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Calendar of past 2003 Chicago IDSA events: Hosted by Brian Furlong, Newell @ Northwestern University. Originally planned for December 2002, this book club review has been rescheduled once again for March 18th. It turns out the only two times weve gotten any real snow this winter have been the days book club was scheduled. Well, weve decided to give this book one more chance. So, please come out and join us for some lively chat at TEAMS new location. Note: Book Club is looking for their next book to review. If you have a book youve recently enjoyed, please bring it along for discussion. All are welcome. After the previous books were wide-ranging in scope, it's time now for us to take an introspective look at our own profession with John Heskett's new book Toothpicks and Logos. The author of the 1981 book "Industrial Design" (an essential item on every self-respecting industrial designer's bookshelf) he now succeeds to define industrial design by reflecting it against modern contexts such as cultural, technological, environmental and corporate influences. "Design is one of the basic characteristics of what it is to be human, and an essential determinant of the quality of human life." - a principle that nurtures his book as much as our profession. If you don't make it there, then book is also available on-line at
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The workshop will focus on integration of sketch models into the design process, and will provide an intro to the associated materials and techniques. All are welcome, please come out and join us. Book Club - The Overspent American by Juliet Shor Chicago Fight Club Building on the success of the Book Club, the Chicago chapter is setting up a new social event for Chicago Designers. Paul Hatch: "We found that the chief attraction of the Book Club is the social aspect of the meeting, which typically only briefly focuses on the chosen book. Discourse then ran the full gambit of topics." Fight Club is a more targeted discussion, around a chosen topic of debate such as a film, TV show or current exhibition. The first meeting will be centered on the film Matrix Reloaded. Here, two volunteers will take extreme pro and contra angles to debate the merits and pitfalls of the film, the actors, and the genre. Everyone else can add their spice to the debate on either side. First Rule of Fight Club: There are no debating rules. Being able to articulate and defend your opinion is one of the most
SRAM Corporation Come see how local designers use their 3D software. Which one is the best? Is there a perfect software just for us? We will explore these questions while Kent Solberg of Sram, Bart Brechja of Design-Engine.com, Aaron Eiger of Design Integrity, and Chris Houghton of Insight model up something cool for us! We will look at Rhino, Pro E, Alias, and Solid Works. Take your design skills in new directions to benefit those who need them most! Learn about the unique Archeworks program at the Archeworks Summer Open House on July 10th at 5:30 p.m. There are still a few spaces left and scholarships available for the 2003-04 academic years. 5:30 p.m. Site Tour & Reception 6:00 p.m. Discussion 7:00-7:30 p.m. Summer Lecture For eight years Cramer worked as an editor at Architecture magazine, most recently as executive editor. While at Architecture, he collaborated with writers such as Paul Goldberger and Witold Rybczynski, artists such as Doug Aitkin and Justine Kurland, and architects such as Diller + Scofidio and Venturi Scott Brown. He also orchestrated special thematic issues including "Postpostmodernism" and "The Arizona School." Previously, Cramer worked at the Menil Collection in Houston and at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. He attended the Rice University School of Architecture and is the recipient of an Arts Administration Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Cramer was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. We look forward to talking with you about our projects, history and ways that you can be involved in the program. Please RSVP at www.archeworks.org or 312.867.7254 Archeworks is an alternative design school where students work in
6:30pm social 6:30 pm socializing The Grafton Pub When: Where: Who: What is Fight Club? Picture this: First Rule of Fight Club: There are no debating rules. When: Where: French Vietnamese food that is highly recommended on Metromix, the NY Times etc. RSVP by Nov 24: At the door or received after Nov 24: As always, we will be asking for a $10 gift / donation suitable for a foster child between the ages of 10 months and 17 years old. We are the only group that gives gifts every year to the South City Foster Parents Association. Thank you! If you wrap the gift, please indicate the age range and gender that is appropriate.
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