Where design and sustainability cross paths

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

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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

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Finding Solutions


Finding Solutions from Mark Dworkin on Vimeo.

Since 1987, Moving Images Video Project has produced and distributed television documentaries that encourage peace, justice, and environmental preservation. This video is a preview for a series of documentaries about real solutions to environmental and social sustainability. In a time when sustainability is a catchphrase, some people really are discovering more earth-friendly ways to live, grow food, and do business for example while being more respectful of our environment and improving lives.

Finding Solutions is a a documentary series on sustainability. It’s a presentation of stories about people and societies, highlighting individuals who have found better, greener and more improved ways to live. Covered in the segment are case studies including Curitiba, a city in southern Brazil considered to be one of the most sustainable cities in the world. Kerala, a state in India known for its high standard for health and society. Farmers markets in North America, where farmers are rediscovering that organic methods are actually better all around. Sophisticated industrial cooperatives in Italy are creating serious competition for big international corporations while providing good employment and offering the highest standard of living in the country.

Moving Images Video Project is a non-profit corporation based in Washington state.

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Why Aren’t We All Driving Electric?

Imagine if we drove electric cars. Richard from Olympia, Washington did. He converted his 1975 VW Bug to electric. It goes up to 65 miles and hour and gets 40 miles to the charge. A blatant commentary on the pressing need for consumer electric vehicles. To listen to Tom Hanks talking about his electric car click here…