New Appointments for AGDA Members

3rd June, 2012

Here is some of the latest news from AGDA Members around the country - Be sure to check out the AGDA Brag section of the AGDA Blog



Boccalatte joins NSW Creative Industries Taskforce

AGDA Member Suzanne Boccalatte has been appointed to the NSW Government's Creative Industries Taskforce, a new industry-led body set up to develop strategies to drive growth, innovation and productivity in the creative industries sector.

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner said Boccalatte’s appointment to the Creative Industries Taskforce will ensure the needs of design are addressed.

“The new Creative Industries Taskforce brings together some of the State’s best talent from a broad range of creative industries fields including film and television, fashion, publishing, the built environment, advertising, design and the performing arts,” Mr Stoner said.

“I am delighted to have Suzanne on the Taskforce – her passion and expertise in graphic design and advertising will be invaluable.

“The taskforce is chaired by Dan Rosen, Chief Executive of the Australian Recording Industry Association, who brings exceptional experience to the taskforce across digital media, law, policy and music.

“This new taskforce will play a critical role, in partnership with Government, in the development of strategies to leverage further our local talent and skills in the creative sector, supporting the long term sustainability of our economy.”

Boccalatte said she was pleased to be appointed to the taskforce, to represent the field of design and contribute to plans for the long term sustainability and growth of the creative industries in NSW.

“It’s an honour to have been invited to sit on the taskforce,” said Suzanne Boccalatte. “I’ve been committed to the creative industries in NSW, both commercially and personally, for more than 20 years. During that time I’ve seen the landscape grow and change immeasurably. I believe the taskforce is an important step for ensuring the creative industries continue to flourish and operate at a world class level”.

The Creative Industries Taskforce will identify industry-led initiatives and Government actions to support the State’s creative industries. A draft report will be released in August, with the final 10-year development strategy, including two year and five year goals, to be presented to the NSW Government by September 2012.

Members of the NSW Creative Industries Taskforce:

· Dan Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, ARIA (Chair)

· Ross de la Motte, Managing Principal, Sydney, Hassell (Built Environment)

· Craig Davis, Co-Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Australia and New Zealand, Publicis Mojo (Advertising)

· Suzanne Boccalatte, Creative Director, Boccalatte (Design)

· Bob Campbell, Managing Director, Screentime Pty Ltd (Film & TV)

· Robert Gorman, CEO, Allen and Unwin (Publishing)

· Leonie Tyle, Publishing Consultant (Publishing)

· Kate Hurst, Principal Consultant, Hurst & Co. (Fashion)

· Professor Stuart Cunningham, Distinguished Professor of Media and Communications, Queensland University of Technology and Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (Creative Economy Measurement)

· Patrick McIntyre, General Manager, Sydney Theatre Company (Performing Arts)

www.boccalatte.com

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A New Partner at Parallax

AGDA Members Parallax are extremely pleased to announce Kellie Campbell-Illingworth (AGDA SA President/Young Guns 8) has been made a partner. Kellie was straight out of university back in 2003 when she became Parallax’s first employee. Her contribution to the company has been immeasurable since then. Among many projects, Kellie has worked on the Hardy’s rebrand and been lead designer on Robinson’s, Tilly Devine, Henry’s Drive Vignerons and Scrubby Rise for Wirra Wirra.

ADC Young Gun Kellie Campbell-Illingworth (YG8) will also be appearing @ the Apple Store, Bondi on August 22, 2012.

After receiving Best Graduate awards from the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) and the Design Institute of Australia (DIA), Kellie joined Parallax Design. Combating thoughts of no rhyme or reason with ideas one remembers is what makes Kellie tick. Over the past nine years she has created brand identities, environmental graphics and packaging solutions, particularly in the wine industry. Career highs have been at the AGDA awards, judge’s choice–TDC Typography32, ADC silver cube 2011 and first runner up in the QANTAS Spirit of Youth Awards this year. Kellie enjoys working with peers in promoting the value of design and giving back to the industry that has supported her throughout her career. She is current AGDA National councillor and President of the SA Chapter.

Two years ago Kellie hyphenated her name and was selected in the class of Young Guns 8. She will share her journey from Adelaide to New York and highlight why she believes no matter where you work; how old you are; projects big or small–anything is possible.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Apple Store, Bondi
213 Oxford St.
Bondi NSW, 2022
Free, no reservation required.

http://www.parallaxdesign.com.au/

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