Winners in the 2009 spring art show Jun 6, 2009
"Her creative use of typography and imagery, along with exploring a variety of media makes her table best of show." Pohlner is an OHS graduate and a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design and a minor in advertising. She interned at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, MO in the summer of 2007, working in the gift wrap and party department. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
We need music to survive Jun 5, 2009
People used it to get through Nazi P.O.W. camps and 9/11. from the June 4, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Chinese first: Tiananmen Square mentioned in official newspaper Jun 5, 2009
The article referencing the June 4, 1989, 'incident' appeared only in an English-language publication. from the June 4, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Lebanon to bid farewell to 288 seniors Jun 5, 2009
She plans to attend the Art Institute of Portland and get a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. She was involved in National Honor Society, played varsity soccer and was editor of the yearbook. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Across Middle East, a sense of possibility after Obama speech Jun 5, 2009
Palestinians watch US President Barack Obama's speech on television at their house in the Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday. Obama appealed for 'a new beginning' between Muslims and America. (Christian Science Monitor)
Cambridges Grossman named 2009 Prodigy by New England Direct Marketing Association Jun 3, 2009
During that time, members of organizations like Hill-Holliday, Mullen, Oceanos and Vistaprint have been recognized for their expertise in areas including graphic design, direct mail and interactive media. Like previous Prodigy Award winners before him, Ben s efforts have led to increased mailing response rates and donations for his clients, said Craig Blake, past president of NEDMA and director of the Prodigy initiative. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Tewksbury graduate receives academic medal Jun 2, 2009
Chaz Maviyane-Davies, described as the guerilla of graphic design, takes on issues of consumerism, health, nutrition, social responsibility, the environment and human rights through his art. He uses African proverbs and cultural symbols to illuminate present-day concerns about human rights, the environment and other social justice causes. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
The Power of Oomph Jun 2, 2009
Instead of sending a new work of fiction to market as an orphan, Fisketjon included it within a family of titles, all cheaply priced, all sharing a graphic design vaguely reminiscent of rock-era album art. "Vintage Contemporary," you'll notice, is an oxymoron. (Slate)
Local artist brings a little Texas to Japan Jun 2, 2009
I went to college for graphic design, Wagner said ... From there she started thinking about animation and says because she had the computer background in graphic design, it was something that came natural for her. (KHOU.com, TX)
Refugees fight to stay in one of South Africa's last, battered camps Jun 1, 2009
Cleophash Sewika (far right) and his wife, Vanel (in pink sweater), live with their six children in the Blue Waters refugee camp near Cape Town, South Africa. The Congolese family was chased out of their home in a nearby township during the anti-foreigner violence that displaced more than 60,000 last May. (Christian Science Monitor)
Cuba and US inch closer Jun 1, 2009
The two countries agree to talk about immigration policy. It is the second significant overture Obama has made to Cuba in two months. (Christian Science Monitor)
N. Korea's nuclear defiance may embolden Iran, Israelis worry Jun 1, 2009
At an Asian security summit this weekend, US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates reassured participants - including his Japanese (l. counterparts - that the US would not 'bend to pressure or provocation. (Christian Science Monitor)
Somali piracy a boost for London's shipping insurers Jun 1, 2009
As the frequency of attacks rises, so, too, does cost of coverage for vessels plying pirate-infested waters. from the May 31, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 May 31, 2009
The Republican field swells to 13 presidential candidates, official and potential. from the March 13, 2007 edition. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Progress on political rights for Kuwaiti women May 31, 2009
from the May 19, 2005 edition. V FOR VICTORY: In Kuwait City, some women expressed their feelings at getting the right to vote. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
In Paris, numbers - and spirits - of student strikers are waning May 30, 2009
In Paris, numbers and spirits of student strikers are waning. The protests that blocked classes at dozens of colleges ended up underscoring the need for reform in a university system that the government says is outmoded and underperforming. (Christian Science Monitor)
Palestinians wonder: Will Obama make good on his promises? May 30, 2009
Palestinians wonder: Will Obama make good on his promises. Palestinians wonder: Will Obama make good on his promises. (Christian Science Monitor)
Why Germans are starting to strike - like the French May 30, 2009
In Germany, tens of thousands of teachers, day-care and youth workers from Bremen to Munich took to the street this week. Isabelle de Pommereau. (Christian Science Monitor)
North Korea's next move: long-range missile tests? May 30, 2009
North Korea's next move: long-range missile tests. North Korea's next move: long-range missile tests. (Christian Science Monitor)
EU's 'death' is greatly exaggerated May 30, 2009
As the Continent's voters elect a new parliament, some of them trust the EU more than their own national leaders. from the May 29, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Egyptian reform activists wary of Obama's visit to Cairo May 30, 2009
A bus passes in front of Egypt's Cairo University on Thursday, the site where US President Barack Obama is expected to address the Muslim world on June 4. Many see his decision to deliver a major speech in Egypt as a nod of tacit support for the regime's authoritarian rule. (Christian Science Monitor)
What's in a name? Ask José and Muhammad May 30, 2009
Ask Jos and Muhammad. Demographic data confirm the world is changing, but in unexpected ways. (Christian Science Monitor)
A military answer to North Korea? Not likely. May 30, 2009
A military answer to North Korea. A military answer to North Korea. (Christian Science Monitor)
Letters to the Editor May 30, 2009
Readers write about religious leadership in Iraq, illegal immigration, an impending crisis in Sudan, and culture references across the generations. from the May 29, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
US to spend $1 billion on embassy expansions in Pakistan, Afghanistan May 29, 2009
Diplomatic presence on the scale of Iraq prompts concerns in Pakistan about American meddling. from the May 28, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
What will America stand for in 2050? May 29, 2009
What will America stand for in 2050. What will America stand for in 2050. (Christian Science Monitor)
What next for North Korea's nukes? May 29, 2009
What next for North Korea's nukes. South Korean soldiers walk near the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas on May 27, 2009. (Christian Science Monitor)
Slice And Splice May 29, 2009
This much San Francisco artist Amy Browne can tell you from her down-and-dirty perspective in the 9-to-5 trenches of graphic design and production at publications like Maximum Rocknroll, San Francisco Bay Guardian and Macworld ... This much San Francisco artist Amy Browne can tell you from her down-and-dirty perspective in the 9-to-5 trenches of graphic design and production at publications like. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Weakened by Palestinian disarray, Abbas goes to Washington May 29, 2009
On the eve of his White House meeting with Obama on Thursday, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas dined with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington. United States State Department/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? May 29, 2009
Whose Internet is it, anyway. from the March 24, 2006 edition. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
New twist on government control of data: use of subpoenas May 29, 2009
from the December 18, 2006 edition. Justice officials have asked a court to make the ACLU return a classified document. (Yahoo News -- Privacy Issues)
Why Obama can't be soft on North Korea May 29, 2009
Japan and South Korea already see him as eroding the US military posture in Asia. By the Monitor's Editorial Board. (Christian Science Monitor)
Don't let Iran cross the nuclear threshold May 29, 2009
In dealing with Tehran, none of Obama's options are pretty or risk-free. from the May 28, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being May 29, 2009
from the March 10, 2006 edition. He bicycles his age in miles - this year, that means 76 - then does just as many push-ups and sit-ups. (Yahoo News -- Aging)
A tighter rein on faith-based initiatives May 29, 2009
from the June 12, 2006 edition. A court ruling last week against an Iowa prison program insists upon church-state separation. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic May 29, 2009
from the June 12, 2006 edition. IMMIGRANT LABORERS: Jose, (r. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Former Big Blue lacrosse player named All-American in Savannah May 23, 2009
I d encourage athletes to play, no matter what, said Comite, who has found a home and a place to follow his graphic design passion at the Savannah (Ga ... At SCAD, Comite is majoring in advertising design and he holds a minor in graphic design ... I do a lot of graphic design freelance work, from brochures to restaurant menu designs. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Secretary Clinton: Dutiful diplomat? Or 2012 candidate? May 22, 2009
Secretary Clinton: Dutiful diplomat. Secretary Clinton: Dutiful diplomat. (Christian Science Monitor)
Give us your ideas for a new UND nickname May 22, 2009
Hunkpapa for life wrote on May 21, 2009 10:42 PM:" first off the word Sioux is not a name that any native americans of the Dakotas or surrounding states gave themselves. It is a name that white people gave to them. They are the Lakotas, Dakotas, and Nakotas. So I find the name Sioux offensive in itself. As far as a new name or logo simple can be better. Example Graphic Designer Milton Glaser came up with a logo for New York that was so simple yet made such a bold statement that millions around... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Nigeria: So much more than scam artists May 21, 2009
The media present only a wretched picture of Africa. People mistakenly believe that's all there is. (Christian Science Monitor)
Graphic Design Basics May 20, 2009
The art of communicating through graphic design can be refined with just a few simple principles, including concept and artwork. Good graphic design is a way of conveying a message through artfully arranged words and images ... While the principles behind graphic design are quite simple, using the principles effectively takes a good deal of practice. (Suite101.com)
Synergized Media Offers Auto Retailers Professional Quality Video Services May 16, 2009
The multi-channel capabilities also offer radio ads, graphic design and even helicopter aerial video shooting for dealers who really want something unique ... Our staff is comprised of fully skilled directors, producers, writers, graphic designers, web developers, editors, animators, and music producers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Do you get the Millennial Generation? May 16, 2009
Do you get the Millennial Generation. Do you get the Millennial Generation. (Christian Science Monitor)
Inventing a family May 15, 2009
I started by painting, drawing, graphic design. And I just felt so horribly lonely. (Salon)
Juneau teen a regional finalist in Google logo contest May 15, 2009
Sherrick's design was the product of a class assignment in computer and graphic design class taught by Jan Neimeyer ... Sherrick said he wants to pursue graphic design in college and as a career. (Anchorage Daily News)
New Orleans' 'Katrina Generation' struggles with drugs and depression May 14, 2009
Suicides are up and hard drugs are more prevalent trends that are both linked to the hurricane's legacy, experts say. from the May 13, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
MFAE announces tech grants to inspire learning at Mattoon schools May 13, 2009
A partial grant from the MFAE also is aimed at helping purchase the latest in graphic design and desktop publishing software for print technology dual-credit classes with Lake Land College. Hinton said the use of technology can inspire learning among this generation of students, often described as digital natives. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Vacation, schmacation May 12, 2009
Jon-Paul Juette, a 2008 graduate of Pepperdine University living in Los Angeles, says he has to "keep looking for a job in order to stay afloat. Taking a vacation isn't possible." He has a degree in advertising and art history, and his dream is to work in entertainment advertising, but he says he'll "do anything from graphic design to granding to media planning." He's doing odd jobs meanwhile to avoid moving back home. Methodology. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Look again at Vincent van Gogh May 12, 2009
Vincent van Gogh: A woman looks at, "Olive Orchard" (Saint-Remy, June/July1889) by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, as part of the exhibition "Vincent van Gogh between Earth and Heaven: The landscapes" last month, at the Kunst museum in Basel, Switzerland. Nicholas Ratzenboeck/AFP/NEWSCOM. (Christian Science Monitor)
Tattoos remain a recession-proof accessory May 12, 2009
Tattoo artist Ben Pease works on a new design for Jen Kim at Pino Bros. Ink in Cambridge, Mass. (Christian Science Monitor)
poets ranked by beard weight May 9, 2009
"Unhealthy book fetishism from a reader, collector, and amateur historian of forgotten literature." Recent obsessions: illustration and graphic design. May 3, 2009. (Harper's Magazine)
Religious bullying is a problem around the world May 8, 2009
Vigilante enforcement of theocratic codes can crop up when a minority group doesn't conform. from the May 7, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor)
Bartow Artist Pfeiffer In Mayfaire This Weekend May 6, 2009
I ve always been inundated with ideas and a creative streak that has allowed me to channel this energy into different mediums from, drawing, painting, sculpting, plate and wood block etchings, mosaics, photography and even crayon abstracts, which I use a lot in my compositions as a background element, to now graphic design, she explained. Creating these compositions graphically is a virtual playground of possibilities, from color and artistic elements to texture, dimension and mounting. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
College grads get financial education May 5, 2009
Down the street, meanwhile, soon-to-be graduated Emily Dearring, 23, plans to move home with her Mom in Columbus, Ohio, until her Art Institute of Pittsburgh degree helps her land a graphic design job. Needed dental work, which forces her to wear a retainer, will have to wait. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fighting a high-tech war on a low-tech mule May 5, 2009
Animal Packing instructor Sgt. John Freeseha, right, from the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California. trains US Marine infantry how to tie a knot in a rope to securer the packing mules the students will use in Afghanistan. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
My Iraq: a reporter's 20-year retrospective May 4, 2009
Bassim Suleiman, Jane Arraf, old friends, and Iraqi security, March 1, 2009, on the Tigris River in Baghdad. Farah Nosh / Special to The Christian Science Monitor. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
American Colleges Flunk Economics Test as Harvard Model Devastates Budgets May 3, 2009
This building is always empty, says Raya Alazzouni, a sophomore from Saudi Arabia whos studying graphic design and taking courses in the management school. Simmons, home to 4,700 students, opened the 66,500-square- foot (6,200-square-meter) center in January, two months before the U.S. stock market hit its lowest point in 12 years. (Bloomberg)
Ridge Art Plans Aviation Show May 2, 2009
York s educational background includes The University of North Carolina with a master of fine arts with majors in painting and art history and Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor s degree in graphic design. His professional experiences include graphic designer, illustrator, art director and art professor. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Rubenzer-Wilder's design chosen for Oktoberfest logo - again (27) May 1, 2009
She works in graphic design ... hammspsp wrote on Apr 30, 2009 3:22 PM:" I personally believe the new design this year looks great and Amy deserves a lot of credit.It shouldn't matter if she has training in graphic design or not. If she has the best design then she deserves to win. As long as the contestants are not known prior to the winner being picked then what does it matter?I hope she continues to create great work and if she is does free lance work I would be interested to see what designs... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Fashionable works of art May 1, 2009
She said she's found some success selling her metal works and in graphic design and hopes to have a business that allows her to combine the two. And while many of Shelley Smith's designs this year are wearable last year's, made of coffee filters and tea bags were not so much they can't be repeated since she uses vintage fabrics and some special sidewalk finds she and her boyfriend discovered as they pedaled their bicycles through the streets of New York City. (AZCentral -- Style)
Art Students Earn Awards Apr 30, 2009
Travis Schaunaman, graphic design owner of Production Monkeys Design in Aberdeen, spoke to the group about his experiences and combining interest and knowledge of art in his business. Students were able to view some of his commercial designs. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Albany teen wins Atlanta trip (23) Apr 29, 2009
More than 1,200 entries covering five categories photo illustration, music production, web design, filmmaking and graphic design were submitted to the contest. Holley s challenge was to design and develop a website about one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
With Shiites rising across the region, Saudi Arabia's grow impatient Apr 28, 2009
Sayyid Hassan Al-Nemer, a Shiite cleric, says that it's the right of the Sunni majority to control the government, but they should take better care of the minority. Older leaders among the minority aim to peacefully address discrimination but warn that younger Shiites are pushing for militancy. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Campus music businesses grow Apr 28, 2009
The newest business is Mark-It Design and was set up over the past year as a graphic design company. Business director and communication senior Emily Carlson defined the company as generating creative and consistent design strategies, with branding services, package design, advertising, logo design, invitation printing, poster printing and Web site design. (The Maroon, LA)
Artist, designer, idea man Apr 28, 2009
From furniture and graphic design, Judaica, photography, large installation pieces, and teaching design and sculpture at The Cleveland Institute of Art, to consulting artist on the re-visioning of Market Square Park ; this multi-talented Hartford, Conn. native has his brush in many pots. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
