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It’s All About Who You Know. So Get Involved Today!

Devon N. Moyer — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:26:32 +0000

In today’s society being highly qualified for a job is good but being highly qualified AND having good relationships with people in the business is better. You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, “It’s all about who you know” but let me be the 1,001 person to tell you it’s true. So now that your fully convinced that it is indeed fact time to venture out into the world of networking here are a…

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First Friday at AIGA Philly: Heads of State

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:41:53 +0000

This past First Friday AIGA Philly presented Heads of State “10 Years of Rectangles.” The space was small, and the crowd was large, but the exhibit was still one that I’m glad to have seen. Everything from R.E.M. album covers to Penguin Book illustrations adorned the walls. I even had the chance to virtually talk to the creatives behind The Heads of State via a few snarky tweets regarding Little…

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PENNED, Save the Date and Keep a Look out for Ticketing!

Brianna M. D'Florence — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:19:15 +0000

01/28/2012 at 9:00am | Temple Center City, Room 206, 1515 Market St., Philadelphia, PA Penned is a hands on lettering workshop with Ken Barber, presented by the Philadelphia chapter of AIGA. Learn from Ken Barber, an esteemed letterer and type designer, in a group workshop and gain a stronger understanding of type and lettering by applying foundational letter-making principles…

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Typography for the Web Webinar

Brianna M. D'Florence — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:00:33 +0000

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 of overused screen-display fonts, but new font services are giving web designers the freedom to choose their typefaces and control their appearance without sacrificing web standards. In this webinar…

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AIGA DESIGN STUDIO OPEN TOURS

Brianna M. D'Florence — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:38:06 +0000

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 behind the scenes at your favorite studio! Food and Drinks are also provided. 11/15/2011 at 6:00pm-8:00pm, requested that you arrive at your assigned studio 15 minutes early When you register, you choose a studio to visit.

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“The Persuaders” Film Screening

Brianna M. D'Florence — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:21:48 +0000

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 a range of experts and observers of the advertising and marketing world. Critic Douglas Rushkoff narrates, offering chilling insight into…

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365 Design Effectiveness Exhibition

Brianna M. D'Florence — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:45:36 +0000

AIGA, the professional association for design, every year hosts a worldwide 365 Design Effectiveness Competition for communication designers. AIGA awards designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and effective. AIGA Executive Director Richard Grefé summarized the competition as, “emphasizing that design, to be great, must achieve its business purposes first and, usually, will do so in a…

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Aspiring Art Director? AIGA Memberships Only $50! (through september 30th, so get them now!)

Brianna M. D'Florence — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:17:22 +0000

AIGA is the largest professional association of design in the world. They are currently haveing a sale on their student memberships through September 30, 2011! The membership will only cost you $50 (instead of $95) and by joining AIGA you will receive substantial benefits and gain access to invaluable resources and opportunities. As a member, you will receive discounts on many designer…

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