Because of AIGA » Seattle

I don’t only wear black.

mydarndest — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:43:34 +0000

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Because we have an organization that supports good design, I don’t feel that I have to wear the uniform (black). I have my AIGA membership card, dammit!

I Know What to Do.

mydarndest — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:40:51 +0000

I found my people

mydarndest — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:39:35 +0000

design history is cool again.

mydarndest — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:08:42 +0000

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I’ve always loved the story of graphic design. History of graphic design was my first design class in college. That class blew my mind, totally. Since then, I’ve tried to “stand on the shoulders of giants” as much as possible in my design career. AIGA keeps that history alive so that designers like me have a resource available for decades to come.

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AIGA also teamed up to host the awesomest trivia contest of all time, Mano-A-Mano. Because of AIGA, I had the pleasure of competing with Seattle’s best and brightest design minds. When the dust cleared, I was still there standing strong, winning the competition. Thank you AIGA, for making design history geeks cool. I need all the help I can get!

Fatal Burnout won’t get me.

mydarndest — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:20:31 +0000

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Burnout.

It’s every designers worst fear. As a student you learn about it – but never truly believe you’ll get the sickness. As a professional, I’ve found I fight it every few months. I thought the Burnout virus was something like a fatal illness – once you have it, you’re done for. Luckily, the sickness turns out to be more like a chronic disease – it’s going to happen every so often, and you have to beat it off with a stick.

AIGA is that stick, the medicine, and the mother that nurses me back to good design health. It’s my best friend, who gives me support and confidence and inspiration and worth. It’s whatever I need whenever I need it and keeps me going when I absolutely think I can’t go any further. Truth is, I simply would not still be a designer today if it weren’t for AIGA.

Get inspired and stay connected.

mydarndest — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:49:49 +0000

1 AIGA helped me find a career. I thought I knew what design was, honestly I’m still learning. AIGA provides the framework for the stories to be told and the industry to come together. 2 AIGA membership dues were recouped … Continue reading →

Traded DVDs with Stefan Sagmeister.

mydarndest — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:06:15 +0000

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Had dinner with Bill Cahan

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Chatted for an hour with Matthew Carter

I am graphically designated.

mydarndest — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:41:42 +0000

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I have been a crucial part of great team-based endeavors. From a steamroller-themed Wayzgoose to volunteering for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, AIGA has always been a venue for excitement and reward.

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Like minds meet one another.

It is probably safe to say we’re all a touch off. While our parents might not understand what we do, the people of AIGA understand why we do. Engrossing ourselves in such a community is an invaluable incubator for creativity to us all.

I know more.

mydarndest — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:37:48 +0000

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I want to know more.

Milton Glaser

mydarndest — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:32:11 +0000

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I got to have coffee with Milton Glaser at his studio. He then excused himself to finish a new Bob Dylan poster.