2008 Alumni Show - REMINDER

Just a quick reminder - the 2008 Alumni Show is approaching fast!

The show opens on June 9^th, 2008 - the deadline for getting artwork in is May 30^th, but of course, I will be accepting work up to the day of the show, as always.

Artwork may be dropped off at the South Campus building (main entrance/2323 Elliott Ave) at the reception desk, or with me directly in the North Campus (2601 Elliott Ave).

Again, please submit your fine or commercial art, video reel, animation, interior design, fashion art, sound design, or any creative expression. This show is a celebration of the alumni, and always presents an eclectic and dynamic variety of great artistry.

Thank you so much - and don't hesitate to write or call with questions.

I look forward to seeing your work in the show!

Product Runway 2008

Congratulations to the IDCW for throwing a fabulous even this year. The first annual runway show appropriately named Product Runway occurred on May 2nd at the Naval Center on Lake Union where the models strutted their stuff to a SOLD OUT crowd. I was a participant in the runway show and was the team leader for Team Bassetti and had a fabulous groups (comprised of some of our very own alumni). Big shout out to my team Sabrina Sperry, Erin Lesinski, Heather Dixon, Jeanette Chen and our Product Rep Wiesia Dlugosz with Inscape Office Solutions on a fabulous job. Equally so a big shout out to all participating members of the AIS blog and all whom attended.

19 teams of Pacific Northwest Architects and Designers used interior finish materials to create couture outfits.
Part runway fashion show, part theatrical production and part indulgence for guests, Product Runway is the showcase for innovative and creative design, and the fashion event of the year!

To see photos of the Runway Show, Behind the Scenes, Best of Show and more check out http://productrunway.smugmug.com/

Toast 2008

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

Product Runway - Press Release

Tickets now on sale! Visit www.productrunway.com

Know of any Entry Level Positions?

Hello to all Grads! I hope everyone is doing well.

I had a friend contact me today in search of an entry level position. She started at Ai and graduated from Harrington School of Design in Chicago. She is finishing her masters in sustainable design and illumination after spending several years in Sydney Australia. She has managed a design showroom for a few years and is looking for any entry level positions here in Seattle. She has moved back to the US and is looking for design work.

Do you know of any? Please contact me if you do!

Thanks to all,
Erin
EBarrett@starbucks.com

TASTE of Success!

As you all know we had our our first Annual Blog Meeting and thanks to your participation it went off without a hitch. Sadly not all members could make it to the event so here is a little hint of what the night had in store.

We all caught up and had mostly a social hour paired with wine and a few appetizers. Our gracious host Uwe helped to enhance the evening with the first comp'd drink of the night. We had a fairly large turn out for the night. Pictured below are a majority of the attendees.





















We discussed a few strategies to make the blog more of a resource for all members. Soon I will be working to generate new links within the blog to help existing and new members with setting up personal profile information, uploading pictures and posting topics of their own. I am pleased to see we are well on our way to having a robust and diversely populated Interior Design Social Network. I will be sending out updates as soon as I am able to generate them.

Thanks to all who made it out and those who made an effort to attend. We hope to see all of you at the next meeting.

Reminder! IDCW's Day at the Capitol Coming Up!

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS & EDUCATORS:

You are invited to attend IDCW's second Day at the Capitol Day in Olympia, WA.

WHEN:

Friday FEBRUARY 1ST 2008

WHY:

To show our legislators we are serious and committed to passing our proposed practice act! Join us in educating legislators and the community about the interior design profession as we line the halls of the Legislative Building. We need everyone to participate and demonstrate our passion!

WHERE:

Rotunda Room
The Legislative Building
416 Sid Snyder Ave SW
Olympia, WA

SCHEDULE:

8:30 am Meet in Seattle Design Center Parking - Load Carpools & Bus
10:00am Arrive in Olympia
10:30am Set Up Student & Professional Displays
11:00pm Lunch & Learn: What to Say, How to Do It, & Why It's So Important!
Lunch will be provided to all registered attendees
12:00pm Talk with legislators, spread awareness, Legislative building
4:30 pm Take down, wrap up
5:30 pm Leave Olympia

REGISTRATION: REGISTER ME TODAY!

Registration is FREE! We just need to know if you're coming! Upon receipt of registration volunteers receive email confirmation. A package of information, including directions, parking information, and a schedule of events will be emailed to all registered attendees one week prior to the event. When you arrive at the Olympia volunteers will be given a package of information for the day, including handouts for your legislators and key talking points. Complete information on how to connect and meet with your legislators, maps, and room numbers will be provided at that time.

QUESTIONS:

Amanda Swartwout, IDCW VP of Events
aswartwout@weberthompson.com
206.245.2931