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Graphic Design Organizations,Communities, and Resources

Hanna JungAbigail Van BremenErin ZolkoskySI520 Winter 2010

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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities

•  Share graphic designers’ works and provide feedback to each other.•  Encourage collaboration and communal experience.•  Less Costly - More Effective way to find graphic design resources. •  Graphic designers find potential clients and business opportunities.

1. American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)-Design Archives- AIGA – Detroit, Michigan community

2. Graphic Design Community 2.0 3.  Graphics.com 4.  International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)

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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities 

•   American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)www.aiga.org

• The oldest and largest

professional membershiporganization for design.• Membership• Events• 

Competition

• News• Jobs & Community

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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities •   American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) - Membership

• Discount on products and

services such as Adobe, Apple, Fedex.• Professional developmenttools, information andresources. • Special offers.• Designer directory

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•   American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) - Events

• Events• Conferences• Exhibitions• Leadership Retreat

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•   American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Design Competition

• Eligibility Requirements•  Award of $10,000 • Scholarship

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•   American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Job Opportunities

Match talented candidates with jobs from firms including: •  Amazon• Bloomberg• Facebook •  IDEO• Nokia

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•   American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Design Archive  designarchives.aiga.org

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•   American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) – Detroitdetroit.aiga.org

•  375+ members with

a network reaching outto the entire Michigancreative community.• Events• 

Membership

• Job opportunities• Blog

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•  A social networking

community site forprofessionals andstudents.• Free to join• Resource directory • Events

•  Graphic Design Community 2.0www.graphicdesigncommunity.com

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•  Graphic Design Community 2.0 - MembersGraphic Design Organizations and Communities 

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•  Graphic Design Community 2.0 – Rate’emGraphic Design Organizations and Communities 

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•  International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)www.icograda.org

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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities 

•  International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)

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Graphic Design Organizations and Communities 

•  International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)•  Galeria•  International Design Exhibit

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Other Online Resources

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Communities have Resources, often Free,to simultaneously promote themselves and help

others expand design capabilities.

Other Online Resources 

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Blogs May Provide Good ExamplesTutorials for Software Francesco Mugani

www.francescomugnai.comInspiration Inspired Magazine Online

inspiredm.comFree WallPapers Fonts Icon SetsPhoto Editing Software

Smashing Magazinewww.smashingmagazine.comDa Fontwww.dafont.comCreative Applicationswww.creativeapplications.netGIMPwww.gimp.org

 Art Business Information  Art Biz Blogwww.artbizblog.com

Other Online Resources 

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Check the Bottom of the Page! A Good Way to Find Them? 

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Magazines

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Print

•  “Design for Curious Minds”•  Bimonthly magazine about visual

culture and design.

•  www.printmag.com –  Reviews –  Articles –  Galleries –  Interviews

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CMYK 

•  “Create. Showcase. Inspire.”•  Quarterly magazine featuring work

by rising stars and industry tips.

•  www.cmykmag.com –  Articles –  Blog –  Portfolios –  Email newsletter

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HOW 

•  “Design. Creativity. Business.”•  Bimonthly magazine serving the

business, technological andcreative needs of graphic-designprofessionals.

•  www.howdesign.com –  Design exercises –   Articles –  Blog –  Tips –  Email newsletter

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Communication Arts

•  Leading trade journal for visualcommunications, showcasingwork in graphic design,advertising, illustration,

photography and interactivedesign.

•  www.commarts.com –  Articles –  Profiles –  Ad campaigns

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Computer Arts

•  One-stop shop for professionaladvice on creating digital art andillustrations.

•  Print copy comes with CD thatincludes software, stock imagery,free fonts, actions and textures.

•  www.computerarts.co.uk –  Gallery –  News –  Reviews –  Tutorials

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Need More Inspiration?

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 Visit Your Local Library or Bookstore

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Software Certification

 Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) •  Demonstrate a “professional level” in proficiency with one or

more Adobe software products.  – 

Pass one or more product-specific proficiency exams.

 Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)•  Certifies individuals have the entry-level skills to plan, design,

build, and maintain effective communications using different

forms of digital media. –  Exams for Rich Media Communication, Web

Communication, and Visual Communication.

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Should I get Adobe Certified?

•  Pros –  Credential looks good on your resume. –  Requires you to develop thorough knowledge of the

software’s capabilities.•  Cons

 –  Extra $ –  Recertification necessary for product upgrades. –  A great portfolio can demonstrate your skills without the

time or expense of certification.

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Graphic Design and Your Career

Now You’re a(n)…  Applied Graphic Design SkillsInteraction DesignerUser Experience DesignerWeb Designer

MockupsWireframesStoryboards

LibrarianSchool Media Specialist Signage

Bulletin boards Archivist Public exhibits

Product Manager Flow chartsPresentations

Policy Analyst Reports