Graphic Design Organizations, Communities, and Resources Hanna Jung Abigail Van Bremen Erin Zolkosky SI520 Winter 2010
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Graphic Design Organizations,Communities, and Resources
Hanna JungAbigail Van BremenErin ZolkoskySI520 Winter 2010
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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities
• Share graphic designers’ works and provide feedback to each other.• Encourage collaboration and communal experience.• Less Costly - More Effective way to find graphic design resources. • Graphic designers find potential clients and business opportunities.
1. American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)-Design Archives- AIGA – Detroit, Michigan community
2. Graphic Design Community 2.0 3. Graphics.com 4. International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)
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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities
• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)www.aiga.org
• The oldest and largest
professional membershiporganization for design.• Membership• Events•
Competition
• News• Jobs & Community
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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities • American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) - Membership
• Discount on products and
services such as Adobe, Apple, Fedex.• Professional developmenttools, information andresources. • Special offers.• Designer directory
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• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) - Events
• Events• Conferences• Exhibitions• Leadership Retreat
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• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Design Competition
• Eligibility Requirements• Award of $10,000 • Scholarship
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• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Job Opportunities
Match talented candidates with jobs from firms including: • Amazon• Bloomberg• Facebook • IDEO• Nokia
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• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Design Archive designarchives.aiga.org
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• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Detroitdetroit.aiga.org
• 375+ members with
a network reaching outto the entire Michigancreative community.• Events•
Membership
• Job opportunities• Blog
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• A social networking
community site forprofessionals andstudents.• Free to join• Resource directory • Events
• Graphic Design Community 2.0www.graphicdesigncommunity.com
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• Graphic Design Community 2.0 - MembersGraphic Design Organizations and Communities
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• Graphic Design Community 2.0 – Rate’emGraphic Design Organizations and Communities
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• International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)www.icograda.org
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• International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)
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• International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)• Galeria• International Design Exhibit
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Other Online Resources
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Communities have Resources, often Free,to simultaneously promote themselves and help
others expand design capabilities.
Other Online Resources
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Blogs May Provide Good ExamplesTutorials for Software Francesco Mugani
www.francescomugnai.comInspiration Inspired Magazine Online
inspiredm.comFree WallPapers Fonts Icon SetsPhoto Editing Software
Smashing Magazinewww.smashingmagazine.comDa Fontwww.dafont.comCreative Applicationswww.creativeapplications.netGIMPwww.gimp.org
Art Business Information Art Biz Blogwww.artbizblog.com
Other Online Resources
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Check the Bottom of the Page! A Good Way to Find Them?
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Magazines
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• “Design for Curious Minds”• Bimonthly magazine about visual
culture and design.
• www.printmag.com – Reviews – Articles – Galleries – Interviews
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CMYK
• “Create. Showcase. Inspire.”• Quarterly magazine featuring work
by rising stars and industry tips.
• www.cmykmag.com – Articles – Blog – Portfolios – Email newsletter
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HOW
• “Design. Creativity. Business.”• Bimonthly magazine serving the
business, technological andcreative needs of graphic-designprofessionals.
• www.howdesign.com – Design exercises – Articles – Blog – Tips – Email newsletter
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Communication Arts
• Leading trade journal for visualcommunications, showcasingwork in graphic design,advertising, illustration,
photography and interactivedesign.
• www.commarts.com – Articles – Profiles – Ad campaigns
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Computer Arts
• One-stop shop for professionaladvice on creating digital art andillustrations.
• Print copy comes with CD thatincludes software, stock imagery,free fonts, actions and textures.
• www.computerarts.co.uk – Gallery – News – Reviews – Tutorials
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Need More Inspiration?
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Visit Your Local Library or Bookstore
Browsing is FREE!
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Beyond SI520
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Software Certification
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) • Demonstrate a “professional level” in proficiency with one or
more Adobe software products. –
Pass one or more product-specific proficiency exams.
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)• Certifies individuals have the entry-level skills to plan, design,
build, and maintain effective communications using different
forms of digital media. – Exams for Rich Media Communication, Web
Communication, and Visual Communication.
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Should I get Adobe Certified?
• Pros – Credential looks good on your resume. – Requires you to develop thorough knowledge of the
software’s capabilities.• Cons
– Extra $ – Recertification necessary for product upgrades. – A great portfolio can demonstrate your skills without the
time or expense of certification.
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Graphic Design and Your Career
Now You’re a(n)… Applied Graphic Design SkillsInteraction DesignerUser Experience DesignerWeb Designer
MockupsWireframesStoryboards
LibrarianSchool Media Specialist Signage
Bulletin boards Archivist Public exhibits
Product Manager Flow chartsPresentations
Policy Analyst Reports