IDSA Atlanta

Greetings...

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:50:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:45:00 +0000

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.

"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

"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

"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

[Georgia Tech]"Design Thinking and Innovation at P&G"

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Tom Dierking: Design for the Global Corporation Lecture Series
Presented by the Georgia Institute of Technology

Tom Dierking, IDSA, is Global Design Director of Innovation Capability at Proctor & Gamble. Tom is a passionate advocate of design and multi-disciplinary innovation.

Over a twenty-year career at P&G, Tom has been central to the evolution of design awareness at P&G: from a peripheral role in marketing and packaging to a critical strategic imperative that now drives innovation in products and business practices.

Founded in 1857 as a household-goods business, Proctor & Gamble today is a global operation with $83 billion in sales, 23 billion-dollar brands, and 4 billion consumers all over the world.

Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Time: 6:00pm ET
Location: Room 1443, Klaus Adv. Computing Bldg.
Georgia Tech Campus - Atlanta, GA 30318
Cost: none

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December Studio Tour & Talk

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000

"Designer+Entrepreneur"
Studio Tour and Talk @ Big Bang
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Big Bang

Big Bang opens its doors for the December Studio Tour & Talk.

In times of economic uncertainty and scarce resources, the best way to bring a concept to market may be to take it there yourself. How can designers do more to develop, and market their work? Relax, share, and network with other Atlanta Chapter members, then listen-in as Big Bang's Devin Moore, with guest Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC compare business frameworks and share lessons learned in the realm of entrepreneurial design.

Big Bang was onto something... "28 months ago Big Bang had the idea of combining their experience with LED’s and the dental market and applying it to the unmet needs of dentists and hygienists. The market and product category, operatory lighting, was ripe for innovation. Though the business model evolved, the production light is much like the original sketch that got everyone excited. Introduced in September at the California dental Show, Everlight™, invented, designed, and engineered by Big Bang and distributed by DentalEz, has generated great interest to national and international dental community."

Opportunity knocked at Creature LLC..."Nintendo’s Wii™ and Wii Fit™ popularized games that promote social interaction and physical activity. When entrepreneur Paul Holcomb approached Creature with an idea for dumbbells to fit the Wii controllers and enable a true resistance workout, we jumped on board! Together with Paul and Enginuity Works we founded a new company focused on new gaming experiences: Power Play Corporation. Since then our team has developed the Riiflex™ dumbbells, introduced them at the E3 Gaming Expo, kicked off production, reorganized the company, begun follow-on products, and learned what’s really involved with bringing a product to market."

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 | 6:30-8:30pm ET
Where: Big Bang - 409 Mead Road, Bldg 7
Decatur, GA 30030 [google map] [pdf map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)
RSVP: Email rsvp@idsa-atlanta.org thru Dec. 9th if attending

And the Winner is... (2nd Edition)

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:13:00 +0000

Results of the 2nd "Charrette de 24 Heures"
presented by IDSA Atlanta

IDSA Atlanta would like to thank the people who made this event possible; to the students (26 of whom participated above and beyond academic demands and busy schedules) who worked tirelessly, making every minute count, and to our distinguished judges who served with great enthusiasm, many thanks.

The judges have reviewed the entries and here are the results:

1st Place: "Wii Care" - "...a Wii console add-on that helps elderly and retired people stay connected and active in their communities." by Jerome Tave, Connor McGlauflin, Matt Morgan, Nick Difeliciantonio, Darby Thomas (Savanna College of Art and Design)

Project Blog: jerometave.wordpress.com
Project video: "Wii Care" [YouTube]

Honorable Mention: "Shall Wii Dance" - "[A Wii console based] device that reduces the chance of having Alzheimer's Disease among elderly by providing them with both physical and mental exercise opportunities." by Yun Jung, Jae Gu (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Project Submission: Shall Wii Dance [PDF]

Honorable Mention: "Wii Travel" - A Wii console title concept allowing participants to visit worldwide locations and experience the local atmosphere, by Amanda Wilson, Olivia Dean, Jonathan Stone, Ian Forte, Kenneth Payne, Jarrell Brown, Zack Gray (Auburn University)

Project Submission: Wii Travel [PDF]
Project Video: Wii Travel research [YouTube]

Comments from the Judges...

Wii Care
"This project probes the possibilities found in the Wii-elderly interaction. The problem statement points out the pertinent issue of the loss of connectivity within in a otherwise hyper-connected society. I enjoyed the thorough exploration and depth in this solution. Very solid presentation, great sketches." - Collin Farill, Big Bang

Shall Wii Dance
"ShallWiiDance takes an activity that is pretty popular with an older audience, and makes it more danceable and age-appropriate than games like Dance Dance Revolution. Plus you can see more that could be done with motion-capture." - Maureen Carroll, Creature LLC

Wii Travel
"The sense of adventure and stimulation this provides should encourage users, while educating them and helping them feel connected. Especially good for those who are restricted to a bed or have limited opportunity to leave the house." - Wesley Barker, Clarity

[Save the Date] December Studio Tour & Talk

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Big Bang Studio Tour and Talk
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Big Bang

Set aside an evening for IDSA Atlanta's last Studio Tour & Talk of 2009 to be hosted by Big Bang. Big Bang's Devin Moore and Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC will be sharing experiences in design, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Details coming soon.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Location: Big Bang - 409 Mead Road, Bldg 7
Decatur, GA 30030 [google map] [pdf map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)

The "Charrette de 24 Heures" is closed

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

IDSA Atlanta's second "Charrette de 24 Heures" Student Design Competition is now complete. As of Midnight (EDT) 25 October, no additional submissions will be accepted (otherwise it wouldn't be a 24 hour challenge).

What next:
Eligible entries have be collected and will be handed over to our panel of judges who are expected to deliberate this week. Winners will be contacted via email with an official announcement posted to the IDSA Atlanta website soon after.

Thanks to everyone for your participation!
The Management

"Wii+Elderly"

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Charrette de 24 Heures Design Brief - October 24, 2009

presented by IDSA Atlanta

Welcome to IDSA Atlanta's second "Charrette de 24 Heures" Student Design competition, open exclusively to ID students at Auburn, Georgia Tech, and SCAD. Working as teams or individuals your challenge is to develop and communicate a response to the following brief within the next 24 hours.

The Brief:
Wii + Elderly = ?
The Nintendo Wii established itself as a break through product with it's innovative design and revolutionary, yet familiar interface. These attributes have also gained it unprecedented popularity with the elderly. We ask you to explore the opportunities of entertainment, activity and connectivity found in the connection between the Wii and the aging population.

The Deliverable:
Content submitted for review must represent original work generated within the competition period by teams or individuals. To be eligible, entries must be submitted via email including file attachments before the stroke of Midnight (EDT) Sunday 25 October to: 24hr.challenge@idsa-atlanta.org

Team entries should be sent from a single email address
The Subject field of the email should consist of a brief descriptive project title. If multiple emails are sent, all Subject lines for the entry should be identical.
The Body of each email should include: the name the individual or team members involved in the creation of the submission materials, and the school that they attend.

Electronic media documenting the concept may be submitted as attachments to email submissions in the following formats:

Images: TIFF, JPEG
Layouts: Acrobat PDF
Video: via YouTube or Vimeo (provide complete URL with email submission)

In addition to selected materials, each entry should also submit one (1) 800 x 600 pixel JPEG to serve as a "preview" image highlighting the work.

The Judges:
The following individuals will be evaluating entries based on design execution, strength of concept, communication of the idea, and what they find best highlights the wii's potential:

Wesley Barker of Clarity
Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC
Collin Farill of Big Bang

The Spoils:
Winners will be earn bragging rights and be highlighted on the IDSA Atlanta website.

"Charrette de 24 Heures - Fall 2009"

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:45:00 +0000

IDSA Atlanta: Student Design Competition - October 24, 2009
presented by IDSA Atlanta

This Saturday, IDSA Atlanta will host "Charrette de 24 Heures" a student design competition open to ID students at Auburn, Georgia Tech, and SCAD. As the clock strikes Midnight (EDT) on October 24th the "Charrette de 24 Heures" Design Brief will be posted to the IDSA Atlanta Chapter website. Your challenge, will be to address the issue(s) at hand and communicate a design solution within 24 hours. The Brief will present the design problem and provide formating and submission details. Entries must consist of original work generated within the competition period by teams or individuals. Judging will be handled by industry professionals.

Entries will be judged by industry professionals. Winning entries will be featured on the IDSA Atlanta Chapter website, and in an upcoming issue of the IDSA's DesignPerspectives newsletter.

Event details:
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Time: the full 24 hours (Midnight 24 October thru Midnight 25 October)
Location: ID students at Auburn, Georgia Tech and SCAD
Cost: Free

Promotional poster available for download in black & white [1.3Mb PDF] and color [1.2Mb JPEG]

October Studio Tour & Talk

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Formation Design Group with
Russell Kroll on "Reframing Industrial Design"
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Formation Design Group.

Set aside an evening for IDSA Atlanta's first Studio Tour & Talk of the Fall season to be hosted by Formation Design Group. Relax, share, and network with fellow chapter members at Formation's studio in Midtown Atlanta as Russell Kroll presents his talk:

Overextended – Reframing Industrial Design
"Job security, international competition & bankrupt countries… The global business context is changing and experts don’t agree on what to expect.

As a future looking profession Industrial Design must consider its path through the economic carnage of collapsing markets and enhance its relevance. 'Overextended' uses humorous examples from the marketplace to highlight contradictions within the Industrial Design profession. The presentation is both an introspective discussion of recent events and a call to arms for designers effected by the turmoil wrought by rapidly changing market conditions.

Overextended will present a strategy for cementing Industrial Design’s position at the center of the innovation process. Examples will highlight this central role as our past, future and as the core of what Industrial Design provides."

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm EST
Location: Formation Design Group
555 Dutch Valley Rd NE - Atlanta, GA. 30324 [directions] [pdf]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)
Please RSVP: Please let us know if you will be attending rsvp@formationdesign.com

Project Infusion

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:55:00 +0000

2009 IDSA International Conference
Registration and speaker information is available

"Project Infusion is a new format for IDSA’s International Conference, which will be held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel September 23-26. Both domestic and international attendees across diverse disciplines beyond the confines of the IDSA membership are invited to exchange ideas, opinions and insights. This is a project that we will contribute to mutually. We will enjoy its fruits together."

Speaker information as well as online registration ("Summer" registration ends 9/4) for the 2009 IDSA International Conference are available on the conference website.

Event details:
Date: September 23-26, 2009
Location: Loews Miami Beach Hotel
1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 [map]

And the winner is...

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Results of the "Charrette de 24 Heures"
presented by IDSA Atlanta

IDSA Atlanta would like to thank the people who made this event possible; to the students (28 of whom participated in spite of busy schedules and the holiday weekend) who worked tirelessly, making every minute count, and to our distinguished judges who served with great enthusiasm, many thanks.

So, our judges have reviewed the entries and here are the results:

1st Place: "The Evolving Pizza Box": On How We Share Food - a morphing packaging solution replacing the need for plates and additional leftover storage containers by Josh Tuminella and Shelton Davis (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Project Blog: www.afbroz.tumblr.com

2nd Place: "Sushi Tray" - a retail sushi packaging solution that offers compartments for chopsticks and your favorite sushi sauces by Corey Harris (Auburn University)

Project Submission: Sushi Tray layout [JPEG]

3rd Place: "The Sauce Caddy" - a condiment container solution for the on-the-go diner by Kenneth Payne, Jonathon Stone, Ian Forte, Jason Robertson, and Zach Gray (Auburn University)

Project Submission: Sauce Caddy layout [JPEG]

Comments from the Judges...

"I was impressed by the number of students who put so much time and thought into this 24 hour challenge over a weekend."

"I think the winning entries managed to elegantly solve real problems that everyone can relate to, and I was encouraged to see many other entires that acknowledged the need to rethink the way the take-out system works overall. Great job!"

Carie Davis, Global Design Manager - The Coca-Cola Company

"The pizza box solution is completely do-able within existing product parameters. It recognizes that the pizza box has usage beyond delivery, and allows the user to easily reconfigure the box for its afterlife of storing leftovers – without stealing all the fridge space!"

"The sushi tray and ketchup caddie also do a good job of recognizing user issues that we all have experienced with existing to-go packaging, and then addressing them with simple solutions."

"Though many of the students tried to address the issues of packaging waste, we are still waiting for that break-through solution that will make food packaging truly sustainable!"

Maureen Carroll, Principle - Creature LLC

"Fitting a large pizza box into a small refrigerator is a dilemma that we can all relate to. This concept potentially solves the problem of space management while creating a new product (pizza plates) with the wasted packaging."

"Many grocery stores in our area now carry fresh sushi. The packaging concept thought through some of the key challenges associated with eating sushi on the go."

"Fast food on the go is here to stay. So how do I dip my French fries or onion rings while driving to the job interview? This concept presented a clever way of keeping the dipping sauce near the source."

Paul Spitale, Marketing Manager for Food & Beverage - MeadWestvaco

Special Offer for..."Confessions of an ex-IDEO guy"

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:30:00 +0000

with Sean Corcorran, Steelcase
Vice President, Marketing and Product Development
presented by IDSA Atlanta

Pre-register and bring a guest at no extra cost as we host Mr. Sean Corcorran for a candid conversation as he reveals observations and insights gained over 25 years at IDEO and Steelcase, successfully managing new product development in a wide range of industries and product categories. Seating for this event is strictly limited, affording attendees with the special opportunity to actively participate in the discussion.

Sean will share his experiences as an IDEO studio head, and current client, to shed light on the importance of managing both client and consultant relationships to ensure the best project outcomes.

This conversation will be of special interest to design professionals managing teams, design entrepreneurs in consultancies, and executives in leadership roles related to design and product development.

Topics for discussion will include:

IDEO from the inside, and out... culture, behavior, attitudes, mindset, methods and case studies at one of the worlds’ top design firms, as well as observations as a client.
The Perfect Client... be careful what you wish for Mr. Design Firm Principal. Is that the perfect client….or your worst nightmare?
Lessons learned... what REALLY matters in the business of design.
Ask me anything... questions, answers, and discussion.

Event details:
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Time: 5:30-8:30pm (EDT)
Where: Steelcase WorkLife Center, 303 Peachtree Center
Suite AL-175, Atlanta,GA 30303 [map]
Cost: $20 for IDSA members+1, $50 non-members+1
Pre-registration: Available Online via IDSA ending June 1, 2009.
Entry may also paid by individuals at the door if space allows.
A Worklife Center tour will precede the conversation.
*Those registered prior to May 29 are welcome to bring a guest.

Atlanta Screening of "Objectified"

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:08:00 +0000

Save the Date - May 13, 2009
A Special Atlanta screening of the film "Objectified"
presented by IDSA Atlanta, AIGA Atlanta, and MODA

Join the IDSA, AIGA and the Musuem of Design Atlanta for a very special screening of the new documentary "Objectified". Making this an even more memorable event will be the opportunity for a post-screening Q&A with director Gary Hustwit and special guests. These events have been selling out quickly across the US, let's see that this one is no different.
Ticket are on sale now!

About the film:
"Objectified" is a new documentary about our relationship to manufactured objects and the people who design them. Directed by Gary Hustwit ("Helvetica"), the film is a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. It's about industrial designers, the people who re-examine, re-evaluate and re- invent our manufactured environment on a daily basis. It's about personal expression, identity, consumerism, and sustainability. Through vérité footage and in-depth conversations, the film documents the creative processes of some of the world's most influential designers, and looks at how the things they make impact our lives. What can we learn about who we are, and who we want to be, from the objects with which we surround ourselves?

See the trailer and more about the film on the web at objectifiedfilm.com

Event details:
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Time: 7:00pm ET
Location: Plaza Theater
1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. Atlanta, GA. 30306 [map]
Cost: $15 for AIGA, IDSA, and MODA members, $20 general public.
On sale now at objectifiedfilm.com.

The "Charrette de 24 Heures" is closed

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0000

IDSA Atlanta's first "Charrette de 24 Heures" Student Design Competition is now complete. As of Midnight (EDT) 12 April, no additional submissions will be accepted (otherwise it wouldn't be a 24 hour challenge).

What next:
Eligible entries have be collected and will be handed over to our panel of judges who are expected to begin deliberations Tuesday 14 April. Winners will be contacted via email with an official announcement posted to the IDSA Atlanta website soon after.

Thanks to everyone for your participation!
The Management

"To Go"

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Charrette de 24 Heures Design Brief - April 11, 2009
presented by IDSA Atlanta

Welcome to IDSA Atlanta's first "Charrette de 24 Heures" Student Design competition, open exclusively to IDSA Student Chapter members at Auburn, Georgia Tech, and SCAD. Working as teams or individuals your challenge is to develop and communicate a response to the following brief within the next 24 hours.

The Brief:
Delivery, take out, left-overs.
Disposable food containers have become a mainstay of American culture. We invite you to identify issues with and propose solutions for problems related to the design and use of these disposable 'to go' food containers. Solutions may address specific foods or deal with more universal issues.

Team entries should be sent from a single email address
The Subject field of the email should consist of a brief descriptive project title. If multiple emails are sent, all Subject lines for the entry should be identical.
The Body of each email should include: the name the individual or team members involved in the creation of the submission materials, and the school that they attend.

Electronic media documenting the concept may be submitted as attachments to email submissions in the following formats:

Images: TIFF, JPEG
Layouts: Acrobat PDF
Video: via YouTube (provide complete URL with email submission)

In addition to selected materials, each entry should also submit one (1) 800 x 600 pixel JPEG to serve as a "preview" image highlighting the work.

The Judges:
The following individuals will be evaluating entries based on design execution, strength of concept, communication of the idea, and what they think serves up the tastiest solution:

Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC
Carie Davis of Coca-Cola and
Paul Spitale of MeadWestvaco

The Spoils:
In addition to bragging rights, the grand-prize winner will receive two (2) VIP tickets to the Atlanta screening of Objectified on May 13th, and be featured in an upcoming issue of the IDSA's DesignPerspectives newsletter. All winners will be highlighted on the IDSA Atlanta website.

2009 IDSA Student Merit Award - Atlanta Chapter

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:41:00 +0000

IDSA Atlanta is pleased to announce the recipients of this years Student Merit Award from schools within our chapter.
For those of you bound for New Orleans and the Southern District Conference, please take time Saturday afternoon to encourage and support our student representatives.

The winners for the class of 2009 are:

Alex Marshall - Savannah College of Art and Design
All aspects of design interest him, and he loves to explore all types of subject matter and methodologies. He has been inspired by the work of RKS and Astro studios where he sees cutting edge design language in their designs, supported by strong user research in the creation of outstanding solutions. Alex is originally from Tyler, TX.
coroflot: www.coroflot.com/alexmarshall
blog: www.byronalexmarshall.blogspot.com

Stephen Kennedy - Georgia Institute of Technology
Stephen is the outgoing president of the IDSA Student Chapter at Georgia Tech. During the Merit Award process, reviewers commented that Stephen represented the new breed of designer - one able to produce results in areas outside of traditional industrial design. Stephen grew up in Metro Atlanta.
blog: www.stephenjameskennedy.com

Paul Possien - Auburn University
Paul's studio experience includes multiple industry collaborations. His career interests include furniture and point-of-purchase design, and he hopes to launch his own studio one day. Paul is from Daphne, AL.
coroflot: www.coroflot.com/Paul_Possien

About the student merit awards program:
In an effort to encourage, reward and celebrate excellence in industrial design education, IDSA encourages student chapters to nominate its best and brightest for the Chapter Student Merit Award Competition. Each student chapter holds a competition, juried by professional designers, to select the one Student Merit winner who will represent their school at the District Conference. The winner from each school presents at the District Conference, and a jury of professional designers select the National Student Merit Award winner for the district.

"Charrette de 24 Heures"

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:05:00 +0000

IDSA Atlanta: Student Design Competition - April 11, 2009
presented by IDSA Atlanta

This April, IDSA Atlanta will host "Charrette de 24 Heures" a student design competition open to IDSA Student Chapter members at Auburn, Georgia Tech, and SCAD. As the clock strikes Midnight (EDT) on April 11th the "Charrette de 24 Heures" Design Brief will be posted to the IDSA Atlanta Chapter website. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, will be to address the issue(s) at hand and communicate a design solution within 24 hours. The Brief will present the design problem in detail and provide formating and submission details. Entries must consist of original work generated within the competition period by teams or individuals. Judging will be handled by industry professionals.

In addition to bragging rights, the grand-prize winner will receive two (2) VIP tickets to the Atlanta screening of Objectified on May 13th, and be featured in an upcoming issue of the IDSA's DesignPerspectives newsletter.

Event details:
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009
Time: the full 24 hours (Midnight 11 April thru Midnight 12 April)
Location: IDSA Student Chapters at Auburn, Georgia Tech and SCAD
Cost: Free

Promotional poster available for download [2.1Mb JPEG]

2009 Southern District Conference Update

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:15:00 +0000

Registration is now available
IDSA Southern District Conference Committee

"Through innovation and vision, designers can help bring powerful, transformative and positive change to people's lives. Join us this spring in New Orleans - a city not only known for its charm and beauty, but also for its strength and resiliency - for a stimulating conversation on how the power of design can restore and replenish not just individual lives, but entire communities and societies."

Speaker information as well as online registration for the Southern District Conference are now available on the conference website.
("Early Bird" registration ends 2/28, "Late" registration begins 3/22)

Event details:
Date: April 3-5, 2009
Location: Hilton St. Charles
333 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130

Conference Registration	Early Bird	Regular	Late
Non-Member	$295	$350	$399
Member	$195	$245	$295
New grad (1-3 years)	$125	$155	$200
Student w/ ID	$99	$115	$165

January Studio Tour & Talk [Updated]

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:01:00 +0000

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:00:00 +0000

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.

"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/

"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.

"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

January Studio Tour & Talk

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:56:00 +0000

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

Save the date 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 the nights guest speaker. Watch for more details in the coming weeks.

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

IDSA Conferences in 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:46:00 +0000

2009 Southern District Conference
Mike Garten, IDSA, Southern District VP
Date: April 3-5, 2009
Where: New Orleans, LA - Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue

2009 Southern Intl. Conference and Education Symposium
Bruce Claxton, FIDSA, Conference Chair
Date: September 23-26, 2009
Where: Miami, FL - Loews Miami Beach Hotel

December Studio Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Chris Arnold) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:35:00 +0000

Creature Studio Tour & Talk with
Clive Roux on Sustainable Design
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Creature, LLC.

Come check out Creature’s studio, see what we’re up to, and hear what Clive Roux from Green LLC has to say about life as a Sustainable Design consultant. Sustainability is the new design/business buzzword, but who is really applying the principles? Join us to learn about real-life solutions, the skill set a designer needs to learn, and the day-to-day challenges in designing for environmental responsibility.

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Where: Creature LLC
2195 Defoor Hills Road, Suite A - Atlanta, GA. 30318 [map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be provided)

For event specific information contact:

Maureen Carroll - (404) 492.5601

Note: This event was previously scheduled for October 29, please note the new date.

End-User Research at Steelcase, Inc.

noreply@blogger.com (IDSA Atlanta) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:45:00 +0000

"Maximizing the Patient and Practitioner Environment
in the Healthcare Industry: Steelcase, Inc"
Joyce Bromberg, Director of WorkSpace Futures - Research
Co-sponsored by PDMA Georgia and IDSA Atlanta

Join us on November 12, 2008 at the Atlanta headquarters of Newell Rubbermaid, to learn how Steelcase, Inc. utilizes end-user research to help deliver a better healthcare experience, from the radiology lab to the patient room.

As Director of WorkSpace Futures - Research, Joyce is responsible for user-center research for vertical markets and Phase 0 research for product development. Sometimes called “pioneering research,” this activity utilizes her 25 years of industry experience in the areas of observation, synthesis and design.

Leveraging a number of case studies from the healthcare industry, Joyce will illustrate and discuss the tools that the Steelcase WorkSpace Futures and Nuture teams have used to provide meaningful improvements within a highly stressed and emotional environment. Looking beyond traditional physical ergonomics, their team emphasizes cognitive ergonomics - the connection of learning, memory, and physical space.

Ms. Bromberg’s presentation will be divided into two parts, the first will give an in depth overview of Steelcase’s Human Centered Design Research Process. It will focus on how Steelcase uses the insights gained through this method to develop new product and setting solutions and explain how they are beginning to measure the effectiveness of both. The second will allow the attendees to have a hands on observational experience that allows them to develop design principles and product concepts. Attendees will come away from the experience with some new tools to add to their repertoire.

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:30pm ET
Where: Newell Rubbermaid
3 Glenlake Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 [map].
Parking will be available in the deck to the left of the office building.

Cost: IDSA members - $10 (due at registration)

Students w/ID - Free! (using "Priority Code" STUDENT08)
[PDMA members should register through PDMA Georgia's site]
Pre-registration REQUIRED, via the web through PDMA Georgia