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Don't Fear the Data Saturday May 19 10:00am-3:00pm (Lunch is provided) Rocky Mountain School of Art & Design, 1600 Pierce St $20 members/$30 non-members Learn how to tell the story of data through the  creation of infographics The world we perceive is wrapped with information. It is our task as designers to use data to drive the story to our clients. In this workshop, you will be  taught how to take that boring spreadsheet your client gave you and turn it  into an inspiring infographic. On Saturday, May 19th, the design team from Markit on Demand will show us  how data is fast becoming a designer's best friend from generating content, to  driving audience feedback. They bring 20 years of experience visualizing data  for the government, financial, and healthcare industries, working for clients like  Bank of America, CNN, and The New York Times. Don't Fear the Data will show us how to navigate the seas of open data, learn  how to incorporate honest displays of information, and how to love Processing  as much as you do Photoshop. Gain insight on how to transform numerical data  into engaging design, that tells a story far more interesting than a spreadsheet  ever could. RSVP HERE
Giving Voice 6: A Collaborative Poster Session Cocktail reception/orientation for designers: Thursday, May 31, 5:30-7 pm Three Wednesdays: June 13-27, 121 pm Gallery reception and exhibition: Friday, July 20, time TBD Where: Cocktail Reception Gensler 1625 Broadway, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80227 303.893.7196 Wednesday Sessions Access Gallery 909 Santa Fe Drive Denver CO 80204 303.777.0797 Giving Voice is the annual poster design collaboration between AIGA Colorado and VSA of Colorado/Access Gallery. Now in its sixth year, the program matches graphic designers and teen artists with disabilities for a multi-session poster design and mentoring workshop, which culminates in an gallery exhibition. This year, designers and teen artists will work together to share skills and ideas on the poster theme related to global issues that are important to the students. Sessions take place at Access Gallery in the Santa Fe arts district. Each of the three program sessions are held conveniently at the lunch hour, and lunch will be provided at each session. Additionally, AIGA Colorado will provide each participating designer a print of the poster they create with their teen. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to broaden your experience alongside other dedicated designers and mentor these very special teens. To secure your spot, RSVP no later than Wednesday, May 30 to: Amy Siegel Teen Mentorship Chair, AIGA Colorado 303.893.7196 amy_siegel@gensler.com