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Illustration Practice through Pattern Design (weekly due dates)

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: January 13, 2012

My grandmother–who is surprisingly techie, though naturally crafty–turned me on to a custom fabric site called Spoonflower.  Not only can you order amazing custom-designed fabrics, but you can also submit your own designs to be printed.  Much like Etsy or Cafepress, you can set up your own shop of designs for other people to buy [...]

Alumni Profile: Louie Camacho

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: January 11, 2012

In an effort to glean some insight into life after Design School, I asked a few graduates to share a bit about their current work and experiences.  Louie Camacho was the first to bite.  He graduated in May 2010 from the Visual Communication Program. “I work as a designer for a very small design solutions [...]

The Secret to Good Work

Posted by: jb1789 on: November 15, 2011

During the 2×4 field trip, David Stevenson recommended this cool employee handbook from one of the largest Ad Agencies in the nation: Crispin Porter and Bogusky or CP+B. Basically if you get a job there, they hand you this little book to get you used to their company culture.  It has lots of tips and [...]

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Amazing visit to 2×4

Posted by: David Rodriguez on: November 14, 2011

On Wednesday some of our design students took a short trip (2 blocks) around the corner to visit 2×4, a very cool ad agency who works with such clients as Wrangler and the Chicago Bears. There we met David Stevenson, the president and creative director of the company, whom for two hours, shared his advice [...]

These students rule!

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: November 4, 2011

These Student Honors for the AUG2011 term deserve celebrating! On the Dean’s List (with a GPA of 3.5 or better): Alex Villanueva Jonathan Bremer Orlando Pipes Michael Baena Gary Matthews Darius Simmons With perfect attendance: Jessica Aparicio Mark Schmidt Ryan Zarzecki Juan Peralez Lionel Alvarez John Mrochen I’m truly impressed!  Awardees are invited to an [...]

Our design students are workin’ it!

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: November 4, 2011

I have some good student news, and can’t wait to share! Felicia Bavirsha (in her final year of school!) has an internship with Lookingglass Theatre through January.  She is working with Heather Anderson, Graphic Designer and Creative Coordinator of Marketing and Communications, assisting with a number of marketing and design duties, and absorbing the process [...]

VES Awards

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: October 31, 2011

Sponsored by Autodesk, the Visual Effects Society Student Award 2012 is for a students studying VFX and/or computer animation.  The finalists will be announced at the awards ceremony, and their work is shown for an audience of 1500+ vfx professionals.  Winners will also have the opportunity to meet industry heroes such as Ed Catmull and [...]

Field Trip to TWOxFOUR

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: October 14, 2011

We’ve got an appointment to see what happens behind-the-scenes at Two by Four, a full-service ad agency in the loop. They will show us around their creative offices and give us a preview of what life is like as an Ad Designer.  They are also interested in making connections for future internship opportunities.  Wednesday, November [...]

Write Now: Artists and Letterforms

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: September 30, 2011

Mr. J (Jeroen) discovered this show and asked me to share.  It’s just around the corner and FREE—go see it! WRITE NOW: ARTISTS & LETTERFORMS September 30, 2011 – April 29, 2012 Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington Street more info:  http://explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/events/dca_tourism/writenow.html

Wood Type, Evolved

Posted by: Kayce Bayer on: September 26, 2011

There is a fabulous show up at Columbia College’s Center for Book and Paper Arts.  It’s all about Wood Type!  I’m organizing a trip for a small group of students to see the show and learn a little about ye ol’ printing process sometime next term.  Until then, check it out on your own or [...]


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