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.

“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.”

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

• 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

“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

Once a month we get together to meet new people and bend an elbow. This time we’re taking this show just down the road to Fort Worth and The Modern…because we know you Fort Worth people think we’re kidding about the FW part of AIGA DFW.

So, come on out and have a drink and a chat. Or, just a chat. We’re not into peer pressure.

When: Thursday, February 2, 2012 – 5:30-7:30pm
Where: The Fort Worth Modern
Directions: http://g.co/maps/ym8dv

Who: Jason Story & Amanda McGlothlin of Mutual Mobile
When: January 25th, 2012 – 6pm
Where: Clampitt Creative Center
Directions

Jason Story - Director of Business Development

Amanda McGlothlin - Creative Director

How do a handful of twenty-somethings from UT become one of the largest and most-called-upon mobile consulting firms in the world in just under three years?

With 190 employees all over the world, and a roster of a few dozen clients like Google, Audi, Samsung and Dell, the folks at Mutual Mobile are in the unique position to answer that question.

Join us as we welcome Jason Story, Director of Business Development, and Amanda McGlothlin, Creative Director of Mutual Mobile. They’ll talk about their work, their process, and hopefully, the secret of their success.

Register today!

Lemonade is an inspirational film produced by long-time creative Erik Proulx about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs and found their calling, encouraging people to listen to that little voice inside their head that asks, “What if?”

Learn about the film and the creatives being profiled here.

6pm Drinks/7pm Screening

Admission is free for all members and non-members, however donations will be collected to help the film maker with his new endeavor, Lemonade Detroit. All donations will be catalogued and those donating will be listed as “producers” on the next film, currently in production.

Want to do some more good? We’ll be collecting gently used coats for Austin Street Center.

All those donating (both to Lemonade Detroit and to Austin Street Center) will be entered into a raffle for some cool prizes.

Please RSVP by registering on our Eventbrite page (for catering purposes only, again, it’s all free!).

Take a look at TM’s new offices at 3030 Olive: the really cool, really spacious, really open space designed around TM’s culture of energy and collaboration. Check out their 5 minute video capturing the last year of their buildout.

Give the unexpected — buy great goods made by your friends from the local design community. Get your holiday portrait taken at our photo booth by past AIGA DFW president Bo Parker. Nibble some home baked goodies from our student chapters. So far our participating artists include Color Box Design & Letterpress, Studio 204, Lunch Buddies Press, UNT CDA, Richard Koehler, Design Pastime, Artifacture, West End Social Club, Brandon Griswald, Erik Schuessler, Frames By Jewell, Brian Gibb and more. Check back soon for artist updates as our list is growing.

AIGA DFW’s First Annual Creative Flea takes place December 10, 2011 from 1pm – 6pm, and admission is free for members and nonmembers.

Interested in selling your own goods? Contact Frances at communications@dallas.aiga.org by November 30 to sign up.

PS - After the Creative Flea ends, find more crafty goodies at Oil & Cotton’s 2nd Annual Holiday Mercantile, and explore the Bishop Arts district — home to over 60 independent boutiques, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, galleries and theaters.