Stout's Photography Club

Stout's Photography Club is making a come back!
Join E X P O S E D photo Club on Monday, May 4th at 7pm in the Terrace to explore upcoming trips and fun events.


Whether you are an amateur or an avid photographer, you are welcome to share you ideas and learn about the modern technologies and techniques of the photography world

Best of all... PRIZES WILL BE WON!
Posters and Photos done by UW-Stout Junior Staci Paul. View more of her work here

Designing Obama Lecture

Sol Sender and Scott Thomas will be at the Walker Art Center for a lecture about the Obama Logo
When: May 12, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Cinema
Price $30 ($15 Walker/AIGA members and students)
Dubbed a “strategic and smart campaign” by Fast Company, the Obama “brand” has received much recognition not only within the design community, but also throughout the nation and abroad. Sol Sender and Scott Thomas, creators of the official Obama logo and Web site, will describe their experiences developing this historic political brand. The event features a special exhibition of posters from Threadless Loves Democracy, a challenge to design the most unique and conceptual call to vote, sponsored by Sappi Fine Paper, Threadless, Rock the Vote, and Jones Soda.

Command Prints

These have been floating around a few blogs and if you haven't seen them yet here they are
These were done by Christopher David Ryan and can be found at his online shoppe MyLittleUnderground.net

Mini-Lecture Series: Patrick Redmond

You may have noticed a new professor last fall in the GD department and he's here to tell you what he's all about.
Our first guest speaker is Patrick Redmond.
Tuesday April 28th, 5:45pm, APPA 321

Patrick Redmond started his official design career when he was 16 years old. He took every opportunity he had, reached out, designed some pretty sweet stuff for some pretty huge organizations and hasn't stopped since. He is founder and owner of Saint Paul, Minnesota-based Patrick Redmond Design. His career, to date, has included providing design for over 130 clients through his firm. He is a very experienced designer and has a lot to share with everyone!

This was a great opportunity to see what he was all about. He's a legit professor who has more real world experience than any of us might have. He takes his business seriously and has a lot to teach. Those that went to his mini-lecture saw what being a graphic designer meant back in the late sixties and how so much has changed since then.

Student Spotlight: Genevieve Ruebel

The next student spotlight is one of my favorite people to have design classes with.
Drum Roll please....
introducing Genevieve RuebelShe's on a huge kick right now to create scenes with her tablet and place in photos she's taken of her friends. I love them. Genevieve probably wont turn down any freelance opportunities so you're welcome to contact ruebelg@uwstout.edu. She's also mad crazy with her photography skills and works in Millennium photographing student work. Check out some of her other work here

Portfolio 1 on 1 : what you missed

If you didn't attend this years portfolio 1 on 1 you should be kicking yourself. Not only was it a great learning experience it was also a lot of fun.

5 Stouties got there around noon on Friday and right away everyone was split up into groups of 10 for studio tours. My group went to Hunt Atkins, Imagehaus and GdB. Each place was very different - in the decor, their attitude and work they've completed. It was a huge insight on how they run their company and what they are all about. My favorite tour and person I met was Jay Miller, the Principal at Imagehaus. In a nutshell he told us to always be true to yourself, develop business relationships and don't work for free. (We also got a way cool pillow case!)

After studio tours there was a panel discussion wit Brian Grant from Olson, Sara Nelson Forss from Werner Works, Jeff Johnson from Spunk Design Machine and Mike Haeg from Schematic.

The next morning was all about Portfolio Reviews. All of us Stouties ended up seeing at least 4 reviewers for a half an hour each to discuss our portfolio. This was a knockout experience. I definitely learned my strengths and weaknesses and what needs to be revised and expanded on. I think we all also learned that our work, how it's put together, how it's shot, how it's displayed, how we present it is completely subjective. I met with 4 different people with completely different roles in the design world and they all thought that I should display my work differently than my last reviewer. Bottom line though: Expand your projects. Even if you were only assigned to do a poster, make an invitation, signage, buttons, bench signs, ANYTHING. Employers want to see a full campaign.

I'm not going to give away all the tips and tricks. It was maybe one of the best ways to spend $90. I gained tons of insight and connected with other students and professionals.

BigDotofHappiness seeking Entry Level Graphic Designer.

Sherri Yukel over at Big Dot of Happiness is seeking an Entry Level Graphic Designer. They are located halfway between the school and the hospital off of Stout Road.

They are looking for an email marketing designer and a basic entry level product development designer to fit the look and feel of their product lines.

If your curious about Big Dot of Happiness and what your possible roles would be just e-mail Sherri. sherri@BigDotOfHappiness.com 800.274.4282 x 203
This is a great opportunity. We just got done with portfolio 1 on 1 in the cities and very few companies are using interns this summer let alone hiring designers. Plus it's right in Menomonie so how closer could you get? From the looks of it, Big Dot of Happiness kind of reminds me of Gartner Studios in Stillwater which was the parent company of my past internship. Just being around this type of thing will open your eyes and will be such a great experience. Plus, how cool would it be if people can buy the things you helped designed?

Why Your Business Card is Crap

This has been floating around the web for the past two weeks and I just wanted to share if in case you haven't seen it yet. Here's Joel Bauer's take on why your business card is crap and basically why his is awesome.

Student Spotlight : Joe Aliotto

We're going to try a new thing out for the blog by featuring students as often as possible. If you would like to be considered for a spotlight position please e-mail Kayd (kaydmustonen@gmail.com) with a few samples of your work as well as some of your personal information you wouldn't mind sharing with everyone.

The first brave soul is my classmate Joe Aliotto who designed this year's UW-Stout annual Fashion without Fabric poster. Joe's also VP of Sout's AIGA group and available for tons of freelance this summer AliottoJ@uwstout.edu

University Recreation Seeking a Graphic Designer

Minimum Qualifications:
Have at least two semester of student employment eligibility.
Have a graphic design background or must be a current graphic design major.
Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
Have a flexible work schedule to meet operation's needs.
Demonstrate artistic ability in various areas to market the University Recreation program.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of graphic computer programs such as Adobe Create Suites 3.
Evidence of digital photography experience.

General Responsibilities:
The Graphic Designer reports to the University Recreation Assistant Director, and shall assist the University Recreation Assistant Director with all marketing aspects of the University Recreation Program

For More Information and Application:
Tim Mertz: mertzt@uwstout.edu or 232.5190
http://urec.uwstout.edu/employment/index.html
You can also pick up an application and job description at the Ured Desk, Sports & Fitness Center Room 41



They are also looking for a web developer and a multimedia designer.

Portfolio 1 on 1

Dates: 

April 24, 2009 - April 25, 2009

Times: 
See schedule below.

Location: 
Solera 
900 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Cost to Attend:
AIGA Student Member: $90
Student Non-Member: $185
Join AIGA & Attend Conference:* $165
($75 AIGA student membership fee, $90 conference registration fee. A $20 savings by joining AIGA).

*Non-members: to register for the event and join AIGA, you must email the chapter office at office@minnesota.aiga.org instead of going through the online registration process. You will be required to submit Proof of Enrollment prior to the event (a tuition receipt or current class schedule is acceptable proof of enrollment. Copied student IDs will not be accepted).

Since 1993, AIGA Minnesota’s annual Portfolio 1 on 1 event provides advice, insight and industry information to design students from around the upper Midwest. Over the course of two days (April 24-25, 2009) students will interact with professional designers during studio tours, portfolio review, a panel discussion, and professional workshops. See details about the event here.

EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 24
11:30	- 12:30	Registration
12:30	- 1:00	Welcome/Lunch
1:00	- 4:00	Studio Tours
4:30	- 6:00	Panel Discussion/Scholarship Announcement
6:00		Closing
Saturday, April 25
8:00	- 9:00	Continental Breakfast
8:30		Announcements
9.00	- 11:.30	Morning Review Sessions/Workshops
11:30	- 1:00	Lunch
1:00	- 3:00	Afternoon Review Sessions/Workshops
3:15		Door prizes/Closing

SIGGRAPH Battle Royale

Do you have any animations or graphic art that you have been working on in or out of class? If you think your work can handle the competition be sure to submit it to the Battle Royale. Judges will determine the best work and the winner will receive an awesome prize. In addition you will have the chance to put "Winner of the UW-Stout SIGGRAPH Battle Royale Competition 2009" on your resume. The deadline to submit work is April 24th, and the winners will be announced at the reception night on April 29th. For more information download the Submission/Information form. Please submit your work to the SOC Desk or the Art Department office on a CD/DVD with the submission form printed off. Good Luck!
From UW-Stout's Siggraph Site

They are looking for animations and graphic art with a narrative. The animation has a narrative/story of some sort and should be at least 30 seconds minmal. The graphic art should also have a narrative. This means the artwork should convey a story.

If you have any questions contact: siggraph@uwstout.edu

42 Questions Every Freelancer Should Ask Their Clients

Just found this blog article about 42 Questions Every Freelancer Should Ask Their Clients and thought I would pass it onto all of you who are looking to do freelance this summer.

design your own custom letterpress prints and postcards

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am about finding this and what a good deal it is!
Pistolready82 over at Etsy is taking orders through April on CUSTOM letterpress cards. THIS IS HUGE! I think I'm going to get some Christmas cards done and a few business cards.


From her Etsy site:
Have your own artwork/design professionally printed on 110lb Strathmore paper on a beautiful Vandercook letterpress. Or if you like the samples you see here, we can illustrate and create one for you.

Through April, I will be taking custom orders for one sided, one color letterpress postcards and prints, in quantities of 25 or 50 prints. Maximum size of postcards are 5x7. Maximum size of prints are 8.5x11.

→Option 1→ your own art work 25 =$100 50=$150

→Option 2→ we create it 25= $200 50=$250

ink colors available:
• blue
• teal
• green
• yellow
• red
• orange
• silver
• black
• purple

paper colors available:
• white
• natural

submit your design black and white at 150 dpi. jpeg or pdf.

please allow 2 weeks for me to create your custom prints.

*convo me or email me at pistolready82 [!at] gmail.com with your order & any questions or concerns! Take advantage of this rare and limited offer.

Event: Sustainability Retreat 09

AIGA event for Greening up your Design
Join us as we delve deep into sustainable design and collaborate to reach practical daily solutions. Come for the whole day or part of the day.

Wednesday April 22, 2009
8:30-4:00
1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minnespolis, MN 55411

Speaker Leif Steiner of Moxie Sozo and others will shed light on greener models of design.

Freelance Contracts

I cannot stress enough the importance of contracts... even if you are only a student working on a small project they are extremely important! (I've learned that the hard way)

David Airey posts in his blog of how to write up a freelance contract. Also check out the comments to see how other people are writing theirs up.
Jeff Fishers says that It's Your Business and You Get to Set the Rules in his blog

There are lots of places to look for help
AIGA's Standard Form Agreement for Design Services

Freelance for Tripp Growth Marketing

Tripp is an IP development firm that creates brands, products and packaging for retail. One of the brands under development is a digital device intended for the "tween girl" market. It's small, colorful, and all about sharing, and hangs from a purse or backpack.
Designs would be needed for both the products themselves (just cosmetic/ graphic, no engineering) and for in-store packaging. It is an initially-brief freelance project, not a permanent position.

Qualifications: Must-HaveL high degree of proficiency with Adobe CS2 suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Good to Have: Working knowledge of 3D design tools such as 3D StudioMax, Maya, Rhino, AutoCad; working knowledge of web tools such as HTML, CSS, Flash, PHP/ASP

Wage/Salary: $1,500 budget

Application Instructions:Send information and samples to Bob Green: bgreen@trippgrowth.com

co-op position at Christiansen Creative

Christiansen Creative is a creative is a small graphic design firm looking for a web intern starting early to mid-April. Internship lasts 16-20 weeks.
Intern will work directly with designers to help create websites, emails, e-newsletters etc.

Must be proficient in Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
Work times: flexible between 9:30-5
Hours/Week: up to 20 hours
Wage/Salary: 10/hr

Please send resume along with portfolio samples or link to office@christiansencreative.com

Summer Intern Position at Larsen

Motion Graphics / Video Designer Wanted!

Larsen is seeking a summer intern to work in the area of motion graphics/video design. Experience with After Effects is essential, and 3D software is a bonus. We anticipate seeing a standout motion reel that demonstrates solid illustration skills and design sensibilities. Web software proficiency (in HTML, CSS, Flash), self-motivation, and commitment to quality are also desired.

Ready to apply? Please submit a cover letter and resume plus motion graphics and video design solutions to employment-mn@larsen.com.

Don't know what After Effects is? Stout now offers the course TYPE IN MOTION taught by John Vorwald in the Spring. Here are some examples:
Ross Harried's first After Effects project on Step Brothers
Kayd Mustonen's first After Effects project about SHAMWOW!
Andrew Ohlmann's project Francis E Dec
Kristie's first project on the movie CARS