Upcoming Conference: 101 More Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth

Designers have an enormous impact on the state of the planet, especially in the realm of Graphic Design with the vast natural resources and energy that get consumed in the production of printing paper. The work that Graphic Designers do for their clients, the way they run their studios, and the persuasive impact of their design skills to convince others to get on board can all make a difference.

The School of Visual Concepts is holding their second annual sustainable “designworkshop” called “101 More Things Designers Can Do to Save the Earth.” The event is geared towards graphic designers, art directors, creative directors, production managers, creative firms and in-house department managers. This is certainly an event that should not be missed, and there’s no excuse not to especially since it’s free and, (to say the least) very informative. The event will be held from 10am - 4:30pm on the 28th of this month at the auditorium of the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

Topics Will Include:

• How graphic design and marketing communications contribute to the problem of global warming.
• Ways to rethink every project to see if its environmental footprint can be reduced.
• How to spec and shop for paper, inks, and printing that are more planet-friendly.
• How to convince your clients and managers of the virtues of adopting more sustainable design practices.
• Examples from top design groups of how they’ve taken a more sustainable approach.

Presenters Will Include:

• Eric Karjaluoto Founder, SmashLAB and designcanchange.org
• Glenn Blue Co-founder, Olympus Press
• Fumi Watanabe Senior Designer, Starbucks Global Creative
• Ashley Arhart Design Director and Strategist, Hornall Anderson
• Mike Styskal Chief of Visual Operations, Dept. of Energy Design
• Denise Waggoner VP of Creative Research, Getty Images
• Jill Bamburg Dean of Sustainable Business MBA, Bainbridge Graduate Institute

Wednesday May 28, 10am - 4:30pm
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Volunteer Park
Seattle

Register online at svcseattle.com

Sponsored by
Aquent
Olympus Press
School of Visual Concepts
AIGA