AIGA Las Vegas — China Design Expedition 08 October 3, 2008

Discover China’s efforts to transform itself from being the world’s manufacturer to being a global creative powerhouse. Travel vicariously on a unique art, design and cross-cultural journey through China that occurred between the catastrophic Sichuan earthquake and the spectacular Beijing Olympics.

Go on behind the scenes visits with the Beijing Olympics brand design studios and learn about their massive design program. Visit large art and design universities, design agencies, and publishing companies in five cities in China - Beijing, Tianjin, Xian, Guangzhou, Hong Kong. See hundreds of photos of modern China juxtaposed with old China through the eyes of designers.

“The need to stay vital and relevant informs all of our choices, whether it’s working across industry, cultural or geographic boundaries. Staying abreast of changes in our field remains crucial to providing the most innovative solutions. - Bennett Peji”

about the presenters:

Bennett Peji, District Branding Consultant
AIGA Fellow and National AIGA Board Member
Cristina Montoya, AIGA San Diego & Stacey Szabo, AIGA San Diego
Bennett Peji is a specialist in district branding and design. He serves as an AIGA national board member, a Commissioner of Arts & Culture for the City of San Diego, an Asian Business Association Vice-President, and a Public Art Committee member for National City. He is one of the co-founders of the AIGA Center for Cross-cultural Design and is San Diego’s first AIGA Fellow honoree. His firm, Bennett Peji Design, focuses on helping revitalize organizations, cities and cultures through district branding.

Believing that form follows culture, Peji served as master plan consultant for the Filipino Village development in National City. Besides business and community service awards, his firm has received over 200 design awards.

about the Fifth Street Shool

Billed as a “cultural oasis” in the midst of downtown Las Vegas’ office and legal corridors, the revitalized building is home to an assortment of local arts and architectural organizations. The primary tenants are the University of Nevada Las Vegas Fine Arts Program, including the Downtown Design Center for the School of Architecture; the Nevada School of the Arts (a music education organization); the American Institute of Architects; and the city of Las Vegas Cultural Affairs Division.

Gold Sponsors
Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Las Vegas
UNLV, Downtown Design Center School of Architecture
Eurie Creative

Silver Sponsor
IABC, International Association of Business Communicators
JohnsByrne
Freeman

Bronze Sponsors
Fong & Fong Printers & Lithographers
The Ligature

For more information contact Victor Rodriguez
at [email protected] or 702.383.9805

When: Friday, Oct 3, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St, Auditorium Gallery
Cost:
AIGA & IABC Members $15.00
Non Members $20.00
AIGA Student Members $10.00

Registration at the Door:
AIGA & IABC Members $20.00
Non Members $25.00
AIGA Student Members $10.00

Official Website: http://aigachina.eventbrite.com