Winning Student Members

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We’d like to recognize our AIGA student members who were selected for several design shows as well as awards. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

AIGA Texas Show Winners:
The University of Texas at Arlington – Colin Kientz, Advertising:  3rd place
The University of Texas at Arlington – Jaclyn Le, Packaging: 2nd place
DSVC 2012 National Student Show Acceptance: 
The University of North Texas – Oscar E. Armstrong, Arthur A. Stewart, Jr., Natalia Vargas
Texas A & M Commerce – Lindsey Reynolds
DSVC 2012 Award Winners:
The University of North Texas
Lydia Flores – Best Print Advertising
Mercy Lomelin – Stephen Zhang’s Judge’s Choice + Best Illustration
Natalia M. Padilla, Sr – Best Mobile App Design
Natalia Zinser – Eleanor Grosch’s Judge’s Choice
Texas A & M University, Commerce:
Victor Rodriguez – Best Packaging
Fort Worth ADDY Award Winners
The University of Texas at Arlington
Logan Malone – Bronze
Jaclyn Le – Silver
Collin Kientz – Gold and Special Judges Award in Copywriting
Kylene Mamrus – Gold
Kylene Mamrus, TuAnn Dao and Kayla Simpson – Gold and Student Best of Show
Georgina Parker and Nathan Jones – Gold and Special Judges Award
Dallas ADDY Award Winners
The University of North Texas – Oscar Armstrong – Gold ADDY

GOOD IDEAS FOR CITIES : PRESENTATIONS

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Each group of creatives formed from the Think Tank present their plans to our city leaders and fellow want-to-do-GOOD-ers. These presentations will be moderated by GOOD Magazine’s Alissa Walker.

6pm drinks/refreshments. 7pm presentations. June 6, 2012.

Lakewood Theater
1825 Abrams Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75214
U.S.A.

Presentations will be given to:
- Office of Economic Development, City of Dallas
- Dallas Parks Foundation
- DART

Come and join us as we make a positive mark on Dallas — one of 6 U.S. cities participating in GOOD magazine’s Good Ideas for Cities initiative funded by Artspace. Find out more about the initiative here:
http://www.good.is/ideas/posts

And check out our DFW Design for GOOD Facebook for more details / videos from the kick-off. Interested in helping out? Email frances@dfwdesignforgood.org to see how you can participate.

REGISTER FOR FREE TODAY!

Portfolio Night Dallas: SMU

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At its core, Portfolio Night is an event where aspiring young advertising copywriters, art directors and designers meet with several renowned advertising creative directors in a fast-paced evening of advice, networking and recruitment. While the evening has been jokingly called “speed-dating for creatives”, it’s really much more than that. In the ten years since its inception, Portfolio Night has grown to a global event, reaching creative hubs in every continent in an evening where the best of the present meets the best of the years to come.

 

Now in its milestone tenth year, Portfolio Night brings together thousands of young creatives, hundreds of creative directors, dozens of host agencies in cities around the world, and a select few global partners, all in a “one night only” event across the planet.

-PortfolioNight.com

 

Presented by: SMU, Marcus Graham Project | Hosted by: TM Advertising

Learn more about & sign up for Portfolio Night Dallas here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE RESULTS ARE IN, Y’ALL!

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The Texas Show started was launched in 2010 as the first Texas-wide design competition run by AIGA. This biennial design competition is comprised of a competition, awards ceremony, catalog, and traveling exhibit open to all design professionals and students living and working in the state of Texas. 2012 is a landmark year for The Texas Show: for the first time, we have been invited to take this traveling exhibit to AIGA’s National Design Center in New York City.

By recognizing stellar design in Texas, The Texas Show communicates the value of Texas designers to both the regional and national audience. Congrats to our Dallas winners for being selected for our traveling show. Take a look at the amazing work being produced in Texas as it makes its way to New York City.

The Traveling Exhibit will be open for viewing at the Tractorbeam gallery from Monday, July 9-15 with an opening reception at Tractorbeam on Saturday, July 7.

Contact frances@masonbaronet.com for more details.

Tour Details:

Austin April 7–15, Weekends Gallery Black Lagoon  | Streetgalleryblacklagoon.com

San Antonio May 4–27, Weekends Agora (formerly Transit) | Streetagorasanantonio@gmail.com

Houston Thursday, June 7 Heights Theater  | Streetheightstheater.net

Dallas/Fort Worth July 7–15 Tractorbeam  | tractorbeam.com

New York City August 3–25 AIGA National Design Center  | Avenueaiga.org/national-design-center

Dallas Winners:

  • Advertising: Colin Kienitz, 3rd place
  • Booklet + Annual Report: Caliber Creative, 1st place, XTO Signature Book
  • Letterhead: Caliber Creative, 3rd Place
  • Packaging: Jaclyn Le, 2nd place, Happystitch Toys Co.
  • Posters: Caliber Creative, 3rd place, Deep Ellum Brewery poster series
  • Promotional: MasonBaronet, 1st place

 

MADMEN Premiere Mixer at the Angelika

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Join AIGA DFW to celebrate the return of MAD MEN at the Angelika Film Center. Season 5 kicks off with a two-hour season premiere on Sunday, March 25. Invite your friends, don your fedoras and dress in your ’60s best. The best dressed guest will win a copy of “From Those Wonderful Folks Who Gave You Pearl Harbor,” a memoir of a true mad man that inspired the award winning show.

Where: Angelika Film Center:  5321 East Mockingbird Lane  Dallas, TX 75206
When: Sunday, March 25. Doors open at 7.

AIGADFW Design Week 2012

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If you’re a graphic/advertising/interactive designer or art director, a creative director, studio owner or agency head, an illustrator or photographer, a print or paper partner, or student of design, we invite you to join us for AIGADFW’s second annual Design Week. Enjoy a full week of educational and inspirational panels and talks, workshops and mixers:

Monday

April 9 / The Art Institute of Dallas – 8080 Park Ln Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75231-5900

Tuesday

April 10 / Dallas Design Center - 1025 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 738 / Dallas, TX 75207

Wednesday

April 11 / Dallas Design Center - 1025 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 738 / Dallas, TX 75207

Thursday

April 12 / Dallas Design Center - 1025 N Stemmons Fwy, Suite 738 / Dallas, TX 75207

Friday

April 13 / Two Locations - See Below

Saturday

April 14 / The Dallas Contemporary - 161 Glass Street, Dallas, TX

  • 6PM / Reception / Fellows Dinner
  • 7PM /  Fellows Award Presentations

About Design Week

AIGADFW Design Week is North Texas’s premier design conference for professionals and students with the aims of further promoting thinking about and demonstrating the value of our craft, and empowering the success of DFW’s design, advertising and interactive businesses and individuals. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force.

See full programming and updates / ask questions / buy tickets at AIGADFWDW.ORG

Sappi Standard 5

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On February 28, 2012, Sappi Fine Paper invites you to hear designer Kit Hinrichs and illustrator Jack Unruh in conversation. Join your friends and colleagues for fun, food and creative tips. As a bonus, you’ll receive a free, advance copy of the latest Standard 5: Special Effects. Watch for your special invitation in the mail, and be sure to RSVP. To register online for “Special Effects” click here.

Accounting For Designers (POSTPONED)

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“There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don’t know.”

Do you find yourself entering this tax season with unanswered questions and the feeling that you’re missing something? Lisa McGarry from Proficient Financial Management will identify key considerations likely to affect freelancers, contractors and entrepreneurs. You will learn best practices for book keeping, claiming expenses, business assets, depreciation and taxable income for the self-employed, hobbyist or business owner.
Proficient Financial Management specializes in assisting small to mid-sized businesses and individuals make better decisions by providing guidance and training on how to most effectively use their financial management tools.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS.

 

Student Membership Drive: February 1–20

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It’s that time of year again! For only 3 weeks, students can join or renew online at My AIGA for just $50! No paperwork is necessary, but make sure to tell your group’s President or Advisor that you’ve renewed/registered!
A Sweet Deal for Some Sweet Deals
Check out all of these discounts that come with your membership!
  • Apple: discounts on products and accessories
  • Adobe: 15% discount on all products in the Adobe store
  • Shutterstock Images: 15% discount on image subscription
  • Lynda.com: 20% discount on training
  • FedEx: up to 26% discount on FedEx shipments, up to 20% discount on FedEx Office
  • F+W Media: discount subscriptions on HOW and Print
  • Rockport Publishers: 40% discount on books
  • FontShop: 10% discount on fonts and their FontBook
  • PaperSpecs: 15% discount on membership
  • LightSource: 20% discount on archival inkjet printing, drum scans and digital capture
  • AIGA Online Store: discounts on AIGA books

Mentor Matchmaking

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“I have a few mentors that I hold dear. It’s refreshing to know that someone you respect and whose work you revere, was at one point where you are now – facing the same issues and challenges. Their advice and guidance has been invaluable. So much so that I’m proud to have followed their footsteps to be in the position I am now. Ready, willing and inspired to return the favor.”

-France Yllana, AIGA DFW Vice President

No designer is an island. From creative newbies to seasoned professionals, everybody needs a shoulder to lean on or look up to, every now and then. Introducing AIGA DFW’s first-ever Mentor Matchmaking night at DWR!  Kickstart your networking and make connections that may one day blossom into a beautiful professional relationship (aka “promance”).

Please arrive by 6:15. Matchmaking begins at 6:30pm. Spend the evening meeting, greeting and sharing during your short speed “dates” with every attendee (don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of time to have drinks and snacks in between). Register Now to reserve your place in this one-of-a-kind opportunity!

Design Within Reach
Feb 22, 2012
6:30PM-8:30PM