Wednesday, March 31, 2010

BDA Student Competition. This is a MUST!


GET YOUR WORK READY!
The PromaxBDA Student Design Awards Competition 2010 Opens Next Week!

Does your work need a platform for exposure? Do you think your creative is strong enough to bring home a golden Muse? Now's your chance to showcase your skills!
Submit your entries for the annual PromaxBDA Student Design Awards competition. Not only do first and second place winners receive a Muse statue (it'll look great on your shelf!) but you'll also be recognized as the best by one of the most recognized names in the industry. In a tight economy, that's a big leg up on the competition.
First place winners also receive an entire year of free PromaxBDA basic membership, which will provide you with educational workshops, networking opportunities and access to a community of like-minded professionals. The competition opens next week and closes May 14, 2010, so what are you waiting for?
You can enter your work into the following categories:
STUDENT ANIMATION & DESIGN - MOTION
Student pieces that clearly demonstrate the application of design principles such as the use of graphics, typography, animation, and stylization of footage to convey message/information; :60 or less; no Viewer Reach; no charge with current student photo I.D.
Single Entry; Video Upload Only

STUDENT DESIGN PRINT
Student pieces that clearly demonstrate the application of design principles such as the use of graphics, typography, and print design to convey message/information; no Viewer Reach; no charge with current student photo I.D.
Single Entry; PDF upload only

STUDENT - OTHER ELECTRONIC MEDIA
Student pieces which clearly demonstrate the application of design principles in such media as web, interactive games, mobile phones, Flash, DVD, email, sms, pda, etc. no Viewer Reach, no charge with current student photo I.D.
Single Entry; PDF upload only

Look out for another email next week letting you know when you can start entering - it's a great opportunity not only to be awarded for your work, but also to be seen by some of the best professionals in the industry. Don't miss out and get your entries ready today!
Questions? Contact us at:
310 789 1503 or awards@promaxbda.org

JOIN BDA AS A STUDENT NOW! $49.00/YEAR
I WILL PAY HALF IF YOU JOIN! ONE TIME OFFER!
PromaxBDA365 Academic $49.00
(All benefits listed are non-transferable and are for the individual member only)
For students and educators only. Currently active high school, university and college; must provide a copy of I.D. or class schedule - no exceptions.
Includes all basic membership benefits plus the following:

Includes registration to The Conference, June 2010 (a $1,000 value)
Large group conference rates available
Access to current North American conference sessions available shortly after event
Exclusive webinars and additional web content
50 word company description in the online directory
5 invites to the Elite 365 Member pre-conference party June 2010
Invites to VIP PromaxBDA events throughout the year
Choice of ONE of the following three benefits:
- Unlimited job postings on the job board for 1 year (a $3,725.00 value)
- 1 Ad in Spring, Fall or Winter issue of brief magazine ($2,500 value - upgrades available)
- Secured seat at 1 speed dating event annually
PLUS:
Consideration in judging the Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards competitions (educators only)
First consideration for Student Portfolio Night (students only)
Participation in the Making the Cut Competition (students only)

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

March of the Falsettos


When we were talking in class the other day about designing posters for Broadway, this is the musical I did tons of designs for only to lose out (Is that really possible?) to Keith Haring. I was happy to be a part of the experience since he was always a favorite of mine.Originally the play was called "Falsettoland" and then "Dance of the Falsettos" and finally on Broadway it was "Falsettos."

Monday, March 29, 2010

Brainstorming Names for CD : Lizzy Loeb and Chuck Loeb

Although not required on this project with Chuck or Lizzy, it might be fun to conceptualize an album name based on what you know of their music and their history.
You have researched them right? You have listened to them right?

Some names I'm knocking around that relate in an abstract way to her rise to stardom and her music or her writing or even her voice. Now it's your turn.
Flourish
Essentials
Fly Away
Catapult
Hide and Seek
Gratuity
Epochs
Nuance
Let go
Leap of Faith
Matter of Time
Ebb and Flow
Release
Rite of Passage


For Chuck I was thinking along the lines of his time in the business and his work as a songwriter, musician, published writer, teacher,etc.
Take Flight
Fretted Neck
The Solo Album
Renaissance
Extract
Reflection
Clearing
Five Fingers,Six Strings

www.letterheady.com/




This is a must for you to see as you design your own brand and stationery sets.

Tumblr Rest Area

Images I have found as I traveled the world of Tumblr.
Most of the found images do actually relate to graphic design, illustration, photography and storytelling. It's an odd collection and it's addictive.













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Album Art: www.lpcoverlover.com






Also:
Alex Steinweiss: Creator of the Modern Album Cover (Limited Edition) (Hardcover)

Chuck Loeb Montage of Album Covers

Various album covers and marketing for Chuck Loeb's albums.
Be creative as you want with this. Music and Art and very much related and your goal should be to connect both with a more eco-friendly packaging and concept.