Greetings...

to members of the IDSA Atlanta Chapter
a note from the 2010-11 Chapter Chair, Kevin Shankwiler

Greetings IDSA Atlanta Chapter members! As we enter the second month of 2010, we are beginning to plan for the upcoming year. Sadly, there will be no manned mission to Jupiter as Arthur C. Clarke predicted, but we’re looking to have an event-filled year here on planet Earth nonetheless. We will continue organizing relevant and topical talks, hosting casual social events, and finding opportunities for joint events with other organizations, and more.

We would like to hear from you. In order to build the most worthwhile experience the Atlanta chapter can, please share your thoughts. Drop us an e-mail and let us know what you would like to do/attend/participate in this year. With whom would you like to network or mingle (superstars allowed)? What would you like to learn about? Where would you like to visit? Would you like some workshops to build skills?

Or do you have an idea for an event to put on? Would you like to help out? We can only build the richest experience for our members if we hear from you.

Reach us at: info@idsa-atlanta.org
or e-mail me directly: kshankwiler@mac.com

Best Regards,
Kevin Shankwiler, IDSA

Atlanta Chapter Chair
Visiting Assistant Professor, Georgia Tech

2010: February Events of Interest

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

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"Cardboard Design Competition: Seat"
AIA Atlanta

Designs must be fabricated exclusively with corrugated cardboard (recycling is encouraged) and comfortably seat an adult. Entries shall compete in one of three levels - high school, college, or professional. Participants may join as individuals, or as groups (maximum of 4 per group).

Registration due by email: February 8th, 2010
Chair Designs due: February 15th, 2010
Entry Fee: each design submitted will require an entry fee of $10.

For details and contact information visit:
AIA Atlanta - Cardboard Seat Competition

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"Design Revolution Road Show" an initiative of Project H Design
Department of Industrial and Graphic Design at Auburn University

Emily Pilloton, Founder and Executive Director of Project H Design brings the Design Revolution Road Show to Auburn University's Department of Industrial and Graphic Design and will speak on the subject of design for social impact.

Lecture: Monday, February 22, 2010 -- 12:30pm (CST)
Where: Parker Auditorium (B6), Dudley Commons
on the main campus of Auburn University - Auburn, AL 36849
Cost: The lecture is free and open to the public.

Exhibit: February 22 and 23, 2010 -- 10:00am-5:00pm (CST)
Where: South entrance of Wallace Center, off of South Donahue Drive
on the main campus of Auburn University - Auburn, AL 36849
Cost: The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Info: Visit the Design Revolution Road Show website.
For event specific information, contact Christopher Arnold at arnolcj@auburn.edu

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"Love Nests: Photographs and Objects"
Museum of Design Atlanta

MODA will present a photography exhibition developed by the Portfolio Center in conjunction with the Georgia Tech Industrial Design Program. This exhibition will highlight, through one-of-a-kind displays, fascinating individuals and the objects they can't live without.

When: February 27 - June 26, 2010
Where: 285 Peachtree Center Avenue, Marquis II Tower - Atlanta, GA 30303
Info: For information visit MODA at www.museumofdesign.org

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