☀️ It’s finally starting to feel like summer. For June’s social hour, we’ll be hosting a picnic at Lincoln Park. Join us on Wednesday, June 12th, from 6 to 9 p.m. to hang out, enjoy the sun, or share what you’re looking forward to this summer! DM us on Instagram for more information or join our Discord. Bring snacks to share. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration is not required; just show up. Thanks to Alexis Gonzalez for organizing and for the event graphic (@achiiiis). — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #DesignSocial #DesignHangout #LincolnPark
🎙️ NEW EPISODE Our guest is graphic designer and photographer (@johnnymei.design). In this episode, Johnny speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) about his unconventional path into the world of graphic design — starting with his fascination with browsing magazines at Tower Records. Johnny’s creative output is multidisciplinary, and we learn about his approach to self-initiating projects such as his photography series, Imperfect Day, T-shirts for Charity, and, most recently, his online archive of inspiration, Internet Found. We also discuss the graphic design industry, the importance of breaking and following rules, and much more. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
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Its a catchy Jingle, right? 😂🤣 If you love flowers, this your book! . . #FLOWERLOVE #designbookclub #newbookrelease #amazonbooks #coffeetablebook #seattleflorist
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Its a catchy Jingle, right? 😂🤣 If you love flowers, this your book! . . #FLOWERLOVE #designbookclub #newbookrelease #amazonbooks #coffeetablebook #seattleflorist
🎙️ On this episode of Underscore, we celebrate four years of the Chicago Graphic Design Club. Host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) reflects on the impact of CGDC alongside team members Alexis Gonzalez (@alexisgonzalez.studio), Carson Koppin (@carson_cleve), Cheryl Bever (@cmbimageanddesign), Jeffrey Hitchens (@jhitchensdesign), and Hamid Alavi (@hamidalaviz). We discuss what community means to us and how the Chicago Graphic Design Club has shaped our relationship to design. We share memories and our vision for the future. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast #ChicagoPodcast
Join us on May 23rd at the Music Box Theater in Chicago to watch the premiere of Gary Hustwit's (@gary_hustwit) documentary Eno, about the musician/artist/icon Brian Eno (@brianeno). The screening will include a Q&A and, afterward, an afterparty. ABOUT ENO “Visionary musician and artist Brian Eno — known for producing David Bowie, U2, Talking Heads, among many others; pioneering the genre of ambient music; and releasing over 40 solo and collaboration albums — reveals his creative processes in this groundbreaking generative documentary: a film that’s different every time it’s shown. "Eno" utilizes a first-of-its-kind generative software system developed by Hustwit and digital artist Brendan Dawes to combine new interviews with Eno’s rich archive of hundreds of hours of never-before-seen footage and unreleased music. Each screening of Eno is unique, presenting different scenes, order, music, and meant to be experienced live. The generative and infinitely iterative quality of "Eno" poetically resonates with the artist’s own creative practice, his methods of using technology to compose music, and his endless deep dive into the mercurial essence of creativity.” Visit the link in the bio for tickets. https://www.eventbee.com/v/eno-chicago-premiere/event?eid=215214074#/tickets — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #BrianEno #Eno #garyhustwit
Today, the Chicago Graphic Design Club turns FOUR. We hosted our first event on May 6th, 2020, and discussed Bruno Munari's book “Design as Art.” Since then, we have been inspired by our community to continue creating programming and spaces of conversation and belonging. Special thanks to everybody who has supported us and made the CGDC what it is today. We are looking forward to a fun Summer of great programming, so stay tuned. — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture
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We are back with another social hour, this time at the Game Room at the Chicago Athletic Association in the Loop. Join us on Wednesday, May 8th, from 6 to 9 p.m. to play games, hang out, or share what you’re working on! DM us for more information, or join our Discord. We look forward to seeing you there! :) Registration is not required; just show up. #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #DesignSocial #DesignHangout graphic and planning by @achiiiis
New reading material…when you have a birthday and your daughter knows you too well. 😁 #graphicdesign #designbookclub #readmorebooks #reading #books
🎙️ Our guests are Rotimi (@rotimi_solola) and Candace Solola (@candace_carson) of the Chicago-based multidisciplinary design studio, So Dsgn (@so.dsgn). In this episode, they speak with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) about how they bring a unique approach to brand and industrial design. Together, we dive deep into their collaborative process and approach, the origins of their studio, and much more. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast #IndustrialDesign
👋 Meet Alexis Gonzalez (@alexisgonzalez.studio), our newest team member and friend. She brings great energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to our community and are thrilled to have her be a part of our team. — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #MeetTheTeam
When making an appointment in our Reading Room, you can let us know in advance what you’re looking for. Maybe something for your thesis on women designers or a book to immerse yourself in the origins of the letter? There’s a book for everything! Of course, you may come to just look around too ;). Book your free spot via #linkinbio 📸 @whoisjoost
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🎙️ Our guest is Vida Sačić (@vidasacic) Chicago-based, artist, typographer, and design educator. In this episode, Vida speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) about using letterpress materials to explore language, process, and meaning-making. Vida shares her perspective on teaching and the importance of being passionate about the work you teach. Together, they also discuss hope and optimism and their roles within creativity and much more. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast #Letterpress #LetterpressDesigner
We are now two weeks away from our first Triple Scoop talking about Design Industry Sentiment. Please set your calendar (link in bio) and join the conversation. 🍨
Reminder that our April Book Club meeting is next Tuesday at 7pm EST! Come join us and delve into the world of 'Extra Bold - A Field Guide that's Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-racist, and Nonbinary!' Sign up at qtbipoc.design - - - - - #uxdesign #designbookclub #QTBIPOC #equityindesign #QueerBookClub #graphicdesign
Jason Schwartz @jaycrimes is a Creative Director at Bright Bright Great and Avondale Type Co., with a focus on digital design experience. His experience spans industrial, graphic, interface and experience design, working seamlessly from start-up to enterprise. Jason is interested in the future of the digital landscape via web3 and bringing ownership back to creators. Jason’s passion extends beyond design to art collecting, designer vinyl and horror movies.
Sharlene King @typodactyl is an innovation consultant at Salesforce, leveraging human-centered design for digital transformation. Her diverse experience spans product design, brand strategy, and typography, working with entities ranging from global agencies to Chicago boutiques. She actively volunteers in local youth mentorship programs like those at Chicago Public Schools and the Adler Planetarium. Passionate about behavioral science, she often applies its principles to economics, systems, or observing her dog’s behavior — despite her allergies.
We’re excited to start Spring with a casual social hour at Dark Matter - Star Lounge in Humboldt Park. Join us on Wednesday, April 10th from 6-8:30pm to hang out, connect, or show what you’re working on! DM us for more information, or join our Discord. We look forward to seeing you there! :) Registration is not required. Just show up. — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #DesignSocial graphic by @achiiiis #DesignHangout
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Introducing our co-hosts for the 4/26 event. Sharlene King (@typodactyl) innovation Executive at @salesforce Ignite.
Announcing our co-hosts for 4/26 Jason Schwartz (@jaycrimes) Creative Director at @brightbrightgreat.
🎙️ Our guest is Chuck Anderson (@nopattern) of Chicago-based creative practice, No Pattern Studio In this episode, Chuck speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) and co-host Carson Koppin (@Carson_Cleve) about his introduction to the internet and creative cultures beyond the midwest, the importance of routine, physical health, social media, and the influential early internet culture blog: The Brilliance. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast #ChuckAnderson #NoPattern
This is an excerpt from the first issue of Faculty, in which Murmur Ring founder Ashley Lukasik speaks with collaborators and friends Steven White and Tony Bynum about ways to reclaim creativity through design. You can read the entire interview and more contributions by a wide range of Chicago-based designers by purchasing a copy of Faculty, by visiting our website. — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #DesignPublication #Faculty #DesignWriting
🎙️ Our guest is Christian (@xnslrzn), Underscore host, designer, photographer, and founder of the Chicago Graphic Design Club. In this special 50th episode, Solorzano speaks with guest-host Carlos Segura (@segurainc) about his upbringing, background, motivation behind founding the Chicago Graphic Design Club, and the inspiration that drives much of his community-centered work. Solorzano shares his vision for Chicago’s design community, the reasons why he believes craft and passion are at the core of the city, and so much more. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms - such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
👋 Meet Jeffrey Hitchens (@jhitchensdesign), our newest team member and longtime friend. He is helping drive our community outreach and programming ideas. — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #MeetTheTeam
We were pleasantly surprised by how many books everyone brought to our Design Book Club event! It was clear the passion for craft and design in our community. We had some avid bookworms in attendance! Big thanks to @hemlockprinters, @descan.vancouver, @massyartssociety and @somy.photos for helping support this event. We had a blast and we hope to do it again!
We had a great group of designers, readers and community members at our first Design Book Club event! The night included discussions about our favourite design, art, and urban planning reads, a book swap and a collaborative wall where we shared notes on our books on the go, our all-time favourites and the places we love curling up to read Major thanks to: @hemlockprinters for supporting our event and donating a number of incredible books for attendees to take home @massyartssociety for hosting us in their inspiring gallery @somy.photos for photographing our event!
👋 Meet Carson Koppin (@carson_cleve). If you've listened to two of our latest Underscore episodes, you'll be familiar with Carson. He's a thoughtful community builder and creator of ideas. We are thrilled to call him a team member, friend, and collaborator. — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #MeetTheTeam
Join us to celebrate community, design, & the release of our publication, Faculty. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the Chicago Graphic Design Club, socialize with this issue’s contributors, get involved, and participate in a raffle to win CGDC merch. The venue will have a cash bar and refreshments. Registration is at the door. $5 suggested donation. Special thanks to The American Legion Tattler Post #973 for allowing us to use their space. Faculty centers around the Chicago Graphic Design Club's mission of building a positive culture within graphic design theory, craft, and practice and exists as a catalyst for new ideas through documenting our collective and individual faculties. This publication celebrates and highlights Chicago's graphic design culture while showcasing its commitment to strengthening our community by recognizing and amplifying voices with something to say. Our first issue features dozens of Chicago-based designers through interviews, essays, project spotlights, profiles, and more. To pre-order, visit our shop: https:// chicagographicdesign.shop/ Link in bio — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #DesignPublication #Faculty #DesignWriting
🎙️ Our guests are James Langford (@jameslangfordd) and Larry Tchogninou (@larrytchogninou) of the Chicago-based studio Points of Sail (@points.of.sail). In this episode, James and Larry speak with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) and this episode's co-host Carson Koppin (@carson_cleve) about designing everything from concrete boats to storefronts, DaFont, Larry's 3 Practices theory, graphic design not having to obey the laws of gravity, play as a means of creative inspiration, and much more. - ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms - such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) - #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
Thank you to invite my floral art + XR/AR/AI to the publication, faculty, from Chicago Graphic Design Club. You can find the pre order at https://chicagographicdesign.shop/products/faculty-issue-1? Chicago Graphic Design club posted: We are thrilled to share the lineup of Faculty's upcoming publication. Pre-order your copy today. — Issue 1 of Faculty centers around the Chicago Graphic Design Club’s mission of building a positive culture within graphic design theory, craft, and practice and exists as a catalyst for new ideas through documenting our collective and individual faculties. This publication celebrates and highlights Chicago’s graphic design culture while showcasing its commitment to strengthening our community by recognizing and amplifying voices with something to say. Our first issue features dozens of Chicago-based designers through interviews, essays, project spotlights, profiles, and more. — Printed in Chicago (M&G Graphics) 60+ pages Dimension: 8.5 x 11 Perfect bound — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #DesignPublication #Faculty #DesignWriting @aggietoppins @alionasolomadina @alyssalowww @ashleyraelukasik @segurainc @caroliners.jpg @chemabev @xnslrzn @elopez12 @design.francis @guyvillajr @heathersnyderquinn jhitchensdesign @johnpobojewski @klooky @guiritan.liam @mickchampay @nmoufti @nickadam @activecalories @contemporaneous_notes @aminisajad @sarahedmands @seangfermoyle
We are thrilled to share the lineup of Faculty's upcoming publication. Pre-order your copy today. — Issue 1 of Faculty centers around the Chicago Graphic Design Club’s mission of building a positive culture within graphic design theory, craft, and practice and exists as a catalyst for new ideas through documenting our collective and individual faculties. This publication celebrates and highlights Chicago’s graphic design culture while showcasing its commitment to strengthening our community by recognizing and amplifying voices with something to say. Our first issue features dozens of Chicago-based designers through interviews, essays, project spotlights, profiles, and more. — Printed in Chicago (M&G Graphics) 60+ pages Dimension: 8.5 x 11 Perfect bound — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #DesignPublication #Faculty #DesignWriting @aggietoppins @alionasolomadina @alyssalowww @ashleyraelukasik @segurainc @caroliners.jpg @chemabev @xnslrzn @elopez12 @design.francis @guyvillajr @heathersnyderquinn @jhitchensdesign @johnpobojewski @klooky @guiritan.liam @mickchampay @nmoufti @nickadam @activecalories @contemporaneous_notes @aminisajad @sarahedmands @seangfermoyle
👋 Meet Hamid Alavi (@hamidalaviz). A talented designer, contributor, and friend who assists in shaping and developing our club's visual design language. Next time you see him at one of our events, give him a high-five. 👋 — We ❤️ you, Hamid. — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #MeetTheTeam
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🎙️ Our guest is Rick Valicenti (@contemporaneous_notes), founder of Thirst (1988–2019). In this episode, Valicenti speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) and reflects on the journey and highlights of his career, which has spanned decades. Valicenti shares insights from his collaborations, friendships, and encounters with designers such as Paul Rand, Art Paul, Saul Bass, and Tibor Kalman. Valicenti walks us through his creative process and the methods through which he stays inspired to continue to create and use graphic design as a means of expression and communication. - ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms - such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) - #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
I am so happy to have found the @chicagographicdesignclub. I have met the best people, found my community and found true friendships in my teammates. It’s so important to find your tribe. Posted @withregram • @chicagographicdesignclub 👋 Meet Cheryl Bever (@chemabev), who, if you’ve been to one of our events, you’ll find welcoming folks with a smile on her face. She plays a significant role in fostering positivity and a sense of belonging within our community (both online and IRL). We ❤️ you, Cheryl. ___________________________ #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #MeetTheTeam #chicagographicdesigners #findyourtribe
👋 Meet Cheryl Bever (@chemabev), who, if you've been to one of our events, you'll find welcoming folks with a smile on her face. She plays a significant role in fostering positivity and a sense of belonging within our community (both online and IRL). We ❤️ you, Cheryl. — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #MeetTheTeam
Thank you to Alison Place and our panelists for an insightful conversation yesterday evening at DePaul University (@cdmdepaul). We look forward to seeing you again soon. — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #FeministDesigner #MITPress #FeministDesign #PoliticalDesign #PersonalDesign @feministdesigner
Off to a good start. Finally cracking The Creative Act: A Way of Being open 📖 @rickrubin . . . . #creativeprocess #lifeasart #designbookshelf #designbookclub #gorgeousbooks #spiralobsession #makemorecircles
Every Sunday, we gather as a community to exchange insights from our latest book chapter. We just finished reading “Shape of Design” together, and here are some standout quotes. If you’ve read the book, we’d love to hear your favorite quotes or key takeaways! Share them in the comments below. Click the link in our bio to join our community, let’s read the next book together ☺️ #ShapeOfDesign #DesignBookClub #FemaleDesigners #AfricanWomenInTech #DesignChics
Over the next few weeks, we will feature and highlight the team that works behind the scenes to bring you the Chicago Graphic Design Club's programming and community. ¶ 👋 Meet Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn), who founded the Chicago Graphic Design Club in 2020. He hosts our podcast Underscore, works as a Product Designer, and teaches design at DePaul University. — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #MeetTheTeam
We are excited to start the year with a casual group visit to the Art Institute. Please note that you are responsible for your museum admission fee. We will be meeting at the entrance on Michigan Avenue at 1 pm. Afterward, we plan on grabbing food as a group nearby. Join us to make new friends, connect, see art, and be inspired. DM us for more information, or join our Discord. — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #DesignSocial
Don't worry, this isn't a commitment to a monthly book club! We're partnering with @descan.vancouver to host a one-off night where we come together to geek out on our favourite design books amongst beverages and snacks. You may have had a great holiday read, a book you've loved for years, or even one that you've been meaning to open for ages and now we're giving you the impetus to read up over the next month! Books can cover the realm of art, design, architecture, urban planning, creativity - the list goes on! We would love if everyone could bring one or more of their favourite books that they've read at least a good chunk of (we will too), and be ready to chat about it with other people. Maybe you can even come home with someone else's book if they're open to a swap! We also accept the book-less that are just looking to learn about some new reads. If you have books accumulating dust on your shelves, bring them along, we'll have a dedicated space for any books seeking new homes. When: Tuesday, February 6th, 6 - 8 pm Where: @massyartssociety, 23 E Pender St, Vancouver Admission: Free but we need to know numbers, so please register with the link in bio Also, your registration will enter you in a raffle to win a special book on the night of the event!
Chicago! Join me and four phenomenal panelists for an in-person discussion about feminist politics in design. It’ll be my first trip with the new baby. Can’t wait to see you there! 💜 Link in bio to register. — Repost @chicagographicdesignclub 🚨 February 1st at 6PM, join the Chicago Graphic Design Club and DePaul University for a panel discussion led by Alison Place, author of Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design, about the realities of doing feminist design. Through a conversation with panelists whose backgrounds span education, public service, and industry, we’ll explore what it looks like to bring feminist values to our work and the challenges of operating design in a feminist way. 📝 You can register via the link in our bio or by visiting our website at www.chicagographicdesign.club — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #FeministDesigner #MITPress #FeministDesign #PoliticalDesign #PersonalDesign
🎙️ Our guest is Chicago-based designer and Object Company founder, Benjamin Edgar (@BenjaminEdgar). In this episode, Benjamin speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) and this episode’s co-host Carson Koppin (@Carson_Cleve) about industrial design, his creative process, Jeff Koons, solving emotional problems, Powell Peralta’s “The Ripper”, and much more. Benjamin talks through the lifecycle of a product and how, through purposeful collaboration and a particular attention to the mundane, he can take an idea from the notes app to a prototype in a matter of weeks. He shares valuable lessons on a meditative presence and explains why he uses internet blue, Helvetica Neue 57 condensed bold, and price as a method of communicating an idea. - ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms - such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) - #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
An excerpt from Alison Place's book Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design (@feministdesigner).Published by MIT Press (@mitpress) Alison will be moderating a panel in Chicago on February 1st with panelists whose backgrounds span education, public service, and industry. We’ll explore what it looks like to bring feminist values to our work and the challenges of operating design in a feminist way. 📝 You can register via the link in our bio or by visiting our website at www.chicagographicdesign.club — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #FeministDesigner #MITPress #FeministDesign #PoliticalDesign #PersonalDesign
🚨 February 1st at 6PM, join the Chicago Graphic Design Club and DePaul University for a panel discussion led by Alison Place, author of Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design, about the realities of doing feminist design. Through a conversation with panelists whose backgrounds span education, public service, and industry, we’ll explore what it looks like to bring feminist values to our work and the challenges of operating design in a feminist way. 📝 You can register via the link in our bio or by visiting our website at www.chicagographicdesign.club — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #FeministDesigner #MITPress #FeministDesign #PoliticalDesign #PersonalDesign
We want to thank Design B&B for having us in their space yesterday for a wonderful evening of community, creativity, and great conversation. And, of course, thanks to everybody who joined us and helped kick off 2024. See you at our next event. — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #SpeculativeFuture #DesignBB
The title of our publication, “Faculty”, was typeset in the Chicago-created font, Process, designed by Sean Fermoyle. We’re incredibly proud to feature his work and you can visit our website to learn more about its origin story. To pre-order, visit our shop: https:// chicagographicdesign.shop/ Link in bio — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #DesignPublication #Faculty #DesignWriting
Daydreaming of being transported to these spaces from Stafford Cliff's The Way We Live With The Things We Love - - - #designbookclub #vintageliving #vintagestyling #vintageinteriors #staffordcliff #eclectic #homestylinginspo
🎙️ Our guest is Chicago-based designer and innovation executive at Salesforce, Sharlene King (@typodactyl). In this episode, Sharlene speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) about the art of listening, education, art/design school, generosity, taxidermy, her love for her 1989 Honda Civic, and much more. She walks us through her introduction to design by way of working security at a museum and the path toward her career as a designer championing accessibility and authenticity within the creative process. Sharlene shares valuable lessons from her adolescence and explains her enthusiasm for new technologies that will evolve creativity, the commonalities between design and taxidermy, and life as neurodivergent. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
🚨 Introducing "Faculty". A publication by the Chicago Graphic Design Club. Faculty centers around the Chicago Graphic Design Club's mission of building a positive culture within graphic design theory, craft, and practice and exists as a catalyst for new ideas through documenting our collective and individual faculties. This publication celebrates and highlights Chicago's graphic design culture while showcasing its commitment to strengthening our community by recognizing and amplifying voices with something to say. Our first issue features dozens of Chicago-based designers through interviews, essays, project spotlights, profiles, and more. To pre-order, visit our shop: https:// chicagographicdesign.shop/ Link in bio — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #DesignPublication #Faculty #DesignWriting
Today's episode reflects the Chicago Graphic Design Club's 2023 and looks into the new year and some of our planned programming. Host Christian Christian(@xnslrzn) is joined by CGDC team member Cheryl Bever (@chemabev), and together they discuss some of this year's highlights plus share community comments. Thank you for supporting our program and listening in 2023. We look forward to connecting with you in the coming year. Stay safe, and happy new year. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
🚨 The Chicago Graphic Design Club invites you to our first studio tour of 2024 — Thursday, January 18th. We’ll be touring and learning from the Chicago-based studio Design B&B (@designbandb). Together, we’ll ask ourselves, “Why do we design?” through interactive activities inspired by their 5 cultural values. Located in the West Loop, this studio visit is about connecting with Chicago graphic designers, getting to know Design B&B’s studio culture and work — from global brands to local Chicago organizations — and learning from Design B&B’s WHY-centric approach. ℹ️ About Design B&B Design B&B is a brand strategy and design studio passionate about discovering why a brand exists and elevating its strengths so that its story is heard. ℹ️ Agenda 6:00 – 6:30p Arrivals and check-in. 6:30 – 7p Opening remarks + about Design B&B 7 – 8:30p Design activities 8:30 – 9p Networking reception. 📝 You can register via the link in our bio or by visiting our website at www.chicagographicdesign.club Visual identity for the event by Design B&B. — #GraphicDesign #CGDC #ChicagoGraphicDesignClub #ChicagoDesigners #DesignBookClub #VisualCommunication #ImageMakers #DesignTheory #Design #InformationDesign #Symbols #DesignCulture #SpeculativeFuture #DesignBB
🎙️ Our guest is Chicago-based community organizer, educator, and designer Amira Hegazy (@amirror). In this episode, Amira speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) about “love and care” as guiding principles that shape and drive our design process and work as designers. She walks us through her research about Chicago neighborhoods and the typography that represents their identities. She shares the importance of listening and understanding as crucial methods of honoring and respecting the history and legacies of cultures of communities. We also hear about her perspective on teaching and the classroom as being a space for inquiry into the ethics and implications of design across a range of contexts. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast
🎙️ In the latest episode of our show, our guest is Chicago-based graphic designer Sean Fermoyle (@seangfermoyle). In this episode, Sean speaks with host Christian Solorzano (@xnslrzn) about logo redesigns, ways for designers to share their expertise with clients and stakeholders to get buy-in, how to manage ideas and find balance across professional and personal projects, and much more. Sean also shares the story of discovering graphic design in high school and how teachers helped him connect the dots between his interests and the possibility of a career in design. — ℹ️ Underscore is a show produced by the Chicago Graphic Design Club that brings you conversations with Chicago’s creative community. On this podcast, we explore the craft, theory, and practice of graphic design, plus discuss ideas that cultivate a more inclusive and thoughtful creative community. 🔎 You can find us through your preferred podcast platforms — such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio to listen (https://lnkd.in/eH-BqkB) — #Chicago #GraphicDesign #CGDC #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignBookClub #BookClub #DesignPodcast #DesignConversation #DesignRecording #DesignerPodcast #ChicagoDesign #ChicagoCreatives #Underscore #GraphicDesignPodcast