AUT University -- Art & Design Postgraduate conference 2009

11-13 August, AUT Conference Centre, WA Building Level 2, Wellesley Campus


The Art & Design Postgraduate Conference brings together visual artists, spatial designers, fashion designers, filmmakers, curators, graphic designers, digital designers, product designers, interdisciplinary artists and designers, along with other New Zealand and international cultural practitioners in order to discuss, extend awareness, and expand ideas around research and practice. It is an annual event open to the public where Postgraduate students at Honour s, Masters and Doctoral level deliver presentations based on their current art & design research projects.

The Art & Design Postgraduate Conference 雲集視覺藝術家, 時裝設計師, 電影製作人, 平面設計師, 數碼設計師, 產品設計師, 多元化藝術家和設計師, 一起與其他紐西蘭和世界各地的人士去討論, 擴闊大家於研究和實踐上的關注和視野。一年一度的活動展示了學士, 碩士和博士的美術與設計的作品和研究, 對外開放予公眾參與。

For more information/相關連結: http://arden.aut.ac.nz/postgraduate/

Amazon Store USA and UK

An array of IdN products are now available through Amazon USA and Amazon UK!

For those who are into Amazon shopping, take advantage of their logistics and save on some shipping!

Amazon Store USA: http://astore.amazon.com/i06a6-20
Amazon Store UK: http://astore.amazon.co.uk/idnintedesine-21
IdN Proshop: http://idnworld.com/proshop/

IdN v16n3: Typography Issue... Out Now!

Addicted to type
It is said that every designer is in love with typography – but some are more so than others. These 11 exponents of the art of the alphabet simply live for letters. See what the big attraction is, how it all started for them, what keeps them interested and where they aim to go from here. And take a sip of the tasty alphabet soup that is their work.

字戀狂
常言道每一位設計師都與字型設計相愛，但當中總有一些人有著非一般的熱愛。以下十一位字母背後的倡導者正正為此而生。讓我們探究一下當中的吸引力，看看他們各人的起點，有甚麼令他們著迷，以及他們朝向甚麼樣的目標。請呷一口設計師們精心力製的美味字母湯。



Featuring/參與單位:
Stefan Brüggemann / Andrew Byrom / Keetra dean Dixon / Hey Ho / Axel Peemöller / Kay Rosen / Corriette Schoenaerts / Strange Attractors Design / Toko / Andrew Townsend / Post Typography

For more information/相關連結:
http://idnworld.com/mags/?id=v16n3

Wolda '09 deadline extension

Wolda '09, the Worldwide Logo Design Annual, is still open for entries collecting logos designed both in 2008 and 2009. The deadline for logos designed in 2008 has been extended to July 15, 2009.



Please note that for the very first time entry fee includes a '09 book copy free of charge (including shipping) for every participant. Winners and participants of last year along with members of endorsing associations and schools or facebook group members are entitled to relevant discounts.

Winners will be determined by the innovative and unique three tier jury comprising 10 Designers, 10 Clients and 10 Public members selected respectively by Icograda, Aquent and Consumers International.

Other info and details on http://www.wolda.org/

100% deadgood

Deadgood are set to build on their burgeoning reputation as one of the brands to watch out for in 2009 by harnessing the collective creativity of a number of talented emerging designers for their official UK re-launch at 100% design.

Designers Ziglam & Brook, Max Lamb, David J Irwin and Jon Burgerman have all stepped up to the Deadgood roster to help create a distinct collection of furniture and lighting, united by an unmistakably British sense of fun and eccentricity.





Check out deadgood / Burgerman at 100% design:
Stand G10, Earls Court, London - 24th - 27th September

For more information:
http://www.deadgoodltd.co.uk/

Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention 2009

Scheduled over 3 days from 14-16 August 2009 at the Suntec International Exhibition & Convention Centre (Hall 401& 402), the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention will prove a Mecca for all serious fans of toys, comics, animation, gaming, design and Cosplay!

由8月14至16日, the Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention 將一連三日於Suntec International Exhibition & Convention Centre (Hall 401& 402)舉行, 屆時將雲集漫畫, 動畫, 電子遊戲和Cosplay的fans!

For more information/相關連結: http://www.singaporetgcc.com/

Jon Burgerman: Book signing in New York

Our favourite artist Jon Burgerman is coming to New York City to sign copies of his latest hardcover book, “Pens are my Friends” on 12th July, come and visit him with your friends and pens!

Jon Burgerman 7月12日 將會到紐約市為其新書“Pens are my Friends”舉辦簽名會, 請帶同閣下的朋友和筆到來跟Jon Burgerman見面!

Jon Burgerman: http://www.jonburgerman.com
Giantrobot: http://www.giantrobot.com/

Tummie and Friends in HK

Exhibition Opening:
July 3rd, 2009, 7-9pm

DNM (HK):
1/F DNM 68 Yee Wo Street, CWB, HK

For more information/相關連結:
www.thetummiefriends.com
http://www.loulouandtummie.com/
http://www.bubuco.com/

2009 No Recession for Creativity

LongXi Awards Call for Entries

In the spirit of dragon, to become stronger in facing this financial crisis, the LongXi Worldwide Chinese Language Advertising Awards has brought forward the LongXi Grand Awards (Film, Radio, Print, and Outdoor) which used to be held at year-end, to run in this autumn alongside with LongXi Catch Awards that acknowledges new media creativity, LongXi Nova Awards that encourages young creatives, and LongXi Design that recognizes outstanding Chinese design.

本著龍的精神, 去面對金融海嘨, 今年度的龍壐環球華文廣告獎的日子將提前舉行, 其他獎項包括有樹立新媒體創意標杆的“攏合大獎”、演譯龍的文化的“龍壐設計大獎”、和鼓勵優秀青年創意人的 “龍壐杰青大賽”。

Deadline for submission: 11st July 2009.

For more information/相關連結: http://www.longxiawards.org.cn/09lx (Mainland China)
http://www.longxiawards.org/09lx (outside Mainland China).

Email/電郵: barry.fung@longxiawards.org

A Show of New Born Designers

1-7 July, Inno Centre, Hong Kong

An exhibition holding by a group of fresh graduated students from Visual Communication, showing their simple passion and insistence by the showcase of a variety of hot issues.

數十位視覺傳達系學生，藉設計界落地孩兒身份，將對設計單純的執著、滿腔的熱忱，就不同社會熱話，一同於「新生設計師作品展 • 落地孩兒」向觀眾一一呈現。

For more information/相關連結: http://www.bornbornborn.com/

Movie X Music: The Passion of Joan of Arc and Man with a Movie Camera

In the Nursery (aka ITN), the renowned British independent group from Sheffield, UK, is going to hold their Asian Premiere at Hong Kong Arts Centre this August. Silent classics The Passion for Joan of Arc and Man with a Movie Camera will be accompanied by live performances of ITN scores. ITN will also share their music in master class with DJ Wong Chi-chung being the moderator. Through images and music, ITN will talk about their career and creative process.

香港藝術中心8月邀得來自英國雪菲爾（Sheffield）獨立音樂界的中流砥柱 “In the Nursery (ITN)“作亞洲首演，為兩部經典電影：《聖女貞德》及《持攝影機的人》作現場配樂演繹，即場為觀眾展現其澎湃震撼心弦的獨特音樂風格，以新古典／Martial Electronica路線，糅合軍鼓、電子音樂及配器，打造出時而急激澎湃，時而典雅空靈的音樂世界，並跨越音樂與電影的界限。

For more information/相關連結: http://www.hkac.org.hk/
Internet Booking/網上購票: http://urbtix.cityline.com.hk/

EXD’09 Lisboa

09 Sep - 08 Nov 2009, Lisboa

Visit Lisbon in September for the ExperimentaDesign international biennale dedicated to design, architecture and creativity. This year EXD celebrates its 10th Anniversary with an impressive programme of exhibitions, open talks, conferences and specially commissioned projects taking place at landmark and privileged locations across Lisbon. EXD’09 Lisboa proposes the theme “It’s about time” – an in-depth exploration on time as a resource and a challenge in design and production.

ExperimentaDesign國際設計年展將於9月份於Lisbon舉行, 正值今年度EXD十週年致慶, 會於Lisbon最佳的地段準備一連串的活動, 包括展覽, 座談會, 會議和多個大型的專題企劃◦

For more information/相關連結: http://www.experimentadesign.pt/

Jon Burgerman @ Cute and Dangerous

June 12, from 8:00pm to 1:00am, Laguna Beach, California



Cute and Dangerous invite the public to a free opening night event on June 12, 2009, at the [seven-degrees] multimedia and art venue in Laguna Beach, California. Featuring live painting by Jon Burgerman and SKAFFS, there will also be toys, videos, sculptures, designer toys, illustrations, prints and more.

For more information, please visit:
www.cuteanddangerous.com

This is Not the Year to Skip Promax|BDA

Promax|BDA 2009 is the only three-day professional event where you’ll discover emerging business trends, strategies and ideas for success in this new entertainment economy.This year the annual Conference is taking place in New York City, Hilton Hotel from June 16-18.

一連三日的Promax|BDA 2009為你帶來在娛樂事業的最新動向和邁向成功的策略◦ 今年的年度大會將會由六月十六至十八日於New York City, Hilton Hotel舉行。

Register & Save before onsite pricing kicks in June 12 @ Noon PT.
Promax|BDA members save on registration!

For more information, please visit: http://www.promaxbda.org/events.asp?n=na09

BREAD & BUTTER Berlin

BREAD & BUTTER Berlin will take place on 1-3 July in Airport Berlin Tempelhof, with its “tradeshow for selected brands”, BREAD & BUTTER provides the concept of an innovative trade fair event for the progressive, contemporary clothing culture.

BREAD & BUTTER Berlin 將由七月一至三日於Airport Berlin Tempelhof舉行, 是一個專為多個時裝品牌而設的展會, 帶來創新和前衛時裝文化概念◦

For more information/相關連結:
http://www.breadandbutter.com/