May 2012
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Last Show & Tell of the year with Poketo!
Thursday, May 31st Last Show & Tell of the year with Poketo! Noon Art Building Annex, room 160 Free and open to the public!
We are so excited to have Ted & Angie from Poketo skyping in with us for the very last Show & Tell of the year! We’re so inspired by their all of their fun, energetic products and artistic lifestyle. We can’t wait to chat with them this Thursday to...
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More Design Resources!
Setting your file for print? Figuring out how to bind a book? Don’t know what a spot color is? Check out Design Resources, a guide for resources for designers interested in print design.
http://resources.printhandbook.com/
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Resource: The Print Handbook
Offset? Digital? Spot? DPI? What does this all mean?
The printing process can be confusing, especially when it’s easier to be removed from print with web options nowadays. Here’s a handy book to guide you through the printing process, and it’s only $8 through For Print Only and it’s sooo worth it! Check it out!
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Contest: Design a Shoebox for Miista x Solestruck!...
This is due in two days. Get to workin! :)
About: Solestruck is proud be partnering with MIISTA to help create a very special and limited edition box for their upcoming Electric Witches collection. We are reaching out to you, our community of talented and shoe obsessed friends, to help take the next packaging for MIISTA to the next level. Of all of the brands we work with, MIISTA goes to extra...
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SIGN UP NOW! Workshop with Ambrose! Design for...
Hey FoGD!
This is an AMAZING opportunity to work with special guests, Adam and Jenna Weiler of Ambrose, an after school program out in Holland, MI that teaches kids about design thinking, collaboration and creative problem solving. Attend this workshop to learn how your design process can directly effect a community. Learn how to dissect brands, and how to create your own campaign for social good...
SIGN UP NOW! Field Trip Friday at Roundhouse...
Friday, May 18th Field Trip Friday Roundhouse Agency 537 SE Ash St. #401 Portland, OR 97214 Noon
First 20 students to sign up below will get to attend!
Include your:
#Number Signed up Name Email
About:
Roundhouse is a creative agency.
We work across channels while always growing our digital roots. We believe in evolution of self and craft. Collaboration is mandatory. Ego is...
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What's Happening This Week! Max Erdenberger!...
Whoa how is it WEEK 7 already?! We’ve been having so much fun this term that we haven’t noticed how time just flew by!
Thursday, May 17th Show & Tell with Max Erdenberger! @thebetamax IN REAL LIFE Noon | Room 160
About: Max Erdenberger grew up on the tree lined streets of Portland, Oregon. Max studied graphic design and animation in Los Angeles at CalArts before pursuing...
GOOD Ideas for Portland: A Wrap-Up
Awesome job guys!!
designthinkingpsu:
We will ask a lot of questions. We may come up with some answers, but more than likely we will uncover more questions. We will read, we will research, we will write, and we will talk. We will collaborate with each other, take walks, go on field trips and learn to see the world around us through a new lens. We will engage in inquiry and exploration.
Design...
Cameron Moll / Designer, Speaker, Author: FF... →
FF Chartwell is by our very own Travis Kochel! Go Travis!!
cameronmoll:
Earlier today Erik Spiekermann made mention of FF Chartwell, and, at least conceptually, it’s pretty fantastic.
Similar to the way icon fonts replace keyboard characters with icons, FF Chartwell uses alphanumeric characters to generate beautiful charts on the fly. To my knowledge, however,…
SIGN UP NOW for Field Trip Friday at Pinball...
Friday, May 11th Field Trip Friday at Pinball Publishing! 1003 Southeast Grant Street Portland, Oregon 97214 11:30AM - 12:30PM
First 20 students to sign up in the comment field below will get to attend! Put your number signed up Name Email
About:
Pinball is a Creative Publishing Company.
Our Portland, Oregon headquarters include an integrated printing plant, design studio, editorial...
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BE HONEST 2012
Here at FoGD, our hearts are still overwhelmed with gratitude from all of you who helped to make this amazing event happen. How do we even begin to thank you to all of you that helped us to make this the BEST BE HONEST EVER?
Thank you to Instrument for sharing their beautiful space with us. Thanks Dawn, Shawn and JD for your generous hospitality and for your support. Without you, this...
SIGN UP NOW! Insta-poster Workshop w/ Little...
Friday, May 4th Insta-Poster Workshop with LITTLE FRIENDS! Room 160 10AM-5PM
First 20 students to sign up in the comment field below will get to attend! Put your number signed up Name Email
Workshop is limited to graphic design majors only. Because of the skills needed for this workshop seats are limited to those that have already taken or are already enrolled in 118. Workshops are funded by...
What's Happening This Week: BE HONEST!!!!!!!!!
WHOA! It is happening! BE HONEST IS REAL GUYS!
We’ve been working so hard here at FoGD to make it happen, and you are all invited to join the fun!
Our 3rd annual BE HONEST student portfolio show, hosted by Instrument with a very special guest lecture by The Little Friends of Printmaking!
Be Honest 2012 Hosted by Instrument Special Guest: The Little Friends of Printmaking Thursday, May...
April 2012
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HEY FoGD! Are you participating in BE HONEST this...
Fill out this form below! It’s super required or else the Be Honest karma monster is going to come eat all of your work!
http://fogd.wufoo.com/forms/be-honest-check-off-sheet-for-all-participants/
It has information regarding table set up, putting together FoGD swag, and few reminders for your individual table as well.
Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help!
SIGN UP NOW! Field Trip Friday at Atelier Ace!
Friday, April 27 2012 Field Trip Friday at Atelier Ace! 2PM
Atelier Ace (note: this isn’t at the Ace Hotel!) 19 NW 5th Avenue, Third Floor Portland, OR
First 15 students to sign up will get to attend! Leave your information below in the comment field:
#Signed Up Name Email
About: Atelier Ace is an award-winning, in–house creative services firm providing interior,...
Hey Sophomores!
Sophomore Portfolio Work Sessions Monday & Wednesdays Noon-2PM Room 160
Hello Sophomores. It’s the beginning of week 4 and do you know what that means? Only about five more weeks until that big ol’ Portfolio is due. We all know about the help sessions with the professors, but let’s get some help from each other as well. On Mondays and Wednesdays from noon-2pm lets hang...
What's Happening This Week! Field Trip Friday at...
Friday, April 27th Field Trip Friday at Atelier Ace! 19 NW 5th Avenue, Third Floor Portland, OR 2PM
First 15 students to sign up TUESDAY at NOON in the specified blog post will get to attend!
More info about this amazing studio on Tuesday!
GEARING UP FOR BE HONEST!
So much is happening! We’re going to need tons of help from everyone to make this possible. Here are a few...
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What's Happening This Week! Public School,...
Wait, it’s only week TWO?! If you told us it was week 5, we TOTEZ would have believed you! Keep up the good vibes & the hard work!
Thursday, April 12th Show & Tell with Public School via skype! Hosted by special guest Will Bryant! Art Annex, Room 160 Noon
About: PUBLIC SCHOOL is a creative studio on the east side of Austin. We share studio space and ideas as well as a...
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Get Involved with Be Honest!
Are you looking for ways to get involved with FoGD? Are you obsessed with animated gifs? Do you like to tag team with others to get things done? Do you stay up late because you’re searching tags on tumblr labeled “cats,” “glitter,” and “burgers” ?
If so, you would be a perfect fit to VOLUNTEER FOR BE HONEST!
Sign up with this form now to join a...
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SIGN UP NOW: Branding Workshop with Study Partner!...
Friday, April 6th 9AM-4:30PM Room 160, Art Annex
Workshop is limited to graphic design majors only. Because of the skills needed for this workshop seats are limited to those that have already taken or are already enrolled in 118. Workshops are funded by the art department and are only promoted by FoGD.
First 20 students to sign up here will get to attend! Don’t miss out on another amazing...
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Show & Tell With Jolby & Friends This Thursday!
Thursday, April 5th Show & Tell with Jolby & Friends! Art Annex Room 160 | Noon Public Welcome!
We’re stoked to start off this term’s Show & Tell series with Jolby & Friends! We’ve been so lucky to have them teach a few classes here at Portland State. Stop by to learn more about them, and absorb some of their contagious creative energy! See you there!
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Branding Workshop This Friday with Study Partner!
Friday, April 6th 9AM-4:30PM Room 160, Art Annex
First 20 students to sign up here on the tomorrow at noon will get to attend! Don’t miss out on another amazing workshop!
Workshop is limited to graphic design majors only. Because of the skills needed for this workshop seats are limited to those that have already taken or are already enrolled in 118. Workshops are funded by the art...
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FoGD General Meeting! Thursday at 1PM
Thursday, April 5th FoGD General Meeting Room 160, 1PM (right after Jolby’s Show & Tell)
ALL STUDENTS & FACULTY WELCOME! Advisory Board - Mandatory Attendance
Hope you all had a great break! We’ve been hard at work planning for this term’s events, workshops and would like to meet with you all this Thursday!
We have a lot of amazing things happening this term but...
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Here is where you'll want to be! BE HONEST 2012!
You’re invited to our 3rd annual BE HONEST student portfolio show, hosted by Instrument with a very special guest lecture by the Little Friends of Printmaking!
Be Honest 2012 Hosted by Instrument Special Guest: The Little Friends of Printmaking
Thursday, May 3rd | 5PM 419 NE 10th Ave. Portland, OR 97232
#BeHonest2012
RSVP HERE: http://on.fb.me/behonest2012
BE HONEST is the...
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Welcome Back! Spring Term - ALL SYSTEMS GO!
Welcome back guys! We have a jam packed term filled with fun, glitter, and TONS OF CONFETTI! Mark your calendars and make your to-do lists now! More information about each of these events will be posted throughout this week.
Thursday, April 5th Show & Tell with Jolby! Art Annex, Room 160 Noon
About: Jolby is a collaborative design and illustration studio based in Portland, Oregon. They...
March 2012
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LAST CALL!
Hey Sophomores! Are you still looking for a mentor for the review?
Last call is this Friday, March 16th at Noon. No excuses! We want you to have enough time to work with your fabulous mentor before the portfolio is due.
Email Friendsofgraphicdesign at gmail dot com with your name, link to portfolio site/flickr, and email address.
Poster by Dan Cassaro
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Be Honest - Apply to show your work now!
Want to show your work at this year’s Be Honest? Apply here!
Deadline to apply is Friday, April 6th by 5PM.
Be sure to include 5 images in a Flickr set of the pieces you’re planning on showing.
Space is limited, so in order to be considered to show at Be Honest, FoGD officers and faculty will review your application. We will send you an email shortly after April 6th on your...
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Proof of How Powerful Design Can Be.
We watched this video recently and were touched by the story, the movement and the cause to end the LRA conflict in Uganda. Besides from this powerful cause, we saw how design made an impact on igniting a change for good - by educating, informing and sharing what is happening in Uganda with the entire world. Check it out.
Via Fast Company:
A little-known American charity dedicated to helping...
Green Room Goodies!
Phew! It’s already week 9 and you’re probably getting ready to produce your final projects for the term. Here are some quick tips from the Green Room on how to make sure your production phase goes as smoothly as possible!
Green Room Hours & Who’s Werkin’
Monday: 8:30AM-4PM (Vy, Emily & Debbie) Tuesday: 10:30AM-6PM (Emily & Tina) Wednesday: 8:30AM-6PM (Vy,...
Triforce Tribute Opening
Go and check out this awesome show!
triforcetribute:
Kokiri Forest, Trevor Basset We’re prepping all the wonderful work as the Triforce Tribute opens this Friday, March 9th! A good portion of the artists in the show will be in attendance, coming in from far and wide, so we hope you’ll stop by and say hi.
Friday March 9th, 6pm Land 3925 North Mississippi Ave Portland, Oregon 97227 Map...
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Your line art is no good and here is why. →
Good words from our very own Drew Bell!
droob:
I bet you’ve been faking it. I bet your Photoshop files are secretly a mess, and your line art layers are squishy and fuzzy.
It’s okay. This stuff can be hard. Here’s the right way to do it.
Scan in full color, at 600 pixels per inch. Unless your drawing is significantly smaller than the final…
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What's Happening for WEEK 9!
What? It’s week NINE already? This term is flying by fast! Here’s are some great events to look out for. Check the blog throughout this week on tips on how to survive week nine and details about printing in the green room!
1. Be Honest! Get ready!
We’re launching the application to show your work at this year’s Be Honest tomorrow here on the blog! Look out for it and...
WatchAmazing!!
ryanjbush:
Finally finished up this short on the Adam R. Garcia workshop that went down a couple Fridays ago. Really fun guy to work with, and a welcome addition the already intimidating list of Portland Designers.
Hope you like!
An Interview with Adam R. Garcia on Vimeo