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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Creative Business Cards
This is especially for the kids in e-portfolio class: cool business card designs.
Here are some of my favorites.
A business card with a bit of a sardonic sense of humor. LOVE IT.
For an acupuncturist! My aren't we clever.
(Btdubs, I hope you all voted today!)
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Sound of Color
Twelve dollah make ya holla (at least for the girls). Another threadless tee for design nerds!
See you at tomorrow's meeting!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
20 Creative Resumes
The intro vcd kids design their resumes second semester every year as a project. The rest of us probably have to redesign our resumes. Here are a few sources of inspiration, because I know I personally find resumes difficult to get creative with. Below are my personal favorites:
I'm really digging the proficiency charts here.
Because I am a huge dork. It's a resume styled like a Dungeons and Dragons character stat sheet if you aren't cool and in the know. Like me.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
New updates!
Meeting time
From now on, for consistency, we're doing the first and third Tuesday of every month at 5:30PM, VCD space in Collegiate Square. Our next meeting will be on October 7.
What you should to until then
We've got a few projects going on!
- AIGA REPRESENT - Bring in a design that represents you as a designer. It should have your name and face on it somewhere on 6"x6" dimensions.
- Inspiration - Designers love cool shit. We love cool shit. Bring some in.
- Put the VT in VOTE - Get the youth vote out with a cool poster design! Read the details here.
Elsewhere on campus ...
- Silhouette Literary and Art Magazine is accepting submissions until October 31.
- XYZ Gallery's CRC Show is still accepting submissions until Friday, October 10. Contact the XYZ curators for more information.
Got an event or a design opportunity you want posted here? Comment and lemme know.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Make an impression
In this business, it's imperative that people remember your name. Anyone who is applying for a job, looking for freelance work, etc. is competing with lots of other designers. LOTS. It pays to practice your interview skills and get comfortable talking with people but you need to stand out from the crowd.
I found this fun little "ice-breaker" and thought I'd share it with everyone. It's a little cheezy, but if done right, can look pretty slick. I'll bet not many graphic designers resort to magic when talking to potential employers or clients, so it just *might* give you the edge over the other guy who DIDN'T do something interesting in his interview.
How To Give Your Business Card - For more amazing video clips, click here
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Welcome back!
Hello to all the new and returning members of Virginia Tech's chapter of AIGA! Here's what was covered at the first meeting of the year:
Why should I get an official membership with the AIGA?
- You get webspace to post your portfolio on the AIGA network.
- There are a lot of great job and internship listings.
- You can enter AIGA's competitions.
- You get discounts for AIGA events. (Even better discounts if you're a student!)
- Virginia Tech's chapter isn't an official chapter of the AIGA, at least not until we get 10+ paid members. Help us get legit.
- An AIGA membership shows other designers and possible employers that you're committed to your art; it shows everyone that you're serious business. Really, though, having a membership is a Big Deal.
This year's goals for AIGA VT
- Members should get to know each other as friends. A big part of AIGA VT is forming a strong network of designers across all years. Other than getting to know some awesome people, you make connections that'll probably help you in the long run: in the design industry, it's all about who you know.
- Meetings this year will be every other Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the VCD space in Collegiate Square. On our off weeks, we want to take the opportunity to hang out at AIGA social events. We talked about getting together next Thursday (Sept. 11) at PK's. More details later!
- Learn from each other. Bring in your stuff for extra critique, show everyone something you learned on the nice TV, get to know about your future classes, etc.
- We really want to earn money to send a couple kids to the HOW conference in Austin, Texas.
- Work on projects outside of class. A portfolio with only school projects isn't going to get you far.
- Someone, design us a logo already!
2-Minute Film Festival
Also, Ben Hannam needs help with this year's 24 hour film festival! Ideas for this year include competing on an international level with participants in Istanbul, doubling the prizes, participants, and audience while halving the films' lengths! He needs help with fundraising, a website, concessions, and the event itself. This event accomplished a lot for the arts community in Blacksburg last year, and it's definitely worth another go.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Not a fan of Digital Art in foundations?
Ben Capozzi is going to be the instructor of two sections for foundations' digital art course (or whatever they're calling it these days), and he's going to swing by AIGA's Wednesday meeting to talk with students about ways to improve the course for next semester. The more the merrier, and this'll be a great opportunity for AIGA to act as a voice for SOVA kids. Tell other former digital art students about it! (His only preference is for faculty to not be present, so everyone can feel free to bitch without offending any teachers.)
Monday, April 14, 2008
we are nerds
The Rather Difficult Font Game
I got 31/34 first time around.
BEAT THAT. Post your first time scores.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
09.04.08 Meeting!
Hey all!
There will be a party on the 29th of April..after Uchi's gallery opening at the Armory!
Location: At Uchi's [ask her where exactly]
Time: not sure yet!
Bring: Be sure to bring some fun filled foods/snack i.e: [cup]cakes FUNFETTI preferred.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Are you a VIRGIN?
Show Off!
Self-Promo Competition sponsored by AIGA DC
If you got it, Flaunt it!
Requirements, categories, prizes, etc are all available on the site.
Hope you're a registered memeber!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
NEW players for AIGA-ELECTION day!
HEY all AIGA members,
I would like to introduce to you our new leaders:
Co-pres // Erin N. & TJ W.
Secretary // Kim N.
Treasurer // Mike & Aimee D.
Webmaster [aka: web guy]: Ryan H.
Thank you all for showing up to the meeting [you ALL are A-mazing]. For the new leaders...good luck.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
tonight's meeting
HOLLA!
So next wed. the 2nd of April... we will be having an interest meeting for the newbies that will possibly be taking over our student group. With that said, those that are awesome at poster design, PLEASE DO design one so we can print them off and post them EVERYwhere that is possible.
Thank you guys....and good luck with your work!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
THE FRED FRELANTZ $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP AWARD
The Fred Frelantz Scholarship was established in 1986 by the Advertising Federation of the Roanoke Valley along with corporations, local citizens and fans of Fred Mugler. Fred, alias, Freddie Frelantz, was a well-known radio broadcaster and advertising executive who is best remembered for his unfailing enthusiasm for our industry and tireless support of many charitable organizations. This award was established to reward interest,enthusiasm and excellence in students who plan a career in advertising and related fields.
THE AWARD
The student who is awarded the scholarship will receive:
- $1500 toward a paid internship in the local advertising field.
- The opportunity to gain professional experience working with a successful and exciting advertising or marketing company.
- Academic credit for the internship experience may be applicable.
- References and career guidance from the internship provider.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008.
The winner will be announced on Monday, April 28, 2008.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Download Application here: http://filebox.vt.edu/users/jmburch/AIGA/Frelantz_2008.pdf
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Taryn Anderson | President | Ad 2 Roanoke
540.983.0717 work | 540.309.7717 cell | taryn@ad2roanoke.org | www.ad2roanoke.org
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
No Meeting Tonight
Ben sent me this "joke" this morning so i thought i'd share with all of you.
See Everyone at Post Secret & if not have an awesome break!
Friday, February 22, 2008
The Sketchbook Project
When scrolling through one of my many sites I stumbled upon this.
The sketchbook project sends 500 sketchbooks to 500 people and once they are filled up they are returned and a show is held showcasing the 500 sketchbooks. Pretty sweet & easy way to get your name out there.
Check it out!
http://www.arthousecoop.com/sketchbookproject
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Techie Logos: The Evolution
So i found this online and thought i'd share. I specifically like the Nokia logo, pretty rad.
http://www.neatorama.com/2008/02/07/the-evolution-of-tech-companies-logos/
SEE EVERYONE FOR VALENTINES WEDNESDAY!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
if you can not make it but would like to participate, get your valentines and bag with name on it to someone who will be there and you'll get valentines too!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
MTg. 6th Feb. 2008
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY!
when: 13th Feb.
where: VCD space
time: 7pm
Rules:
The rules are simple, you bring a decorated/ or NOT decorated bag [with your name on it] and bring Valentine's day cards for people you like or everyone or whatever [it doesn't matter].
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T-shirt Design Contest:
Design a sweet design for our student organization and we will reward you with awesomeness [that can't be typed].
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COSMIC BOWLing:
when: 21st Mar.
where: NRV Super Bowl
*We were thinking of having teams like:
Seniors vs. Intro.
Boys vs. Girls
Students vs. Profs.<-----and YES, we are thinking about inviting the professors...just to come our and enjoy spending time with us.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
First Mtg of the NEW semester...Where were you?!
Hey all!
Just a few reminders from last weeks meeting:
01- membership...you know you want it...in addition, it's pretty helpful to have.
02- Valentine's Day party:
when: 13th Feb. [yes, a day early]
where: VCD space
time: 7pm
what: celebration of friends & love [of course]. Just a sidenote, please bring or make several v-day cards to give to others and a box or bag [like back in the days of elementary school].
03- A.I.G.A social:
We want to have fun with ya'll soooooo, we were thinking about cosmic bowling [don't forget to bring socks!]. When it gets closer to the date, we will have further information to pass on to you.
[Lastly]
04- We want to make our presence known but also gain some $$, please be thinking of great fundraiser ideas that are pretty easy and NOT stressful.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
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