October 20, 2008
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You don't want to fight the crowds on election day? You’ll be out of town on November 4th? You won't have time to get to your polling place on election day? You never got around to registering to vote in North Carolina? No problem... you can vote today! Early One-Stop Voting polls are open now through November 1, 2008 for North Carolina residents. During the Early Voting period, from October 16 through November 1, eligible North Carolina citizens may register AND vote at the same time at all Early Voting sites. You are also not limited to voting at your designated election day poll site, there are many convenient Early Voting sites to choose from in your county. Plus you can beat the lines on election day by voting now! AIGA Charlotte wants your voice to be heard. We encourage you to vote! With so many challenges facing our nation today it is more important than ever to stand up and be heard. Don’t sit this one out and let others speak for you. Mecklenburg Early Voting sites…
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October 15, 2008
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Lydia Ko, member since 2006 Freelancer / LEKO What attracted you to the design profession? Did you have particular mentors or experiences that opened the door to the profession for you? When I entered into my freshmen year of college, I dreamt of becoming an architect. However, things took a turn by the end of freshmen year of college, but to my benefit of course. I was drawn to a creative development and was persistent on searching for a lifestyle that would enrich me mentally. I realized that I could be creatively resourceful in design as well as photography. I have to say that as of this moment, I am enjoying the options design has opened up for me, and it is quite exciting. What's your favorite typeface? Helvetica Neue and Bauhaus Where do you get your inspiration? One of my main inspirations comes from music and how I react when listening while designing. However, my inspirations come from other components also. I find that restricting myself to one particular thing is confining.…
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October 08, 2008
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An AIGA Charlotte membership definitely had its privileges on the evening of September 25! A great time was had by all when Boone Oakley opened their doors to host the Fall edition of Meet Your Neighbor. At this members-only event AIGA-ers braved a gas shortage and bad weather to learn what makes Charlotte’s notorious out-of-of-the-box agency “tick.” The evening began with a studio tour lead by Boone Oakley’s President Phil Smith. 
Recognized by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmark Commission, the workspace was originally built as a warehouse by the Joseph Sykes Brothers Company (a textile company coincidentally originating from the same area of Britain as Phil Smith). Although the original “bones” of the warehouse are still evident, attendees were delighted by the surprising updates; such as the original business’s safe that now houses the company’s server and the basketball court located in the kitchen. …
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October 01, 2008
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Karen Sessions, member since 1999 President, Perry Sessions Design, Inc. Where are you from? Wingate, NC How and why did you get involved with AIGA? Approximately how long have you been involved with the organization? In March of 1999, I called the AIGA headquarters to say that I believed Charlotte needed a chapter. AIGA national sent me the Chapter petition, which asked that we get 20 individuals who had practiced or taught in graphic design or an allied field for at least three years to mutually agree to undertake the responsibilities to form a chapter. I called everyone I knew in the industry and asked them to meet with me. There was a great response to start this chapter. We met at Cadmus one night, signed the petition and started moving forward. I always felt strongly that Charlotte should have an AIGA chapter. I had worked for a large bank here for almost 10 years and saw the importance of connecting business leaders with design. I also was very familiar with the American Institute…
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September 25, 2008
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In the 2004 election, approximately 57 percent of the voting age population in the U.S. actually voted. Turnout was higher for women (65%) than for men (62%). Of voters 18-29 years old, 49 percent turned-out to vote, representing only 16 percent of total votes overall. This turn-out, or lack of, isn't surprising. Over the past several decades, there has been a trend of decreasing voter turnout, not only in the U.S., but also in most established democracies. In general, low turnout is suggested to be due to disenchantment, indifference, or contentment. In response to this trend, in 2000, AIGA mounted a campaign to demonstrate the power of design in the public arena by asking designers to contribute to a coordinated get-out-the vote campaign for national elections. The purpose is to encourage voter turnout and, while there is no single message, the intent is a call to action, motivating people to register and turn out to vote. Get Out the Vote is a public service initiative of AIGA Design…
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