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Follow on Google News | Thinkshops present an added opportunity for one-on-one interaction at AIGA’s Y-15 ConferenceSmaller group sessions inspire brainstorming and build rapport between conference presenters and attendees.
By: AIGA San Diego “Thinkshops are a favorite of conference speakers and attendees alike. They fill up quickly and participation is dependent on advance registration and availability,” One of the most anticipated Thinkshops at Y-15 will be led by Eileen Gittins. As founder and CEO of Blurb, Eileen will share insight into the breakthrough print-on-demand capabilities and how it is reshaping the future of publishing. In her Thinkshops “Hands-on Print on Demand for Self Promotion” Eileen, along with colleague Chad Jennings will showcase some of the most dynamic opportunities that platforms like Blurb present to the design community. Retail products innovator Jenn Bilik will inspire multi-dimensional creativity in her Thinkshop “Graphic Design for Retail products.” As the founder and driving creative behind Knock-Knock, Bilik has emerged as a thought leader known for her unique creative process and a distinctive design aesthetic. Mark Murphy will challenge design professionals to be intentional and diligent in cultivating creativity in his Thinkshop “The Power of You: Mapping Creativity into your Daily Work.” Murphy’s recent documentary “Scribble” Visit the Y-15 Web site to register online and learn more about these and other Thinkshop moderators including Patrick Coyne of Communication Arts, David Lecours of Lecours Design Inc., Nik Hafermaas of Art Center and Luis Fitch of UNO Hispanic Branding. AIGA’s Y-15 Design Conference will take place March 26-27, 2010 at the Joan B. Kroc Center for Peace & Justice at the University of San Diego. The event is expected to attract over 400 design professionals from the west coast and around the country. # # # ABOUT SAN DIEGO AIGA The San Diego chapter of AIGA is the premiere place for design – to discover it, discuss it, understand it, appreciate it and be inspired by it. AIGA’s mission is to advance design as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design. AIGA now represents more than 22,000 design professionals, educators and students through national activities and local programs developed by 64 chapters and 240 student groups. AIGA is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational institution. To learn more about the benefits of membership, visit the AIGA National Website. End
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