The Language of Poster Design: An Exploration of Process
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 6:30pm
Phillips Library Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum
132 Essex Street Salem, MA (978) 745-9500
AIGA Boston and the Peabody Essex Museum present The Language of Poster Design: An Exploration of Process. Nancy Skolos and Tom Wedell, authors of Type, Image, Message: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop will talk about the sources and methods underlying their own award-winning work as well as those of other well-known poster designers. PEM's Daniel Finamore, The Russell W. Knight Curator of Maritime Art and History, opens with a discussion of historic examples from the museum's celebrated ocean liner poster collection. Visit www.boston.aiga.org for details.

Volunteer Appreciation AFTA
Thursday, May 22, 2008
AIGA Boston runs on volunteers, and boy oh boy, are we lucky to have them (you?). All volunteers from this season are invited to join together to enjoy a night and drink, exploring the ICA Boston. Watch www.boston.aiga.org for details.

Gourmet Typography Training
June 13, 2008, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
pinkcommagallery
81B Wareham Street Boston, MA, 617 426 4466
Back by popular demand! Ilene Strizver, Founder of The Type Studio, noted typographic consultant and designer will lead another intensive hands-on typographic workshop. Gourmet Typography Training teaches the typographic skills and aesthetics rarely taught or fully understood by professionals. Learn how to "see" like you've never seen before. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned pro, Gourmet Typography Training will sharpen your eye and give you the practical skills that will visibly improve your type. Every creative professional regardless of specialty can learn to communicate more effectively with type! AIGA Members $250 Non-members $350 Watch for on-line registration opportunities. Questions? laura@agencybel.com

Hatch Show Workshop
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Details to be announced. Please check www.boston.aiga.org events for more details.

Journal Release & Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 19
Details to be announced. Please check www.boston.aiga.org events for more details.

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES FOR DESIGN PRINCIPALS 1-day conference
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
TheTimesCenter, The New York Times
242 West 41st St., New York, NY
FIVE DESIGN FIRMS. FIVE BUSINESS MODELS. THIS ONE-DAY CONFERENCE EXAMINES THE OVERLAP BETWEEN SMART DESIGN AND BUSINESS SMARTS. Five presentations (followed by a cocktail hour) mean that everyone-from the design-inspired to the business-minded-will take away workable advice they can bring back to the office on Monday, or even sooner. The day will be moderated by Emily Ruth Cohen, a business consultant to creative firms world-wide.
For Information: http://smartmodels.aigany.org/index.html
Registration: http://smartmodels.aigany.org/register.html

IIT Institute of Design Strategy Conference
Thursday, May 22 - 23, 2008
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
IIT Institute of Design, AIGA's Leading Collaborating Partner, will hold its annual Strategy Conference, an international executive forum addressing how businesses can use design to explore emerging opportunities, solve complex problems, and achieve lasting strategic advantage. As part of its strategic partnership with AIGA, IIT is offering a $450 registration discount to all AIGA members! Just use the discount code "AIGA" when you register and select the lower price option when you check out. Registration deadlines: Regular: April 1 (discounted: $1,650) Late: May 10 (discounted: $2,500) http://trex.id.iit.edu

Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders
July 27 - August 1, 2008
Yale School of Management
Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders will draw on the strength of the Yale School of Management experience to help creative leaders discover opportunities within the forces transforming the business environment. The knowledge gained here will enable you to assume the complex task of leading and making a difference in a world where change has become the only constant. Ideal candidates include principals or senior creative leaders in mid- to large-sized studios or in-house design departments whose counsel to clients (external or internal) extends beyond the creation of artifacts; senior mangers in advertising, public relations or other firms who retain, hire or work closely with designers; vice presidents, directors and managers in corporate design or communication departments. Enrollment in Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders is limited to a select group of senior executives who have high-level involvement in design and strategy projects. Apply now at www.aiga.org/business-perspectives Early applicants can benefit from a reduced rate of $7,000 for the program until March 31.

National's GAIN Conference
October 23 - 25, 2008
Roosevelt Hotel
New York City
www.gainconference.aiga.org When design and business work together, brilliant things happen. At "Gain," hear today's success stories from a select group of business and design leaders from a variety of industries, who will team up to share their innovative approaches to generating greater return on investment, fostering emotional connections and providing positive brand experiences for customers. Build value for your brand and strengthen your business practice at "Gain," where the broadening role of design in business strategy, leadership, process and product will be explored. Tom Kelley, general manager of IDEO, returns to once again serve as moderator of this experience alongside diverse and inspiring speakers. www.aiga.org

SEGD tour of WGBH
Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:00-7:00pm
WGBH Studio
One Guest Street Brighton, MA.
Learn more about the EGD and DIGITAL MEDIA groups at WGBH's new headquarters. Presentation, discussion and tour of environmental graphic design presented by Chris Pullman, Director of Design, WGBH and Douglas Morris, Principal, Poulin + Morris, Inc., NY Free to SEGD members $15 nonmembers. Attendees will be directed from main reception at WGBH. RSVP to gbolduc@poyantsigns.com. Pay on site (check payable to SEGD)

Pecha Kucha
Date: (ongoing) approximately every 6 weeks - now happening in 118 cities globally! Location: changes all the time
"The sound of conversation": an underground movement that's sweeping the globe. Pecha Kucha is a one night, non-competitive design exhibition where presenters sign up to show 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds. Presentations from all creative people are welcome. Participate and enjoy your 6 minutes and 40 seconds of fame. If interested email Pecha Kucha Boston at pecha.kucha.boston@gmail.com. Or see www.pecha-kucha.org for further information.

Portfolios wanted for publication opportunity
Contact: Danielle Currier, Associate Professor, Graphic Design
Larry Volk, Assistant Professor, Photography
Visual Communications Department School of Art & Design
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Student portfolios are needed as examples for a book about portfolio design and development. This book will be published by Focal Press to be distributed in bookstores and online. We are interested in showcasing portfolios from a wide selection of schools and geographic locations. We are looking for student and/or professional portfolios that fit the following criteria:
1. A visual statement with a specific branded "look and feel".
2. A custom made book (no generic portfolio cases please) and/or designed portfolio website. We are also looking for additional portfolio materials as part of an overall comprehensive package (resumes, business cards, promotional mailers, etc).

9th Annual Boston Print Fair
May 2 - 4, 2008
Boston Public Library
The Boston Print Fair features distinguished dealers from around the country, displaying a collection of the best works on paper from the Renaissance to the present. Visit www.bostonprintfair.com for details.

Color Control Freak - a Pantone/X-Rite Seminar
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Doubletree Hotel
821 Washington Street, Boston, 617-956-5126
This one day interactive seminar will teach you how to capture, create and specify color that will remain consistent from screen to print. Visit www.xrite.com/colorcontrol08 for details.

Griffin Museum of Photography's Focus Awards
Thursday, May 8, 2008, 7:30 pm
Griffin Museum of Photography
67 Shore Road, Winchester, MA 781-729-1158
An evening dedicated to recognizing the work of those who have been instrumental in building greater awareness of the photographic arts. Visit www.griffinmuseum.org for details.

Lesley University Senior Design and Illustration Showcase for Employers
Thursday, May 8, 2008 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University (AIB)
700 Beacon Street Boston, MA
Graphic design and illustration employers are cordially invited to attend the Senior Design and Illustration Showcase for Employers to review the portfolios of graduating students in graphic design and illustration. Sponsored by the AIB Design Department, AIB Illustration Department, and Career Resources Center. To register, send name and company's name to Francis Alix at alix@lesley.edu. For further information, email alix@lesley.edu or call 617.349.8550. FREE to the public Refreshments will be served.

Art Institute of Boston's Senior Exhibit - tag we're it.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
The Midway Theater at Midway Studios in the Fort Point artist district
15 Channel Center Street, Boston
Graduating seniors from the Art Institute of Boston have organized a showcase of 21st century design. Tag we're it. Come see what these designers offer the world. Keynote speaker: Randy J. Hunt. For more information visit www.aibexpo.com

Portfolio Night at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Monday, May 12, 5:00pm - 8: 30 pm
Mass Art's Bakalar and Paine Galleries
621 Huntington Avenue - South Hall, Boston
You are invited to view the portfolios of this year's graduates from Mass Art's Communication Design Department including Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation and the Graphic Design Certificate program. RSVP to Velma Johnson Pierce at vjohnson@massart.edu. For directions to campus and for parking information visit www.massart.edu/about

HOW Design Conference
Sunday, May 18 - 21, 2008
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
The 2008 HOW Conference program includes more than 50 sessions in a variety of tracks, including Creativity & Inspiration, Design Disciplines, Career Development and more. As part of the strategic partnership between AIGA and HOW, AIGA members can save up to $120 off the regular registration rate* by registering at the special AIGA Rate. Just enter coupon code "AIGA8" when you register online to apply your discount. Register by March 28 to receive the early discounted rate of $955. Regular discounted registration rate is $1,035. *AIGA Rate may not be used in combination with any other discount offers, including student rates, combo rates and past attendee coupons. www.howconference.com

Graphis Call for Entries: New Talent Annual 2009
Entry deadline: May 26, 2008
Students, Instructors and Administrators: submit your students' latest design, advertising and photography work. Every student included earns a Graphis Gold Award and standout instructors earn a Graphis Platinum Award. For more details contact Graphis at info@graphis.com, or call 212-532-9387.

Winterhouse Awards for Design Writing & Criticism
Entry Deadline: June 2, 2008
These awards seek to recognize excellence in writing about design and encourage the development of young voices in design writing, commentary and criticism. A $10,000 Writing Award and $1,000 Education Award are available. See www.aiga.org/ for details.