Upcoming AIGA Event – Von Glitschka, Illustrative Designer

AIGA Idaho has yet another event on tap, and this looks to be a good one. Von Glitschka, Illustrative Designer with Glitschka Studios, will be presenting to the group on Thursday, February 12th.

From the event’s description:

Have you ever thought of a unique concept, but then wasn’t sure you could pull it off because it required a good amount of illustrative work and frankly speaking that intimidated you? Or your budget was such that you couldn’t hire it out either? So, instead you just pursued another design direction? Von’s “Illustrative Design” presentation will walk you through systematic illustrative design methods you’ll be able to integrate into your own creative process. In the end you’ll be better equipped to pursue those design ideas that require an illustrative touch far more effectively, thus expanding your overall creative potential and skill set as a graphic designer.

Here’s the skinny, for those interested in attending:

Date: Thursday, February 12th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Beside Bardenay, 612 Grove St, Boise
Cost:
– AIGA Members: $10
– Non-Members: $20
– Students: $7
– Ticket price includes admission, drink ticket and appetizers

Samples of Von Glitschka’s work are available at either glitschka.com or vonster.com.

If you have any questions about this event, or would like more information, contact the folks at AIGA Idaho.

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Headline Roundup for February 4th

A New Dimension – via Adweek

Baked Into Buildings’ DNA – via Mediaweek

The Age of Discovery – via Adweek

Vanity 800 Numbers More Memorable than URLs – via MarketingVOX

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Special Request: Support for the Special Olympics World Winter Games

This morning I received an email from the folks at Balihoo that I felt was worth passing along:

All,

I’m sending you this email as a fellow business colleague to ask for your support for the Special Olympics World Winter Games being held in Idaho this week.

The 2009 World Games still needs to raise money to support these phenomenal athletes, and I believe the Idaho business community can help. The World Games challenged Balihoo to find a way to help. Our idea: offer a Winter Games Commemorative Shadow Box for businesses that donate $500 or more to the games. Each shadow box will contain one of the original, hand-knitted blue and white scarves, which have been prominently featured in the news. These scarves were handmade by volunteers across the country and sent to Boise for the games.

Every limited edition, numbered shadow box will also contain a letter from one of the volunteer knitters and a personalized “thank you” to your business. We think they are perfect to hang in your office as a long-term reminder of your company’s support for these games and their legacy on our community.

You can go to the following website to learn more and make your pledge: http://www.soiscarf.com./.

I know times are tough and we’re all feeling a squeeze right now, so asking for a $500 pledge from a fellow business certainly comes with a bit of apprehension. However, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Idaho and a similarly unparalleled opportunity for the Idaho business community to show its strength and commitment to the greater good. The shadow boxes will be available only until February 13th.

Finally, please forward this email to other Idaho business leaders who you think can help!

Thanks

And as a reminder, the Games begin February 7th, and run through February 13th.

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Headline Roundup for February 3rd

Agency Clients Slash Budgets 20% or More, Digital Only Bright Spot – via MarketingVOX

Reverse Trends: 6 Ways To Improve Broadcast TV – via MediaPost

The Economics of Giving It Away – via The Wall Street Journal

Is Community Service the New Green? – via Brandweek

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Headline Roundup for February 2nd

Slightly delayed – originally scheduled to post on Friday, January 30th

Coke Finally Removes “Classic” From Its Label – via The Consumerist

NADA: Dealers Need To Polish Image – via MediaPost

Pledge Your Allegiance to Accountability – via Adweek

You Can Look — But Don’t Touch – via ScienceDaily

Diet Coke Brings Back ‘Just for the Taste of It’ – via Brandweek

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