http://www.aiga.org/rss.aspx?id=8659 AIGA, the professional association for design, is the place design professionals turn to first to exchange ideas and information, participate in critical analysis and research and advance education and ethical practice. 2012 AIGA Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:17:05 GMT en-us http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/YuRVfyVbU1M/ <p>Top stories this week: more mobile devices than humans, an in-app concert with The Shins, seven designers’ takes on forward-thinking design, a typeface that could save a city and Design Envy picks from Ryan Feerer.<br /> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/YuRVfyVbU1M" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-february-17/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:09:15 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-february-17/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/-FZgQqleLNQ/ In conjunction with AIGA’s “50 Books/ 50 Covers of 2010” exhibition, Barbara deWilde and Tony Chu designed WhatTheBook.org, an online space for people to express their feelings—both excitement and unease—about the changing form of books.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/-FZgQqleLNQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/what-the-book/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:37:57 GMT http://www.aiga.org/what-the-book/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/U4D5j9_VCwk/ <p>Top stories this week: Happy Cog’s live redesign, Jezebel borrowing from SVA, Design Envy picks from Able Parris and more. <br /> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/U4D5j9_VCwk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-february-10/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:19:52 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-february-10/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/K8v_Nkr1H3E/ Anyone who has performed before an audience knows the wisdom of the dictum, “Always leave them wanting more.” As Ralph Caplan observes, that requires the sensitivity to know when is enough and the discipline to stop there.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/K8v_Nkr1H3E" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/running-out-of-running-time/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:41:30 GMT http://www.aiga.org/running-out-of-running-time/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/aftr0rQxxA0/ <p>Top stories this week: A new partner at Pentagram, <em>Bloomberg Businessweek’s </em>newfound edge, learning responsive design as you go, Design Envy picks from Joan Raspo and more. <br /> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/aftr0rQxxA0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-february-3/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:03:59 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-february-3/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/eJAYh5IKpek/ <p>Working closely with the Middletown Youth Services Bureau, co:lab designed solutions to bring data about what kids needs to succeed into the community.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/eJAYh5IKpek" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/case-study-asset-promise-campaign/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:01:46 GMT http://www.aiga.org/case-study-asset-promise-campaign/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/xYtS9DCw8lU/ <p>Top stories this week: redesigns, Facebook’s IPO, IxDA People’s Choice Award, a dearth of critical discourse on design, Design Envy picks from Jonnie Hallman and more. <br /> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/xYtS9DCw8lU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-27/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:22:51 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-27/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/ilHwL6LHl4g/ <p>Through member surveys, conversations with stakeholders and conference sessions, AIGA has been examining the role of annual design competitions. AIGA Executive Director Ric Grefé explains the thinking behind new programs and competition structures.  </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/ilHwL6LHl4g" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/what-role-do-design-competitions-play/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:54:53 GMT http://www.aiga.org/what-role-do-design-competitions-play/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/zz2aNR2XSco/ There are three general types or client/designer relationships: boss/worker, friends and partners. All three types have their place, but only one of them offers the potential for truly great design to emerge.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/zz2aNR2XSco" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-true-partnership-how-to-get-great-design-solutions/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:54:31 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-true-partnership-how-to-get-great-design-solutions/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/fS2z6m_HYxw/ <p>Top stories this week: The new face of American activism, design’s role in the evolution of the web, creative gatherings in Utah, Design Envy picks from Jessica Walsh and more.<br /> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/fS2z6m_HYxw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-20/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:48:14 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-20/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/KKcOMPJONLo/ Executive Director Ric Grefé outlines AIGA’s position on SOPA and PIPA, recent bills introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate intended to protect creative property.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/KKcOMPJONLo" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/What-is-AIGAs-position-on-SOPA/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:50:24 GMT http://www.aiga.org/What-is-AIGAs-position-on-SOPA/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/l3HzdORtKqQ/ <p> Protesting, making posters, writing, performing, using social media—through methods both new and old, design activists speak out against extreme immigration policies and economic inequality. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/l3HzdORtKqQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/culturestrike-design-activism-to-impact-immigration-reform/ Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:45:16 GMT http://www.aiga.org/culturestrike-design-activism-to-impact-immigration-reform/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/rKt-rEhy4Qw/ <p>New this week: Paul Sahre’s 18-foot paper hearse for They Might Be Giants, <em>Smashing Magazine</em>’s responsive website redesign, an artful spoof, Chuck Anderson’s Design Envy picks and more. <br /> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/rKt-rEhy4Qw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-13/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:53:02 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-13/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/OAnR3lrjaTI/ Combining Midwestern hospitality with a dash of biking vernacular, Duffy &amp; Partners’ branding for Nice Ride put bike share systems—and Minnesota's twin cites—on the map as leaders in 21st century transportation solutions.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/OAnR3lrjaTI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/case-study-nice-ride/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:51:11 GMT http://www.aiga.org/case-study-nice-ride/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/PkjcpHUqqFE/ <p> Top stories this week: DONDA, learning to code in a year, design challenges for 2012, push-button social media, the best U.S. map, Design Envy picks from Elle Kim and more. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/PkjcpHUqqFE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-6/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:17:48 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-january-6/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/kcYHsjn-5Zc/ <p>Every year all across the country, AIGA chapters work hard to present invaluable, thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind events where connections are formed, knowledge is learned and inspiration is gained. Here are 21 (plus 4!) that made 2011 eventful. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/kcYHsjn-5Zc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/21-chapter-events-of-2011/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:35:01 GMT http://www.aiga.org/21-chapter-events-of-2011/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/vRkhvidmfIA/ <p>Top stories this week: the year in design that works, who will be hiring in 2012, how designers and engineers can play nice, the Kickstarter phenomenon, Eike Koenig’s Design Envy picks, and more.  </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/vRkhvidmfIA" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-december-23/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:20:07 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-december-23/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/RmRINjuwEDg/ Combining the lovely photos of Julie Pierce with my design talents, we created a calendar to raise money for an animal charity.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/RmRINjuwEDg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/design-for-the-well-being-of-animals/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:24:54 GMT http://www.aiga.org/design-for-the-well-being-of-animals/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/Ia8cXtKPUnI/ Web lessons from 2011, the Protester, buzzwords to avoid, HP’s new logo, pop stars’ personalities in percentages, Design Envy picks from Diana Hong, interviews galore, censoring the internet and extreme long-term planning—these are our stories of the week.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/Ia8cXtKPUnI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-december-16/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:21:33 GMT http://www.aiga.org/the-weekly-wraparound-december-16/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~3/nZAyXYBh2pw/ <p>By gathering and then sharing insights from more than 100 local sustainability experts—packaged in a beautifully designed brochure—Rachel Martin Design, Sean Busher Photography and Sustain Charlotte engaged the city to become a green leader. </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AIGAArticles/~4/nZAyXYBh2pw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.aiga.org/case-study-charlotte-2030/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:53:46 GMT http://www.aiga.org/case-study-charlotte-2030/