Monday, January 29, 2007

make your own plastic info

Green Plastics: An introduction to the New Science of Biodegradable
Plastics by E.S. Stevens, Princeton University Press, ISBN:
0-691-04967-X. this is the book with the 'make your own plastics'
recipes in the appendix.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

IDSA: Innovation Concept Design Showcase: Submissions Due 2.16.07

Innovative and unique concept designs will be featured in the Spring 2007 showcase in Innovation. There is still time to get your design in this must-read issue. This is not a competition; all qualifying, non-production submissions will be published. Student work is welcomed. The deadline is February 16.

Submitting is easy—simply email the following to k.designs@cox.net (mailto:k.designs@cox.net):

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* Project name

* Design firm

* Client

* Web or email address to be published

* Image: 300dpi, cmyk, 4x5" (min), tiff preferred

* Credit card information for $450 (student designs $200)

* One-sentence provocative statement about submission

* Contact information for submitter


The Spring issue of Innovation will focus on big box retailers and their impact on design. Don't be left out of this compelling issue. Please contact Karen Berube, managing editor, with any questions at k.designs@cox.net (mailto:k.designs@cox.net).

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Pub Night

Design Loop: Pub Night at Hopleaf
Thursday, Jan 25
Hopleaf
5148 N. Clark, Chicago IL map
7 PM - 9:30 PM

Join us at one of Chicago's finest drinking establishments! We've reserved the upstairs party room and IDSA Chicago will be providing some light hors h'oeuvres for which to nosh upon...come prepared to imbibe the finest in imported Belgian ales and locally microbrewed beers. (We'll have a special price on Three Floyds Alpha King drafts -- check out their bottle and draft lists for the rest!) There aren't many finer places in Chicago to have good conversation and a relaxed drink than the Hopleaf, so pencil it in and we'll see you there! Free and open to everyone.



Upcoming IDSA Chicago Events
www.idsachicago.org/events

Feb 13: Decorating Trends Presentation with Northern Engraving at Motorola

Feb 22: SolidWorks Workshop #1 at UIC

March 1: Mentor Program - Spring Event

March 6: Urban Outbreak at Designcraft

More information about these and other events coming soon.

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Monday, January 22, 2007

I. D. Magazine Student Design Review

The deadline for enry into the I.D. Magazine Student Design Review is Feb. 1st. Any coursework from the 2005-2006 academic year is eligible.

Submission Information.

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