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The puppet ones are really cool, but I liked MC Griffins most.
So he announces another contest due November 12, and I think I’m going to try and put something together for that. I’ve been looking for an idea for an animation project. Posting this here in case other fans of the comic wanted to make their own.
Just wanted all of you to know of a great competition we just launched here at the campaign.
You download the submission kit. Upload your design. The people vote for the best designs. We print the winners and people from all around the country wear your shirt.
As an EMU alumni, it would be great to see all of you submitting work and giving EMU a good turn out in this contest. It’s a great chance for your work to be seen and potentially be used for the campaign.
I thought that everyone who has experienced the Kerouac assignment would appreciate this. Penguin apparently used Kerouac’s On The Road for their competition title this year. It’s interesting to see the approach taken by others.
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.
The Model Your Campus in 3-D contest is back this year. If you have any interest in learning more about 3-D modeling, photography, georgraphy ect… you should check it out.
If you are interested, email me, becaus I would like to get a team together. We tried last year, but it was all seniors and we didn’t have enough time (it was due during graduation). This year it isn’t due until June 1st, but it’s now an international competition.
We should involve some of the CG people from Sill hall and really put forth a good effort.
