About the logo contest

GRIDS is in the process of redesigning its logo, as we want your help! A student design organization ought to have one of its own create its logo, so we are holding a contest to redo the existing logo. Winner takes $200 (and a bit of pride). The winner will also receive an award certificate and an honorable mention on our website (re-design coming Summer 2009 as well). This is a great opportunity to kick off the summer, win some cash, and add a piece to your portfolio!

Design: Global Coalition for Peace, http://bigantinternational.com/
From Big Ant International. I love relevancy in design. Their history is just as inspiring, starting as five students from SVA in NYC.

Designer: Brent Holloman, http://brentholloman.squarespace.com
A great example of how a lot of design is hand-made. Brent has some beautifully tactile work.

The end of the semester is fast-approaching and I haven't been perusing my obscene list of blogs with quite as much enthusiasm. Still, I have some good stuff for you before we break:

Design: For Print Only, http://underconsideration.com/fpo/
A blog devoted to print. I feel like this link has been everywhere - I'm just doing my part to make sure everyone sees it. Includes all the special processes used, production cost, who designed it and more.

Designer: Design Observer, http://designobserver.com/
How about an awesome blog filled with designers?

Capital Creative Collective will be hosting Sacramento's first ever Battle for the Capital. Local designers, architects and artists will compete in live design challenges. Saturday at the MARRS building in downtown Sacramento (20th & Jst).

For more information or if your interested in competing:
http://capitalcreativecollective.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/battle-for-the...

What is your philosophy?
My philosophy when it comes to design is that it [design] is ultimately about communication. I believe there is a fine line between art and design. To me, design is about following simple guidelines and conveying a message visually. Designs can become artistic and experimental, but they are still confined to some general fundamental rules.

What do you value most in design?
Having typed out my philosophy on the field, I value the individuals that constantly push the fine line between art and design. The creatives. The people the find new and innovative ways to communicate visually while still keeping things simple enough for the average individual to pick up on.