Print Cover Design | Student competitions

PRINT STUDENT COVER COMPETITION, started in 1964, is a unique opportunity for students to have their work featured in an award-winning design publication. All submissions must be mounted and in comprehensive, finished form, along with an entry form and a digital version on a disc. Please send to:

Print's Student Cover Competition

38 East 29th St 3rd Fl

NYC 10016

FIND OUT MORE:

2010 deadline is May 15, 2009. Download an entry form and specs, and logo.

FYI: The typeface, size, and position (upper left-hand corner of the cover) of the Print logo cannot be changed. Trim size should be 9" X 10 7/8."

If you have additional questions, email studentcover [at] printmag [dot] com. Be sure to take a look at finalists from past competitions. Or better yet, check out this guy's advice.

Cloud

Wordle is a neat app for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. Enter your blog url to see what you say the most (need RSS).

Here's a screengrab of designalogue. Who knew that "photopolymer" would be such a popular word?!

What is Mutual Design Playground?

Mutual Design Playground is a community of designers, graphic artists and illustrators who share the common goal of growth. It is a place for everyone to experiment and grow without having to please a client. It is also a great way to connect with some new people.

Every two weeks a new word is selected and you submit a design inspired by this word. You can submit as many times as you would like as long as you are submitting work that is inspired by the current word. The words are chosen by voting on the polls page.

A5 GALA

Saturday, January 24, 2009
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Club 1000
$35 student AIGA members
Register Now

Who is attending?

"intro to letterpress" class

cody langford, kcai GD alum and wearer of short, clown-like neckties, is teaching a lettepress class. should be quite cool, as he will actually have a nice range of workable type and equipment. here's the info:

February 21 & 28 8AM - 1PM
$165 for KCCIPA members ($180 for Non-members)
6 Participants

This workshop will explore the lure of letterpress printing from its history to the planning and production of hands-on projects. We'll cover all the basics of the letterpress process--type setting, lock-up, platen press make-ready, press operation, clean up, hand mixing ink, the use of linoleum blocks and photopolymer plates. You will print a small run (25 impressions) of your own typography as well as a copy to exchange with each of the other class participants.

Time outside of class may be needed by students wanting to print linoleum or photopolymer. Introduction to these 2 mediums will be discussed but design and/or creating the lino or photopolymer plate is up to each participant. Additional cost for materials is the sole responsibility of the student.

Bring a lunch or something to snack on in case you get hungry.

CONTACT cody langford for more information. 816.392.0079
info at itsfancy.com

AIGA Gala to Celebrate the Brightest Stars in KC Design

Sample the best in hot food, cool drinks and creativity! The Kansas City chapter of AIGA will hold its annual Awards Gala and Exhibition from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, January 24, at Club 1000, 1000 Broadway.

At the gala, awards will be presented to the professional and student winners of AIGA’s annual design competition. This year the awards highlight the five senses of design and how they influence the vibrant work of Kansas City’s creative community. Contest categories include corporate communication, editorial design, illustration, package design, photography and typeface design. More than 600 entries were received; the 93 winners, including works by some of Kansas City’s top designers and firms, will be on display at the gala.

Tickets cost $35 for student members and $40 for student non-members. Ticket price includes heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, open bar and a copy of the full-color, 112-page awards booklet ($15 value).

Tickets can be purchased in advance from www.kansascity.aiga.org or at the door.

For more information on the gala talk to Jamie.

Some good resume and portfolio advice

Here's a thorough article listing tips for resume building and advice on making portfolios. Click on the left column under "tips and tricks". >>>>>>

And another article that talks a bit more about the layout.

Study Art and Design at London College of Communication

May 15th -June 2nd, 2009

Eastern Michigan University's Art Department in cooperation with the EMU Office of Academic Programs Abroad, is pleased to offer a three-week study program at London College of Communication in London, England. The intent of the program is to give students from EMU and other institutions an opportunity to learn more about British and European graphic design and typographic practices

This three-credit hour course, entitled Type and Image, will be taught by current London College of Communication (http://www.lcc.arts.ac.uk) faculty in conjunction with EMU faculty. Course work will include a letterpress component and an image-making component. The course will also include museum and studio visits and a possible lecture program.

Projects will be based around students gaining an understanding of the historical, technological and contemporary context of graphic design in Britain. Issues of contemporary art and design practice will be addressed through class projects.

Early applications are due Feb. 16, 2009. Final application deadline is March 15, 2009.

Download applications at: www.emich.edu/abroad/graphicdesign/
or contact: Office of Academic Programs Abroad, 103 Boone Hall, Eastern Michigan
University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, programs.abroad@emich.edu,
734. 487.2424, 800.777.3541

Eligibility: Students from other institutions and professionals may easily register by contacting EMU Academic Programs Abroad.

Program fee Approximately $3,280

Costs include Accommodation at University dorms, Travel Card, International student ID card, insurance. Costs do not include Airfare, EMU tuition, transportation between airport and LCC, meals, personal expenses, entrance charges into museums, optional side trips. Students from other institutions must apply for financial aid or course credit through their home institutions.

For more information, please contact Professor Leslie Atzmon, latzmon@emich.edu, Professor Amy Sacksteder amy@amysacksteder.com, or Professor Jennifer Locke jlocke1@emich.edu by email or at 734 487 1268.

First post of the New Year!

The list of spring break participants is available in the sidebar of the blog. There's currently 7 8 9 there, leaving 8 7 6 spots open.

Prince wants you!

...to come to Minneapolis!
All this wintry weather transports my thoughts to Spring Break, and while we won't be sunning on the beaches of Cancun, we will be visiting one of the most design oriented cities you're likely to find in this country.


Trip dates are March 16–19.
Group limit is set at 15.
Follow (or better yet become a part of) the planning on the blog.

Adobe Design Acheivement Awards

The 2009 Adobe® Design Achievement Awards gives higher education students from around the world the shortcut to brilliance to propel their careers in the future. Enter in 12 categories in 3 media areas endorsed by the industry, cash prizes will be awarded in Beijing during the Icograda World Design Congress.

Win a trip to Beijing and cash!

Submissions close June 5, 2009. But submission is open now, so you can start working on this over winter break!

Ready to submit, click here.

Llama Creator

Make a llama with the holiday card I designed for my company.

January call for entires

Sustainable Wood Competition and Challenge DESIGN 21 is pleased to announce a new set of environmentally conscious initiatives for The Nature Conservancy and FSC-US.

Wood, Paper, Checkmark
Design an awareness campaign for sustainable forestry
Prize Pool: $10,000
Deadline: January 13, 2009

Going With the Grain
Design an object using one sheet of sustainable wood
Prize: 2 prototypes made - one for you, one for auction to benefit TNC's Forestry Program
Deadline: June 2, 2009

Visit www.design21sdn.com for details

Ad Club of KC Scholarship

Webby Awards

Webby Final Entry Deadline is December 19th!

Be part of the only award show the NY Times calls "The Internet's Highest Honor." With more categories and brand new judges. Enter Now!

artist as citizen postcard contest

the deadline is short (wed dec 10), but worth considering if you are interested in design for social issues. $200 prize. check it out here.

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A Design-Oriented National Endowment for the Arts?

An interesting proposal from William Drenttel to the Obama Administration. Read on Design Observer.

Grids Grids Grids

Check out The Grid System. The designer, Antonio Carusone, goal is to make this site a resource for all designers to learn everything about grids, and how to use grids.

And there is also a grid system flickr pool.

AIGA Knowledge share: Final Reviews

FRIDAY @ 2:45, Futura.

AIGA is hosting a Q&A about final reviews. All sophomores are invited.