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 Thursday, October 15, 2009
Inspirational Posters
The most recent in a series of inspirational posers about the creative process by Frank Chimero, "The More You Say" says a lot in a few words.
via Share Some CandyPosted by Megan
Designers | Typography
Thursday, October 15, 2009 4:38:54 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00) 
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Creepy Coasters
These wonderfully creepy letterpress coasters are perfect for upcoming Halloween parties. Etsy seller Olive-Route also has a selection of both charming and creepy notecards.
via Poppytalk
Posted by Megan
Gifts and Goodies
Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:34:24 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Assistant Professor in Design
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver
Emily Carr University of Art and Design, a world renowned learning
community dedicated to research and the education of artists and
designers, invites applications for a full-time tenure track position
of Assistant Professor in Design commencing August 2010. Candidates
should be equally fluent in design discourse and studio practice and in
balancing the conceptual, aesthetic and technical demands of the
discipline. (Competition #F010-2009)
Located in downtown
Vancouver on the West Coast of Canada, the main campus is on Granville
Island, an award-winning site of urban renewal. The student body is
culturally diverse with approximately 1800 students from across Canada
and the world. Emily Carr University offers programs leading to
undergraduate and graduate degrees in Fine Arts, Media Arts and Design.
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in at
least two of the following areas: typography, graphic design, systems
design, interaction and/or information design, motion design, and/or
exhibition design, but who can work effectively in interdisciplinary
design teams on theme-based curriculum focusing on design for inclusion
(cultural, socio/political, and sustainability issues).
The
successful candidate may teach students at all levels, from Foundation
to Graduate Studies, and will be expected to make a major contribution
in developing curriculum in a University that is committed to the
interrelation of theory and practice. Faculty members are expected to
contribute in shaping the future of the University through
participation in planning, administration and committees and in being
actively engaged in the ECU community.
Candidates should have
a Masters of Design or equivalent degree, and a minimum of two years
related post-secondary teaching experience. Posted by Megan
Design School | Industry News
Thursday, October 15, 2009 1:03:49 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
National Design Week
Next week (beginning this Sunday, October 18), is National Design Week, as designated by Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Design-related activities in cities across the U.S. have been ongoing for several weeks, leading up to next week's series of events, including:
• Free admission to Cooper-Hewitt
• A Teen Design Fair on Monday at The Times Center in NYC, with keynote speaker Tim Gunn
• A panel discussion among winners of this year's National Design Awards on Tuesday
• The ubiquitous after-party on Thursday.
More scoop here.
Events | Industry News
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:05:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Bay Area Designers, Take Note
HOW Job Bank partner Core77 is hosting a Creative Employment Confab next week, aimed at both job-seeking designers and hiring creative managers. It all starts at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21 at the Autodesk Gallery at One Market in San Francisco, and ends with a reception late in the day. Topics include the Subtle Art of the Creative Talent Search and, on the flipside, Creating and Online Presence Worth Hiring. More info here.
Events
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:09:30 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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My Wish Is Granted
The Impossible Project just announced that they have reached an agreement with Polaroid to start making instant film again!
Large-scale production and worldwide sale of The Impossible Project's
new integral film materials under its own brand will already start in
the beginning of 2010 - with a brand new and astonishing black and
white Instant Film and the first colour films to follow in the course
of the year.
Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 5:39:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Stefan Mumaw on Reflex Blue Show
Geesh ... how'd we miss this a couple of weeks ago? Anyhoo ... Nate Voss and Donovan Beery, the guys behind the Reflex Blue Show podcast, recently interviewed one of our fave people, HOW Books author and conference rockstar Stefan Mumaw. It's absolutely worth a listen. From their preview:
... we mainly wanted
to talk about the other hobbies Stefan has, which seems to be writing
design books. Starting with Simple Websites and Redesigning Websites,
Stefan then moved on to teaming up with Wendy Lee Oldfield and creating
two books that seem to be everywhere in the design circles now: Caffeine for the Creative Mind and the just released Caffeine for the Creative Team.
If you ever run out of creative, these books will give you the pick-up
you need to get going again, and this is what we mostly talk about.
When you create two books like these, it's really all we want to cover.
Listen to the episode.
HOW Books
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:25:21 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Inst-O-Matic
I'm still hoping someone will start making Polaroid film again, but until that happens, I'm psyched about this Fuji Instax Instant Camera.
It prints credit card-sized photos on bold Fuji film, but
retains a classic instant film look that everyone loves. Plus, you've
got more control when you're shooting: four exposure settings for
indoor/outdoor shooting, a built-in flash, and a sweeping wide angle.  Posted by Megan
Gifts and Goodies
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 2:53:33 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
CoverGirl Global In-Store Design Manager
Procter and Gamble, Hunt Valley, MD
CoverGirl is looking for a Global In-Store Design Manager for their
Brand Identity team. This role will be to lead and define the Global
strategy and vision for the brand's In-Store experience. Focusing
mainly on the NA customer wall executions but also leading the design
equity for other regional implementation.
This is both a
strategic and a 'hands on' role: translating the brand's equity in an
innovative and distinctive manner that redefines the in-store
experience, while also working on day-to-day retailer & regional
needs. This person will be responsible for setting the In-Store
standards for the brand, which includes compiling guidelines, and
deploying/supporting them, as well as working with in-store development
team to ensure ongoing brand vision. Most of the work will be around
In-Store graphics but can at times include influencing-optimizing the
planogram layouts.
Shopper tools and fixturing will also fall
under this person's responsibilities. Because of this, the ideal
candidate needs to have strong 2D and 3D skills, specific to In-Store.
This role will work closely with multifunctional partners and external
agencies.Posted by Megan
Industry News
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:18:15 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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