{"id":4496,"date":"2013-10-03T09:41:50","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T14:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/artanddesign\/?p=4496"},"modified":"2013-10-03T09:42:14","modified_gmt":"2013-10-03T14:42:14","slug":"aiga-meeting-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/artanddesign\/2013\/10\/03\/aiga-meeting-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"AIGA Meeting Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chelsey Tatum here!<\/div>\n
Just wanted to recap last Thursday’s AIGA meeting for those of you that weren’t able to make it, as well as for those of you that wanted a little more information! We had a fun time discussing the design community of AIGA, answering questions and sharing our design journeys.<\/div>\n
We talked about activities we might do throughout the semester as well as things we’ve done in the past.<\/div>\n
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If you’re interested in joining – it’s easy! click here –\u00a0http:\/\/www.aiga.org\/join\/<\/a><\/div>\n
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Once on this page you can see the various levels of membership – most of us just do – $50 Contributor. (Benefits Below)<\/div>\n
Keep in mind, we ask that you be a member before going on trips with the group. I’ve gotten this question before, for the few of you wondering – You don’t have to be a graphic design major to join, although, most of us will be!<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Our chapter is under the AUSTIN CHAPTER<\/div>\n
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This will allow you to have awesome VIP benefits a designer –<\/div>\n
and looks great on your resume! ;)<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Full Member, Searchable Profile on AIGA.org \u00a0– studios can find you to hire you<\/div>\n
\u2022 Access to members-only content on AIGA.org – articles, blogs, big ideas, fellow designers<\/div>\n
\u2022 Behance portfolio in AIGA network – just add a link and have more eyes on you & your work<\/div>\n
\u2022 Access to Design Jobs listings – Awesome companies post here<\/div>\n
\u2022 Discounts on events and competitions – Gotta love saving that money<\/div>\n
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Check out the awesome agencies, studios & fun stops we’ve crashed along the way –<\/div>\n
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* McGarrahJesse \u00a0| Austin – Met Karl Hebert – (Goldlunchbox – Dribbble) |\u00a0http:\/\/www.mc-j.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n
\u00a0 Clients include – Central Market, Shiner Beer, Whataburger, Frost Bank, Sweet Leaf Ice Teas & more!<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Helms Workshop | Austin – Talked with Christian Helms himself –\u00a0http:\/\/helmsworkshop.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n
\u00a0 Clients include – SXSW, Austin Beerworks, King Airways, We&Co, FarmersFare, Frank & more!<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Frank Restaurant | Walking distance from McGarrah Jesse – \u00a0Christian Helms branded restaurant<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Torchys Tacos & Twisted Root – places we snagged dined together at between agencies – \u00a0YUM!<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0Cathedral\u00a0of\u00a0Junk | Austin –\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Cathedral.of.Junk<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Minute Man Press | Abilene – Talked with Leif Merck | Awesome shop for future print needs<\/div>\n
\u00a0 Has an awesome letterpress printer – Get on Leif’s good side and he may let you use it.<\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0Me+You | Dallas –\u00a0http:\/\/www.meplusyou.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0 Clients inclue – M&M, Pizza Hut, Diet Coke, Coca Cola, Pampered Chef, Dannon, Burt’s Bees & more!<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 Foundry Collective | Dallas – Talked with Travis Ladue & Scott Hill |\u00a0http:\/\/foundryco.com\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0 Clients Include – Emporium Pies, Williams Sonoma BBQ, The Mule, Pak Pao<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022\u00a0Fossil | Dallas –\u00a0http:\/\/www.fossilgroup.com\/careers\/<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Your officers for the year are –<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Sarah Eaton – President<\/div>\n
\u2022 Zach Guerra – Vice President<\/div>\n
\u2022 Emily Pybus – PR & Marketing<\/div>\n
\u2022 Chelsey Tatum – Secretary<\/div>\n
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I’d love to take any other questions you may have over the course of the semester!<\/div>\n
In the mean time, we’re working hard to track down some awesome studios<\/div>\n
to visit as well as food & fun for our next meeting!<\/div>\n
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Should be an awesome semester!<\/div>\n
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