January Studio Tour & Talk [Updated]

January 23, 2009
Propane Creative, Studio Tour & Talk
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Propane Creative, Inc.

Join us for a casual evening with beverages, foosball, and Rockband at the studios of Propane Creative. Relax, share, and visit with others from the Atlanta Chapter's diverse IDSA community, while gaining practical insight from James Harris, the CEO and Chief Storyteller for Elemental Interactive. A broad array of industrial design and branding examples will be on display, providing a glimpse into the studios process through its' collection of 3D renderings, photos, sketches, drawings, and presentation materials.

Mr. Harris' presentation will address social media marketing head-on. We've all heard about it. We each have our own idea of what it means. James has the experience and knowledge to provide valuable insights on just how social media marketing works and ways that it can be leveraged. The talk will be followed with a Q&A session/discussion.

Date: Friday, January 23, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Location: Propane Creative
934 Glenwood Ave. SE, Suite 100 - Atlanta, GA. 30316 [directions]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be provided)
RSVP: let us know you're coming! (404) 627.4249

For event specific information...
contact Steve Swonitzer - (404) 627.4249

January Events of Interest (late edition)

A number of events are coming up in January and early February that may be of interest to IDSA Atlanta members. Make one of these event and show your support for others in the area.

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"Developing Winning Value Propositions" with Amanda Setili
hosted by the Product Design Management Association, Atlanta

Amanda Setili will share how the performance of global companies like The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines and Wal-Mart has been improved by understanding what their customers value, and learning how to deliver that value in a differentiated and profitable way.
Pre-registration for this event is required.

When: Thursday, January 22, 2009, 6:00-8:30 PM (ET)
Where: Macquarium Intelligent Communications (Atlanta,GA)
Cost: PDMA Members: $20, Non-members: $25, Students (with valid ID): FREE! (see registration page)
Info: For details regarding PDMA Atlanta and this presentation visit the PDMA Atlanta website. http://www.productinnovators.com/georgia/

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"My World and Welcome to It: Finding the Authentic in Regional Design" by Victoria Price
hosted by SCAD Atlanta

What is regional design?
Designer Victoria Price contends that it is the confluence of personal history, regional tastes and values, and popular culture. In short, it is how we live and have been taught to see. Growing up in Hollywood as the daughter of a movie star/art collector father and a costume and later architectural designer mother, Victoria learned to see the world through their eyes. But she also was profoundly influenced by the place in which she lived–the West. Price's lecture on regional design draws deeply from her personal design history and lineage in bringing to light regional design as the nexus of meaningful and authentic design.

When: Tuesday, January 27, 2009, 7:00PM-8:00PM (ET)
Where: Events Space, 4th floor, Building C, SCAD-Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree Street (Atlanta,GA)
Cost: The lecture is free and open to the public.
Info: Visit www.scad.edu for more information or call 404.253.3100.

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"In the Bag"
An exhibition hosted by the Museum of Design Atlanta
Sponsored by Atlanta Magazine, YKK Zippers, American Tanning & Leather Co., Lee’s Signs and the Savannah College of Art and Design.

"The Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) will open its newest exhibition, “In the Bag,” on February 5. The exhibition will run through May 2, 2009, and will explore the origin, evolution and design of the handbag...

The exhibition will begin by emphasizing the development and construction of different handbags and will move into the works of leading designers, displaying their collections within categories that highlight the handbag’s emotional significance, iconic status and societal role.

The exhibit concludes with handbags designed by students in the Master of Accessories Design programs from the Domus Academy in Milan, Italy, and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia."

When: February 5 - May 2, 2009
Where: 285 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis II Tower - Atlanta, GA 30303
Info: For information visit MODA at www.museumofdesign.org

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