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Privatizing the Commons: The Commodification of New Deal Public Art
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by Lincoln Cushing Jan 06, 2009 (0)
Who today profits from the creative works of the WPA era? Cushing calls for putting the “public” back in public art.

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What Does AIGA Do with What It Hears? And How Does It Respond?
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by Richard Grefé
Jan 05, 2009(0)
In January 2008, Richard Grefé outlined AIGA’s “resolutions” to its members. In this article he shares the outcomes of the past year and looks ahead for 2009.

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Krazy About K
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by Phil Patton
Dec 16, 2008(15)
How many characteristics can a single letter convey? Patton contemplates the key qualities of the letter K.

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Top Hats and Tales
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by David Barringer
Dec 23, 2008(2)
How did the top hat fall from grace? From Fred Astaire to Frosty, Barringer uncovers the highs and lows of this class signifier.

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How Is AIGA Helping Designers Survive the Recession?
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by Richard Grefé
Dec 03, 2008(6)
The tumultuous economy has many designers feeling uncertain. Richard Grefé explains what AIGA is doing on behalf of members and the profession as a whole.

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  • Future History 3 March 7-8, 2009 | Hotel InterContinental, Chicago, IL
    This AIGA design educators' conference, sponsored by Adobe Systems, will explore current and future curricular challenges and innovations, and their relationship to traditional frameworks...
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    What is designing today? And how do designers define their own influence within the dichotomy of making versus thinking? These questions form the basis of this year’s conference, “Make/Think,”...

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  • 365: AIGA Annual Design Exhibition 29 December 11 2008 - February 20, 2009 | AIGA National Design Center, New York, New York
    AIGA is committed to using selections from its annual competitions to demonstrate the process of design; the role of the designer; and the value of design to business, culture and society at...
  • Australian Graphic Design Association 2008 Biennial National Awards Exhibition December 11 2008 - February 20, 2009 | AIGA National Design Center, New York, New York
    The finest design work from Australia produced during 2006 to 2008, as chosen by a distinguished panel of judges from the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA). This exhibition is...