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Posted on: January 21, 2010
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Welcome to the Design Loop, your one-stop-shop for Design-related resources, news, student work, and other fun stuff from our Design Department at Westwood’s Chicago Loop Campus.
Design Club Officers Announced
Posted on: January 30, 2014
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Congratulations to Juan Peralez and Norman Echols. They have agreed to take on leadership roles in the new Design Club!
Juan Peralez, President
Norman Echols, Vice-President
Design Club Meeting
Posted on: December 3, 2013
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Don’t forget! Wednesday December 4th there will be a Design Club Meeting. Join us in room 1042 at 4:00 p.m. to help plan our club!!
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Be sure to join in on the Design Appreciation Week fun. There will be design challenges, which you can find in the Learning Commons starting Monday, December 2nd.
Aaron Draplin
To get the fun started and our creative energy going, Aaron Draplin will join us for a video chat! Meet us in Room 1041 at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd. Aaron has a colorful personality and a great stories to tell about the design field and just life in general. To see some of his amazing work, visit his website at draplin.com. Check him out on this Adobe TV Spotlight. Current students as well as alumni and students from other campuses are welcome!
The fun won’t end there. Wednesday, December 4th we’ll be joined by a panel of four local design professionals. Tim Frick of Mightybytes, Margot Harrington of Pitch Design Union, Barry Lohman of Neiger Design, and William Sholar of Johnson Publishing, Co. will be in Room 1073 at 10:30 a.m. They’ll be ready to discuss ideas on how to explore creativity, conceptualization, freelance and the world of work. Bring your questions!
We’ll wrap up Wednesday with a meeting to discuss starting a brand new design club. Do not miss it!
Looking for inspiration?
Posted on: September 5, 2013
The next time you’re looking for some inspiration, give a listen to “Design Matters” hosted by Debbie Millman. Debbie interviews some of the design greats: Milton Glaser, Paula Scher, Steven Heller, Neville Brody, Stefan Sagmeister and many, many more! Download her weekly podcasts from itunes, or give a listen on SoundCloud.
Debbie Millman host of “Design Matters”
Learn more about Debbie on her website and make sure you follower her on twitter @debbiemillman.
The 3D Printer Experience
Posted on: July 9, 2013
Find out about some 3D Printing options, gain knowledge and explore new visions with applied technology right here in downtown Chicago.
A Special Thanks to The 3D Printer Experience team for their dedication, attention and professionalism!
http://www.the3dprinterexperience.com/
Coming Soon! – Student Film Fest
Posted on: July 2, 2013
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Students: Enter your Flash, Audio/Video, AfterEffects, 3D, or personal moving picture work to be shown in the School of Design Film Fest on July 24 @ 4pm. There will be prizes for a few different categories.
Submissions are DUE no later than 5pm on Wednesday July 17.
Bring your movie files to Kayce via USB, external hard drive, or CD.
The Creative Crop: Show Success!
Posted on: May 6, 2013
The opening night of our Portfolio Showcase was a success! If you missed it, the show continues through May 21. Gallery hours Wed. – Sat. 11:30 – 5, or by appointment (obayer@westwood.edu).
See more photos of the opening night and the show here: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEYrTE8
COOL NEWS:
Four of the students in the show were interviewed by Marcus Leshock of WGN TV for a little spot about the Pop-Up Art Loop spaces. It aired on the evening news last Friday. Check it out! WGN-TV’s link: http://wgntv.com/2013/05/03/pop-up-art-loop-temporary-galleries-take-over-empty-downtown-storefronts/
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Come out and support 8 of our Visual Communication and Animation Grads!
featuring…
Robert Adams, Felicia Bavirsha, Chaniel Clark, Nes Davis, Quittman Farmer, Alfredo Mones, Alex Villanueva, and Ryan Zarzecki.
Free and Open to the Public!
Details here: www.thedesignloop.org/portfolio-showcase
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 2 from 5 – 8
as part of Pop-Up Art Loop’s “First Thursdays” Art Walk
Right around the corner from the school:
23 E Madison St., Chicago, IL 60602
Refreshments will be served.
Look through design portfolios, watch animation demo-reels, and speak with the artists themselves. Enjoy a wide variety of work on the walls, shelves, video-screens, and vote for your favorite. We will award a “Best of Show: People’s Choice” at the end of the showcase, so come in and cast your vote!
The Showcase Dates: May 1 – 21, 2013
open gallery hours: Wed. – Sat., 11:30am – 5:30pm
Hope to see you there!
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Take this SkillShare course with Margot Harrington of Pitch Design Union to learn the 411 on making an effective contract for design freelancing.
What You’ll Learn:
So you’ve been in business for yourself for a little while. You know you should have a contract, maybe you even have one, but is it really comprehensive? Maybe you can’t afford a lawyer and you’ve cobbled together your own version on a wish and a prayer. It’s time to clear up the gray area before you get burned. (Or, again, as the case may be. Cause let’s be real – it happens to all of us at least once.)
In this class we’ll cover all the steps to a successful contract, including:
- How to define scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets.
- What do effective terms & conditions look like.
- Breaking down the legalese so you can mold it to your own needs.
- Licensing, Intellectual Property, Warranties
- General tips for making your self-employed life easier
Come to class with an example of a project you might do and you’ll leave with tools to write your own contract or proposal, giving you more confidence, credibility, and ultimately, a better grasp on your profits.
Click this link for more info and sign-up: Contract Writing 101 for Freelancers
$2500 scholarship opportunity
Posted on: March 28, 2013
Cengage is Awarding a $2500 Scholarship for a Slice of Life
There’s more than one way to peel an orange, and there’s more than one way to learn. As someone who works daily to engage students, you know that they come to your classroom with unique traits and identities.
We want to hear about them! We’re asking students to get creative and put together a short video that illustrates their identity as a unique learner.
We’re awarding a $2500 scholarship for the best video.
DEADLINE: April 19, 2013
Learn all the details about how to apply here: http://www.cengagesites.com/CL/1270/slice/
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