a three-month position for an apparel company headquartered in south kc. here's the description:
This is a paid internship for students in a graphic design field. The ideal candidate will be a current student in a Graphic Design program, preferably at the junior level or above. Experience with Macintosh systems and Adobe Illustrator CS is preferred. This is a learning & task oriented position that will include a variety of special projects. The goal is to develop the skills
needed to accurately execute custom screen print art. This internship allows the student to work along side full time
graphic artists and perform similar duties. Tasks will be assigned by a Senior Artist or Manager.
we have a couple of alums there right now. you can contact chris jenks at cjenks@gearforsports.com for questions about the position, and contact travis porter at tporter@championcustom.com for advice/feedback on portfolios. he'll hook you up with what gear is looking for in a portfolio. ahh, having the inside scoop is great!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
gear for sports internship
Monday, August 10, 2009
go to the AIGA National Conference
Just a reminder that you can still register for the Make/Think design conference. October 8–11, 2009 in Memphis. (You will be excused from classes).
AIGA student member $350
AIGA member $775
Nonmember $1,075
Talk to your AIGA officers to learn more about group transportation there.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
revolutionizing Web typography
If you think typography on the web is limiting, read this slate article about a startup called Typekit.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
How Americans Spend Their Day
Check out this fantastic, interactive info graphic from the NY Times showing how Americans allocate the time within their day.
Monday, August 3, 2009
free WWI poster lecture
National World War I Museum Vice President of Museum Programs Eli Paul discusses the role marketing, and specifically printed posters, played in shaping public opinion during World War I on Thursday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. admission is free. rsvp and get more info here. should be very cool.
movie stills
here is a link to a website of movie title stills from 1920 to the present. (post via Josh Eithun - thanks Josh!)
Friday, July 31, 2009
interested in doing this type of work?
I just found this speculative video from Microsoft (yes Microsoft) and had to share. There are so many ideas packed into this 5 minute video (which is not really about sustainability), but it gives a very exciting glimpse of interface design in the future! Seniors taking the multi-media studio in the fall should especially take a look.
Permanent link here
Flux Student Design Competition
AIGA Blue Ridge presents the Fourth Annual Flux Student Design Competition. Undergraduate/graduate projects, internship and pro bono work created by students between August 2008–October 2009 will be accepted. Judges for the event are: Greg Gibilisco, Amanda Otter and Craig Welsh. The selected entries will be displayed in Frederick, MD.
Entry Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2009, 12:00am EST
For more information or to register and upload entries, visit: flux.aigablueridge.org
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Logo Crowdsourcing
One of my clients is using a crowdsourcing site to generate logo ideas for his musical identity project. The winning entry earns $300.
Signing up as a "creative" is free: http://www.geniusrocket.com
Once signed up and logged in check the project description and entries here: http://www.geniusrocket.com/rfb/sonarpilot/
The deadline is July 16th.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Great Custom Lettering from LetterCult (courtesy of Jason Santa Maria)
From LetterCult, the best custom lettering of the year so far. Seriously gorgeous stuff. http://bit.ly/6dElR
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
An Open Letter to Design Students Everywhere
A wonderful, inspiring post by Jessica Helfand that's very relevant to all of us.
My favorite part?
"So here's what you do: never stop thinking. Never stop asking questions. Never, never stop reading, looking, imagining what else can be done. And don’t be afraid to start small. You’ll get there, eventually. And when you do? Send somebody a thank you note."
Read Post
Monday, June 1, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Second annual KCAI Graphic Design Student Awards
The Weingart Award: Awarded for superb achievement in formalism.
1. Curtis Pickel
The Kalman Award: Awarded for imbuing work with conceptual depth and meaning.
1. Sean Shockley
The Hofmann Award: Awarded for outstanding rigor and diligent process.
1. Tammy Shell
The Lausen Award: Awarded for outstanding social/ethical awareness and advocacy through design.
1. Rebecca Daugherty
The Tschichold Award: Awarded for significant growth & transformation.
1. Ryan Shawgo
The Bierut Award: Awarded to the most articulate in oral and written communication.
1. Adam Tramposh
The Emigre Award: Awarded for a fearless and exploratory approach.
1. Cameron Perry
The Poyner Award: Awarded for insightful contribution in critique.
1. Matt Anderson
The Cooper Award: Awarded for boldly embracing technology in design.
1. Ian Tirone
The Lupton Award: Awarded for positive citizenship in KCAI's graphic design studio community.
1. Andrea Morris
Sunday, May 10, 2009
the creative process from A to Z (then repeat)
"High-flying ups and sideways-spiraling downs. False starts and fresh starts. The creative process can be unpredictable. Brent Barson’s short film F is for Fail is the story of one person’s creative roller coaster, told through type in an evocative A to Z." Watch Brent Barson’s F is for Fail. 
Thursday, May 7, 2009
!!!ENTER!!! 2009 Adobe Design Achievement Awards
Get Recognized for Your Work on an International Stage.
The 2009 Adobe Design Achievement Awards give 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 during the Icograda World Design Congress in Beijing, China. Submissions close June 5, 2009. For more information and to submit: www.ADAAentry.com
FYI: Last year our sophomore Sheila Wong and junior Kristy Tilman both made it to the final qualifying round.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Any design writers out there?
The Winterhouse Awards for Design Writing & Criticism is offering a $1,000 Education Award to the student whose writing demonstrates the greatest evidence of eloquence, analysis, perspective, insight and original thinking to further a public understanding of design in contemporary culture.
The education award is for a single work of student writing addressing any design discipline or form, including but not limited to: architectural, environmental, fashion, graphic, industrial, information, interactive, product and strategic.
Students may be from any academic discipline, as long as the subject of the work is design. Students must be currently enrolled or have graduated within the year, and must be either a U.S. citizen or resident of at least three years.
The deadline is June 1. Visit www.aiga.org/writingawards for more information.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
VML studio team
There are 3 full-time salaried positions open on VML's studio team – a small team within VML that supports the different creative teams with production capabilities. You'll get opportunities to do creative concepting, but the primary role is creative production. The positions are designed to last one year with the designer graduating to an Art Director position, or moving on.
They are looking for graduating seniors that are interested and skilled in the interactive realm and also strong all around designers. If this is you, apply to Farrah McGuire (fmcguire@vml.com)
Friday, May 1, 2009
as you are getting ready for the job search
Check this list of online job boards.
And easy online portfolio creation sites.
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