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September 29–October 5, 2013

1/ Principles of Typeface Design: An Introduction
This course is for anyone who has always wanted to design their own typeface, but is unsure where to start, or for those who just love type, and wish they knew more about how it works. Over 10 weeks students will engage with the fundamental methods, tools and principles involved in the making of a digital typeface.
When: Tuesdays, October 1 through December 3, 2013, 6:30–9:30pm
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 603, NYC
Price: $750 general public

2/ Designer’s Debate Club No. 4: Designers Make the Best CEOs
Designers have long been asking for a seat at the executive table. The Designer/CEO is the business worlds latest mutation. Will it prove unviable, only to whither and die? Is this a new species built to thrive in a creative economy? Watch the panel of pros, practitioners, and pundits have it out. Will the design industry be a fertile training ground for next gen creative execs or should designers stick to what they do best and leave the business to the MBAs?
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Haft Auditorium, F.I.T, 227 West 27th Street, NYC
Price: $10 AIGA members, $5 AIGA student members, $15 Innovation by Design attendees, $10 student non-members, $15 general public

3/ Jane Nisselson, Cinematics of Systems, Processes, and Beautiful Things
Jane Nisselson is the founder of Virtual Beauty, a film production studio whose Webby-nominated short films focus on the intersection of design, science, and engineering.
When: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Design Criticism MFA Department, School of Visual Arts, 136 West 21 Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

4/ An evening Vince Frost
Vince Frost will discuss design projects he has completed in the last ten years as head of Frost* Design.
When: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Where: Aperture Foundation, 547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor, NYC
Price: $10 AIGA members, $15 general public

5/ Innovation by Design Conference
Fast Company’s conference of world’s best designers and design-minded business leaders consider The Business Impact of Good Design. Expect highly visual presentations, smart dialogue, and an engaging setting — all intended to elevate and amplify your creative vision. Celebrate the finalists and winners of the 2013 Innovation By Design Awards, Fast Company’s annual recognition of designers who have made groundbreaking contributions in the past year.
When: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 8am–10pm
Where: 82 Mercer Street, NYC
Price: $695 full conference and gala; $505 group registration (3 person minimum)

6/ Luke Hayman, Pentagram: Magazines According to Luke
Luke Hayman, Partner, Pentagram, was born in England and studied graphic design at Central St. Martin’s School of Art, London, graduating in 1988. He has lived and worked in New York City since 1992. He joined Pentagram as a partner in 2006.
When: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 6:30–8:30pm
Where: Type Directors Club, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 603, NYC
Price: $5 TDC members, $15 students, $20 general public

7/ Annual Student Program 2013
The Student Program offers an inside look at the architectural profession. The program highlights the varied and creative career paths open to graduates of architecture school. The day includes: a panel discussion featuring a diverse group of dynamic young architects, afternoon studio tours at some of the city’s most interesting firms, and an end of the day reception at Ennead Architects.
When: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 11am–5:30pm
Where: Trespa Design Centre, 62 Greene Street Ground Floor, NYC
Price: $35 general public