The Design Show at SAIC

Join us for the fifth annual Design Show to celebrate the work of graduating Visual Communication Design students. This juried portfolio show and reception exhibits student work that integrates study in complementary departments and explores all media, from print to new media. View portfolios and interact with students and faculty from this dynamic program.

Thursday, May 19, 2011
5:30-8:30pm

Extensis Announces: Learn How to Manage Your Fonts

Network with creative professionals from various industries over a lunch session on font management and compliance.

You Will Learn How To:

WebVisions: Explore the Future of the Web
May 25-27 at the Oregon Convention Center
http://www.webvisionsevent.com

AIGA Chicago is offering its members special prices for WebVisions 2011, a nationally recognized event that explores the future of web design, technology, user experience and business strategy. This year's all-star lineup of speakers includes author Douglas Rushkoff, design strategist David Armano, mobile visionary Rachel Hinman, user experience superstar Jared Spool, Kelly Goto of GotoMedia, and more!  

FUSE: Design & Culture
Brand Identity & Packaging Conference
April 11-13,
Westin River North,  Chicago, IL

FUSE is excited to partner with AIGA Chicago for the 2011 event.  AIGA members receive 20% discount off the standard rate to attend FUSE.
Mention priority code:  FUSE11AIGA to save. 
For more details:  http://www.iirusa.com/fuse/fuse-home.xml?registration=FUSE11AIGA

On April 13, join us for an online, open, real-time conversation about the future of design.

One Day for Design brings together a global community of designers and design enthusiasts to exchange ideas, challenge viewpoints and push boundaries—collaborating in real time on the future of the design profession and the organizations behind it.

Moderators include Alex Bogusky, Bill Drenttel, Debbie Millman, Erik Spiekermann, Armin Vit, Alissa Walker and more.

Seniors, submit your best work! AIGA Chicago will award $3,000 to one graduating senior demonstrating particular promise transitioning into the professional work force. Our scholarship is intended to ease the progression from student to young professional. For instance, this award can offset the costs of attending a national conference, building a personal library of books or typefaces, purchasing equipment or software, or preparing your portfolio.

ELIGIBILITY:

Print Buyers International is hosting PBI Print & Media Midwest, a special day-long event in Chicago on May 19th. It runs from 9 am to 6 pm (including a cocktail party!) and all designers, creatives, and print production specialists are invited to register.

We offer 6 sessions on key topics, delivered by industry leaders. These are:

   1. Newest Advances in Print Technologies - Frank Romano
   2. G7, and Why Creatives/Print Buyers Should Be Psyched! - Don Hutcheson
   3. Directions to the Future of Print & Media - Dr. Joe Webb

Foresight Immersion
Transformative Possibilities for You, Your Career, and the World
June 20-August 3
Chicago, IL
Applications due April 1
$25 application fee waived on March 28 only!

From June 20 to August 3, take six weeks this summer to accelerate your sustainability career.

You will leave the graphic design track with:

Submit to the Webvisionary Awards:
The World's Only All-Interactive Awards Show
http://webvisionaryawards.com

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