Aperture is dedicated to photography that can change our view of the world. It is committed to presenting new and unpublished work by well-known and emerging artists from all over the world, fostering an ever-expanding community of shared interest at a time when the scope and concerns of photography's impact continues to evolve.

Identity is the first Russian magazine about branding and commercial design. Well-known specialists in the field of corporate identity, branding, naming, graphic design and jurisprudence publish their articles in Identity. We also publish the brightest works of Russian and foreign design studios. The main topics are: branding, design, logos, trademarks, corporate identity, packaging and naming. The mission is to facilitate an open and civilized brand market forming in Russia.

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For Roy Clucas, effectively launching a brand to compete with all branded entities was not easy. It is challenging to convince public service personnel to employ design and naming principles in diametric opposition to their conservative norms. The initiative gained acceptance amongst a few key supporters by tapping into the radical social changes that were paramount at that time.

View in Galeria http://www.icograda.org/web/galeria-current.shtml

Cuba, Si! Life and design on the embargoed archipelago
by Robert L. Peters, FGDC

The Cuban Revolution of 1959 was a watershed event that bestowed on Cubans extraordinary gifts of social justice and equality, dramatic advances in public health and education, and an equitable distribution of the national wealth. It also brought unprecedented attention to the Caribbean, placed Cuba in opposition to the U.S. in the midst of the Cold War, and has unalterably changed the course of history and politics throughout the Americas. “Limited means beget new forms, invite creation…” wrote Georges Braque, the famous French painter. His thesis that progress lies not in extension, but in a deeper knowledge of limitations offers an apt depiction for the lot and creative life of modern Cuba—just as necessity gives birth to invention, post-Revolutionary Cubans have had to exercise ingenuity, inventiveness and resiliency through more than four decades of ensuing marginalization and economic hardship.

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Promoting a new standard definition for “designer”

AIGA testified this month before the commission on redefining the
standard occupational classifications for "designer" used by the U.S.
government in its economic research. This is another step in an effort
that AIGA has pursued consistently for ten years. The occupational
classification for designer is at least two decades old and captures
the functions of a designer prior to the introduction of the Macintosh
and securely anchored in the realm of commercial artist.

The U.S. Department of Labor's contractor for the Occupational
Information Network (O*NET), the government's database on occupational
characteristics, is conducting a survey to gain a sense of the
relevance of the current definition. The survey will be sent to 80
opinion leaders within the profession, and their responses will govern
the future definition. The definition is important to designers, since
it governs both the literature about the profession that the
government issues, but also influences the economic data collected
about the profession.

For more information: http://www.aiga.org/

The conference is in French and English (translation).
Conference free of charge – registration kindly requested.  

For further information in English, please contact Charlotte Rix Nicolajsen: nicolajsen@centredudesign.fr

For more information: http://www.centredudesign.fr

Veronika Schreyer was also confirmed as IIID Deputy Director. She will take on responsibility for the day to day management of IIID in case of Peter Simlinger's absence.

For more information: http://iiid.net/

DG – Design + Creative Culture,
Issue 124, Australia
http://www.designgraphics.com.au

Out of the table of contents: News; Reviews; Vince Frost: New York; Angel Estevez: 3D creation; Flash 8 & animation; Donnie Bauer; Abuzz: the humble kiosk; Frank le Petit: Parisydneytokyo; Janet Lennox Moyer & George Gruel; DVD update; Studio Skills: Contouring hair; Studio Skill: Print with Preview.