Poster design opportunity

Make-It-Click, a project of researchers at EVMS is seeking a graphic design to create a poster series. The overall goal of the project is to increase the seat belt and back seat use of tweens (8-12 year olds). The project is funded by the Department of Transportation, and is taking place in elementary schools in Portsmouth. There are many elements to the project; one of which is to target the parents because we’ve learned from focus groups with the kids that the parents are a big part of the problem.

The designer will need to create 6 posters that depict Black individuals in various car safety-related scenarios. For example, one of the posters will stress the importance of compromise by parents in order to increase the back seat use of their children, and would depict the interior of a car with a mother driving and a tween sitting in the back seat. The tween will be asking his mother to change the radio station to Z104, and the mother will reply “sure.”

The posters can be pictures or illustrations; the research team just doesn’t want it to look like clip art. Also, each poster needs to have two versions: one in color and one in black and white. The black and white versions will be mass-produced by us, so the final product would need to be capable of that (i.e., converted to a computer).

For more information, contact:
Krystall Dunaway, M.S.
Research Associate II
Division of Community Health and Research
Eastern Virginia Medical School
757.668.6451

Graphic designer/photography intern wanted

BLACKHAWK! is looking for a graphic designer/photography intern. This person will assist with layout and design of packaging, instruction guides, brochures, ads, catalogs, etc. They would also assist with marketing tasks. We have a digital photo studio on our premises and would like someone who can assist with product photography. We design the majority of our pieces to be full color so this would be an
excellent opportunity for someone to get their feet wet and eventually get
some nice pieces for their portfolio.

Position is $10/hour
We can work around school schedules

Contact: Sophy Ivy
BLACKHAWK!
6160 Commander Pkwy
Norfolk, VA 23502 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-694-5263
Fax: 888-803-3088
Email: sophy@blackhawk.com
Web: www.BLACKHAWK.com

Employment Opportunity at ipConfigure

About ipConfigure: ipConfigure develops software with a focus in scalable IP
video surveillance solutions. In 2008 ipConfigure delivered ESM 4.5, the
fourth generation enterprise IP video surveillance application. This version
featured increased functionality and a highly intuitive user interface.
Today, ipConfigure has successfully deployed systems in facilities ranging
from nuclear power plants to public school systems all based on a
non-proprietary methodology while offering compatibility to third-party IP
cameras, servers, storage, and switching hardware. As physical security and
IT converge ipConfigure will continue to facilitate the process by
developing solutions that integrate both building and life safety systems
through a seamless enterprise solution.

There are two functions we are looking to fill:

Job description: Website graphics designer experienced in FLASH based
graphics and animations for corporate website re-launch in January 09.
Intern supervisor: Chris Uiterwyk (Co-founder)
Hours per week: 10 or more(flexible)
Pay: $15 per hour
Location: ODU - 4100 Monarch Way
Start Date: Nov 1st, 2008
End Date: TBD

Job description: Product marketing graphic designer who will work with
marketing department on the branding and design of software product
scheduled for release in March 2009.
Intern supervisor: Chris Uiterwyk (Co-founder)
Hours per week: 10 or more (flexible)
Pay: $15 per hour
Location: ODU - 4100 Monarch Way
Start Date: Nov 1st, 2008
End Date: TBD

Contact: Christopher Uiterwyk at>christopher@ipconfigure.com
Office: 877.207.1112 x101
Mobile: 757.678.3148
www.ipconfigure.com

Rick Poynor Lecture this Thursday!

The ODU Art Department presents a lecture by writer and critic Rick Poynor this Thursday, October 30, at 7:00pm in the atrium of the Barron & Ellin Gordon Galleries on Monarch Way on the ODU University Village. The event is free and open to the public.

Rick Poynor is the founder of the international review of design, Eye magazine , edited it for seven years, and is now its writer at large. He writes a column for Print magazine in New York, where he is a contributing editor, and he has written about design, media and visual culture for Blueprint, Icon, Creative Review, Frieze, Domus, I.D., Metropolis, Harvard Design Magazine, Adbusters, The Guardian, Financial Times, and many other publications. In 2003, he co-founded the weblog Design Observer, which became a leading international forum for design discussion. In 2007, he appeared extensively in Helvetica, a feature-length documentary about typography and visual communication.

Poynor’s books on design and visual arts subjects include Typography Now: The Next Wave (1991), Typographica (Laurence King Publishing, 2001), and No More Rules (Laurence King Publishing, 2003), the first critical study of graphic design and postmodernism. As a cultural critic, he is the author of three wide-ranging essay collections, Design Without Boundaries (1998), Obey the Giant: Life in the Image World (Birkhäuser, 2001 and 2007), and Designing Pornotopia: Travels in Visual Culture (Laurence King Publishing, 2006).

Poynor studied art history at Manchester University and gained an MPhil in design history at the Royal College of Art. He has been a visiting professor at the RCA and a project tutor at the Jan van Eyck Academy in Maastricht. He lectures widely on design matters at public events and conferences in Europe, the United States, China and Australia. In 2004, he was guest curator of the exhibition Communicate: Independent British Graphic Design since the Sixties at the Barbican Art Gallery, London, which subsequently toured in China and Switzerland, and he edited the accompanying book.

Rick Poynor Lecture this Thursday!

The ODU Art Department presents a lecture by writer and critic Rick Poynor this Thursday, October 30, at 7:00pm in the atrium of the Barron & Ellin Gordon Galleries on Monarch Way on the ODU University Village. The event is free and open to the public.

Rick Poynor is the founder of the international review of design, Eye magazine , edited it for seven years, and is now its writer at large. He writes a column for Print magazine in New York, where he is a contributing editor, and he has written about design, media and visual culture for Blueprint, Icon, Creative Review, Frieze, Domus, I.D., Metropolis, Harvard Design Magazine, Adbusters, The Guardian, Financial Times, and many other publications. In 2003, he co-founded the weblog Design Observer, which became a leading international forum for design discussion. In 2007, he appeared extensively in Helvetica, a feature-length documentary about typography and visual communication.

Poynor’s books on design and visual arts subjects include Typography Now: The Next Wave (1991), Typographica (Laurence King Publishing, 2001), and No More Rules (Laurence King Publishing, 2003), the first critical study of graphic design and postmodernism. As a cultural critic, he is the author of three wide-ranging essay collections, Design Without Boundaries (1998), Obey the Giant: Life in the Image World (Birkhäuser, 2001 and 2007), and Designing Pornotopia: Travels in Visual Culture (Laurence King Publishing, 2006).

Poynor studied art history at Manchester University and gained an MPhil in design history at the Royal College of Art. He has been a visiting professor at the RCA and a project tutor at the Jan van Eyck Academy in Maastricht. He lectures widely on design matters at public events and conferences in Europe, the United States, China and Australia. In 2004, he was guest curator of the exhibition Communicate: Independent British Graphic Design since the Sixties at the Barbican Art Gallery, London, which subsequently toured in China and Switzerland, and he edited the accompanying book.

Richmond Zine Fest, October 11

The 2008 Richmond Zine Fest will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 11am to 5pm at the Gay Community Center of Richmond, at 1407 Sherwood Ave. The event is free to the public. There will also be free coffee on hand, and (vegan) food will be available for purchase at a small price.

The 2007 Richmond Zine Fest featured 45 vendors from all over Virginia and the US, two workshops, and readings by noted zinesters Ariel Gore and China Martens. Over 250 people attended last years zine fest, which was spread out on two locations on the 1600 block of West Broad Street.

For more info, visit their website: http://www.richmondzinefest.org/

Designers respond to the China earthquake

Graphic designer and educator Robert Appleton has organized an exhibition of posters by designers responding to the devastating May earthquake in China. Go here: http://www.robertappleton.com/china/webSite.swf for an animated portfolio of works from the show.

Check out this new typeface

History
Display typeface system consisting of 21 layers inspired by the evolution of typography. These 21 independent typefaces share widths and other metric information so that they can be endlessly recombined. Available as a set of OpenType fonts with software helping you to compose layered samples.
www.typotheque.com/fonts/history/

Will Cox at Doc Taylor's

Graphic design alumnus Will Cox will be exhibiting work at Blend's Art Show at Doc Taylor's, 207 23rd Street in Virginia Beach, on Saturday, September 20, 7:00–10:00 pm.

Graphic Artist Opportunity

Virginia Beach Advertising agency is looking for an student who would be interested in working as a production artist on various projects. Applicant should be able to demonstrate capacities with mainstream industry software programs (Adobe Creative Suite) for print media or web media communications and preferably both. This is a part time position, preferably 2 days a week (16 hours). This is not a paid internship and must be cleared with Kenneth FitzGerald for possible Internship class credit. The position will be available in the spring semester. Portfolio requested. For further inquiry contact, creative@theludlowgroup.com.

Graphic Artist Production Opportunity

Paid part-time position for 8–16 hours per week (variable hours depending on work load). Artists will need to be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Tasks include: re-sizing & color correction of artworks created in Adobe illustrator or photoshop. Working with Catalog templates in Adobe Indesign. Creating original artwork based on design briefs. Contact Meredith Hodges of FEW Clothing Company at meredith@few.co.nz

Armin Vit lecture July 10

Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit is a graphic designer and writer now living in Brooklyn, New York. He has come to prominence by co-founding the graphic design blog Speak Up. In the years since, the “Under Consideration” empire has expanded to the associated sites The Design Encyclopedia, Brand New, and Quipsologies. Vit has also written for AIGA’s VOICE, Emigre, Eye, Creative Review, HOW, and STEP magazines, and lectured on topics ranging from typography to branding from San Diego to Berlin. After a stint working for Michael Bierut at Pentagram, he now runs Under Consideration’s Department of Design.

Date: Thursday, July 10
Time: Reception 6:30pm, Presentation 7:15pm
Location: Fred Heutte Center, 1000 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk, VA 23507

Members: Free
Non-members: $10 online ($15 at the door)
Students: $5 online ($5 at the door)

Kite maker seeks designs

HQ Kites & Designs USA is looking for artists to assist in the creation of graphics for a range of kite designs that are better suited to US consumers. HQ is a wholesaler of high quality kites, lawn and garden wind spinners, banners and toys. They are a subsidiary of a German company, and therefore, some of their existing designs are found to be outside the realm of American tastes by some of our customers.

The actual kite shape will be provided. The imagery to adorn the sails of the kites are where the help is required. This has the potential to be a long term relationship for the right freelance candidate. Compensation is negotiable and could include royalties.

Contact: Chris Shultz, Vice President of Sales, HQ Kites & Designs USA, Inc. 888 318 3600 or 757 819 7934. www.hq-kites-usa.com, www.powerkites.de

Web Design Internship at Launch

Launch Interactive in Virginia Beach, VA is looking for a talented, versatile and motivated designer for a summer internship. Get hands-on exposure to all aspects of interactive design, from brainstorming to execution. You will be working within the team on a wide variety of tasks from site maintenance, comp production, concepting, brainstorming, banner ads, presentations, email marketing campaigns and other collateral for many of our clients.

You must have:

• Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash
• Familiarity with web design and information architecture, HTML, CSS
• Strong typography and layout skills
• Self motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized
• Solid communication skills
• Strong desire to Learn

We are looking for someone who is available 8-20 hours, 1-3 days a week. Hours are flexible.
This is not a paid internship, but may count towards class credit (contact Kenneth FitzGerald).

Please submit résumé and work samples via email to: mel@launchint.com
Portfolio website is a plus.

Launch Interactive
757 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 300
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

Kenneth FitzGerald in Eye magazine

Writing by Associate Professor Kenneth FitzGerald is included in the spring 2008 issue of the international design review Eye. The article, titled “Pesky Illustrator,” is a profile of illustrator/designer Mark Andresen, a former New Orleans resident and Hurricane Katrina refugee.

Freelance web design opportunity

Delirio, a local cultural arts and travel business is seeking a designer to create an identity and website for the company. We're looking for a graphic style that's not conservative or cute, but edgy and intelligent. Anticipated website size: 5-6 pages. Deadline flexible but ideally early May. Compensation: $600 negotiable. The owner is an African-Latin Dance Instructor and Lecturer; Travel Journalist usually steeped in Haitian/Dominican issues, armed with HD videocam and working in bateys of Dominican Republic.
Contact: Laurie Pillow, at deliriofitness@aol.com, or 757-593-5533.

Jiwon Lee presentation this Wednesday!

All are invited to a presentation by Jiwon Lee, candidate for the new full-time Graphic Design faculty position in the Art department. Jiwon's presentation will be on Wednesday, April 16, at noon, in the Burgess Room, 9th floor of Batten Arts & Letters building. For more info, contact Kenneth FitzGerald.

Spring Continuancy Review, Friday April 11

The spring continuancy review for graphic design concentration
students will be held on Friday, April 11, 10:00am, in VAB 116.

Why?
All students in the graphic design concentration must pass the
review to register for required classes beyond Graphic Design II.

Who's eligible?
You must be a currently-enrolled student or transfer, have
completed or given credit for all foundation courses and
ARTS 271 Graphic Design I, and have completed or be currently
enrolled in ARTS 370 Graphic Design II.

What do I submit?
10-12 examples of your best work. This must include 4-5 pieces
from foundation courses, and 4-5 from design classes. You are
encouraged to revise previous design class work. You may also
include 2-4 works from other studio courses and/or outside of
class (e.g. professionally-produced work). You may include 3D
work.
Only digitally-oriented work (web sites, interactive) should
be submitted on disc (this is flexible).

How do I submit?
Your work should be contained in some sort of portfolio, case,
or folder that allows easy access. Portfolios must be delivered
to VAB 116 by 10:00am on April 11.

Anything else?
Please clearly label your portfolio with your name and include your
I.D. Number. Also, please indicate whether you intend to enroll
in the Summer or Fall Graphic Design III sessions.

How do I know if I passed?
Results will be posted and portfolios will be ready for pickup by
2:00p.m. the same day. Students passing the review will be cleared
to register before the end of the week.

I have another question!
See Robert McCullough, rmccullo@odu.edu, VAB 117.

Webmaster Opportunity

ODU’s Student Activities Council (SAC) is seeking an ODU art student to redesign and maintain their website for the 2008–2009 academic year.

Responsibilities include: design and maintain SAC website; keep site up-to-date by refreshing content and images; create test pages, templates and other graphical elements; manage the content pipeline; maintain weekly and monthly calendars; manage photos when available; ensure site design integrity and quality control; resolve any website issues; take pictures at SAC events; meet weekly with director and adviser; attend all weekly executive meetings; attend all GA meetings; attend Fall Retreat; attend Banquet; support/attend all SAC events; 6 office hours/week; attend the Summer Executive Meetings; attend Transitional Training Session; maintain general SAC publicity; advertise GA meetings; assist director with promotional materials; scrapbook publishing.

Qualifications: dedication to SAC; attendance at SAC events; experience in web design (or willingness to learn); minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and maintenance of a 2.2 average throughout the year; strong design style; knowledge of typography; user-centered design principles; creative design problem-solving skills; strong understanding of capabilities of various web browsers and development constraints of the internet and other interactive media.

To apply: create a website to display your knowledge and proficiency in web design. This website should show your creativity and can be on the topic of your choice. The website does not need to be fully completed but it should give us a good idea of your skill level. Another option is to provide a website that you have previously created. This website should show your creativity and can be on the topic of your choice. The website does not need to be fully completed but it should give us a good idea of your skill level. Provide any other supporting documents, designs, displays, etc. that you feel will be helpful to us when making our decision.

Please direct all questions and concerns to sacatodu@yahoo.com or call SAC at 683-4818.

Calvary Revival Church Offers Internship

Calvary Revival Church seeks an intern in their graphic design department reporting to the Director of Graphic Design. The intern will work 15-20 hours a week and be paid minimum wage. Responsibilities include print publications, video presentations, websites, commercial spots, and book and message covers. The intern must be able to work under minimum supervision and adhere to strict and consistent deadlines. Proficiency is required in PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, layout and typography. Junior-level student preferred. The student should be motivated and have great follow up and detail.

For more information, contact Sandra Hood, Human Resources Director, Calvary Revival Church, 5833 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502, shood@crcglobal.org, 757-321-9737

Dominion Enterprises Seeks Entry-Level Graphic Designer

Dominion Enterprises contacted the Art Department this week to announce their search for a qualified student to fill an entry-level graphic designer position with one of their divisions, The Employment Guide.

The Employment Guide, has an opening in our Norfolk office for Full-time: ENTRY LEVEL GRAPHIC/PRODUCTION DESIGNER. This position will require knowledge of specific graphics applications on a Macintosh platform. Designer will be responsible for newsprint advertisement creation/re-design on tight turnaround times and deadlines. This position is good for someone entering the design field who wants to gain more experience working with print and web. If you know your programs and can take a project from concept to production in a short amount of time, we want to hear from you.
Pay rate is $11-$12 per hour; Hours: 8:30– 5:30 (Mon-Fri)

Knowledge and Qualifications: Mac platform (OSX.4-.5), Adobe CS (Indesign/Photoshop/Illustrator, etc.), Flash, Dreamweaver, Keynote a plus, Microsoft Office, ability to work with tight deadlines/fast turnaround times, can multi-task and handle several projects at once, can communicate well with others and independently with little supervision. Portfolio required for interviews. Program literacy test is required during interview.

Responsibilities: Create newsprint display ads, Work with clients to develop branded ad campaigns, Proofing of ads, Design sales and marketing collateral

We offer: A dynamic working environment, excellent growth opportunities, competitive earnings, a comprehensive BENEFITS PACKAGE including a generous 401(k), on-going training.

If you have the skills and seek a chance to gain experience and much more, please send your resume along with two or more samples of your work to: michael.godina@employmentguide.com. Please place “Graphic Designer p#8738″ in the subject line.

Dominion Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports Workplace Diversity. Drug Testing Employer

Adobe/AIGA type offer

Adobe and AIGA has teamed up to offer a font collection aimed at students and schools. "Adobe® Font Folio® Education Essentials software is an OpenType® font collection for teaching and learning about fine typography. Enrich your curriculum or enhance creative projects with 500 elegant and trusted fonts. The collection has been assembled in collaboration with AIGA, the professional association for design, specifically to provide depth, breadth, and value for higher education." It's listed at $149. Check it out here:
http://www.adobe.com/education/products/fontfolioeducationessentials/

Hinrichs! Millman! Sagmeister!

This month and next will be big months for big designers visiting the area. In addition to the aforementioned Debbie Millman lecture here on March 20, our local AIGA branch has just announced two other major events that every designer must attend.

AIGA Medalist and Pentagram partner Kit Hinrichs will speak here at ODU, in Batten Arts & Letters Building, Room 1012, on Thursday, March 13. A reception will be held at 6:30pm, presentation 7:00pm. A limited number of FREE seats are available to ODU students (contact me for information).

Kit Hinrichs' accumulated design experience spans over 30 years and incorporates a wide range of projects. At Pentagram he leads a graphic design team with expertise in corporate communications and promotion, packaging, editorial and exhibition design. He has been an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York and at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He has been a lecturer at numerous design associations and universities across the country.

Hinrichs' work has been honored and published widely, and several of his pieces can be found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. He is co-author of four books: Vegetables, Stars & Stripes, Long May She Wave and Typewise. He is an executive board member of both the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and the Director Art Center and, a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).

In 2004 he was awarded the profession's highest honor, the AIGA Medal, in recognition of his distinguished achievements and contributions to the field.

If that's not enough, Stefan Sagmeister will arrive Friday, April 18 as part of his tour promoting his new book, Things I Have learned in My Life So Far. Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most influential graphic designers in the world working today. Since 1993 Sagmeister Inc., has focused on all things printed, including posters, brochures, books, and graphics and packaging for music clients. Sagmeister's award-winning work has been recognized in national publications such as The New York Times, Time, Rolling Stone, and Wired. He's created iconic album covers for Lou Reed, the Talking Heads, and the Rolling Stones. Born in Austria, he now lives in New York City.

Time and location of Sagmeister's event have yet to be finalized. Stay tuned!

Production artist wanted!

Wanted: Graphic Designer who can wield an x-acto blade.
Pay: $15 an hour to start and then $20 an hour once you're proficient (usually takes one week.)
Task: to do mock-up packaging at SwimWays You will not be required to do layouts, the printouts will be provided. You will need to mock them up. A full time employee will be working with you to show you the tricks of the trade, and to make sure that you fully understand how to complete the task.

If interested, contact Ed Gartin at: (757) 460-1156, ext. 327
Or via e-mail: egartin@Swimways.com

Trajan, The Movie Font

As Homer Simpson says, it's funny because it's true!
Thanks to Ken Daley for the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t87QKdOJNv8

Visiting artist Debbie Millman, Thursday March 20!

Debbie Millman will speak at Old Dominion University on Thursday, March 20, 7:00pm in the Diehn Fine & Performing Arts Center, room 136. Sponsored by the ODU Art Department's Visiting Artists Program, the event is free and open to the public. Debbie Millman has been in the design business for 25 years. She is a Partner and President of the Design division at Sterling Brands, one of the leading brand identity firms in the country. Debbie is a board member of the National AIGA, and teaches at the School of Visual Arts and Fashion Institute of Technology. She is also an author on the design blog Speak Up, a regular contributor to Print Magazine and she hosts a weekly internet talk show on the Voice America Business network titled Design Matters. Her first book, How To Think Like A Great Graphic Designer, was published by Allworth Press in 2007, and her second, Essential Principles of Graphic Design, will be published by Rotovision in Summer 2008.

Graphic Designer Position

Award winning architectural firm is seeking a graphic designer to support the marketing department and design staff. Position is flexible to respond to student’s academic schedule and pay is commensurate with ability ($9.00 – $13.00 / hr.), experience, creativity and knowledge of graphic programs. Both PC and Mac are provided based on candidate’s preference and / or familiarity. Regardless of platform, each candidate should have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat. The candidate should possess good communications skills, be self motivated, contribute to a ‘team’ environment and have a passion for good design. This position can lead to a full time relationship with full benefits. Please visit our web site at www.lyall.com for examples of our projects and firm philosophy.

Responsibilities include:
• Assist with promoting the firm’s branding / image development both visually and verbally.
• Assist with the development of protocols for the marketing of published materials.
• Assist with the publication of marketing materials and publishing efforts.
• Assist with the development and upkeep of the data base of photographs, text and images, etc.
• Collaborate with architectural and interior design disciplines on project specific graphic services.
• Web site experience is not required but an asset.

Interested candidates can submit a letter of interest and resume to:

Randy Lyall
Lyall Design Architects

rlyall@lyall.com

622-6306 / 622-6402 fax

FontShop's Top Ten Typefaces of 2007

Of course, they're all from their releases, but interesting never the less.
http://www.fontshop.com/features/newsletters/jan08a

Interesting on-line catalog

Just wait a few seconds. It'll do all the work.
http://producten.hema.nl/

Summer Internship Opportunity

you+we, inc. (www.youpluswe.com) a multi-disciplinary design studio in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a summer intern. The selected candidate will be designing, producing and developing work for fortune 500 brands such as ABC, Fox, Reebok, Samsung, Sunsilk, Clinique, Estee Lauder and many others.
In addition, you will complete a summer long project, give presentations and endure harsh and honest critiques. At the end of the summer you will have developed a thick skin and have completed the brainstorming, conceptualizing, design and presentation phases to return to school with.

This is a non paying internship and will require 10-20 hrs a week on site starting in June and run through July. Schedules are flexible to accommodate part time work or summer school schedules.

* NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
* Candidates must be at least 18 yrs old and provide their own transportation.
* Must be a high school grad or current college student.
* Candidates must present a portfolio or collection of drawing/art/design work from school.
* Basic computer knowledge is required, knowledge of OSX preferable.
* Basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop is required, knowledge of additional Adobe products a plus.
* Additional knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS and others all a plus.

Send your best to: info@youpluswe.com
Please include all of your contact information, links and a brief bio of yourself.

Season 5 of Design Matters starts January 18.

The first half of Season Five of Design Matters with Debbie Millman launches on Friday, January 18th at 3:00 PM on the Voice America Business Network. This first half of Season Five will run from January 18–April 25, and the second half will begin in September. The Fall guest line-up will be announced in August.

Design Matters airs live weekly on the Voice America Business Network, now the industry leader in Internet talk radio. The show was voted a "favorite podcast" on PSFK's Marketing Podcast survey and was recently voted #9 out of over 300 entries for the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum’s People’s Choice Award. The show is also available as Podcasts on iTunes, where over 50,000 people download the show every month.

Season Five will feature acclaimed graphic designers, writers, illustrators, authors, scientists, editors, and even a Nobel Prize winner. The line-up includes: January 18: Chip Kidd; January 25: Eric Kandel; February 1: Kurt Andersen; February 8: Vaughan Oliver; February 15: Jonah Lehrer; February 22: Petrula Vrontikis; February 29: Stefan Bucher; March 7: Laurie Rosenwald; March 14: Jeffrey Zeldman; March 28: Abbott Miller; April 11: Robynne Raye; April 18: All Music Show with DJ and Designer Michael Hodgson; April 25: Lawrence Weiner.

Plus: Debbie Millman herself will be a visiting artist at ODU on Thursday, March 20! More details to follow.

Welcome to the D.O.D. Blog!

Hi friends,
The D.O.D. mailing list is now a blog, something that's long overdue. While it eliminates those convenient e-mails to your in box, this allows opportunities and info to stay accessible for longer. I'm still shaking this out so more functionality (and a less template design) will be added, especially, I hope, a CSS link. I'll still be posting employment and internship opportunities, events, lectures, workshops, etc. And many of the features of my academic website, like links, we move here. Please feel free to send comments and suggestions!