Chicago Furniture Now Competition (Design Within Reach)
Competition deadline: Thursday, January 6, 6pm EST.
The North Avenue Studio of Design Within Reach is hosting a juried competition entitled MODERN + DESIGN + FUNCTION: Chicago Furniture Now to support new, innovative furniture designs by emerging Chicago designers. For the application and the complete rules, see http://www.dwr.com/images/events/DWR_ChicagoNow.pdf.
Design Loop at Inventables' New Office
Tuesday January 10, 2006
6:30 social, 7:00 tour begins
Inventables new office location 222 W. Ontario, Suite 350
Kick off the new year by getting an inside look at Inventables, Chicago's award winning publisher of DesignAid. Meet the founders of the company and find out how they managed to create a successful business helping inspire new products with their material kits. Plus, get a sneak peek at their new Suhail-designed office and preview some of their new materials.
Julie Lasky, Editor-in-Chief, I.D. Magazine presents a "Design at the Crossroads" Lecture at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Sunday, Jan 22
1:00 PM in the SAIC Ballroom, 112 S. Michigan Ave.
The School of the Art Institue of Chicago (SAIC) is proud to announce a free, public lecture by Julie Lasky, Editor-in-Chief of I.D. Magazine, America's leading magazine covering the art, business, and culture of design. Ms. Lasky will explore how contemporary design is changing with the breakdown of traditional disciplinary boundaries. This lecture is sponsored by SAIC's Architecture, Interior Architecture and Designed Objects (AIADO) department. The lecture is free, but please RSVP by calling 312.899.5219.
New Vision for Architecture & Design at the Art Institute of Chicago
Thursday, January 26
6 PM - 7 PM, $15
Art Institute of Chicago, Fullerton Hall, 111 S. Michigan Ave.
James Cuno, museum director, and Joseph Rosa, the architecture and design curator, will share their vision for the expanded role of design within the museum with the planned Renzo Piano-designed north wing.
Space is limited, reservation recommended, call 312.443.7300 for tickets
Rotofugi's Acid Head Doll Release - Tim Biskup Signing
Saturday, Jan 28
6 PM - 8 PM
Rotofugi, 1953 W. Chicago Ave.
Tim Biskup will be signing his new 8" Acid Head Dunny, a shared exclusive between Rotofugi and Kidrobot. See Rotofugi News for more information.
FEBRUARY
US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Town Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 1
2 PM - 4 PM
Northwestern University, Arthur Rubloff Building, Thorne Auditorium
The United States Patent & Trademark Office has announced a town meeting to discuss proposals to change its patent rule examinated process. The town hall meetings are intended for patent attorneys, agents, inventors and members of the small business community. Please RSVP at USPTO.
IDSA Photoshop Illustration Demo at the Apple Store
Monday, February 6
7:00 PM start in upstairs theater
Apple Store, 679 N. Michigan
Free
Tony Ruth, founder of Vessel Ideation, Inc. and Columbia College instructor, will provide a demonstration of his digital illustration techniques intended to help designers rapidly visualize their ideas. The presentation will take the audience through the process of building lifelike still images, using Tony's techniques that emphasize speed, realism, and intuitive control of the software. See samples of Tony's work here.
Archeworks Open House
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
5 PM - 7 PM
Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury
Free
Archeworks is an alternative design school where students work in multidisciplinary teams with nonprofit partners to create design solutions for social concerns. Former Archeworks facilitator and architect Jeanne Gang will give a presentation and lecture after the tour. RSVP at www.archeworks.org.
IIT Institute of Design Open House
Thursday, February 9, 2006
6 PM - 8 PM
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle Street
Free
The Institute of Design (ID) specializes in building bridges between design and corporate strategy, using methods that help organizations identify people's needs and lead to innovative products, communications and services. ID offers graduate degrees in design strategy and innovation for mid-career professionals and executives. If you would like to learn more about ID's methods, community and graduate programs, come to ID's Open House, where you can talk with leading faculty and current students. RSVP to design1@id.iit.edu or call Graduate Admissions at 312.595.4900. www.id.iit.edu/events/open_house.html
FunctionFox presents: Tips and Tricks on Running a Profitable Design Business
Thursday, February 16, 2006
6 PM - 9 PM
Portage Park Center, 3914 N. Menard Ave.
IDSA members: $10/$15 at the door
Non-members: $20/$30 at the door
Join Mary-Lynn Bellamy Willms, founder and president of Suburbia Advertising and FunctionFox Systems, Inc., as she takes a practical look at the business side of design and shares tips and tricks to help you achieve greater financial success. See FunctionFox news for details and registration information.
MODERN + DESIGN + FUNCTION: Chicago Furniture Now Competition
Thursday, February 16, 6:30-9:30pm
The North Avenue Studio of Design Within Reach is hosting a juried competition entitled MODERN + DESIGN + FUNCTION: Chicago Furniture Now to support new, innovative furniture designs by emerging Chicago designers. Launched last year to an enthusiastic regional design community, Chicago Furniture Now was created to foster new ideas in modern furniture design in the Chicago area. A panel of judges made up of respected professionals in architecture, art, design and fashion will select 25 top entries to be exhibited, making this a great opportunity for up-and-coming designers and design firms to have their original work juried.
IDSA Design Loop at Specimen
Tuesday, February 21 2006
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Specimen, 1240 N. Homan Ave.
Free
Specimen builds custom guitars and tube amplifiers and provides instruments to many local music celebs, including Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Andrew Bird. Founder Ian Schneller will give a tour of the lofty Humboldt Park workshop and discuss how his background in kinetic sculpture influences his instrument design.
Space is limited to ensure quality of presentation, only the first 25 people may enter.
Social hour afterwards at the California Clipper, 1002 W. California
UIUC's Sixth Annual Industrial Design Job Fair
Friday, February 24 2006
9 AM - 5 PM
I Space Gallery, 230 W. Superior
University of Illinois’ IDSA Student chapter is holding its sixth annual industrial design job fair at I Space Gallery, providing a great opportunity to network and look for fresh talent. 25 companies have the opportunity to interview sophomore through graduate students forinternships and full time positions. A limited number of spaces are still available; if interested, contact Job Fair Coordinator Deanna Pilling at Deanna.pilling@gmail.com or 224-715-1417
Made in China Exhibit Discussion at MoCP
Monday, February 27
6 PM - 8 PM
Museum of Contemporary Photography, 600 S. Michigan
$15.00 Museum Members
$25.00 Nonmembers
In conjunction with the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, the museum will host a reception and discussion on ChinaÂ’s rapidly changing society and rising influence as a global economic power with Chinese scholar Dali Yang, professor of political science, University of Chicago and exhibiting artist Jun Yang. RSVP to (312)344-7794
MARCH
Archeworks Lecture Series: The Politics of Architecture and the Architecture of Politics
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
6 PM
Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury
Free
Lee Bey, director of media and governmental affairs at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, presents The Politics of Architecture and the Architecture of Politics: How Alderman, Civic Groups - and Mayors - Shape the Built Environment. Please RSVP at Archeworks.org.
Archeworks Student Critique
Thursday, March 2, 2006
5:30 PM
Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury
Free
Student teams present design projects to the public. Please RSVP at Archeworks.org.
Chicago Smart Business Hour with Foresight Design Initiative
Thursday, March 2, 2006
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$7
A forum for networking and idea gathering, Chicago SBH provides an opportunity for business professionals to meet like-minded colleagues to discuss concerns, generate business leads, and stay current on local and national sustainability developments topics. Tonight's discussion on Toward Sustainable Enterprise: Disruption, Continuity and the Need for Community with special guest Holly Harlan. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
CAF presents "Remembering Pilgrim Baptist Church"
Thursday, March 2, 2006
6PM
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Lecture Hall Gallery, 224 South Michigan
FREE, donations for church rebuilding efforts taken at the door
John Vinci, FAIA, Vinci/Hamp Architects, assisted with the restoration of Pilgrim Baptist Church in 1986. Join Mr. Vinci as he leads other experts in a discussion about the recently lost 1891 Adler & Sullivan landmark. Registration requested by calling 312.922.3432 x225 or bgordon@architecture.org.
Aaron Marcus on "Cross-Cultural User-Experience Design: What? So What? Now What?"
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
5:30PM - 8PM
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle St, 6th Floor
$30
User-experience design is at the top of concerns for product/service user-interface development, especially for global deployment. How do cultural differences affect that experience? That question cuts across all platforms. Join renowned interface designer Aaron Marcus when he discusses the issues of cross-cultural communication, with specific examples, that challenge analysts and designers worldwide. Reservations are required. For information and to register, go to www.id.iit.edu/events/marcus_sp2006.html.
IDSA Digital Illustration Workshop at Columbia College
March 11, 2006
Advanced Session: 9AM - 1PM sold out
Beginner Session: 2PM - 6PM sold out
Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan Ave.
IDSA Student Members: $30
IDSA Professional Members: $50
Non-members: $100
* or free when you join IDSA between now and then
Sessions are limited to 15 people each
Tony Ruth, co-founder of Vessel Ideation, Inc and Columbia College instructor, is giving a workshop on digital illustration at Columbia College on March 11. The workshop will focus on giving designers the tools they need to rapidly and realistically visualize their ideas using Tony's techniques that emphasize speed and intuitive use of Photoshop and Illustrator. See samples of Tony's work in our features archive. Register by emailing IDSA Chicago with your session selection and member status.
2006 International Home & Housewares Show
March 12-14, 2006
8:30 AM - 5 PM
McCormick Place
Free with early registration
The annual Housewares Show returns to Chicago, featuring over 2,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries. New this year is the Design AliveProgram in the South Building, which will present designers and retailers conversing about design's importance. Also in the So. Bldg., The Designed Table will feature students from four Chicago-area colleges setting vignettes with exhibitors' products. At the Design Center in the Lakeside Building, take in the Pantone ColorWatch display, view the winners of IHA's 13th annual student design competition, and hear international experts discuss critical topics in the Design Theatre. In the North Building, Design Defined will spotlight exciting products in the home organization and cleaning categories. Registration and event information can be found at www.housewares.org.
IDSA Housewares Show After Party
Monday, March 13, 2006
Junior's Sports Lounge, 724 W. Maxwell (Directions from McCormick Place)
6 PM - 9 PM
Free food and drink until 7:30 (sponsored by Copesetic, Inc)
$5 Skyy Martinis all night
The IDSA Chicago Chapter and national IDSA Housewares Section jointly host an International Housewares Show After Party at Junior's Sports Lounge in University Park. Kick back with designers from all over the country in the newest lounge from Chicago's Three Headed Productions, a short distance from McCormick Place.
Managing Product Design and Development
March 12-15, 2006
Kellogg School of Management
$4,500
Gain the skills to manage the design and development of discrete products for strategic competitive advantage. This intensive three-day program provides the skills to manage creativity and design, customer-focused innovation, gap analysis in the design process, strategy in design, industrial design essentials, human factors, and intellectual property. Leading faculty from Northwestern University's Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science and Kellogg School of Management team with industry experts, using real-world case studies and group workshops to illustrate the frameworks discussed in the program. Registration and event information can be found at Kellogg School of Management's Executive Education.
Chicago Green Drinks
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$5 ($2 students/low income)
An opportunity for those interested in sustainability/environmental issues to gather, network, learn what others are doing, and to discuss issues important to them. From 7:00-8:00pm: moderated discussion on What's Fair about Fair Trade? Is It Just and International Issue? More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
AIGA's Business of Design I: Marta Calle, CB2
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Alliance Française, 810 N. Dearborn
IDSA & AIGA members: $30
Non-members: $40
Students: $10
AIGA presents Marta Calle, Product Director for Chicago based CB2, who will talk about how CB2’s savvy business strategy delivered a brand that supports the company’s passion for innovative, high-quality, contemporary design. IDSA members receive the discounted AIGA price of $30. See AIGA Business of Design for registration information.
DMI Seminar "Strategies that Transform Brands"
March 30-31, 2006
Hilton Garden Inn, 10 E. Grand Ave.
$650-$875
Organizations in the midst of critical change need the proper strategies to keep their brand on track and moving forward. Scott Lerman will provide a rare insider's view, and share proven tools, insights, and frameworks needed for creating successful brand development and stewardship. See Design Management Institute for more information.
IDSA presents Chuck Harrison Lecture & Book Signing
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
UIC Art & Architecture Bldg., 845 W. Harrison St, Room 1100 map
5 PM - 7 PM
Free
Chuck Harrison will speak on his life's work as captured in his newly released memoir, A Life's Design, followed by a book signing and reception. Chuck's inspirational life, his timeless approach to design and his passion for inspiring others with humor, insight and humility provide a story worth hearing. A long-time Chicago professor and the first African-American executive to be hired by Sears Roebuck & Co., Chuck has had a hand in designing many 20th century American icons, including the Viewmaster and original Craftsman riding lawnmower.
Chicago Smart Business Hour with Foresight Design Initiative
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
5:30PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$7
A forum for networking and idea gathering, Chicago SBH provides an opportunity for business professionals to meet like-minded colleagues to discuss concerns, generate business leads, and stay current on local and national sustainability developments topics. Tonight's discussion is on Why Start Sustainable? New Businesses Beginning Green. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
Archeworks Lecture Series: Failure as an Option
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
6 PM
Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury
Free
David Brown, an associate professor of architecture at University of Illinois at Chicago is currently investigating, in design research and teaching, ways in which the concerns of existing organizations overseeing various scales of metropolitan development can provide parameters for modes of urban design and planning that can negotiate an area’s transformation in time. Please RSVP at Archeworks.org.
CAF Panel Discussion on the Spectacular Future of Public Space
Thursday, April 6, 2006
6 PM
Chicago Architecture Foundation Archicenter, 224 S. Michigan
$20
From Chicago’s own Millennium Park, to master plans for the Olympic Games, new projects are redefining how we approach public space. Three designers and organizers of event and public spaces come together for a dialogue on the future of public space. More information at Chicago Architecture Foundation.
IDSA New Member Dinner
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Piece, 1927 W. North Ave
7 PM
IDSA Chicago officers (Maria, Michael, Don, Jina and Craig) take new IDSA members out to dinner. Contact Vice-Chair Michael Carrow for more information.
Visual Design in Web Standard Layout
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
6:30PM - 9PM
Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, 1000 Plaza Dr., Schaumburg
Free
It is a challenge to create good visual design while remaining accessible, well-structured and efficiently coded. On Tuesday April 11 our speaker will be Gloria Antonelli, artist, multimedia designer and instructor. Gloria will run through design strategies combining design fundamentals, page composition, text formatting, background images and inspiration for designers of every type. Learn Cascading Style Sheet strategies to communicate information and enhance brand messages. Anyone working in multimedia will learn some valuable key rules and how to break them. Discussion includes exploring the current design movement toward lack of design. Is ugly web design the new black? Presented by the Adobe User Group.
Archeworks Papers Publishing Reception and Book Signing
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
6 PM
Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury
Free
Join the author and respondents of the Archeworks Papers Vol 1, number three for a publishing reception and book signing. Copies of The Archeworks Papers will be available for purchase. Please RSVP at Archeworks.org.
IIT Institute of Design Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
2:30PM - 6PM
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle Street
$75, space limited
The Institute of Design (ID) will host a lively panel discussion on "The Changing Nature of Innovation and Design." The program is intended for senior managers, designers and others who lead the innovation and strategy of products, services, brands and other offerings. Topics will include: reliable methods of innovation; linking user value and economic value; innovation and design of services; innovation and healthcare; and, barriers to innovation inside companies. Please see ID Innovation Panel for more details.
Chicago Green Drinks
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$5 ($2 students/low income)
An opportunity for those interested in sustainability/environmental issues to gather, network, learn what others are doing, and to discuss issues important to them. From 7:00-8:00pm: annual green town hall meeting with Commissioner Sadhu Johnston, Department of the Environment. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
IIT ID presents Darrel Rhea Lecture on Innovation
Thursday, April 20, 2006
6PM (7:30 reception)
IIT Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle Dr, 6th Floor
Free, reservation required
The IIT Institute of Design will host a public lecture by Darrel Rhea, CEO of Cheskin, on his recent book, "Making Meaning: How Successful Businesses Deliver Meaningful Customer Experiences". Darrel is a columnist on innovation for BusinessWeek Online, and was featured in Malcolm Gladwell's best-selling book "Blink". Please join us for what promises to be a very interesting conversation. The lecture is free and open to the public, although reservations are required; a reception hosted by Cheskin will follow. For more information, see Institute of Design.
re:FAB Benefit for Architecture for Humanity
Friday, April 21, 2006
7:30 PM
Salvage One,1840 W. Hubbard
Civic Blueprint, a Chicago-based effort to create a network of pro bono architects, engineers and construction professionals to work with nonprofit organizations and community groups is organizing the fundraising event. The event will bring together architecture, design, and construction professionals of Chicago to raise funds for Architecture for Humanity, a not-for-profit organization that creates opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities in need. The event will feature the Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans. See Architecture for Humanity for more information.
Opening Reception of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Senior Industrial Design Exhibition
Friday, April 21, 2006
5PM - 8PM
I-Space Gallery, 230 West Superior Street, Second Floo
Free
Stop by UIUC's I-Space Gallery to take a look at the work from the school's graduating class.
Universal Design Lecture at the MCA
Tuesday, April 25 2006
6 PM
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave.
Free
Universal Design: A Catalyst for Invention is the theme of the panel discussion that discusses innovative ways universal design principles have been applied to cultural institutions. Featuring Marca Bristo, president of Access Living; Valerie Fletcher, executive director at Adaptive Environments; Coco Raynes, president of multidisciplinary firm Coco Raynes Assoc.; and Rebecca McGinnis, access coordinator for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Archeworks Student Final Critique
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
5:30 PM
Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury
Free
Student teams present design projects to the public. Please RSVP at Archeworks.org.
Christopher Farr at Design Within Reach
Thursday, April 27, 2006
6PM - 8PM
DWR Tree Studios, 10 E. Ohio
Free
Come hear leading British rug designer Christopher Farr discuss rug making in the 21st century and how ancient techniques are bringing unprecedented beauty to contemporary designs. Farr trained as a painter at the Slade and Chelsea schools of art in London, and during a fellowship to Peru, he discovered pre-Columbian rug making and textiles. He has since applied those ancient weaving techniques to his abstract designs. The results are warm, minimal canvases for the floor. RSVP to tree@dwr.com
DMI Seminar "Managing Design for Strategic Advantage"
April 27-28, 2006
The Fitzpatrick Chicago Hotel, 166 E. Superior St.
$560-$750
Too often, design in business is viewed as a decorative service. Fortunately, organizations are beginning to realize that true strategic design can enhance market position and provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Peter L. Phillips will teach how design organizations meet today's real-world business challenges in a more strategic and effective way. See Design Management Institute for more information.
IDSA Midwest District Conference Urban Seduction and Design
April 28 - 29, 2006
Chicago Mart Plaza
Urban is in. Whether exporting culture, or importing jobs, cities are the next big lifestyle trend. As part of National Design Month, this year's annual IDSA conference, HOME, will bring together leading professionals of design, marketing, and more to collide opinions, un-earth trends, and build perspective on the future of lifestyle and design. Please join us for a productive weekend, April 28th and 29th 2006 in downtown Chicago. http://www.urbanseduction.org
UIUC Industrial Design Alumni Event
April 28-29, 2006
UIUC School of Art + Design, Champaign, IL
The program will celebrate its seventieth anniversary next year and we are delighted to be holding one of the first reunions in its history. This provides us with a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the design heritage and contribution to design that our Alumni have made. We will have Alumni attending that represents all seven decades of the program's history. Please see UIUC School of Art + Design for more information.
Chicago Smart Business Hour with Foresight Design Initiative
Thursday, May 4, 2006
5:30PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$7
A forum for networking and idea gathering, Chicago SBH provides an opportunity for business professionals to meet like-minded colleagues to discuss concerns, generate business leads, and stay current on local and national sustainability developments topics. Tonight's discussion is on Education for Sustainable Enterprise. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
UIC Senior Design Show
Friday May 5, 2006
7PM
UIC Art & Architecture Building, 845 W. Harrison, 3rd floor
Graduating students will be displaying their work, along with their counterparts in graphic design and architecture.
Scott Smith/Futurist Lecture
Tuesday, May 9, 2006
6PM
Columbia College, 623 S. Wabash, room 809
Columbia College's Product Design Department is proud to present Scoot Smith from Social Technologies. Scott will give an introduction to the methodologies we draw on for our work, with a focus on those related to product design, and a general description of several projects where we have applied variations on these methods with a focus on projects that are upstream from a design process. Also featuring a high-level talk about emerging values that will be demanded by consumers in new products and technologies they acquire in the next 5-10 years. Q & A to follow.
Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius Exhibit and Lecture
Thursday, May 11, 2006
7 PM
Museum of Science & Industry, 57th St. and Lake Shore Drive
$25
Mario Taddei, Leonardo da Vinci aficionado, will lead a captivating lecture on the myths and mysteries of Leonardo within Dan Brown's bestseller, The Da Vinci Code. Mr. Taddei has devoted his life to divulging the secrets of science through digital tools and "edutainment" and is a founding partner of Leonardo3 (L3) based in Milan. L3's Virtual Codex Atlanticus software - which brings to life some of Leonardo's most innovative designs and discoveries in an astonishing fashion - is found in the Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius exhibit.
IIT ID Student Design Show
Friday May 12, 2006
6PM - 9PM
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle Street
Free
Please join us in admiring the most recent works of students at the Institute of Design, while acknowledging the rich history from which we came. Together we celebrate sixty-nine years of growth, change, and innovation, and congratulate the class of 2006 on completion of a forward-looking program whose roots are grounded in rigor and good design.Please see IIIT Institute of Design for more information.
DWR MDF Second Exhibition
Friday, May 12, 2006
6PM-10PM
Design Within Reach, 1915 S. Halsted
Please join us for a reception in the Chicago Arts District to celebrate the winning designs from DWR’s second annual MDF Design Competition, which will be on view. This opening is part or a larger evening of neighborhood openings and receptions. Refreshments will be served. The event will be located at 1915 S. Halstead in Chicago. RSVP to by May 11, 2006.
Explore Fulton Market
Saturday, May 13, 2006
3PM - 6PM
Fulton Market
The West Loop has been transformed over the past several years and there has been intense interest in the new commercial elements in the area. In particular Fulton Market has always been a mystery, since weekdays it is quite congested with trucks shipping and receiving meat, cheese and heaven knows what else! Known for fish, Fulton has a lot more to offer these days.....swanky dining, upscale art galleries, antiques, photography studios and much more. Join us for this fun afternoon of adventure! This is Fulton Market's second open-house - and we've expanded! Each participating business or studio will be open....some will be serving refreshments, others will have special give-aways and all will be happy to meet and greet. There will be maps available listing the locations of the participating businesses.
IDSA "What's Your Job?" Interactive Discussion
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Adobo Grill Wicker Park, 2005 W. Division
6:30PM - 9PM
Free for IDSA members and students
$10 for all others
Hors d'oeuvres included with admission
So many jobs in industrial design, so little time. Hear from designers working in different fields about what their jobs are like and how they got there. Moderated by IDSA Chicago Vice-Chair Michael Carrow and featuring:
Monica Bueno: Interaction designer at IDEO
Craig Berman: Innovation consultant at Gravity Tank
Karl Bakker: Packaging designer at Webb Scarlett de Vlam
Tyler Posey: Exhibit designer at Nimlok
Pierre Pactanac: Soft goods designer at High Sierra Sport Company
Chicago Green Drinks
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$5 ($2 students/low income)
An opportunity for those interested in sustainability/environmental issues to gather, network, learn what others are doing, and to discuss issues important to them. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
IIT Institute of Design Strategy 06 Conference
May 17 - 18, 2006
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle Street
$820-$2,700
The Institute of Design (ID) Strategy Conference is an international executive forum addressing how businesses can use design to explore emerging opportunities, solve complex problems, and achieve lasting strategic advantage. Early registration ends February 28. Please see ID Strategy 06 Conference for more details.
Beyond Usability: 4 Cornerstones for Successful Digital Product Design
May 17-18, 2006
IIT McCormick Tribune Campus, 3201 S. State St
$1195
IDSA Members get 15% off
Scholarships for non-profits available
Workshop happy hour and networking
May 17
5PM - 6:30 PM
U Club at McCormick Tribune Campus, 3201 S. State St.
IDSA Members and Workshop attendees invited
Spend two days with Adaptive Path and learn the same strategies they’ve successfully practiced for a wide range of organizations, including Fortune 500s, startups, and not-for-profits. Are you involved in building interactive products? If you are a business owner, designer, technologist, or information architect, you will benefit from taking these four deep dives into essential aspects of digital product design: company insight, user research, information architecture, and interaction design.See Adaptive Path for more information.
Great Chicago Places and Spaces: Great Chicago Conversations
Friday, May 19, 2006
5:15 PM
Chase Auditorium Theatre, 10 S. Dearborn
One weekend each year, the City of Chicago opens the doors to its amazing architecture and design during Great Chicago Places and Spaces (GCPS). This year's great conversation features Jaime Lerner, former Mayor of Curitiba, Brazil, Donna Robertson, Dean of the School of Architecture at IIT, and Lee Bey. The will discuss how today's cities are instruments of change, with some of the most impactful examples of urban planning coming from unexpected parts of the world. See City of Chicago for more information.
DMI Seminar "Strategies for Designing Meaningful Brand Experiences"
May 24-25, 2006
The Whitehall Hotel, 105 E. Delaware Place
$650-$875
Creating meaningful experiences is the innovation strategy that will result in long-term brand value. This seminar, taught by Stone Mantel principal Dave Norton, is designed to help design managers and strategists innovate new offerings that meet the most pressing needs of today's consumers, and to create value in today's cluttered, saturated, and price-driven marketplace. See Design Management Institute for more information.
IIT ID presents Peter Fingar Lecture and Book Signing
Thursday, May 25, 2006
6PM - 8PM
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle Street
Free, registration required
According to Fingar, contrary to the current buzz circulating through the press, the world isn't flat as a result of globalization; it's tilted in favor of a fierce new breed of competitors. A new form of extreme competition is being driven by the emergence of a wired world and three billion new capitalists from China, India and the former Soviet Union. In order to adapt to the new realities of extreme competition, companies and individuals alike will have to innovate how they operate, and transform the fundamental ways they conduct business. Please see IIIT Institute of Design for more information and free registration.
IDSA Chicago Bikes the Drive
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Grant Park/Lake Shore Drive
6 AM
$40
Sponsored in part by Lake Cycling
Join IDSA Chicago members and take part in a leisurely ride along Chicago's magnificent Lake Shore Drive. Save the planet by helping to promote awareness of bicycling (and industrial designers). This will be a group social ride. We'll be going at a leisurely pace of 10-15 mph. There will be no additional fee for the ride, but all riders must register for the ride with Bike The Drive. Free cycling accessories (hats, socks and jerseys) compliments of Lake Cycling.
5:45-6:00AM Meet at Millennium Park, near the corner of Randolph and Columbus. We'll be waiting just south of "The Bean" (Anish Kapoor's "Cloud Gate" sculpture).
6:15 Group departs toward official starting area at Columbus and Balbo, & begins 30 mile ride. (We'll be doing the north loop towards Hollywood first)
10:00? (or whenever finished with ride). Group rendezvous at Grant Park for after-party and pancake breakfast.
Please RSVP if you would like to join us for this ride:
Contact: Tim Copeland
tpcopeland@gmail.com.
(773)203.3371
To register for the ride, or for more information on Bike The Drive:
www.bikethedrive.org
For more information and detailed map of Millennium Park:
www.millenniumpark.org.
Chi2 Monthly Meeting with Doris Wells-Papanek
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
6:45PM
DePaul Center, 1 East Jackson, 11th Floor
Free
Doris Wells-Papanek will present "Learning & the Brain with Design in Mind: The Essentials – How the Brain Works, How We Learn, What Motivates Us, and How it Applies to the World of Product Design".More information at Chi2 Chicago.
JUNE
Rotofugi Teddy Troops Invade!
June 2 - July 31
Opening Reception Friday June 2
7PM-11PM
Rotofugi, 1953 W. Chicago
Rotofugi's next big exhibit brings together two of the things they love the most...the new Flying Fortress 10" Teddy Troop figure and amazing local artists! They've asked 40 of Chicago's finest practioners of art to paint a 10" Teddy Troop and believe us, the results are gonna be nuts (and the opening party should be a night to remember too)! List of artists found here:forums.rotofugi.com/viewtopic.php?t=2074. Opening reception music by Tobias and beverages by Goose Island Brewery.
MODchicago Cocktail Party at DWR Evanston
Saturday, June 3, 2006
6PM
Design Within Reach Evanston, 1710 Sherman Ave, Evanston
Free, RSVP requested
Hop on your Vespa and zip down to the Studio for cocktail party like none other. Raise your glass in honor of MODchicago's annual Our Way of Thinking: Maintaining Our Cool, Chicago's weekend celebration of MOD culture, plus an inaugural scooter rally. Enter your scooter in a juried contest-the winner takes home a classic Eames LCW chair. DJs Northern Guerillas will be spinning 60s Northern Soul, Dub and Reggae for your listening pleasure. Beer provided by Warsteiner and other light fare will be served. RSVP to evanston@dwr.com.
Chicago Smart Business Hour with Foresight Design Initiative
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
5:30PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$7
A forum for networking and idea gathering, Chicago SBH provides an opportunity for business professionals to meet like-minded colleagues to discuss concerns, generate business leads, and stay current on local and national sustainability developments topics. Tonight's discussion is on Learning from Leaders, with guest Ronald Meissen, P.E., Senior Director - Sustainability at Baxter Healthcare. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
Frank Lloyd Wright--NOW--the Challenges of Modernism
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
12:15PM
John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery, Sante Fe Building, 224 S. Michigan Ave.
Free
As part of CAF's Eric R. Multhauf Lunchtime Lectures series, Lyman Shepard, architectural historian, will discuss Frank Lloyd Wright and the challenges of modernism. More information at Chicagoland Architecture Foundation.
NeoCon 2006
June 12-14, 2006
Merchandise Mart & various River North showrooms
NeoCon is the annual office interiors trade show hosted at the Merchandise Mart's many showrooms. This is a great event to see what's new in the office furniture/office design industry, as well as the time for offsite design-centric events at local furniture/lighting stores like Luminaire, Orange Skin and Lightology. Stay tuned here for more details.
Ron Arad: Neocon Keynote Speaker
Monday, June 12
8AM
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans, Sauganash Ballroom
As founding principal of Ron Arad Associates, Ltd. in Chalk Farm, London and head of the Design Products Department at the Royal College of Art (RCA), Ron Arad has emerged as one of the most influential designers of our time. In his discussion, Ron will share his vision of the parallels between design practices; architecture, interior design, art, sculpture, as well as demonstrate how a new museum, an art gallery installation and a disposable cocktail stick are all part of the same activity, described as 'what I do.'
Tarkett Special Event with Karim Rashid
Monday, June 12, 2006
5PM - 7PM
Vivo Chicago, 838 W. Randolph
Free
Karim Rashid will be the guest of honor at a private party hosted by Tarkett immediately following the first day of NeoCon 2006. In addition to designed the Tarkett booth, Karim has also designed a colorful pattern for ties and scarves, which will be distributed to qualified architects and designers who visit Tarkett booth #7-2122.Please see Neocon 2006 for more information.
NeoCon Showroom Parties
Monday, June 12
5-7 p.m.
Merchandise Mart - floors 3, 10, 11
Free (registration may be req'd)
The momentum of NeoCon will be in full swing on Monday night when all of the showrooms will be hosting opening receptions. Showroom hop on floors 3, 10 and 11 to see fabulous new products and network with your colleagues and friends from the industry, all while simultaneously enjoying beverages and design.
http://www.merchandisemart.com/neocon/special_events.html
Design Within Reach - Green Chicago Neocon Event
Monday, June 12, 2006
6PM - 8PM
DWR Tree Studio, 10 East Ohio at N. State Street (directions)
Free with RSVP
Calling all green design fans and NeoCon trade show attendees! DWR Tree Studio invites you to join us for an evening dedicated to green design. Guest Speaker Gabe Wing from Herman Miller's Design for Environment team (www.hermanmiller.com) will discuss how Herman Miller incorporates environmentally sustainable materials, features, and manufacturing processes into new product design. Students from the SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago - www.artic.edu/saic) will present design projects based on individual interpretations of a Green Chicago / Chicago Green to remain on display at Tree Studio through June 25, 2006. The exhibition curators are Rebecca Dalvesco from the Dept. of Architecture, Interior Architecture, + Design Objects, SAIC, and David Dilworth from DWR. Light snacks and beverages will be served.
RSVP to tree@dwr.com by June 9, 2006
Tuesday, June 13 2006
6 PM
Luminaire Chicago, 301 West Superior
Free
Belgium may be a little country, but it's given birth to some major design talents. Luminaire will be showcasing the work of three of the most illustrious. Furniture designer Arne Quinze and tableware designer Piet Stockmans will talk about their work and there will also be a Jil Sander fashion show during the reception featuring the new Fall 2006 collection of the Belgian Raf Simons. Please see
http://www.luminaire.com/email/0526_06/index.html for more information.
B&B Italia Showcases their New Contract Line
Show: Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-9:30 pm
Exhibition: Monday, June 12 - Wednesday, June 14 from 10 am to 8 pm
Alan Koppel Gallery
210 W Chicago Ave
For the first time, B&B Italia participates in NeoCon and the dynamic U.S. contract exhibition with the launch of "Project Collection". The collection is meant for the contract market segment which employs collection items in the designing of public areas (restaurants, hotels, offices, museums, etc.) and has been presented on the occasion of the last Milan Furniture Fair in April. "Project Collection" is the result of experience gathered over B&B Italia's 40-year history and successful collaborations with prestigious construction firms and famous architecture studios. Antonio Citterio, Monica Armani, Jeffrey Bernett, Naoto Fukasawa and Patricia Urquiola designed single pieces, marked by a personality of their own and featuring the typical values of design and technology: ergonomics, research and functionality. Together with other products by Chris Hawker and Uwe Fisher, which were already part of B&B Italia's contemporary collection and have been wisely reshaped with a new design sensibility, "Project Collection" form an independent offering with a specific series of covers and a dedicated distribution network.
Fulton Market Guerilla Truck
Tuesday, June 13 2006
6 PM - 9 PM
Morlen Sinoway Atelier, 1052 W. Fulton (Fulton & Aberdeen)
Free
The small independent group of furniture designers and artisans are banding together to provide an exciting, innovative venue to vent their ideas and creativity. Led by Morlen Sinoway Atelier, Linda Warren Gallery, Function + Art, Brickermade Casati Gallery, Kasia Kay Art Projects, Mars Gallery and Rowland Contemporary. Featuring the new introductions of accessories by Vincent VanDuysen, designer handbags by Fabiaan VanSeversen, and furniture by Albrizzi designs. Join the Guerrillas at their docks at Fulton Market and Aberdeen for the "happening" and libations.
AIA's Lights, Camera, Action! Designing Home Theaters Seminar at Chicago Mart Plaza
Tuesday, June 13 2006
10:30 AM
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans St, Merchants Room on 14th floor
$30 AIA members/$40 non-members
FADE IN: If you're serious about designing award-winning home theater environments, this session will make you a star. In an interactive format, learn the critical elements of designing top-notch home theaters for a range of budgets. Explore principles of theater architecture, audio/video technology, acoustics, and lighting. You'll take away practical information that can be immediately applied to your next project while avoiding costly mistakes. Instructors will be John Baumeister, Baumeister Electronic Architects and Marquis Artisan Crafted Theaters; Stan Bernacki, Bernacki & Associates, Cinematronix and Marquis Artisan Crafted Theaters; Sumi Ishikawa, Marquis Artisan Crafted Theaters.Please see AIA Chicago for more information and free registration.
Chicago Green Drinks Movie Night!
Wed, June 14, 2006
5:30 PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$5
Tonight's feature: Independent America: The Two Lane Search for Mom & Pop uncovers a growing discontent across the country. The filmmakers speak to economists, activists, political leaders, union members, entrepreneurs and concerned Americans from all walks of life. They also have frank conversations with a top executive from the planet's retail overlord: Wal-Mart.. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
IIT ID Summer Open House
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
5:30PM
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle Street
Free, registration requested
You may know that the Institute of Design specializes in building bridges between design and corporate strategy. However, if you're interested in learning more about ID's methods, community and graduate degrees, please join us Wednesday, June 14, 5:30-7:00 p.m. for our Summer Open House. Please see IIIT Institute of Design for more information and free registration.
Chicago Green Drinks
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$5 ($2 students/low income)
An opportunity for those interested in sustainability/environmental issues to gather and network. Tonight's moderated discussion is on "What's Covered, What's Not, and Why: Sustainability and the Media" with guest Sylvia Ewing, producer at WBEZ's "Eight Forty-Eight". Discussiong starts at 7PM. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
DMI Seminar "Design Research for Product and Service Innovation"
June 22-23, 2006
Hilton Garden Inn, 10 E. Grand Ave.
$650-$875
Achieving successful innovation requires a deep understanding of what is meaningful to customers and to the marketplace. Join Darrel Rhea in taking a deep look at what makes corporate innovation initiatives succeed or fail, and empowering managers to effectively leverage the power of design research into their product and brand development process. See Design Management Institute for more information.
IDSA Summer Pub Crawl
Friday, June 23, 2006
West Town Chicago Ave Bars and Beer Gardens
Download a PDF Map here.
Ah...Summer in Chicago. Nothing beats a frosty Goose Island Summertime Ale outside, enjoying conversation and fresh-ish air, with nothing but the weekend in front of you. This year, IDSA invites you on a crawl of Chicago Ave bars (with beer gardens!). You're responsible for your own libations, but we'll cover the appetizers to soak up the sauce.
Itinerary (feel free to join us at any point):
6:30PM: Black Beetle at 2532 W. Chicago Ave.
7:30PM: Tuman's Tavern (a.k.a. Alcohol Abuse Center) at 2159 W. Chicago Ave.
8:30PM: Darkroom at 2210 W. Chicago Ave. No food here.
9:30PM: Cleo's at 1935 W. Chicago Ave.
11:00PM: Sonotheque at 1444 W. Chicago Ave. No food here.
Transportation:
The Chicago Ave. bar strip is an inexpensive cab ride from downtown or your favorite train line. To the Black Beetle, you could also take the following buses: 66 Chicago, 65 Grand (until 7PM) or 49 Western. From Sonotheque, you can pick up the 66 Chicago, 9 Ashland or blue line.
Can’t find us? Call Maria Weber at 312-375-5266 to meet up.
PDMA Chapter Meeting: The Networking Quiver on the River
Wednesday June 28, 2006
6:30PM - 10PM
Celebration Yacht, Navy Pier
$55 PDMA members, $75 non-members
The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Chicago chapter presents Anna Wildermuth, President of Personal Images, Inc. to speak on networking and interaction skills. The presentation will take place on the Chicago River Architecture Cruise departing from Navy Pier. See Chicago PDMA for more information.
Chicago Smart Business Hour with Foresight Design Initiative
Thursday, July 13, 2006
5:30PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$7
A forum for networking and idea gathering, Chicago SBH provides an opportunity for business professionals to meet like-minded colleagues to discuss concerns, generate business leads, and stay current on local and national sustainability developments topics. Tonight's discussion is on Sustainable Business Abroad, with guest Tineke de Vries, Consulate General of the Netherlands. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
Archeworks Summer Open House
Thursday, July 13, 2006
5:30PM - 7PM
Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury
Free
Join Archeworks for their Summer Open House. Learn about the program, see the projects and meet cofounders Stanley Tigerman and Eva Maddox. A few spaces are still available for the 2006-07 school year. Refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP online or call 312.867.7254. More information at www.archeworks.org.
Zoka Zola Studio Tour
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
6PM
$15 non-AIA members
Zoka Zola, AIA, will present her own home and studio - Architecture's 2003 Home of the Year - as well as recent and current projects, including a zero-energy home and her plan for 21st century Chicago. Limited to 25 participants. More information at AIA Chicago.
AIGA's Business of Design II
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Alliance Francaise, 810 N. Dearborn
IDSA & AIGA members: $30
Non-members: $40
Students: $10
Join AIGA Chicago as they bring together Chicago's business thought leaders in design, marketing, communications, strategy, and research. We'll tap the genius and the lessons learned from inspiring business leaders who understand the value of design and integrate design throughout their organization. We'll share our collective wisdom among complementary disciplines and diverse business sectors.
KEVIN BROWN
Kevin Brown is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.® (LEYE). As President and CEO of Lettuce, Brown's emphasis is on continuing the trend toward innovation and creation of new concepts that is one of the driving forces of the company. Brown also works with Chairman and Founder, Richard Melman, as well as other key members of the Lettuce senior management team to continue to grow and develop current concepts within the Lettuce group. IDSA members receive the discounted AIGA price of $30. See AIGA Chicago Calendar for more information, or call 312-337-8200 to register at the AIGA discounted price.
Chicago City Hall's Green Roof Tour
Wed & Thur, July 19 & 20, 2006
9:15AM
121 N. LaSalle St.
$15 non-AIA members
Visit the first City-sponsored green roof in the U.S. Mark Farina, Dept. of Environment, will explain quantitative as well as qualitative advantages of a vegetated roof: what plants grow well, what wildlife has made a home there, and how well it mediates urban heat island effect compared to conventional roof on Cook County side of building. Note: wear sturdy shoes for short stair climb. Limited to 16 people per tour. More information at AIA Chicago.
DMI Seminar "Integrating Design into Strategic Management Processes"
July 20-21, 2006
Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive
$610-$875
Ron Sanchez, Ph.D., Professor of Management, Copenhagen Business School, will introduce design professionals to the concepts and decision-making processes that motivate the formulation and implementation of contemporary business strategies. See Design Management Institute for more information.
IDSA Family Kite Day
Saturday, July 22, 2006
10AM - 12PM
Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose
Fieldhouse, 2nd floor lounge
map
Free for IDSA members and families
Free for kids under 18
$10 for non-members over 18
Supplies and lunch included
We couldn't think of a nicer way to spend a summer morning than making kites. Better yet, we're going to make them out of plastic bags and videotape! World Kite Museum Hall of Famer Charlie Sotich, famous for unique and tiny kites, will walk us through the process of making kites from found materials. After the workshop, we'll enjoy a picnic lunch and see how well our new creations can fly. Families are welcome, the project will be suitable for kids, although younger ones will need assistance.
Space is limited to 25 people. Please register/RSVP online at:IDSA Kite Workshop
Chicago Green Drinks
Thursday, July27, 2006
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Jefferson Tap & Grill, 325 N. Jefferson
$5 ($2 students/low income)
Tonight's moderated discussion is on "When Neighborhoods Evolve: Gentrification Issues in Chicago". Discussion starts at 7PM. More information at Foresight Design Initiative.
AUGUST
Champagne Chair Exhibition/Reception @ Design Within Reach - Tree Studios
Thursday, August 3, 6-8pm
10 East Ohio
Directions: http://www.dwr.com/chicagotreestudio.cfm
From the more than 600 entries that poured in from across the country and around the
globe, DWR has selected 50 chairs, including the winning chair and judges' picks, to set
out on a national tour. Chairs will be on view through August 7th. Keep an eye out for local winning and honorably mentioned chairs, Sara Chair, Stella and Study 37.
Please RSVP to tree@dwr.com by August 1, 2006
IDSA Annual Tri-Chapter Picnic
Saturday, August 5, 2006
11:30AM picnic
Kettle Moraine State Park South Unit
Ottawa Lake Shelter C
Eagle, Wisconsin
Sign-Up Now
Join the Wisconsin, Minnesota and Chicago IDSA Chapters for the annual IDSA Summer picnic at Kettle Moraine State Park! Get out of the city, bring the family, friends and pets and enjoy the summer weather and the great Midwestern outdoors. There will be biking, grilling, hiking, swimming, and the prodigious use of mosquito repellant.
Please RSVP to help us know how much stuff to bring! Sign-Up Now
Overnight camping is available in the park and should be handled individually. Feel free to gather a group of friends and make a weekend of it! You can reserve your campsite at Reserve America.
IDSA Chicago presents Phil Corse Lecture
Tuesday, August 15
7:30AM - 9AM
Institute of Design, 350 N. LaSalle St.
Nathan Lecture Room, 6th floor, north end
Free for IDSA, AIGA and students
$15 all others
Sign-Up Now
Phil Corse, VP of HLB and Adjunct Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, will lead a discussion based on his article in the Spring 06 issue of IDSA's Innovation Magazine about developing products for a global marketplace. Specifically, the presentation will illustrate a stage-gate process that begins with extensive user research and culminates with an engineered product platform. The tools and techniques are illustrated and applied with two case histories. Both products demonstrate of the stage-gate process for China sourcing and utilize research methods such as ethnography, shopper shadowing and structured interviews, among others.
Phil has been sourcing products from Asia for more than 25 years. His marketing consulting practice specializes in product development and primary user research. Download a .pdf of his article for IDSA's Spring 2006 issue of Innovation magazine here.
RSVP requested. Sign-Up Now
Learning & the Brain with Design in Mind
Monday, August 28
6PM - 8PM
Abelson Taylor, 35 E. Wacker Drive, 7th floor
Space is limited
Finger food provided
RSVP to Doris Wells-Papanek
LEARNING & THE BRAIN WITH DESIGN IN MIND ~ THE ESSENTIALS
Designers play a significant role in engaging, motivating, and empowering users as they learn how to interact with products via their qualities, characteristics, features, and attributes. These elements define the user's learning experience, actions, and behaviors while connecting with products. Neuroscientists have learned more in the last ten years regarding how our brain works than in the prior 100 years combined. Educators and psychologists are now applying this research to understand how we learn and what motivates us. Integrating this knowledge into the design and learning process can prove to have a substantial impact on the user's experience.
Please join us for a focused presentation on the topic and lively discussion of how this knowledge can potentially affect your working process and outcomes. RSVP to Doris Wells-Papanek
About the Presenter
With over 25 years of experience in design, software, and education, Doris Wells-Papanek has developed corporate design strategies, managed user interface groups, taught design, researched and designed usability studies, and designed the appearance and behavior of software. She has worked with companies such as Xerox, Apple, Lotus, Hewlett-Packard, Siemens, Philips, and Intuit. Her work has led to over twenty design and utility patents. In the education sector, Doris applies brain-based research to design tailored learning tools and coaches individuals who require additional assistance to meet learning expectations, organize their time, tasks, or thoughts. As a partner of Greenleaf & Papanek Publications, Doris is a co-author of three brain-based instructional books.
Eames Film Festival at Design Within Reach -
Thursday, August 31, 6–8pm
Design Within Reach - Evanston
1710 Sherman Avenue
Free
The legacy of Ray and Charles Eames extends far beyond their classic furniture pieces. Taking a multidisciplinary approach to design long before that was the norm, the Eameses created over 100 short films between 1950 and 1982. Join DWR, in conjunction with the Eames Foundation and Herman Miller for the Home®, as we celebrate their film legacy. We’ll be screening seven films ranging from 1–30 minutes in length. Attendees are encouraged to stay for a discussion following the screenings. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP to Evanston@dwr.com.
SEPTEMBER
IDSA Happy Hour with AIA Chicago
Tuesday, Sept 5, 2006
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave.
IDSA Chicago joins the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects for their monthly happy hour. This event is sponsored by AIA's Young Architect's Forum.
Bruce Mau / Massive Change Lecture
Saturday, Sept 16, 2006
3 PM
Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave
Free
Curator of Massive Change Bruce Mau and students from the IWB, a program founded in 2003 by George Brown College and Bruce Mau Design, discuss their experience researching, writing, and designing the exhibition.
Massive Change: The Future of Global Design exhibit will be at the MCA from Sept 16 - Dec 31. It's the exhibition that changes the way you think about design just as contemporary design is changing the way we live in the world. Design effects all aspects of our lives and holds the possibility of changing the very nature of human life itself. Massive Change is an exhibition grounded in a provocative proposition. It is a celebration of the human capacity to change the world and a call to recognize both the power and the responsibility of design. See Massive Change at the MCA for more information.
IDSA National Conference
September 17-20
Austin, TX
National IDSA Conference
This year's National Conference is sure to be an informative and rollicking good time. For the first time ever, the education conference is combined with the national conference to guarantee rich and expansive content. Explore design issues as related to the Human, Global and Design elements of change. With an impressive list of speakers and activities in vibrant Austin, the conference will prove to be well worth the trip. Register now at:National IDSA Conference.
PDMA Chicago: An Eruption of Disruption
Thurs, Sept 21, 2006
5:15PM - 8:45PM
Motorola Innovation Center, 1297 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg
$30 PDMA members
$45 Non-Members
$15 Students
When should you disrupt yourself if you hope to gain or maintain market dominance? Should you wait for competitors to challenge you or preempt everyone, including yourself? PDMA's speaker, Gary Grube, Senior Fellow at Motorola, asks and answers this question from his unique perspective. See Chicago PDMA for more information.
Fifth Annual About, With and For (AWF) Conference
Oct 6 - 7, 2006
East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury
Now in its 5th year, AWF is reputably the best conference about user research and design. It's a collaborative forum offered by the IIT Institute of Design to address issues within design research and is targeted at those who develop ideas based on insights into people's behaviors, perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes. Within this forum, we explore a range of methods to uncover insights and translate them into meaningful offerings. For those unfamiliar with AWF, you can find out about last year's conference here www.id.iit.edu/events/awf/2005/.
IDSA Chicago Mentor Program Kick-Off Event
Play Ball: 1 on 1
Friday, October 13
TEAMS Design, 1812 Hubbard St.
6PM - 8:30PM
Relationships help build careers. Step up and see how one can lead to another as you design your own career path. This Meet & Greet event will allow students to get up close and personal with designers working in various fields, and allow local professionals to share their experiences as they tried to break into the big leagues.
Download a copy of the promotional poster to distribute here.
Interested in becoming a mentor to local students? Read more about the program here. Enlist by sending an email to mentor@idsachicago.org.
UIC MFA Open Studio
Friday Oct 13
University of Illinois at Chicago
If you are considering graduate study in art and design, if you are a friend or graduate of the UIC School of Art and Design, or if you are simply interested in seeing the work of UIC's programs, visit UIC during their annual MFA Open Studio. Meet students, facult, and alumni and tour the facilities of our MFA programs in electronic visualization, graphic design, industrial design, moving image, photography, and studio arts. Download a flyer of the event here.
Sustainable Innovation 06 Global Challenges, Issues, and Solutions
October 23-24
IIT Stuart Graduate School of Business, 565 W. Adams St.
$222 - $618, IDSA members receive 10% off
Organized by the Centre for Sustainable Design and in association with the Center for Sustainable Enterprise, Stuart Graduate School of Business, and featuring hiigh quality speakers from business, government, academia and non-governmental organizations will present leading-edge perspectives on sustainable innovation. Sustainable Innovation 06 will provide a platform to discuss gobal challenges and opportunities for sustainable product/service development and design. It will highlight best practice and provide a range of case studies and examples. Sustainable Innovation 06 will include invited and refereed papers covering sustainable product/service development and design from academics, consultants, product designers and design engineers, sustainability, environment and CSR managers and other business functions. The event will be a be a unique learning experience and networking opportunity. Delegates will come from large companies, entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized (SMEs), as well as academia, government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The conference is supported by an leading-edge international Advisory Board. See www.cfsd.org.uk/events/tspd11 for more information.
Green Chicago Green: A Green Issues Forum
October 24, 2006
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Claudia Cassidy Theatre
78 E. Washington
312.744.6630
This "Green Neighbor Forum" highlights critical environmental issues,
challenges, and opportunities facing the people of Chicago as they
demand a greener, more sustainable, city.
Panelists:
- Jacob Brauer, IDEO, Evanston, project leader and senior designer.
- Ken Dunn, Founder and Director of the Resource Center, Chicago.
- Sadhu Johnston, Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Department of the
Environment.
- Victor Margolin, design historian and theorist, The University of
Illinois, Chicago.
- Ben Nicholson, architect, artist, educator, The School of the Art
Institute of Chicago.
- Kevin Pierce, architect, consultant, Emergency Picnic, Chicago.
Moderators: Rebecca Dalvesco, PhD, SAIC, Dept. of Architecture, Interior Architecture, + Designed Objects, Assistant Professor, architectural and design history, theory, + criticism; and David Dilworth, Design Within Reach, Design Coordinator.
IDSA Chicago Sketching Workshop with Jim Orr
Friday, October 27 - Saturday Oct 28
Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan
Sketching is core to the industrial design profession and is a vital tool for quickly and persuasively expressing your ideas. Too often our drawing skills are under developed or under utilized, resulting in incorrect perspective or lackluster execution.
Fortunately we have Jim Orr to help sharpen our pencils and show us how to breathe life back in to our work. Jim is the founder of the Advanced Formations Curriculum, developed around his commitment igniting creative brilliance in his fellow designers. Jim spent most of his career in the automobile industry, and now is a faculty professor at the Columbus College of Art & Design and conducts creativity and motivational workshops out of his own design studio. Read testimonials of Jim's workshops here.
Two full-day (9AM - 4PM) sessions are being offered:
Friday 10/27: Beginner Session: work through one- and two-point perspective drawing, from definition through construction and application.
SOLD OUT Saturday 10/28: Advanced Session: Experiment with Jim's principles of "Power Drawing" and the "Language of Line" to bring dynamic form, position and texture to your work. Participants in this session will enjoy rediscovering the passion in their drawing.
Registration fees:
Students: $40/one day or $70/both days
IDSA Members: $60/one day or $100/both days
Non IDSA Members: $100/one day or $150/both days
Join IDSA today and get 60% off the member rate registration price!! Email newmember@idsachicago.org to find out how.
Space is limited, so Register online today.
3-Day Master of Product Development Executive Education Certificate
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2006
Northwester University, Chicago Campus
Northwestern University, Master of Product Development Program is offering an intensive certificate program at the downtown Chicago campus. In three days, you'll learn to identify gap opportunities for new product development. You'll gain the skills that enhance creativity. You'll understand psychology and strategy in design as well as learning to manager the product development process, the research techniques, the intellectual capital...and much more! For more information please contact Walter Herbst at 847-467-3375 or visit their website at NU Master of Product Development.
NOVEMBER
IDSA Chicago New Member Dinner
Thursday, Nov 2
Location TBD
A biannual event, where the IDSA Chicago officers take our new members out to dinner.
IDSA Chicago Design Loop at Massive Change
Tuesday, Nov 21
Museum of Contemporary Art
6:00PM - 7:30PM
If you haven't made it to Bruce Mau's Massive Change exhibit about the power of design to change the world, here's your chance to go on a guided tour. The tour maxes out at 20, but the museum is open late and free, so there's no reason why everyone can't go. Drinks and discussion afterwards at Streeters, 50 E. Chicago.
Read local reviews on the exhibit:
Chicago Reader
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Tribune
IDSA Chicago Holiday Party
Thursday, Dec 7
Timo Restaurant, 464 N. Halsted St
6:30 cocktails, 7:00 dinner
We're excited to announce that this year's holiday party will take place at Timo, formerly Thyme restaurant. Chef John Bubula made a solid reputation from his eight years serving fine French cuisine at Thyme. After an Italian tasting tour last summer, he decided to apply his same sense of distinguished cooking to a new Italian based menu.
Cost includes three-course dinner and bar
IDSA Members and their guests: $40
Non-Members and their guests: $70
IDSA Chicago volunteers: $30
As in previous years, we will be collecting gifts at the party for the South City Foster Parents Association to distribute to their kids. Most of the kids in the program are teenagers, so choose your gift wisely, or donate a gift card from a local store (an easier and safer contribution).
IDSA Members will receive a formal invitation in the mail, but you can register now here.
