Photos by David Asari

In 2009 AIGA San Francisco will launch a series of discussions on the business of design called “D.Talks.” Throughout the year the seminars will present practical information about current trends in the design profession as well as enable a more robust dialogue within our community.

Are you a new graduate or are you planning on re-entering the job market? Get tips on how to spruce up your portfolio.

Light refreshments will also be served before the seminar. RSVP today and check out the topics to be presented throughout 2009.

Moderator/Host:
Josh Levine
Josh Levine is a Design Strategist and former board member of the San Francisco Chapter of AIGA. For over ten years Josh has helped global brands engage consumers and empower employees through design, strategy, and marketing programs.
His new firm, The Matter Collaborative, brings those same benefits to small creative businesses, helping entrepreneurs get the work they want by creating more value through positioning, messaging, and touchpoint design.

Panelists
Alfredo Muccino
As Chief Creative Officer of Liquid Agency, Alfredo sets the tone for the creative approach and the brand strategy work that Liquid delivers. Over the years, Alfredo has worked on significant brand strategy assignments and major product launches for companies such as Ask, Intuit, LSI, Microsoft, Seagate, Sony, Plantronics, and Visa.

During his career, Alfredo has been recognized by some of the world’s most prestigious design organizations. He has received awards from the AIGA, the Western Art Directors Club, the Society of Publication Design, the Society of Business Communicators, American Corporate Identity, and many others

Kyle Blue, Dwell Magazine
Blue serves as the Design Director of Dwell, the first magazine to explore both the interiors and exteriors of modern home design in a stylish yet accessible way. With its focus on a new modernistic approach to design, Dwell offers identity, creativity and harmony.

Blue has led his team through a complete redesign of the periodical, which is now entering its second volume. Before being appointed to his current position, Blue worked as a senior designer for Apple, and earlier held the position of Senior Designer at Dwell. As a Design Fellow at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, he designed several books including Julie Mehretu: Drawing and Painting as well as materials for museum exhibitions and programs.

Guthrie Dolin, Odopod
Guthrie is a seasoned creative leader and entrepreneur. He has founded two award-winning agencies and partnered to launch numerous enterprises. Among them; media publishers (ReadyMade Magazine and OM Records), an action sport
manufacturer (Freebord), fashion retailer (Density) and a green consumer packaged good company (CleanWell).

Recently, Guthrie joined Odopod, a full-service digital agency rooted in creating award-wining, innovative brand experiences. His charter, as a partner and member of the executive team, is to build and manage an integrated creative strategy practice.
Guthrie Dolin, Odopod

Identity by Shawn Rosenberger, Thermostat

3 Comments

On 17 Mar 2009 @ 4:50pm, 4:50pm Jade wrote:

What a great event, I really wanna go but will have Thursday night class.

On 17 Mar 2009 @ 5:54pm, 5:54pm Glenn Bachmann wrote:

I am a CCSF student and AIGA member, and my class is going, but I didn’t purchase a ticket in time. Is there any chance of showing up early and somehow getting in, like on standby?

On 17 Mar 2009 @ 5:54pm, 5:54pm Alisha Wilson wrote:

I’m vamping up my Portfolio right now so this couldn’t be at a better time.