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Senior Worldwide Design Evangelist at Adobe Systems with an affinity for creative technology, Rufus Deuchler has established himself as a leader in a very specialized arena. With experience as a corporate and editorial designer, he brings more than 15 years of hands-on experience using Adobe Creative Suite applications to the creative table. Rufus adds another dimension to the arena by delivering comprehensive training programs to audiences large and small across the globe, and also contributes time as a teacher for graphic design students. He is an expert in creative workflows with on Adobe solutions. Based in Italy, Rufus enjoys traveling the world to further his mission as a software evangelist.
Senior Worldwide Design Evangelist at Adobe Systems with an affinity for creative technology, Rufus Deuchler has established himself as a leader in a very specialized arena. With experience as a corporate and editorial designer, he brings more than 15 years of hands-on experience using Adobe Creative Suite applications to the creative table. Rufus adds another dimension to the arena by delivering comprehensive training programs to audiences large and small across the globe, and also contributes time as a teacher for graphic design students. He is an expert in creative workflows with on Adobe solutions. Based in Italy, Rufus enjoys traveling the world to further his mission as a software evangelist.
Chip Kidd is a graphic designer and writer in New York City, where he has worked for Alfred A. Knopf for over 27 years and counting. He is the recipient of the National Design Award for Communications, as well as the ICP Award for use of Photography in Design. The author of over a dozen books, including the novels The Cheese Monkeys and The Learners, he recently released his most recent book, "GO: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design". He will be receiving the AIGA medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Spring of 2014.
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Since co-founding Modern Dog Design Co. in 1987, Robynne Raye has continued to do work for entertainment and retail companies - both local and national - and counts packaging, identity and poster design as some of her favorite work. In January 2013, Graphic Design USA Magazine listed her as one of the "50 Most Influential Designers Working Today".
Robynne has received recognition from every major design organization in the U.S. Her posters are represented in the permanent archives of museums in the U.S. and abroad, including the Louvre (Rohan Marsan wing) the Library of Congress, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Museum Fur Kunst und Gewerbe, the Warsaw National Museum, Denver Art Museum, and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum among others.
She is co-author of "Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art" (Chronicle Books, 2008), "Inside the World of Board Graphics: Skate, Surf, Snow" (Rockport Books, 2011), and the upcoming "1000 Dog Portraits (Rockport Books, 2014). Robynne contributes regularly to the design blog RockPaperInk. For more than 20 years she has lectured and taught workshops, both nationally and internationally. Currently she is an Associate Instructor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle where she has taught design classes on typography and packaging design for 13 years.
Since co-founding Modern Dog Design Co. in 1987, Robynne Raye has continued to do work for entertainment and retail companies - both local and national - and counts packaging, identity and poster design as some of her favorite work. In January 2013, Graphic Design USA Magazine listed her as one of the "50 Most Influential Designers Working Today".
Robynne has received recognition from every major design organization in the U.S. Her posters are represented in the permanent archives of museums in the U.S. and abroad, including the Louvre (Rohan Marsan wing) the Library of Congress, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Museum Fur Kunst und Gewerbe, the Warsaw National Museum, Denver Art Museum, and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum among others.
She is co-author of "Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art" (Chronicle Books, 2008), "Inside the World of Board Graphics: Skate, Surf, Snow" (Rockport Books, 2011), and the upcoming "1000 Dog Portraits (Rockport Books, 2014). Robynne contributes regularly to the design blog RockPaperInk. For more than 20 years she has lectured and taught workshops, both nationally and internationally. Currently she is an Associate Instructor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle where she has taught design classes on typography and packaging design for 13 years.
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James I. Bowie, Ph.D., is a sociologist at Northern Arizona University who studies trends in logo design by analyzing data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His website, Emblemetric.com, features reports on his research and his writing on design has appeared in Voice: AIGA Journal of Design, BusinessWeek, Brand New, and The Alcalde. He was an appointee of Governor Janet Napolitano to the Arizona State Quarter Commission, which helped design the state’s quarter coin, and he is a contributor to UnderConsideration's Quipsologies website.
James I. Bowie, Ph.D., is a sociologist at Northern Arizona University who studies trends in logo design by analyzing data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His website, Emblemetric.com, features reports on his research and his writing on design has appeared in Voice: AIGA Journal of Design, BusinessWeek, Brand New, and The Alcalde. He was an appointee of Governor Janet Napolitano to the Arizona State Quarter Commission, which helped design the state’s quarter coin, and he is a contributor to UnderConsideration's Quipsologies website.
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Wayne Losey is a career toy maker who over the past five years has migrated from traditional toys to launching his own 3d printed toy brand ModiBot. As a cross-media designer, creative strategist and tinkerer, he helps product and media companies build next-gen businesses practices for a rapidly-changing economy. His passions include 3d printing, self-publishing, personal growth hacks, accumulating tools (that he never uses) and cracking things open to see how they work.
Wayne Losey is a career toy maker who over the past five years has migrated from traditional toys to launching his own 3d printed toy brand ModiBot. As a cross-media designer, creative strategist and tinkerer, he helps product and media companies build next-gen businesses practices for a rapidly-changing economy. His passions include 3d printing, self-publishing, personal growth hacks, accumulating tools (that he never uses) and cracking things open to see how they work.
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Jake Lefebure is a co-founding partner and president of Design Army. As the principal project leader, he oversees new business and creative development for all of the studio’s accounts. Jake has guided award-winning designs for a variety of clients – from local retail boutiques to international live productions. Jake’s design savvy and business knowledge enable him to execute the needs of clients big and small. In 2009, Jake was named by Graphic Design USA as one of the top “50 People to Watch” and his work has been featured in every notable design publication, including Communication Arts, Graphis, HOW, Print, Step, Novum (Germany), Coupe (Canada), Art4D (Thailand). He routinely judges design competitions and lectures at design events and universities. Jake graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design from Penn State University, and is the recipient of the 2009 College of Arts and Architecture Alumni Achievement award.
Clients includes Adobe, GE, Disney, Chronicle Books, Bloomingdale's, Ritz Carlton, The Washington Ballet, Verizon, Neenah Paper, and recently she was the creative director for the premier issue of the Washingtonian's Bride and Groom magazine.
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Jake Lefebure is a co-founding partner and president of Design Army. As the principal project leader, he oversees new business and creative development for all of the studio’s accounts. Jake has guided award-winning designs for a variety of clients – from local retail boutiques to international live productions. Jake’s design savvy and business knowledge enable him to execute the needs of clients big and small. In 2009, Jake was named by Graphic Design USA as one of the top “50 People to Watch” and his work has been featured in every notable design publication, including Communication Arts, Graphis, HOW, Print, Step, Novum (Germany), Coupe (Canada), Art4D (Thailand). He routinely judges design competitions and lectures at design events and universities. Jake graduated with a B.A. in Graphic Design from Penn State University, and is the recipient of the 2009 College of Arts and Architecture Alumni Achievement award.
Clients includes Adobe, GE, Disney, Chronicle Books, Bloomingdale's, Ritz Carlton, The Washington Ballet, Verizon, Neenah Paper, and recently she was the creative director for the premier issue of the Washingtonian's Bride and Groom magazine.
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Ron Miriello has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from Colorado State University. Miriello Grafico was founded 30 years ago. Today Miriello Grafico is focused on providing the thinking and brand strategy that help under-performing brands realize their fuller potential. Mr. Miriello directs brand strategy and the translation of strategy into coordinated design and marketing communications. He is a member of various organizations including: San Diego Italian Film Festival, Design Innovation Institute, American Institute of Graphic Arts, and is a writer for the Italian design blog, Italian Ways.
Mr. Miriello is an AIGA National Fellow and the recipient of the 2012 lifetime achievement award in recognition of his professional creative achievements and community contributions over his career. He is also an accomplished sculptor.
Ron Miriello has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from Colorado State University. Miriello Grafico was founded 30 years ago. Today Miriello Grafico is focused on providing the thinking and brand strategy that help under-performing brands realize their fuller potential. Mr. Miriello directs brand strategy and the translation of strategy into coordinated design and marketing communications. He is a member of various organizations including: San Diego Italian Film Festival, Design Innovation Institute, American Institute of Graphic Arts, and is a writer for the Italian design blog, Italian Ways.
Mr. Miriello is an AIGA National Fellow and the recipient of the 2012 lifetime achievement award in recognition of his professional creative achievements and community contributions over his career. He is also an accomplished sculptor.
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Janine Vangool is the publisher / editor / designer of UPPERCASE, a quarterly magazine for the creative and curious. She has also developed and published many books (nine and counting) under the UPPERCASE name. Janine worked as a freelance graphic designer for a dozen years in the arts, culture and publishing sectors and has also taught typography and publication design at the college level.
Janine Vangool is the publisher / editor / designer of UPPERCASE, a quarterly magazine for the creative and curious. She has also developed and published many books (nine and counting) under the UPPERCASE name. Janine worked as a freelance graphic designer for a dozen years in the arts, culture and publishing sectors and has also taught typography and publication design at the college level.
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During his time with Disney, Christopher Chapman has designed, illustrated and art directed toys, logos, print, clothing, packaging, candy and more for the Disney Theme Parks and Destinations world wide.
In his current role he has innovated and played through out the world with Imagineers, filmmakers, marketers, merchandise, interactive games, entertainment, television, architects and more.
Christopher is a leader of the can do collaboration movement, design thinker, facilitator of strategy, research, and ideation, defender of storytelling and quality, supporter of dreaming, slayer of negativity, liberator of your inner child and a creative catalyst. When people say can't he shows them that they can through intelligent creative problem solving. His design, art, marketing, and product background at Disney give him a truly cross-functional wealth of knowledge that is evident in his approach.
He inspires, leads, innovates, and problem solves with a great deal of mental floss. Creativity, design, innovation, quality, story telling, play, and compassion are at the heart of all he does.
During his time with Disney, Christopher Chapman has designed, illustrated and art directed toys, logos, print, clothing, packaging, candy and more for the Disney Theme Parks and Destinations world wide.
In his current role he has innovated and played through out the world with Imagineers, filmmakers, marketers, merchandise, interactive games, entertainment, television, architects and more.
Christopher is a leader of the can do collaboration movement, design thinker, facilitator of strategy, research, and ideation, defender of storytelling and quality, supporter of dreaming, slayer of negativity, liberator of your inner child and a creative catalyst. When people say can't he shows them that they can through intelligent creative problem solving. His design, art, marketing, and product background at Disney give him a truly cross-functional wealth of knowledge that is evident in his approach.
He inspires, leads, innovates, and problem solves with a great deal of mental floss. Creativity, design, innovation, quality, story telling, play, and compassion are at the heart of all he does.
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A native Southern Californian who has lived in San Diego since the early 1970s, Quigley and his firm have worked on a myriad of projects, from affordable housing and single-family homes to The New Children's Museum and the Solana Beach Transit Station. His most high profile project of all is the New Central Library with its iconic lattice dome, scheduled to open September 28th.
An early proponent of green design, the firm's work specializes in sustainable architecture. Rob established his office in Little Italy 30 years ago, helping lead the resurgence of this once-forgotten neighborhood. He recently relocated to a new live/work building in East Village, a move that puts him once again on the front lines of urban development.
A recipient of dozens of honors and awards, including the American Institute of Architects' prestigious Maybeck Award and the Firm Award, Rob has been recognized for consistently producing distinguished design.
A native Southern Californian who has lived in San Diego since the early 1970s, Quigley and his firm have worked on a myriad of projects, from affordable housing and single-family homes to The New Children's Museum and the Solana Beach Transit Station. His most high profile project of all is the New Central Library with its iconic lattice dome, scheduled to open September 28th.
An early proponent of green design, the firm's work specializes in sustainable architecture. Rob established his office in Little Italy 30 years ago, helping lead the resurgence of this once-forgotten neighborhood. He recently relocated to a new live/work building in East Village, a move that puts him once again on the front lines of urban development.
A recipient of dozens of honors and awards, including the American Institute of Architects' prestigious Maybeck Award and the Firm Award, Rob has been recognized for consistently producing distinguished design.
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Karena works with organizations to help them realize their competitive advantage through human-centered design and innovation.
Karena acts as a bridge between clients and designers to leverage deep consumer insights, technology and brand to reinvigorate existing products and services and envision new opportunities. She also guides her clients to better connect with the influential female consumer in industries as diverse as financial services, automotive, healthcare, media and entertainment.
Throughout her career, Karena has worked with many known music artists, launched a television show in Australia and a successful advertising production company in New York City. From start-ups to Fortune 500s, she is inspired daily by organizations who embrace change and positively impact the future of how people live.
Karena works with organizations to help them realize their competitive advantage through human-centered design and innovation.
Karena acts as a bridge between clients and designers to leverage deep consumer insights, technology and brand to reinvigorate existing products and services and envision new opportunities. She also guides her clients to better connect with the influential female consumer in industries as diverse as financial services, automotive, healthcare, media and entertainment.
Throughout her career, Karena has worked with many known music artists, launched a television show in Australia and a successful advertising production company in New York City. From start-ups to Fortune 500s, she is inspired daily by organizations who embrace change and positively impact the future of how people live.
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Bennett Peji has served as San Diego chapter President and on the national board of the AIGA. He was also one of the co-founders of the AIGA Center for Cross-Cultural Design and is a San Diego AIGA Fellow honoree.
Bennett is the recipient of the Arts, Business and Culture Award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award from the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce, and the Asian Heritage Award for Cultural Preservation from Asia Media. Besides business and community service awards, he has received over 200 national design awards. He was a featured speaker from the USA at the ICOGRADA World Design Congress in Madrid, Spain and has spoken at over 40 conferences worldwide.
Bennett leads a civic branding firm, Bennett Peji Design. Bennett has a background in Fine Art from UC San Diego and SDSU where he also taught in the Professional Studies and Fine Arts Department. Bennett is passionate about how design can make visible the cultural richness of a city, and utilizes his "Form Follows Culture" process to revitalize organizations, cities and cultural communities.
Bennett was a Commissioner of Arts and Culture for the City of San Diego from 2003-2012 and the Chairman of the Asian Business Association. He served on Mayor Jerry Sander’s Civic Leadership Team and now serves on the board of the San Diego Foundation Center for Civic Engagement. Bennett is a director of the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce. He also is a co-founder and regent of the Baja California Missions Foundation, founded to renovate and preserve the historic missions in Mexico. Www.CivicIdentity.com
Bennett Peji has served as San Diego chapter President and on the national board of the AIGA. He was also one of the co-founders of the AIGA Center for Cross-Cultural Design and is a San Diego AIGA Fellow honoree.
Bennett is the recipient of the Arts, Business and Culture Award from the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award from the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce, and the Asian Heritage Award for Cultural Preservation from Asia Media. Besides business and community service awards, he has received over 200 national design awards. He was a featured speaker from the USA at the ICOGRADA World Design Congress in Madrid, Spain and has spoken at over 40 conferences worldwide.
Bennett leads a civic branding firm, Bennett Peji Design. Bennett has a background in Fine Art from UC San Diego and SDSU where he also taught in the Professional Studies and Fine Arts Department. Bennett is passionate about how design can make visible the cultural richness of a city, and utilizes his "Form Follows Culture" process to revitalize organizations, cities and cultural communities.
Bennett was a Commissioner of Arts and Culture for the City of San Diego from 2003-2012 and the Chairman of the Asian Business Association. He served on Mayor Jerry Sander’s Civic Leadership Team and now serves on the board of the San Diego Foundation Center for Civic Engagement. Bennett is a director of the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce. He also is a co-founder and regent of the Baja California Missions Foundation, founded to renovate and preserve the historic missions in Mexico. Www.CivicIdentity.com