co:lab to Appear in LogoLounge5
co:lab had two logos selected to be included in LogoLounge5, soon to appear on bookshelves. For the past 4 years, LogoLounge has created an annual catalog of the best logos from around the world. This year 35,000 logos were submitted for consideration. A small fraction, less than 5%, were selected by a jury of international design pros. The two logos chosen were for a local arts council and for global Motorola, will be published in the up-and-coming Logo Lounge 5 book.
Event Wrap-up: Will It Print?
Ever wonder what those crazy little Pantone handheld jobbies are for? Ever used one? Well, it turns out that they are pretty helpful and handy if you want the colors in your print job to come out as you intended. Know what the top 3 things are that can stop the Ripping process? What about how long it takes before the chips in your Pantone book start to fade? What’s the best color format to use that’s most universal and will work anywhere you’re printing?
All these things and more, were covered by the great team of presenters at Will it Print? held at Agave restaurant in Hartford, on October 9th.
Daniel Dejan, from Sappi papers, offers lectures in 17 different printing areas, and was a wealth of information. Julie Ogletree and Indiya Okam also spoke about Sappi’s line of papers. An extremely informative night, especially for those of us who depend on printing a brand’s true color across the broad spectrum of printing processes, substrates and printer locations. And who doesn’t?
Nov. 13: Out of the Box South Norwalk
Join us for our first Out of the Box in Fairfield County — November 13, 6:30 - 8pm, at The Ginger Man in South Norwalk. Share Happy Hour with your fellow creatives. Absolutely fun. Absolutely free. (Well, except for the cash bar.)
Event Wrap-up: Fred & Friends
On September 25th, 2008, CADC presented Dishing Out Some Fun with Fred & Friends. A big thank you to Jason Amedolora, Design Director for Fred and Friends, for letting us into their fun and witty world.
Fred began in 2005 and their designs have been featured everywhere from Martha Stewart Living to “O” to the Today Show. Jason talked to us about what makes them tick, what inspires their ideas and how they package them to appeal to their market. They originally began as a toy company which naturally lead them to develop and pursue a unique kind of products that always produce a smile blending fun and function. Jason even shared some insight and a peek at few products they have on the development table. They design for themselves and hope that someone shares their sense of humor. Jason says, “People laugh at our stuff when they see it on the shelf, but they also buy it. Why? Because the joke’s not over.”
Thanks again to our event sponsors:
Synnott Imaging and Smizer Perry
Click the following links to see a sampling of the Fred and Friends products that were raffled away to lucky winners: Pick Your Nose, Beer Bands, Wooferang, and Snap-a-Party.
Nov. 12: Robynne Raye of Modern Dog
Part of the Auerbach Lecture Series at the Hartford Art School, and sponsored by the Visual Communications Department, Robynne Raye of Modern Dog speaks on her work, her business and their new book, Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art.
DATE/TIME:
12 November 2008
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.LOCATION:
Wilde Auditorium
Hartford Art School
University of HartfordPRICING:
Free
Since co-founding Modern Dog Design Co. in 1987, Robynne Raye has continued to do work for entertainment and retail companies — both local and national — and counts poster, packaging and identity projects as some of her favorite work. Recent clients include Disney, Coca-Cola, Adobe Systems Inc., Blue Q, Olive Green Dog Products, Shout! Factory and HarperCollins. Robynne has received recognition from every major design organization in the U.S. Her posters are represented in the permanent archives of the Louvre (Rohan Marsan wing), the Library of Congress, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Museum Fur Kunst und Gewerbe, the Warsaw National Museum, and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum among others. In March 2008, Chronicle Books published a 20 year retrospective focusing on Modern Dog’s poster work. For more than 15 years she has lectured and taught workshops, both nationally and internationally. Currently, is an adjunct instructor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle.
Nov. 5: An Evening with Marc Alt
CADC’s Inspire Me series returns with An Evening with Marc Alt.
DATE/TIME:
5 November 2008
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.LOCATION:
Bentara
76 Orange Street
New HavenPRICING:
Members $30
Future Members $45
Students $15
Marc will address a range of topics to help inform and inspire designers who are developing expertise in green design, sustainability and corporate social responsibility practice.
Marc Alt + Partners is a design, research and brand strategy agency dedicated to sustainable innovation. Marc Alt speaks frequently to a wide variety of audiences and companies about green design, sustainability and creating value by aligning corporate strategy with environmental and social benefit.
Purchase your tickets online before October 29th to ensure you have a seat. If you prefer to pay at the door, email us so we know to save you a seat!
The event is sponsored by Rideshare.
Oct. 29: Webtastic!
Back by popular demand, the CADC and Noble Desktop, LLC present an interactive seminar on the latest web techniques and Adobe CS3 with a preview of CS4.
DATE/TIME:
29 October 2008
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.LOCATION:
Bentara
76 Orange Street
New Haven Ct, CTPRICING:
Members $15
Future Members $25
Students $15
Web design is always evolving, so what’s going on today? Join the CADC and Noble Desktop for an interactive seminar on the latest web techniques and Adobe Creative Suite. In this seminar we’ll demonstrate current web design workflows using the CS3 (and preview CS4) as well as the latest trends in technology (CSS, AJAX, XML, etc.). You don’t have to be a web design expert, just have the desire to see today’s current trends. This seminar is not meant for beginners.
Topics to be covered include The Web Design Workflow, CSS & Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, The Proper Role of Flash in Professional Sites, Adding Interactivity & Dynamic Content Using AJAX and Spry, and a Brief Demo of Dreamweaver and Fireworks CS4.
This event sold out when it was held in Stamford last May, so be sure to get your tickets now! Click here to purchase online.
Sponsored by Noble Desktop.
