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AIGA Event

Sometimes, more is more.

Join us as the CSU student AIGA group share their exhilarating and exciting experiences of community, exploration and inspiration!

We Need More
Thursday, Aug 30th
6-9pm at Rocky Mountain School of Art & Design

FREE for student members
$5 for members and student non-members
$10 for non-members

In 2010, AIGA Colorado premiered the film Typeface: The Movie. The Colorado State University student AIGA group was so inspired that they traveled to Wisconsin that summer for a three day workshop at the Hamilton Wood Type Museum. On the journey home, the group buzzed with creative energy; their eyes had opened to the potential of educating themselves through travel and building relationships.

That potential is important because let's face it: the world is filled with talented, capable designers. Instead of being indifferent and accepting their role as simply more people with degrees in graphic design, they decided to take action. The We Need More Summer 2011 tour is an attempt to bridge the gap between education and professional practice.

This trip is about dialogue and exploration. The AIGA chapters in each of these places have been gracious enough to welcome us into their communities and show us what makes their cities and design culture unique. We will be sharing these experiences through blogs posts and videos, and our goal is to take these local views of design and draw connections that benefit students, professionals and AIGA organizations across the country.

Although fast paced, this journey will be thoughtful and inspiringmaybe even hilarious. We look forward to filling you in!



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AIGA Buzz: How to win conracts big and small

  
When
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Where
Tree Haus
1707 Lafayette Street
Denver, CO 80218
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Cost: Free
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When you work for yourself, being a great designer alone doesn't cut it. You also have to know how to bring work in -- and that's an art in it's self. What gets you "in the door" and what makes a client actually agree to assign a project to you? There are many answers. At the August Buzz, we're very excited to have Kristan Butler join us and share her thoughts on the pitching / proposing process. If you have been at this for a while, be ready to share what you have learned through trial and error.

About the Speaker:

Kristan is a designer and art director with 7+ years professional studio, corporate and freelance experience and a hybrid skill set spanning print and digital media. A newcomer to Denver by way of Washington DC, she joined gyro in 2010, where she has been a key part of new business pitches and winning bigger projects from current clients.

A big fan of variety, Kristan has been a vital part of a global ad agency, boutique design studio, corporate in-house agency, and has worked independently as freelance designer. She studied Design and Art Direction at Portfolio Center in Atlanta after graduating from The University of Virginia.

Some of her previous work can be seen here: www.kristanbutler.com.
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AIGA Event

Ice Cream Social!
Chill out with AIGA Colorado as we celebrate the end of summer and say thank you to all of our members!
When: Thursday, August 16, 2012, 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street, Denver, CO
Cost: Free!

Join us this Thursday at Little Man Ice Cream for our annual Ice Cream Social! Come and enjoy an engaging battle of brushes between two local artists in AIGA CO's second annual "Ink Off". Watch two local artists draw an army of his own characters to battle it out in an illustrated duel. Who will win? It's up to you, the spectator, to decide!

The first 75 members and friends to RSVP will receive a free scoop of Little Man ice cream! And, if you renew or start a new membership at the Supporter level or higher, you will receive two tickets to this year's Bordo Bello event!


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We honor, Ken Esarey!

The Larimer Campus math department greatly mourns the passing of our instructor, Kenneth Esarey. Ken passed away on Sunday July29 when his heart was just not strong enough to keep going.

Ken Esarey was one of the math department’s most beloved developmental math instructors. Ken began teaching at FRCC in the Fall of 2005. He always seemed to bring a smile with his humor and kind words. His patience and concern for students helped a multitude of students successfully complete the Basic Mathematics and Pre-Algebra courses. 

Students often remarked that he was the key element in their ability to build the confidence needed to succeed in math. He was well-loved by his students for his professionalism, patience, and his willingness to help when needed. Ken will be greatly missed by every life he has touched at FRCC. Our thoughts are with his wife, Gayle, and his family.

A memorial service for Ken will be held at Timberline Church in Fort Collins on Wednesday August 8^th 2:00pm. Timberline is two blocks south of Drake St on Timberline Rd, east side if Timberline.

AIGA News

Practice What You Preach - Self Promotion 

When: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Where: Tree Haus 1707 Lafayette Street Denver, CO 80218 MAP

Cost: Free
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When talking to clients, we preach that marketing is the key to success. After all, "it doesn't matter how great the product is if no one knows that." But how many of us follow our own advice? Eric Hines does. He built his business around practicing what we all preach. He's Denver's own self promotion king. And it doesn't end there, following through with a well thought out plan of communication is essential.

Join us for a fun (and impressive) show and tell with Eric as he walks us through some of the creative self promotion that has worked for him. Find out more about his firm Honest Bros. at honestbros.com.

About Eric:

A gifted designer and communications gear-head, Eric's passion for the power of a creative idea is infectious. As Principal and Creative Director, he leads the charge to find innovative solutions to business challenges by cultivating an environment that challenges people to produce their best. Prior to starting Honest Bros. Eric brought success to companies such as Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Special Olympics Colorado, High Plains Bison, Powerhouse Gym, and Bent Gate.

Eric has also taught at Metropolitan State College of Denver and is currently an adjunct at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. His design work has been recognized in awards shows and publications such as the Logo Lounge, Print Magazine, SXSW, Graphis, Addy's, and the Art Director's Club of Houston. He obtained a BFA degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1999.

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