So, there’s this organization based in the Ann Arbor area that is trying to start a television show fostering conversation attempting to more completely define what is involved in a k-12 “21st century education.” I was asked to make a logo, so this is what I did… (more…)

Book making the old fashioned way (it looks so complicated) . . . .

Printing a Book, Old School from Armin Vit on Vimeo.

or : http://www.vimeo.com/1063458

just found this guy (or guys - i have no idea) on the fwa page.  really cool style that uses a 70’s palette and has the feel of those old 7 inch records.  everything has a yellow tint that gives it an aged look as well.

Hey everyone, just looking for a little feedback on new brochure elements/designs.

Go here and look at my work, tell me what you think:

http://www.emugraphicdesign.com/aiga/462/brochure/artd.php

thanks

-Alan

For those who missed the very entertaining Chip Kidd last night I found this Dwell video/interview.

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EMU Friends of the Library need our help. They are having a contest and need us to do the following:

1. design a bookmark
2. design for a 11″ x 8″ canvas bag (2-3 colours) 
3. design a new logo for them

Each category will win a $100 gift certificate. These designs will give back to the EMU community as they are using them for a fund raiser to make the library better. Not only do you have a chance to win some money but you have the opportunity to give back to EMU. There are a few restrictions you must remember:

• bookmark and canvas bag must say “EMU Friends of the Library”
• your name and graduation year will appear on the design
• you can  have a printed piece to put in your portfolio
• they really want your design to “POP”
• let’s show the library how supportive we are

if you need to ask my any questions, please e-mail me or reply to this. my e-mail is jalliso1@emich.eduif you would like to visit EMU friends of the Library website go to http://brand.emich.edu/fol

 
I came across this project recently, found it absolutely intriguing…artist Olafur Eliasson created this piece, a laser-cut negative space rendering of his house in 85:1 scale. 452 pages of just laser cut pages. As this technology becomes more readily available, imagine what designers can do with books when we have to consider the spatial experience more and more. You can read more about it here: http://www.origamitessellations.com which seems to be a great site for paper craft/engineering artwork.

okay i hope i got your attention. you need to come to the aiga meeting this week (on thursday) at 8:00….

we need you to come out and brain storm some ideas for the portfolio review that will be held at EMU

this year.  you need to come out, its pretty fun. get involved…. care.

There is a little girl back home (in Brockville Ontario) that was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her name is Lilly and she is one-years-old. There is going to be an art exhibition in Toronto where all art sold will go towards her medical bills as she comes from a family that isn’t well off. I’m looking for people who would be interested in donating paintings or creating paintings, photos, posters, ect. for the exhibition - but there’s a catch: the exhibition is called “Lilies for Lilly” so all art should be of a lily or lilies. If you can have the items for me before February 16th 2008 that would be sweet. If you can frame it that would be even better but if not I can pay for it to be framed.

Canadian Sarah (ask around if you don’t know who I am)