Stefan Sagmeister: Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far - April 24th
April 9th, 2008 - David Piehler
Stefan Sagmeister: Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far
Astonishingly, Stefan Sagmeister has only learned twenty or so things in his life so far. But he did manage to publish these personal maxims all over the world, in spaces normally occupies by advertisements and promotions: as billboards, projections, light-boxes, magazine spreads, annual report covers, fashion brochures, and, recently, as giant inflatable monkeys. In this presentation Sagmeister throws his diary, a lot of design, and a little art together with a pinch of psychology and a dash of happiness into a blender and pushes the button. It tastes surprisingly yummy.
When:
April 24, 2008
6:30pm doors, 7pm lecture
Where:
RISD Auditorium
17 Canal Street at Market Square
Admission:
$5 students with ID and AIGA members
$20 non-members
bring a buddy and save!
$20 member and guest
$30 non-member and guest
About Stefan Sagmeister:
Stefan Sagmeister is one of the most influential graphic designers in the world working today. Since 1993 Sagmeister Inc., has focused on all things printed, including posters, brochures, books, and graphics and packaging for music clients. Sagmeister’s award-winning work has been recognized in national publications such as The New York Times, Time, Rolling Stone, and Wired. He’s created iconic album covers for Lou Reed, the Talking Heads, and the Rolling Stones. Born in Austria, he now lives in New York City.
thingsihavelearnedinmylife.com
sagmeister.com
Event Sponsors:
Thanks to Jarrett McPhee for designing the wonderful event promo materials, and thanks to our fantastic event sponsors Mohawk Fine Papers and Narragansett Graphics for helping make this event a reality.
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Dear AIGA RI,
Thanks for Stefan Sagmeister on Thursday evening, he is truly entertaining and amazing.
Shame on you for the most unprofessional display of sponsor pimping ever, which included making Stefan wait on the side of the stage while two sponsors spewed off for WAY longer than could ever have been imagined. The Narraganset episode, complete with flying paper airplane, was insane, was it a parody? Wow. A master class in how to overshadow an inspiring evening for almost no reason at all. AIGA blows it once again.
B. Hale - I’m glad you enjoyed the event. I personally thought Stefan’s lecture was quite inspiring. If you have some ideas on how we can better collaborate with our Sponsors at our events, feel free to contact us, get in on our next membership roundtable, or join the board. The best way to make change is from the inside, and we’re always looking for more help to make events like this past Thursday’s a reality.