Hello [member_name_first],

The fall is triumphantly racing towards us. I hope you are loving the change of colors across the Upstate. Things are positively changing in the Upstate design community. In the past month, we have been seeing lots of exciting design-related happenings. The Dock2 Letterpress event in Rochester attracted close to 300 people. A great success! Then there was a strong start to Creative Eats. Many cities are picking up momentum with these monthly gatherings. Be sure to come out to the next one. Many folks in the central part of the state went to Syrcause University to see Michael Beirut. A huge event happened in Rochester last Monday, Stefan Sagmeister packed RIT with over 700 people from around the state (literally) to hear him discuss his thoughts on happiness and doing “good” with design. Very inspiring.

This month is sure to continue providing us with inspirational design opportunities. Massimo and Lella Vignelli will be in Syracuse for a lecture on the 21st. Please plan to come out to meet up with others in the Upstate Design community to see this legend of graphic design. And don’t miss the Creative Eats in a city near you.

Grab your friends and join your design community in making something "good" happen.

Best Regards,
Bill Klingensmith
AIGA Upstate New York – President

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MEMBER BANNER SHOWCASE

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DIALOGUE

Writers wanted! Submit an article for Dialogue and promote creative conversation. Share your thoughts on design industry, technique and inspiration. What advice do you have working or seeking work as a creative in Upstate New York? As a design community, we learn together. Contribute by sending your article via email to web@upstatenewyork.aiga.org.

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Display images from your portfolio or creative events right on our homepage. A great opportunity to educate and inspire our design community. Using Flickr is a simple way to drop in a few pieces you are proud of, simply join the Flickr pool. And consider taking advantage of the free-to-members AIGA Portfolio to start building a site you can show potential employers and clients.

MIXED MEDIA RESOURCES

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MIXED MEDIA RESOURCES

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WHO OPENS A LETTERPRESS SHOP IN 2009?

We are a tribe of creatives that have let go of the last century and it’s techniques, seemingly never to return to the physical realm, let alone to labor-intensive processes that once were best practices of our industry. We do things differently now; a lot differently. The industry is not changing; it has changed. read more

ADVOCACY: DIVERSITY

The long-term sustainability of the profession of graphic design, depends on the inclusion of more diverse voices in its discourse and practice. Thus, the “AIGA has launched a national initiative on diversity to actively include designers of diverse ethnic backgrounds in the organization and profession.” The Upstate New York chapter of the AIGA has joined many other chapters around the country in adopting this initiative locally. Would you like to see more diverse speakers come to our region or share your passion for design among K-12 students who are underrepresented within our profession? If so, then we have a space reserved for you on the Advocacy committee. Volunteer. Make a difference in your profession.

CREATIVE EATS | October 2009

This monthly social event series was a huge success last year. AIGA UPSTNY is continuing these third [3rd] Thursday of the month social gatherings. The locations will change between a dining experience and a happy hour gathering. We hope you will come out to join us in open dialogue about local design issues and creative discourse.

This networking event is open to long time professionals through beginning students. It is not exclusive to members or graphic designers. It is a gathering of those in the local creative industry, no mater what your title.

Find out more about this month's locations. Creative Eats

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