For our BuzZ August, we had a lively discussion about the value of design which was mixed with equal parts of history, philosophy and evaluation. Below is the presentation from our moderator, Kevin Brindley. Enjoy! What is the Value of Design Today? View more presentations from KevinBrindley
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The Eat Your Greens quarterly event was a big bowl of delicious green knowledge. The group began by grabbing their lunches at Common Market in Southend. As we all gathered outside on the picnic tables we realized that it was going to be a hot one. But as the conversation began, the feeling of heat turned into a passion for change. The premise behind the Eat Your Greens: Think Tank was for creatives to bring a piece or an idea that they thought was sustainable or that could be executed in a more sustainable manner while using the four streams of sustainability from The Living Principles (Culture, Environment, People and Economy) as a guideline. The discussion began with a quote from the web site Re-nourish, a web site dedicated to awareness and action for sustainable systems. “Green design is a stepping stone towards more sustainable solutions. The ultimate goal of a green designer is to minimize his/her environmental footprint with their final artifact.” Sustainable design…
So, you attend AIGA Charlotte events pretty regularly. You've volunteered a couple times to help out. You may even be involved as a mentor in our Mentor program. If you are still looking to make more of a difference in the Charlotte design community and be more involved in our chapter, AIGA Charlotte wants you! AIGA Charlotte invites you to get further involved with our Chapter as we begin the election process for open positions on our 2011-2012/13 Board of Directors. We are seeking dedicated design professionals with a passion for advancing our craft and strengthening our creative community. To nominate yourself or someone else, please send an email to the Nominating Committee with the name of the individual, their email address, their phone number, and a brief statement sharing why you'd like to join AIGA Charlotte's Board of Directors or a brief recommendation of why the person you are nominating is a good candidate. You do not need to nominate an individual for a specific position.…
REBICH:: (feelings going into it) The first time I heard the word pedagogy was my second year of design school. It is an awkward sounding word. Think about it, "pedagogy"- sounds like some foot disease. (Queue ads with creepy little monsters lifting your toenail.) Even more awkward than the word itself was that I was about to take on the role of teacher in the AIGA CLT Mentor/Mentee program. At first, I was a bit hesitant that I had the task of mentoring a budding design student when in fact, I was still learning and growing as a designer. Hey- I have only been doing this for 5 years or so. In between gorging on hummus and conversing with other mentors, this fear recessed in time to meet my mentee, Laura. LAURA:: (feelings going into it) Half a year ago is when I first heard about this program. Ever since I have always looked forward to, and been very enthusiastic about the Mentor/Mentee Match-Up. While Walking into Warehouse all that was on my mind was how eager I was…
AIGA Charlotte announces a week of Green Design events around Earth Day including an incredible and thought-provoking event with Ann Willoughy introducing The Living Principles. The Living Principles for Design is a framework that is a catalyst for driving positive cultural change. It distills the four streams of sustainability – environment, people, economy, and culture – into a roadmap that is understandable, integrated, and most importantly, actionable. Designers, business leaders and educators are encouraged to use The Living Principles to guide every decision, every day. If you're a designer, creative thinker, marketer or just generally interested in sustainability and sustainable design, this week's for you! All of the events are open to members and nonmembers. Please click on the event titles below for more information and to register. :: Green Design Week 2011 Schedule :: Spring Printer Tour | AIGA Charlotte Event Monday, April 18, 2011 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: New…
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