Sunday, September 20, 2015 - Saturday, September 26, 2015

Upstate Design Week is a week-long celebration of the transformative power of design, and the world-class work and industry leadership happening right here in Upstate New York.

WHY DESIGN?

Designers make what is today and what will be tomorrow. Stronger connections between design and our cultural, educational and business communities mean a stronger future for our region. We bring together designers and connect our communities, from Buffalo to the Capital District, Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks, with fun, educational events that inspire.

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

This year’s festivities will feature Aaron Draplin, the first ever Upstate Marketplace featuring products designed and made in the region, a design educator symposium, and a wide variety of educational talks and workshops with something for everyone: sign painting, skateboard design, responsive web design, emerging technologies, and more.

GET INVOLVED

More details and schedule will be announced soon. For more information or to get involved, contact Chapter President Michelle Bersani.

DETAILS
See more here.

Hey 518! Come out and join your local design community with AIGA Upstate New York at the Madison Pour House this Thursday night, April 30 at 6pm for Cocktails with Creatives. ‪#‎cocktails‬‪ #‎AIGA‬ 

AIGA Upstate New York Chapter invites the 2015 graduating graphic design students of Upstate New York to our 7th Annual Capital Region Student Portfolio Review.

DETAILS

Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 6 - 9 PM

The GE Theater at Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

Driving directions are here.

THE EVENT:
The review is a chance for you to practice your interviewing skills and get valuable feedback from local professionals about your design work and résumé in a no-risk, non-competitive environment geared at preparing you for the professional portfolio presentation process.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
You will receive objective advice and thoughtful one-on-one commentary and criticism of your design work from local design educators, professional designers, and potential employers. While this event is not a job fair, some reviewers may be looking for potential employees or interns. This event is a great way to discuss your work, network and become aware of who’s who in your local design community.

WHO CAN ATTEND:
Students: The review is open to college seniors, upcoming 2015 graduates, and MFA candidates (maximum capacity of 80 students)

Reviewers: The review is open to local art, design and communication professionals and educators interested in helping our local design students prepare themselves for their professional careers.

COST:
AIGA Student Members: $10
Student non-members: $20
Free for reviewers

REGISTER HERE.

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring 12-15 pieces of your best work from your portfolio, as well as multiple copies of your résumé and business cards. If you plan on showing interactive or rich-media work, please bring a fully-charged laptop. WiFi will be available in the GE Theater.

Generously sponsored by Proctors Theater.

 

2015 AIGA Upstate NY Student Portfolio Building Workshop

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 6 to 9:30 PM at at The Foundry for Art Design + Culture in Cohoes, NY.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: You will receive insight from local design educators, professional designers, and potential employers on preparing your portfolio, interviewing techniques and what to expect when you begin your job search. This event is a great opportunity to polish up your presentation skills, learn new things, and network and become aware of who's who in your local design community.

WHO CAN ATTEND: The workshop is open to college students slated to graduate with design degrees in 2015, or recent 2014 design graduates.

WHO IS SPEAKING AT THIS EVENT: We've got a great lineup of leading area designers speaking on a wide variety of topics that are paramount to graduating designer students, including:

Natalie Semczuk: "You've Got Options"
Andrew Gregory: ”Work the Triple Play: Three Important Points for Young Creatives”
Mike Rivette + Christina Sharp: "How To Avoid A Poopfolio"
Jean Dalhgren: "Think or Thwim"
Beau Comeaux: ”Imagery Matters: Presenting Your Work Professionally”
Jennifer Wilkerson: ”Freedom isn’t Free”
Sean Hovendick: "Work While You Sleep: Use the Web and Social Media to Get Hired"
Derek Slayton: “Staying Inspired”
Taylor Gillis: “Do What Scares You”
Seth Louey: “Adaptive You-x"
Sara Tack: “Say What? Presenting Design Thinking and Content”
Curtis Canham: “They Never Told Me: Lessons Learned”
Chris St. Cyr: TBA

You can register for tickets, HERE.

Questions? Email Event Organizer This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please join AIGA Upstate NY for our 3rd annual Design Crawl on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 in Saratoga Springs, NY.
 
Come out and see where local creatives work, then join us as we tip a few and 'crawl' to another studio, then another bar, etc... Should be a fun night, all are welcome, you must be 21+ to drink at pubs. Giddy up!

Saratoga Springs, NY schedule:
6:00 pm  Meet at Fingerpaint, 395 Broadway
6:30 pm  Druthers Brewpub,  381 Broadway
7:00 pm  Palio/Ignite, 260 Broadway
7:30 pm  Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar, 14 Phila Street
8:00 pm  MadGlory
8:30 pm  Seven Horse Pub, 43 Phila Street

Tickets are FREE, but limited: Register HERE

Who :: Jake and James 

Where :: Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico 

When :: For the next week 

Why :: Because stock photography is lazy and our clients deserve better

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