BDI 2006 Industry Valuation: Overseas income up home market down

The 2006 BDI Valuation Survey shows a drop in turnover, fees and employee numbers but an increase in export income for the UK. The survey uses a base of 4,500 commercial design firms. Over 1500 design firms, representing over a third of the sector participated in the 2005/6 survey. The release of the repot highlights that the 2005 to 2006 design year has arguably been an eventful one, particularly in political circles.

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The Design Centrum Czech Republic is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for Young Package 2007. The annual competition is presented in partnership with the Model Obaly Company. Young Package 2007 is endorsed by Icograda and administered by Antipol Brno Advertising.

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Identity: Best of the Best 2007 has issued its Call for Entries. The international award scheme, now in its second year, is designed to recognise excellence in logos, trademarks and corporate identity. In 2006, 970 submissions from 26 countries resulted in 10 prizes.

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VisionUnion.com was founded in July 2004, to serve designers and students of design. With continuously updated information, the content of VisionUnion covers the complete design industry. The site features 12 columns - News and Information, Plane Designing, Industrial Designing, Multimedia Designing, CG animation, Architecture and Environment, School Union, Members' Works, Union Arena, Picture Searching, BBS, and onvision Store of Designers' Works. VisionUnion.com provides information, work appreciation, theory and documents, interviews and feature stories. Every channel is different and requires that every chief editor be responsible for the achievements of its channel.

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This mark was designed for a group of printmakers who were trying to raise funds through the production of a portfolio of their prints. The initials of the name of the organization (F.O.P.) are shown in a positive and mirror image configuration that relates to the printmaking process. The texture of rice paper and overall form of the mark relate to traditional printmaking methods originating in Asia.

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Recharging your Creative Batteries
Maria Piscopo, Communication Arts

This is the perfect time of year to stop and reflect: Where have you been? Where are you going? How do you get there in one piece?

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How many hours do you work in a week?

As we try to ascertain what the major issues and opportunities in the communication design profession are, we also want to keep track of the changes in the practice and what a typical work week is today.

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The design economy
Do you feel your business is doing better, the same or worse than this time last year?

43% Better.
29% Worse.
32% The same.

Totals shown may be more or less than 100% due to rounding

Open position: Assistant Professor of Art: Graphic Design
University of Hawai’i at Manoa
 
Tenure track, full-time, 9-month, to begin August 2007 or as soon thereafter as possible, pending position clearance and availability of funds.
 
Duties:
Teach beginning, intermediate & advanced graphic design and typography
courses; conduct research; advise students and develop curriculum; manage and supervise digital labs; participate in the governance of the department; and other duties as assigned by the Chair.
 
Review of applications will begin on 3 January 2007 and will continue until the
position is filled.
 
For more information: http://workatuh.hawaii.edu/zoom_job.php?6797

The DMITM Board of Directors has approved the nomination of Jerome Kathman, President & CEO, LPK (Libby Perszyk Kathman) to its Board of Directors.  Mr. Kathman is recognised worldwide as a leading authority on brand identity. His global experience has provided insights into both the opportunities
and pitfalls of taking a brand beyond national boundaries. LPK is the world’s largest employee-owned brand identity agency.
 
Mr. Kathman said of the appointment, “I am truly honoured to expand my commitment to the Design Management Institute as a member of the Board and public advocate for the economic and cultural importance of design”.  Mr. Kathman and his LPK team have a proven track record in Building Leadership Brands.  In addition to the Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters, LPK has extended international offices in Geneva, Switzerland; Frankfurt, Germany; and Guangzhou, China; servicing the Americas, Canada, Europe and Asia.
 
For more information: http://www.dmi.org