No more miss shy girl
This past semester I have been interning with Philadelphia Magazine in their art department. One of the biggest take-aways I recieved from my time there was conquering my shyness. I am a very shy girl, or I should say was,…
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The Experiences of Temple Advertising Students
Brianna M. D'Florence
Keep up with the What’s Up of Social Media: Mashable.com
Why should we as aspiring advertisers keep up on the latest trends and happenings in the world of Social Media? Social media sites reign as the most popular online hangouts. Americans spend 23% of internet time on social networks, no…
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER…GASP!…PRODUCTIVE????
WE ALL DO IT. Sneak onto Facebook and Twitter in the middle of doing our work. Well here is something to make you feel less guilty about it. Make it …. productive… (GASP!!…FACEBOOK, TWITTER PRODUCTIVE???) How, you ask? Use Facebook…
The Almighty GRID–Resources
CREATING A GRID is typically one of the very first things you do when starting a design. After all, it provides the basic structure on which the rest of your design will lie. They help you create sophisticated layout structures…
Communication Arts Magazine Advertising and Design Annuals
Communication Arts is the premier source of inspiration for graphic designers, art directors, design firms, corporate design departments, advertising agencies, interactive designers, illustrators and photographers—everyone involved in visual communication. Communication Arts Magazine has a special student subscription price! For students, a…
PENNED, Save the Date and Keep a Look out for Ticketing!
01/28/2012 at 9:00am | Temple Center City, Room 206, 1515 Market St., Philadelphia, PA Save the date, and keep a look out for ticketing for PENNED! Penned is a hands on lettering workshop with Ken Barber, presented by the Philadelphia chapter…
Typography for the Web Webinar
Typography for the Web Wednesday, December 7 12:00 p.m. Typography for the web is a webinar, Part of AIGA’s and Adobe’s Webinar Series: “Breakthroughs: Where Inspiration and Technology Meet” Until recently, typography for the web was limited to a handful…
GOODIE BAG
Here are some freebies I found on the web. I also came across some vintage motorcycle advertisements that are great visual inspiration Enjoy! VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ADVERTISEMENTS click here to view more BRUSHES 23 Brushes Light Blurs Brush Set, Free…
Pinterest: Discover and Organize your Inspiration By Creating Online Pinboards
COLLECT AND ORGANIZE YOUR INSPIRATION My desktop was overloaded with images and I had too many bookmarks on my safari toolbar. That was until Professor Kantrowitz told me about Pinterest. Pinterest is a great tool for aspiring advertising professionals and…
AIGA DESIGN STUDIO OPEN TOURS
2011 Open Studio Tours See what’s inside a professional design studio! Design studios in the Philadelphia area are opening their doors to design students and welcome you to tour their facilities, ask lots of questions, and see what it’s like…
Designer Matteo Bologna Giving a Talk at Tyler
WHAT: Matteo Bologna the founder of Mucca Design will be giving a talk. He will also be announcing the winning selections of The Graphic Design Program’s Annual Restaurant Identity Exhibition. Read about Matteo Bologna and Mucca Design here. WHO:…
Secret Cinema at Temple Gallery Shows Rare Haunted House Horror Films
Secret Cinema Rare Haunted House Horrors Friday October 28th, 8pm-Midnight Temple Gallery @ Tyler School of Art Admission is Free! Click here to register and reserve your seat! On Friday, October 28th, the Secret Cinema will present a four-hour mini-marathon…
Haunted Histories at Temple Gallery
HAUNTED HISTORIES, HALLOWED GROUND Friday October 28th, 6-7:30pm Temple Gallery @ Tyler School of Art 2001 N. 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 At Halloween, many abandoned mental health institutions and prisons become haunted attractions. Historians Kelly George and Anne…
Searching For Something Creepy To Do This Week?
Searching for something creepy to do this week? Explore The Laurel Hill Cemetery… Laurel Hill Cemetery is 175 years old, the second major rural garden cemetery in the United States, and one of the few cemeteries in the country designated…
Personal Branding Boot Camp – Networking made easy
Who, What The Philly Ad Club is hosting a free event for students and young professionals about the ins and outs of networking. (To learn more about the Philly Ad Club click here to visit their website.) Did you…
“The Persuaders” Film Screening
AIGA Philadelphia presents Frontline’s film “The Persuaders,” that explores how the cultures of marketing and advertising have come to influence not only what Americans buy, but also how they view themselves and the world around them. The documentary draws on…
Photographs and Photobooks at Freeman’s Gallery
Exhibition: Photographs + Photobooks October 16, 12pm-4pm and October 17-20, 2011 10am-4:30pm. Freeman’s Auctioneers & Appraisers Freeman’s 1st Floor Gallery, 1808 Chestnut Street view map View the Photographs and Photo Books that will be on display here. Freeman’s Photograph’s and Photobooks auction will…
PRINTER SMASH!!!!!
Printer Frustration? Get revenge! October 15, 7pm-9pm | The Hacktory View Website| 313 S. Broad Street view map Free! | Open to the Public! A Sponsor of Design Philadelphia, Nonprofit Technology Resources, is holding a Printer Smash! They need help creatively disassembling some…
Get Those Design Resumes Ready!
WHO: Design Philadelphia, www.designphiladelphia.org WHAT: Revamped Resume ABOUT: Design Philadelphia is hosting over 150 design events. One of these events is “Revamped Resume.” This event doesn’t help you write your resume, but focuses on your resume’s design. Make your resume…
AIGA and Adobe’s “Breakthroughs: Where Inspiration and Technology Meet” Webinar Series
Webinar: Designing with the Power of Data Wednesday, October 26 12:00 p.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Pacific About: learn how pairing data and design can help businesses be more effective. To learn more about this webinar click here. To login to your…