Arizona Discussions http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/ en 2010-02-22T10:41:22-07:00 Town Hall 2010 http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2010/02/town_hall_2010.cfm Around 15 people showed up on Saturday, February 20 for the annual Town Hall meeting. We talked about the mission of AIGA, local programming and goals, and volunteer positions.

]]> Activities & Events arizona 2010-02-22T10:41:22-07:00 November Member of the Month Twinterview http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/11/november_member.cfm Eric Torres (Twitter: @erictorres) is our as our AIGA Arizona Member of the Month for November. Thank you Eric for all your all his great contributions to our chapter and volunteer efforts! Below is a transcript of the "live" interview on Twitter:

AIGAarizona: Time for the AIGA Member of the Month Twinterview! This month we would like to recognize @erictorres for being a great volunteer! Welcome.

erictorres: Thanks so much! I appreciate the honor.

AIGAarizona: So Eric, what do you get out of being an AIGA volunteer and member?

erictorres: I get to meet with peers and learn from their successes and failures. Most of all it motivates me to be more productive.

AIGAarizona: It really is a great way to meet other designers and cool people! What inspired you to become a designer in the first place?

erictorres: Soaking up pop culture as a kid. I did lots of reading, writing & drawing - Mom kept me busy with creative stuff. (And chores.)

AIGAarizona: That's awesome! What a cool mom. :) Is there a particularly area of design that is your favorite? (web, print, motion)

erictorres: Hmmm. I have a soft spot for print, yet lately I've been using Lynda.com to grow more knowledge of interactivity. It's all fun.

AIGAarizona: Definitely a plus to be more well-rounded these days. So what do you like to do when you're not designing?

erictorres: Draw, write and hang out with my family. I find myself obsessively sketching lately. Not sure if I should be worried yet. :)

AIGAarizona: Oh cool, you'll have to share some of your sketches on twitter! Who are your design heroes or which designers do you follow?

erictorres: Le Corbusier (art deco), Alphonse Mucha (art nouveau), Erte (fashion), Massimo Vignelli (designer), Chip Kidd (designer), those are just a few of the creatives whose work I admire and whose approaches to creativity I respect.

AIGAarizona: What would you say is your greatest accomplishment to date as a designer?

erictorres: Publishing my first book was a milestone for me. It represents self-initiated work that I was able to actually get done! The work I do for myself tends to mean the most, as it would never happen if I did not make the time for it.

AIGAarizona: I agree, as we also tend to be our own toughest client! How do you feel about the direction of the Phx design community?

erictorres: Lately, I think it's moving in a new, more focused direction. However, creatives still need to guard against apathetic views...some designers are not passionate for whatever reason. We need to find ways to help each other and support positive growth.

AIGAarizona: Definitely agree. Sometimes circumstances (and the economy) can be disheartening, but there's a lot of great talent...We'll work towards growth though! What are some of your favorite AIGA programs?

erictorres: Yes, speaking of growth: Say Anything has been my favorite event. It's been helpful from a creative and business perspective.

AIGAarizona: (have to plug - Say Anything - every second Monday of the month!) Ok, so fun question, what's your favorite typeface?

erictorres: Right now? Avenir. It's well-crafted and friendly. Great range of use. I could easily geek-out about fonts

AIGAarizona: Completely! I'm sure our non-design friends think we're so weird when it comes to fonts! Last question! Where can we find you?

erictorres: My Web site is: www.rynaga.com and I'm working on a new project for 2010: www.specimendesign.com.

AIGAarizona: Everyone go check out his stuff! You've done a lot for @AIGAarizona and we really appreciate it. Thanks again @erictorres for your time.

erictorres: You're welcome and thanks again! :D

Thanks everyone for tuning in to our November AIGA AZ Member of the Month Twinterview!

]]> Community arizona 2009-11-16T15:16:51-07:00 October Member of the Month Twinterview http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/11/october_member.cfm In October we recognized Randy Gregory II as our AIGA Arizona Member of the Month for all his great contributions to our chapter and volunteer efforts during Phoenix Design Week and our upcoming Art Auction. Below is a transcript of the "live" interview on Twitter:

With Randy Gregory II
Twitter:@PuuChuu

AIGAarizona: It's time for the AIGA Member of the Month Twinterview! This month we would like to recognize @PuuChuu for being a great volunteer!

PuuChuu: Thanks, I'm humbled to be the first member of the month, so fire away!

AIGAarizona: So what do you get out of being an AIGA volunteer and member?

PuuChuu: I get to be part of the design community. Being outside of #phx for 5 years, coming back and being embraced has been amazing.

AIGAarizona: And we're glad you're part of the design community! So what inspired you to become a designer in the first place?

PuuChuu: Hilariously enough, video games. I wanted to code them, then I realized I couldn't code, and then a professor turned me on to graphic design, and well, I just fell for it, and now, I love creating design.

AIGAarizona: Is there a particularly area of design that is your favorite? (web, print, motion)

PuuChuu: I enjoy web because it's so versatile, but, I love print design, because it's so limited, it means you have to be innovative.

AIGAarizona: So what do you like to do when you're not designing?

PuuChuu: Sleep? joke aside, I enjoy amatuer cooking, and I'm a huge comic book nerd, but usually my life revolves around design. Kinda sad, really.

AIGAarizona: Are you kidding, I love sleep! Who are your design heroes or which designers do you follow?

PuuChuu: Sagmeister is #1. His work is unique, emotional, & it blurs the fine art/design line. I also enjoy Carson, Weiner, & Victore.

AIGAarizona: Sagmeister does rule. What is your greatest accomplishment to date as a designer?

PuuChuu: I would say the #phxdw poster I designed. PHXDW has regenerated my urge to design, and I think my poster shows that to a T.

AIGAarizona: It's a cool poster. Speaking of #phxdw, how has the event affected your view of design in the Phoenix community?

PuuChuu: It makes me feel alive and that Phoenix can be a big design community.

AIGAarizona: I personally can't wait for it myself! What are some of your favorite AIGA programs?

PuuChuu: Say Anything, the chance to sit with other creatives and discuss is amazing, and I am really looking forward to the next.

AIGAarizona: (a chance for a Say Anything plug: Is Poster Design Still Relevant? Mon. at 6) Ok, fun question: what's your favorite typeface?

PuuChuu: YES. Poster design is very relevant, it gives us the chance to be really creative. And oh god, worst question ever...hmm...right now, Calluna. It's an elegant serif with ligatures that I have fallen for, and it's all over my site.

AIGAarizona: And last question! Where can we find you?

PuuChuu: I can be found on http://www.puuchuu.com, and yes, I'm looking. Thanks again for this honor, you've made my week.

AIGAarizona: You've done a lot for @AIGAarizona and #phxdw and we really appreciate it. Thanks again @PuuChuu for your time and congratulations!

PuuChuu: @aigaarizona thanks again. @aigadesign & @aigaarizona are awesome.

AIGAarizona: We will be posting a transcript of our Twinterview with @PuuChuu at http://arizona.aiga.org and on our Facebook page. Also, thank you to @aigahouston for inspiration for the interview questions.

]]> Members arizona 2009-11-12T11:41:05-07:00 Favorite Design Blogs http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/10/favorite_design.cfm Seventy votes later, ka-blam: the list of design blogs that Arizona designers favor.

]]> Community arizona 2009-10-05T23:23:17-07:00 Buffalo Exchange Wins American Inhouse Design Award http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/08/buffalo_exchang.cfm In-house creative pair wins advertising award in Graphic Design USA national design competition

]]> News arizona 2009-08-04T13:21:26-07:00 Milton Glaser Film an Inspiration http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/06/milton_glaser_f.cfm Sometimes you just need some inspiration.

]]> Activities & Events arizona 2009-06-29T18:32:58-07:00 Art Center Students Win at District Competition http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/05/art_center_stud.cfm The Art Center Design College Tucson and Albuquerque campuses swept this year's District 12 American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition, placing first and third, respectively. The District 12 Competition was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 17-19, 2009.

]]> News arizona 2009-05-16T21:05:00-07:00 Where is AIGA in Tucson? http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/05/where_is_aiga_i.cfm Or Flagstaff? Or Sedona?

From the outside, it probably appears that the leadership of AIGA Arizona isn't interested in holding events outside the Phoenix area. The reality is that we simply don't have the manpower. Planning events involves a bunch of steps, one of which is being nearby to visit venues and make connections.

]]> Community arizona 2009-05-13T09:00:00-07:00 The Portfolio Review Experience http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/05/the_portfolio_r.cfm With graduation in sight, design students were eager to attend the April 2009 AIGA Portfolio Reviews to gain a competitive edge before hitting the workforce in this tough economy. But students were not the only beneficiaries this year: professional members looking for jobs or feedback on their work also took advantage of the event.

]]> Activities & Events arizona 2009-05-06T20:20:52-07:00 Events Poll Results http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2009/05/events_poll_res.cfm Last week we posed the question:
What design events would you like AIGA Arizona to host?

We were excited to receive over 400 responses, which will be a great help in guiding AIGA Arizona events and programs...

]]> Activities & Events arizona 2009-05-06T04:46:14-07:00 Meryl Epstein Recognized with Fellow Award http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2007/08/meryl_epstein_r.cfm AIGA Arizona recognized the life work of Meryl Epstein from the Art Institute of Phoenix by awarding her with a Fellow award. The Fellow award program is a means of recognizing mature designers who have made a significant contribution to raising the standards of excellence in practice and conduct within their local or regional design community as well as in their local AIGA chapter. The areas of education, writing, leadership and reputation, as well as the practice of design are given equal consideration in measuring significant contribution.

]]> News arizona 2007-08-09T06:52:43-07:00 Green Studio ecoLingo Honored by American Graphic Design Awards http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2006/12/green_studio_ec.cfm ecoLingo’s winning project, “Earth Day Seed Packet” was selected in the category of self-promotion. The custom designed desert wildflower seed packet was created not only as a promotional gift for customers and colleagues, but also as an educational resource to celebrate Earth Day.

]]> Community arizona 2006-12-17T04:09:52-07:00 Student Leaders Making a Difference! http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2006/12/student_leaders.cfm We're proud to announce that The Art Institute of Phoenix’s student leaders have come together to organize their first Holiday Drive! The students have selected HomeBase Youth Services as the organization they would like to help this holiday season. Please join them in their efforts to spread holiday cheer throughout our community.

]]> Community arizona 2006-12-04T04:10:25-07:00 AIGA AZ Members Improve Scottdales Image http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2006/11/aiga_az_members.cfm AIGA Arizona members Dan Corredor and Neill Fox with Asylum-Pipeline help the Scottsdale Trolley system improve their image while informing the public of its extent and existance.

]]> News arizona 2006-11-19T21:20:32-07:00 DESIGN SPEAKS http://arizona.aiga.org/discussion/2006/10/design_speaks.cfm The Arizona chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, will be participating in a
community mural art project "Public Speaking" with Tucson's The Art Fare. The mural, to be painted October 17, 2006 at 55 N. 6th Avenue, is going to be painted with assistance from community volunteers and it's designer, Stefan Bucher, who is recognized as one of America's leading graphic designers.

View the Timelapse Video. (QT 8.5 MB)

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