impromptu Studio for Boston Strong

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impromptustudio was created promptly after the Boston Marathon bombings. As a group of Master of Graphic design student taught by Professor Dimov, they wanted to do something for the victims through art.They came up with a “Bottles of Good” initiative, tucking healing messages and plant seeds into water bottles. “Water symbolizes replenishment—both on the marathon route and philosophically,” explains Dimov. “The seeds represent rebirth.” The students personally approached the Brigham and several other hospitals, and delivered bottles to 37 patients.

Each bottle’s message, signed by the class, read: “You are receiving this small token of empathy from a dedicated group of admirers. As young designers looking for inspiration, you stimulated our creativity and we decided to dedicate this piece to you. We admire your courage. It gives us hope and empowers us to live better. Please accept our love and warmest wishes for a speedy recovery and a fulfilling life ahead.”

Brigham and Women’s Hospital was wowed by the group’s compassion and asked them to create a larger installation, prominently displayed in the hospital’s lobby, to honor the victims. The team threw themselves into construction, liaising with hospital engineers and working outside of classroom hours to get the job done.

“I couldn’t speak more highly of these students,” says Kristen Koch, the hospital’s operations manager. “They worked day and night for ten days.” Koch says the display has captivated hospital staff and visitors alike. “One marathon victim even came on installation day to thank them personally,” she adds.

The design resembles a wishing well, representing a “waterfall of goodness overflowing with compassion,” Dimov says. Notes, cards, and banners are strung from the wall using yellow and blue ribbons, the marathon’s official colors, as well as from shoelaces tied as bows, a symbolic touch. Students also crafted a sign to accompany the mementos—the heartfelt message ends with a resounding “Brigham strong!”

The installation remains through July, but it’s just the beginning for Dimov’s designers. He’s now building what he calls an “impromptu studio,” an evolving space at Suffolk where civic-minded students can create art for hospitals, nonprofits, and other community partners. “It’s a bridge between the classroom and the real world,” he says. “After the response from Brigham and Women’s, we’re so excited and encouraged.”

Check Out “Wishing Wall” video:

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EGD – A Study of Light & Shadow

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Environmental Graphic Design

A Multi-Disciplinary Class

Instructors

Rita Daly, Graphic Design & Sen Mendoza, Interior Design

Project

A Study of Light & Shadow

 

Assignment

Design and fabrication of an individual window display based on the interpretation of a Shakespearian play quote, constructed out of paper with the addition of lighting to convey variety of moods.

The display was designed to appear in the Park Plaza street-level storefronts facing Arlington Street.

The quote can represent a contemporary interpretation or its meaning can be taken directly from the play.

 

Project Purpose

  • to test student ability to interpret word to image
  • to integrate hand building into the process of converting concept into three dimensions
  • to introduce “dimension” into student work through light and shadow
  • to liberate students from the computer
  • to capture the communication of mood through lighting
  • to establish a connection with Designing Illusion: Magic of Light & Perspective an exhibition in the planning for the Suffolk Gallery and possibly the Modern Theatre in the Fall of 2014

“DISPUTE NOT WITH HER: SHE IS LUNATIC.”

– RICHARD III

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MBA Students featuring MAGD Student Launch Boston Uncharted

spotlight  “For most people, launching a business in less than a year is a daunting task. 

But Suffolk students aren’t most people.”

 

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For the last six months, three entrepreneurship students—Trevor Young, Eric Hollenberg, and Joel Edwards—have spent nearly every day together building their business: Boston Uncharted.

Their company develops maps of Boston’s most popular neighborhoods, such as the North End and Beacon Hill. The maps provide interesting history facts and exclusive deals to local retailers and restaurants. Printed on Tyvek material, the maps are rip proof, water proof, and wrinkle proof.

Suffolk Offers a Helping Hand

How did they get the ball rolling so quickly? They took advantage of Suffolk’s resources.

“This business would still be an idea without Suffolk,” said Young.

They worked with nine Suffolk interns who are studying anything from finance, graphic design, and history to journalism and entrepreneurship. One intern in particular, graphic design major Shubha Roy, was instrumental in moving the product forward.

“She worked with us almost every day—modeling and tweaking the maps. She was a valuable asset and prime example of what students can achieve when they put their mind and energy into something,” Young said.

Young and his team also collaborated with students in Professor George Moker’s Financial and Legal Startup course.

“The school has been there every step of the way. We’re working with faculty to have the Beacon Hill Edition be distributed to incoming and touring students. We want students, their parents, and the city of Boston to recognize that Suffolk has the resources and intellect to create a product that required an interdisciplinary effort,” Young said.

 

Stepping up Their Game

The most important lesson they’ve learned along the way—face your challenges head on.

“Every situation is a learning experience. You can’t succeed without failing, recognizing why, and making improvements,” said Young.

They hit their first road block when the North End Chamber of Commerce proposed extreme changes to drive down the cost of the map.

“We had to stand our ground and decline their offer. We didn’t slow down. Instead, we moved forward by pitching to independent businesses. This taught us to stay strong and persistent,” Young said.

 

Persistence Leads to Success

And all that hard work is paying off.

Boston Uncharted is printing 5,000 maps for the North End and Beacon Hill. And now they’re pitching their product to local businesses.

As the president of sales and chief of technology, Edwards is leading the charge in finding new opportunities and connections. “Without Joel, the business would still be a big idea rather than a tangible product,” said Young.

Young is the president and creative director. He oversees the daily operations, works with the graphic designers, and handles the legal issues.

Hollenberg is the CEO and brainchild behind the business. “He’s the ideas man, the motivator, and problem solver. This business is his baby, and he’ll do anything to see it live,” Young said.

 

Boston Uncharted is Just the Beginning

They have big plans for the future. The three plan to expand their product into other major cities, including Chicago; Washington, DC; and Philadelphia.

They’re also developing an interactive app that will suggest retailers, restaurants, and entertainment for different target audiences.

Homecoming Weekend T-Shirt Contest – Deadline Extended!

T-Shirt Design Contest

The 2013 Suffolk Homecoming T-Shirt contest is open to current Suffolk students. Designs can be submitted through September 23, 2013. Enter now for a chance to win exhibit space at the NESAD reception on October 17, 2013 and a $100 credit to your RAMcard

2013 Homecoming T-Shirt Contest Entry Form (http://goo.gl/y1kBjG )

Homecoming artwork online submission: Please email your submission to homecoming@suffolk.edu with the subject line: NESAD T-Shirt contest submission

Contest Guidelines

You must incorporate:

  • Ideas about Suffolk’s first homecoming – (please visit OMC’s website http://www.suffolk.edu/explore/5161.php for more information on use of Suffolk registered marks), the idea of what “welcome home” means at Suffolk to students, alumni, family and friends,the Suffolk community and culture, and the date, October 17-20, 2013 into your design.
  • A t-shirt will be given to every registered Homecoming participant, so your design should be one that appeals to the majority of the participants, including Suffolk students, alumni, staff, faculty & family. The design should capture the essence of Suffolk University.
  • Designs may include line art and text but no photographs.
  • Your design is for the front of the shirt and may encompass an area up to 10×10 inches.
  • Design should work with the t-shirt colors., maximum of three colors. The t-shirt for 2013 will be Suffolk’s shades of blue or gold.
  • The design must be your own original, unpublished work and must not include any third-party logos or copyrighted material. By entering the competition, you agree that your submission is your own work.
  • Contact Tramaine Weekes at tweekes@suffolk.edu with questions.

Submitting an Entry

  • Digital entries only. High-resolution images in .eps format are preferred. We will also accept VECTOR art entries in the following formats: .ai, .cdr, .pdf, .svg, .wmf. All fonts must be converted to curves. There should be no embedded bitmap images (jpg, tif, bmp). Colors should be spot with no half-tones.
  • Fill out the entry form online and submit artwork to homecoming@suffolk.edu, Attn: Homecoming T-Shirt Contest.
  • Submissions will be accepted through Monday, September 23, 2013.

The Fine Print

  • Maximum of one entry per person.
  • All entries must include a signed artist agreement to be considered.
  • Submissions will be screened by the Suffolk University Homecoming Committee for merit and feasibility; finalists will be posted to Suffolk faculty and staff for voting.
  • Voting is set up as one vote per person.
  • The Suffolk University Homecoming Committee reserves the right to make changes to the winning design before printing, including changes in image size or ink color or t-shirt color.
  • By submitting your design, you grant permission for your design to be used by Suffolk University and the Suffolk University Homecoming Committee including, but not limited to, the Suffolk Homecoming website, the 2013 Homecoming t-shirt, posters and future marketing materials.
  • The Suffolk University Homecoming Committee reserves the right to final decision.
  • The creator of the winning design will win exhibit space at the NESAD reception on October 17, 2013 and a $100 credit to your RAMcard.

Statement of Use

Suffolk University reserves the right to retain artwork produced by students for exhibition and reproduction as part of their program of study while enrolled at the University, and has a non- exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to photograph, tape, reproduce, or otherwise use or display student work for marketing, promotional, archival, reference, research, classroom, educational, and other purposes. Students will be credited for the use of such reproductions at the discretion of the University. Reproductions of student artwork may be edited at the University’s discretion, but in doing so, the University will make a good faith effort to act respectfully and responsibly so as not to unduly compromise the integrity of the original artwork.

Redesign : MAGD Thesis Show 2013

We were so proud to have the opportunity  of presenting the wonderful thesis works of  Master of Graphic Design graduates at Adam’s gallery, 120 Tremont St. (Suffolk Law Building). The opening show that took place on Friday, August 23rd 2013 was well attended by the family, friends, alumni, instructors, and regional designers around Greater Boston area. The works are unique, well executed, innovative and interesting for public viewing.

Come to visit and see all of the works from our talented MAGD graduates at Adam’s Gallery until mid of November 2013!

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Master of Arts in Graphic Design Student Thesis Show

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Forward(ed) thinking. Your presence is requested as the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University proudly presents work from recent graphic design graduate students. See our response to some of today’s issues and leave your thoughts as part of our interactive exhibit.

Opening reception:

Friday, August 23rd, from 6-9pm at the Adams Gallery at Suffolk University.

Show runs from August 23-September 16. This event is free and open to the public.

Location:

Adams Gallery

Suffolk University Law School

120 Tremont Street

First Floor

Boston, MA

Graphic designers represented in the exhibit are:

  • Emily Boyes-Watson
  • Grace Julian Murthy
  • Kevin Lin
  • Michelle Pergal
  • Joshua Peters
  • Stephen E. Plummer
  • Krista Van Guilder
  • Elizabeth Barrera Yepez