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DC86 CAROLINA DE BARTOLO
August 12th, 2011 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Chats. No Comments.
An amazing website used to promote the book Explorations in Typography; Mastering the Fine Art of Typesetting lead me to discover its writer and typography instructor, Carolina de Bartolo. Together we nerd-out on typography and the roller coaster we all ride as we learn how to practice it.
Carolina’s charm and infectious laughter carry us through our hour-long conversation, which included two video questions and a handful of though-provoking audience text-questions.
DC54 ART CHANTRY
May 9th, 2011 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Chats. No Comments.
As part of the 2010 AIGA Chicago Design Week, DesignChat was held in front of a live audience at Columbia College in Chicago. For this special event, Art Chantry joins us from his studio in Tacoma, Washington. Art tells us about his experiences in the business and shares a unique perspective on the world of design.
DC84 VON GLITSCHKA
May 1st, 2011 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Chats. No Comments.
Von Glitschka joins us from his studio in Oregon for DesignChat. He tells us about his first experiences working in the industry and how he became successful as a one-man shop. He talks about his methods and where his inspiration and motivation comes from.
LINKS DISCUSSED
THIS IS MY NORMAL
THIS IS MY NORMAL SCREENINGS
VONGLITSCHKA DOT COM
VONSTER BOOKS
VONSTER PATTERNS
VONSTER ON TWITTER
LOGO LOUNGE
DC83 KYLE LAMERE
April 13th, 2011 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Chats. No Comments.
Kyle LaMere, the photographer behind IshootRockstars, joins us from Chicago. He tells us about his background in design and how he transitioned to photography. He talks about what it’s like being a full-time freelancer and some his long-term career goals.
DC82 RULE29
March 14th, 2011 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Chats. 1 Comment.
This week DesignChat is on location at Rule29 talking with Justin Ahrens and other members of the R29 team. Justin tells us about his new book, Life Kerning, and Rule29′s latest documentary, This is My Normal. We get to see the trailer for the first time and learn about what went into the making of the film.
FEAST YOUR EYES
…on some of R29’s fantastic work and the very moving trailer for This is My Normal.
Description from R29’s blog, written by Bob Davidson
This past April, both Justin Ahrens and myself, alongside our friends Brian MacDonald (Wonderkind Studios), Von Glitschka, Kelsey Timmerman, Bruce McEvoy and the Life in Abundance team, had a chance to shoot our second documentary project in Africa entitled “This is My Normal.” This film explores two primary questions: “What is poverty?” and “What is normal?” These questions are explored through the stories and imagery of the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. In particular, the film focuses on the people of the Mathare Valley – a section of the Mathare slums, often referred to as the “Forgotten Valley.”
DC68 CUSP GIVEAWAY
December 17th, 2010 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Chats. No Comments.
Armin Vit, co-founder of UnderConsideration joins us from Texas. He tells us what it is like working with his wife and how they balance work with family. He shares his thoughts on the current state of design and talks a little about why blogs and forums are such great stages for conversation.
BUD RODECKER + JOHN POBOJEWSKI OF 3ST
November 10th, 2010 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Chats, Upcoming Guests. 1 Comment.
Bud Rodecker and John Pobojewski of the Chicago design group 3st will join us tonight, Wednesday Nov 10th, at 8pmCST to give us the inside scoop on what’s going on inside their candy-coated walls. Click HERE to go to the chat.
Senior designer John Pobojewski creates meaningful visual and aural communication by creating connections, focusing on elegance, and aiming to express the human touch. At Thirst, he has served clients including Lyric Opera of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, Herman Miller, Wright Auctions, and Janet Echelman among others.
Bud Rodecker studied Graphic Design at the University of Minnesota Duluth where he learned the true meaning of cold. It was there he took on the role of president of the Student Design Organization (SDO) from 2005 to 2007. Following graduation in May 2007, Bud came to Chicago for an internship at Thirst. At the end of the summer, he was invited to stay on as a full-time designer.
Here are some of their very tasty visual treats:
Bleepin’ Golden Tee
IIT Fall 2009 Lecture Series Poster
Riverse
RicharDaily
Gather Give Grow
The Enemy is Apathy
Dust
Thirst’s Top Five Love Songs – Marvin Gaye
Thirst’s Top Five Love Songs – Prince
2010/11 LOEB Fellowship Recipients
DC GUEST – JESSICA HISCHE
September 27th, 2010 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Announcement, Typography. 2 Comments.
On the heels of the Cusp Conference, it’s business as usual at DesignChat this week; fantastic guest, amazing work, sprinkle in some beers and hilarity shall ensue. Tomorrow, Wednesday September 29th at 8pmCST join us as we welcome the mystifying typographic talent that is called Jessica Hische. Her Drop Caps will stupify you. Her public digital sharing mechanism will webify you. Once you’re finished being webified, here are some pixels to drool on:
WIN A FREE TICKET TO CUSP
September 15th, 2010 by Ryan McGovern. Published under Uncategorized. 3 Comments.
LIVE on tonights show we will pick a tweet at random and announce the winner! So you still have a chance! All you have to do is tweet this: @designchat I want to #WIN a ticket to #Cusp10.
UPDATE: THERE ARE TWO TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY TONIGHT!!! I REPEAT, TWO FRIGGIN’ TICKETS!!!!!!
NOTE: You must be able to get to Chicago for the conference on September 22nd-23rd. Upon arrival to the conference, you’ll have a ticket waiting for you. Go to cuspconference.com for more info.