2.23.2009
Stay on top of the design Workshop
When: Tuesday, Feb 24 (yeah, that's tomorrow) @4:30pm
Where: The Studio
Why: Because staying on top of all the design news that you should be staying on top of is hard. This includes sources like Core77 (& Coroflot), Designboom, and even the Metro ID posts (like what used to be on the bulletin outside the office). I'll show you how to keep this and the IDSA schedule and blog all within easy reach from anywhere that you can access the internet.
I'll introdcue the concept of and RSS reader, show a few free options, and then show how to use it as a tool while you're in the Industrial Design Program.
The presentation will only be 30-45 minutes, depending on questions, and I will be happy to work with individuals afterward to help set them up.
Email me with any questions at jeffrey@matthias.org
-Mr. Jeffrey
Where: The Studio
Why: Because staying on top of all the design news that you should be staying on top of is hard. This includes sources like Core77 (& Coroflot), Designboom, and even the Metro ID posts (like what used to be on the bulletin outside the office). I'll show you how to keep this and the IDSA schedule and blog all within easy reach from anywhere that you can access the internet.
I'll introdcue the concept of and RSS reader, show a few free options, and then show how to use it as a tool while you're in the Industrial Design Program.
The presentation will only be 30-45 minutes, depending on questions, and I will be happy to work with individuals afterward to help set them up.
Email me with any questions at jeffrey@matthias.org
-Mr. Jeffrey
2.18.2009
SKETCHING OPEN MIC
OK everybody we are starting of the workshops for this semester.........sketch open mic, Sunday 2/22/09 2:00pm
Upcoming Events
Hey you crazy kids!
There will be more info forthcoming on all of these events, but we want to give you as advanced warning as possible for the next three upcoming events.
(Drawing) Open Mic - Sunday, Feb. 22 @ 2pm
This is an opportunity to show off any little tricks you have picked up as well as to learn from your esteemed schoolmates. So what if the only thin you draw well is coffee makers; show everyone your tricks.
Keeping up to date on Design with Ease - Tuesday, Feb. 24 @ 4pm
This will be an introduction to RSS readers and a demo on how to use them to make keeping up with the design world easy. It will also include an introduction to how we are going to use the free tools from Google to keep everyone in the know on IDSA events.
Build a Mousebot, and intro to electronics - Sunday, Mar. 8 @ 4pm
Through building a light seeking robot out of an old computer mouse, you will get a very important introduction to easy to design around electronics. If you want to start making prototypes that WORK but don't know where to begin, this is a great place to start.
There will be individual updates on all of these events (including location) but if you have any questions, please contact Jacob, Robyn, or Jeffrey.
There will be more info forthcoming on all of these events, but we want to give you as advanced warning as possible for the next three upcoming events.
(Drawing) Open Mic - Sunday, Feb. 22 @ 2pm
This is an opportunity to show off any little tricks you have picked up as well as to learn from your esteemed schoolmates. So what if the only thin you draw well is coffee makers; show everyone your tricks.
Keeping up to date on Design with Ease - Tuesday, Feb. 24 @ 4pm
This will be an introduction to RSS readers and a demo on how to use them to make keeping up with the design world easy. It will also include an introduction to how we are going to use the free tools from Google to keep everyone in the know on IDSA events.
Build a Mousebot, and intro to electronics - Sunday, Mar. 8 @ 4pm
Through building a light seeking robot out of an old computer mouse, you will get a very important introduction to easy to design around electronics. If you want to start making prototypes that WORK but don't know where to begin, this is a great place to start.
There will be individual updates on all of these events (including location) but if you have any questions, please contact Jacob, Robyn, or Jeffrey.
2.13.2009
IDSA Meeting Sunday, Feb. 13
Hello everybody!
We're having our second IDSA meeting this SUNDAY February 15th at 4pm in the
PLASTIC LAB TE 129.
Tell your fellow classmates!
Agenda:
-Plan for Conference
-Fundraising options
-tshirt designs
-Introduce Merit Award
-Announce and sign-up for next workshop
Most importantly: cupcakes
We're having our second IDSA meeting this SUNDAY February 15th at 4pm in the
PLASTIC LAB TE 129.
Tell your fellow classmates!
Agenda:
-Plan for Conference
-Fundraising options
-tshirt designs
-Introduce Merit Award
-Announce and sign-up for next workshop
Most importantly: cupcakes
2.09.2009
mod livin' dog show
hey there IDSA Metro this is the link to the mod livin' dog show. it's a great way to show the denver area what good designers we are producin' out here. I will let the group decide if this would be fun, we would probably have a few concept days, then vote on a design and then have a few construction days.........then BAM, we win best in show just like that!
2.02.2009
IDSA Rocky Mountain Chapter is having an event!
Hey kids, click on the picture for all the details.This event is coming up on Feb 11 from 6pm through the evening. I'll update this with the RSVP shortly. This should be a good way to get an idea of what the professional chapter of IDSA is like and meet some local industry professionals.
If you are interested, RSVP to belworld@mac.com
Info from meeting on 1/130/2009
First off, there were new officers selected for Fall 2009.
President - Robyn Meier
Vice President/Secretary - Jeffrey Matthias
Treasurer - Alex Horn
Congrats to them. (Yes, I did just congratulate myself)
We had a quick run-down on the little that is known about the 2009 IDSA Western District Conference:
-Last Weekend of April (24-26)
-Will be Somewhere in Santa Monica, CA (LAX airport if you're looking to book a flight)
All the members present brainstormed about what they want from Metro IDSA this semester. Here's the basics:
-Team competitions (so look out for good ones and let us know)
-Develop a IDSA or Metro ID website/gallery to show student work (we will need volunteers)
-Work on circulating submission info to publications
-Look for pro bono design opportunities with local businesses
-Enter the Mod Livin' dog contest ( http://www.modlivin.com/bestinshow.cfm )
-Materials swap
-Bake Sale (ok, not really, but we do need to have some fundraisers, so if you get ideas...)
-Bike Ride (you DO have a bike, DON'T YOU?)
-More Sketching Workshops
-Digital Workshops (Illustrator/Photoshop, etc.)
-Graphic Design Workshop (serious, I've seen your portfolio layout. We both need this one)
-Composites Workshop
-Webinar (obviously at other peoples' mercy here)
-A mentor program (of course, I'd be happy to tell all of the newer students what to do)
-A materials auction (in lieu of the swap, in order to raise funds)
Let us know if you have any other bright ideas. Keep the dim ones to yourself, please.
Pretty soon I will be hosting a quick workshop on staying on top of design news and idsa info the easy way.
I'm tired of writing. And I can't think of anything else. Oh, Jacob ordered more veggie pizzas than meat and cheese pizzas combined. Are we going to let that stand?
President - Robyn Meier
Vice President/Secretary - Jeffrey Matthias
Treasurer - Alex Horn
Congrats to them. (Yes, I did just congratulate myself)
We had a quick run-down on the little that is known about the 2009 IDSA Western District Conference:
-Last Weekend of April (24-26)
-Will be Somewhere in Santa Monica, CA (LAX airport if you're looking to book a flight)
All the members present brainstormed about what they want from Metro IDSA this semester. Here's the basics:
-Team competitions (so look out for good ones and let us know)
-Develop a IDSA or Metro ID website/gallery to show student work (we will need volunteers)
-Work on circulating submission info to publications
-Look for pro bono design opportunities with local businesses
-Enter the Mod Livin' dog contest ( http://www.modlivin.com/bestinshow.cfm )
-Materials swap
-Bake Sale (ok, not really, but we do need to have some fundraisers, so if you get ideas...)
-Bike Ride (you DO have a bike, DON'T YOU?)
-More Sketching Workshops
-Digital Workshops (Illustrator/Photoshop, etc.)
-Graphic Design Workshop (serious, I've seen your portfolio layout. We both need this one)
-Composites Workshop
-Webinar (obviously at other peoples' mercy here)
-A mentor program (of course, I'd be happy to tell all of the newer students what to do)
-A materials auction (in lieu of the swap, in order to raise funds)
Let us know if you have any other bright ideas. Keep the dim ones to yourself, please.
Pretty soon I will be hosting a quick workshop on staying on top of design news and idsa info the easy way.
I'm tired of writing. And I can't think of anything else. Oh, Jacob ordered more veggie pizzas than meat and cheese pizzas combined. Are we going to let that stand?
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