AIGA Central Pennsylvania

Liquid Courage Happy Hour*

plaudermilch — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:29:48 +0000

Do you want to network more but lack the nerve it takes to schmooze like a two-faced politician? Do large crowds of business-card-wielding creative professionals and paper reps make you green around the gills? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions then relax, you’re not alone. Millions of designers worldwide have benefited from new and improved Liquid Courage* and so can YOU! Just apply liberally as needed and you’ll be hobnobbing like a seasoned pro in just 1 hour, GUARANTEED!

Join AIGA Central PA on Thursday, July 25th at 6pm for a happy hour. But hurry, supplies are limited so act NOW!

*Please mingle responsibly

This is a community event; everyone should feel welcome. If for any reason you don’t, we want to know so we can make it right. Email president@centralpa.aiga.org or click here to fill out an anonymous form.

Liquid Courage Happy Hour*

plaudermilch — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:29:43 +0000

Join AIGA Central PA on Thursday, June 27th at 6pm for a happy hour. But hurry, supplies are limited so act NOW!

*Please mingle responsibly

Monthly Community Meeting

jbuckwalter — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:31 +0000

Ever thought about getting involved with AIGA but weren’t sure where to start? Have a vision for the future of design in Central PA? Love AIGA but think we could improve? Now is your opportunity to be heard and get involved through the Community Meetings each month.

Three reasons to attend:

Network with other designers and design advocates
Contribute ideas about the future of the design community
Volunteer to help out or lead a new initiative

Community Meetings are designed to get everyone involved, to see first-hand how the board conducts regular business, and to have a voice. Central PA is a place where design thrives when everyone takes part.

Interested in hosting a Community Meeting? Email president@centralpa.aiga.org

Talent Is Not Enough: Shel Perkins

trosetty — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:44 +0000

It takes more than talent to launch and sustain a successful design firm—you need solid business skills as well. In this special presentation, design management guru Shel Perkins will share insider information on crucial legal and financial issues, including how to avoid common mistakes related to hiring, intellectual property, client contracts, cash flow, and more. Don’t miss this exciting professional practice event!

About the Speaker

Shel Perkins is a graphic designer, management consultant and educator with more than twenty years of experience in managing the operations of leading design firms in the U.S. and the U.K. He has served on the national boards of AIGA and the Association of Professional Design Firms. He is chairman of the AIGA Center for Practice Management. His best-selling book, Talent Is Not Enough: Business Secrets For Designers, is available from New Riders.

Resources

Liquid Courage Happy Hour*

plaudermilch — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:42 +0000

Join AIGA Central PA on Thursday, May 23rd at 6pm for a happy hour. But hurry, supplies are limited so act NOW!

*Please mingle responsibly

Liquid Courage Happy Hour*

plaudermilch — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:29:41 +0000

Join AIGA Central PA on Thursday, April 25th at 6pm for a happy hour. But hurry, supplies are limited so act NOW!

*Please mingle responsibly

PROCESS: HUGE

jbuckwalter — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:08:55 +0000

How does a company like Huge make sure process doesn’t get in the way of creativity? Huge has tailored their process to ensure that the part of design work that produces delightful, unexpected and successful results doesn’t get lost in the mechanisms of process.

Huge is a digital agency that provides business strategy, design, marketing and technology services to some of the world’s largest businesses and best-known brands. The company is known for successfully harmonizing user needs and business goals to create industry-changing digital experiences for its clients.

Huge’s client list is just that, huge. They’ve done innovative and inspiring work for well known brands such as Gucci, CNN, HBO, Vans and Target

AIGA Central PA’s Process Series features talks in which designers and agencies give the audience a behind-the-scenes look at projects with their unique process.

2013 Student Portfolio Review

jbuckwalter — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:00:06 +0000

It’s that time of year again: songbirds twittering, flowers blooming and warm days that just keep getting longer and longer. Yup, spring is in the air—and so is the smell of Best Test and Super 77 as design students across Central Pennsylvania work through the night to craft that perfect portfolio. But what good is all of that effort if no one sees it? Join your fellow AIGA-ers—along with professionals and educators across the region—for this year’s Student Portfolio Review hosted by Lebanon Valley College.

Come dressed in your best with a résumé and your portfolio (print, digital or both). You’ll have the chance to present and receive feedback in several one-on-one interview sessions with the professionals who live, eat and breathe design for a living. All undergraduate and graduating senior design students are welcome, but sign up fast because attendance is limited.

Don’t miss your chance to get a head start on
your summer job search!

Still have questions? Email education@centralpa.aiga.org.

This is a community event; everyone should feel welcome.
If for any reason you don’t, we want to know so we can make it right. Email president@centralpa.aiga.org or click here to fill out an anonymous form.

Revieweres

Print
Jill Cypher, Lead Graffiti
Joseph, Freelance
Kseniya Thomas, Thomas-Printers; Ladies of Letterpress
Ray Nicols, Lead Graffiti

Digital Reviewers
Bradley Hawkins, andCulture
James Pannafino, Millersville University
R.J. Townsend, NBC Universal, NavigationArts
Teresa Van Wagner, Neo-Pangea

Print and Digital Reviewers
Adam Taylor, Meteor Tower
Francis Lukesh, Original
Frederick Yocum, Mennonite Central Committee U.S.
Josh Spence, Gavin Advertising
Madeline Pellman, andCulture
Mary Pedersen, JPL
Nick Stephenson, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Peter Laudermilch, Peter Laudermilch Design
Joshua Buckwalter, Inovāt

Print, Digital and Illustration Reviewers
Angela Moramarco, JPL
Caroline Swartz, The Art Institute of York – Pennsylvania
David Brener, Atlantic Tactical
Greg Bennett, WORKtoDATE
Jim Mitchell, JPL
Llara Pazdan, DPI Advertising
Nancy Mata, Millersville University
Sara Van Kampen, Cross & Crown
Seamus Carmicheal, HACC
Steve Semanchik, Susquehanna University
Sung Choi, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Tim McKenna, Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians
Jim Castanzo, Godfrey Advertising
Mark Fertig, Susquehanna University
Adam DelMarcelle, Royal Cut Design co.
Mathew Samuel, Lebanon Valley College

Liquid Courage Happy Hour*

plaudermilch — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:29:40 +0000

Join AIGA Central PA on Thursday, March 28th at 6pm for a happy hour. But hurry, supplies are limited so act NOW!

*Please mingle responsibly

Coffee Talk: Build a Better Portfolio

trosetty — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:00:16 +0000

Our annual student portfolio review is just around the corner, but any creative should keep a killer portfolio at the ready. From students selecting class work to show for their first job to seasoned professionals grooming their portfolio work to woo clients, we’ll talk about what works, what doesn’t and how to know the difference.

Coffee Talk is an informal monthly meeting of members and non-members promoting learning, an exchange of ideas and a fresh outlook. This event is designed for busy professionals who want to meet peers, associates and others who share a common interest in improving themselves, and moving forward good design.