CAN REJECTION BE…GOOD?

Join AIGA Brand Central for an evening of inspired conversation with Debbie Millman, internationally renowned designer, celebrated author, educator, and strategist. She is the President of the design division at Sterling Brands, Co-Founder and Chair of the world’s first Masters in Branding Program at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, author, and host of Design Matters, a Cooper Hewitt National Design award-winning podcast.

Don’t miss Debbie’s insightful talk “On Rejection: How The Worst Moments Of Your LIfe Can Turn Out To Be The Best.”

On Rejection is a funny and heartbreaking tale of making it (or not) in New York. The presentation begins in early 2003 when a good friend sent Debbie an email with a subject line that read: “Begin drinking heavily before opening.” The email contained a link which took her to a “blog,” the first ever online forum about graphic design and branding. Suddenly she found herself reading an article that disparaged her entire career to date. This experience—in tandem with a number of historical rejections and setbacks—sent Millman into deep despair, and she seriously considered leaving the design profession altogether. In a series of poignant, revealing, and sometimes hysterical anecdotes, Debbie will share her journey out of despair and degradation and offer insight on how the worst rejections can actually become the most profound and life affirming experiences.

Debbie Millman: On Rejection: How The Worst Moments Of Your Life Can Turn Out To Be The Best
When: Monday, January 20, 2011, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Where: SVA Branding Studio, 132 West 21st Street, 11th Floor, NYC
Price: $15 AIGA members, free SVA students, $35 general public
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