Save the Date – The Rockie Awards Show is coming up on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at the Knitting Factory in downtown Boise.
AIGA/BAF Event: Three Courses + Cake w/ Debbie Millman, President, AIGA and the Design Group at Sterling Brands
AIGA Idaho and the Boise Advertising Federation are presenting Three Courses + Cake with Debbie Millman on Thursday, March 10th from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Debbie Millman is President of the Design Division of Sterling Brands, and President of AIGA, the professional association for design. She has worked in the design business for over 25 years, including nearly 15 years at Sterling Brands.
Additionally, Millman is the author of three books:
- How to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer
- The Essential Principles Of Graphic Design
- Look Both Ways: Illustrated Essays on the Intersection of Life and Design
She also has a fourth book, due out in October, titled Brand Thinking and Other Noble Pursuits
This event is being held at the Linen Building in downtown Boise. Space is limited and RSVPs are strongly recommended. Cost is $18 for AIGA and BAF members and $25 for non-members.
RSVPs can be sent to info@boiseadfed.org or through the event page on Facebook.
Call for Nominations – Silver Medal Award
The Idaho Advertising Federation has issued a Call for Nominations for the Silver Medal Award.
The Silver Medal Award is to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to advertising by furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence, and responsibilities in areas of social concern.
Nominations are being accepted now through March 11th. More details about the Silver Medal, past award winners, and nomination requirements can be found here.
For questions about the nomination process, contact Bob Rosenthal at (208) 429-5568, or email him at bob.rosenthal@citcomm.com.
Pro-Bono Opportunity: ACLU Idaho
The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho is looking for someone to redesign their website. They are looking for a simple redesign that will give them a more updated look and feel.
This is a pro-bono / low-bono project, but could be a good opportunity for a recent graduate or someone similar to get some good experience with WordPress or similar platforms.
If you’d like more information, contact Kathy Griesmyer, Office Administrator & Program Coordinator, at kgriesmyer@acluidaho.org or (208) 344-9750 x201.
Mitchell + Palmer bulks up with creative muscle
Mitchell + Palmer in Boise has added two well-known names to their team: copywriter and creative director, Tom Donahoe, and art director and designer, Jeremy “Jerms” Lanningham.
Donahoe, formerly of Donahoe Pace and Partners joins the agency as a partner and co-creative director. He has worked on brands, like Alaska and Horizon Airlines, Pepsi, Oberto, and Coors Light. Closer to home, Donahoe has been responsible for creative work on the Humanitarian Bowl, Boise State University, Cap Ed, and United Heritage.
Lanningham, who specializes in design and illustration, joins the agency from NKTRNL, an illustration and design studio he founded in 1999. His clients include Burton, Gnu, Omatic Snowboards, TransWorld Media and 686. Locally he has worked with Newt & Harolds, Flying M Coffeehouse, Prestige, Smith Sport Optics, and the Boise Weekly.
Congratulations to both Tom and Jerms. And hearty ‘well done’ to Mitchell + Palmer for snagging two extremely talented people.