The Design Foundation presents the twelfth AGIdeas International Design Event at Melbourne's premier Arts Precinct. Come and be inspired by leading international designers in the fields of graphic design, computer game illustration, motion graphics, textile design, identity management, fine art, animation and special effects, digital photography, industrial design and much more.

If your passion is design be at AGIdeas 2002, April 22 - 24.

Speakers

• Weta Workshop New Zealand (Lord of the Rings) special effects
• Natacha Merritt USA Digital Photography
• Tetsuya Mizuguchi Japan Computer Games Sega
• Cathy Van Ee Australia Painter
• Linda Jackson Australia Fashion Textile Designer
• Wang Xu China Graphic Designer
• Dom Bartolo Australia Motion Graphics
• Erling Christoffersen Denmark Furniture Designer
• Alison Hulett Australia Graphic designer
• Paul Postma Jacques Koeweiden Netherlands Graphic Designers
• Alan Kitching UK Typographer Graphic Designer
• Mike Edmonds Australia Advertising Copy Writer
• Michael Alvisse Australia Furniture Design
• John Spooner Australia cartoonist
• Terry Jones UK i-D magazine
• New Generation Australia, Wishart Design, 3 Deep Design, Storm Image Design

Price

• Student $225 incl GST
• Student with design night $245 incl GST
• Lecturer $280 incl GST
• Professional $390 incl GST

Delivery Method

• Post (include $5.00)
  
• Committee (free of charge)
  
• Collect from Conference (foc)

Payment Method
Cash, Cheque, Credit card, Postal order

Price includes: three days of mind blowing information from 15 leading designers, lunch, light refreshments, sponsors box, entertainment and final night party. No day tickets available.

Please note bookings received after 12 April will have to be collected at the conference and will incur a late fee of $40.00

The Design Nights
Take the chance to visit one of Melbourne's leading design houses on Monday 22nd April 6.30pm. As one of a group of twenty five students, you will have the opportunity to discuss all aspects of design with one of Australia's industry leaders. Places are limited so you will need to book early. Send $20.00 along with your registration fee and mark your order of preference for designers to guarantee your place at this memorable evening (please complete in order, filling in all 25 design nights). Your $20.00 will only be refunded if you miss out on a place, however please note that no refunds will be given for studio visits of lower preference. This night is only open to students who attend the conference. See http://www.agideas.net for details.

Andrew Hoyne Design
Badjar Advertising
Biomedical Multimedia Unit
Cato Purnell Partners
Cinemedia
Clemenger
Cornwell Design
Cozzolino Ellet Design D'Vision
David Lancashire Design
Emery Vincent Design
Emperor's Mind
Fabio Ongarato Design
FutureBrand FHA
Form Australia
Gollings Pidgeon Design
Mother's Art
Ned Culic
Precinct
Pure D'Arcy
Robinson Towns Design
Sadgrove Design Partners
Storm Image Design
Stuart Pettigrew
Studio Anybody
Sway
The Swish Group

Venue
The Melbourne Concert Hall is at the centre of Melbourne's premier arts precinct. It is next to the new Federation Square complex with galleries, shops and Victoria's state multimedia centre and near the Melbourne Botanical Gardens, South Bank Boulevard and the CBD. The central location makes the venue easily accessible to Melbourne's best hotels, shops, restaurants and bars.

Accommodation
The Design Foundation has special rates at three Melbourne hotels. All three hotels are situated in the CBD and are close to the conference venue. The three different establishments offer a range of accommodation styles and prices. Please make sure that you ask for the AGIdeas rate when booking.

The Westin Melbourne
Situated on the corner of Collins and Swanston Sts adjoining the city square, the Westin Melbourne is a stylish five star hotel. Discount rates start at $248 per night. http://www.westin.com.au.

The Victoria Hotel
Situated in Little Collins Street beside the Melbourne Town Hall, the Victoria Hotel is a budget conscious hotel. Quote the AGIdeas rate in the comments field. Standard rates start at $132.00 twin room. http://www.victoriahotel.com.au.

The Flinders Station Hotel
Situated on the corner of Flinders Lane and Elizabeth Sts, Flinders Station Hotel is a backpackers hostel. Standard rates start at $22.00 (less 10% AGIdeas rate). Contact Alison or David for the AGIdeas special rate. http://www.flindersbackpackers.com.au

AGIdeas Student Design Awards
Creativity = Risk
Students attending AGIdeas have the opportunity to win one of two travelling scholarships by entering either the Cato Partners Award or the Collie Trust Award.

Shortlisted entries in both Awards, by those students under 25 years, will be submitted to Fabrica, the research centre for communication for the Bennetton Group. Fabrica will award one of these students a scholarship to attend the research centre for up to one year.

Shortlisted entries will be exhibited in the Saxton Paper Accord Colour Gallery at the Victorian Arts Centre April 22 - 23.

See website or contact the Design Foundation for details. The deadline is 5pm April 3rd. Winners will be announced at AGIdeas 2002 (you must be in attendance to claim your prize).

The Design Foundation is not responsible for any speaker changes or cancellations. All information is correct at the time of printing. No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.

Principle Sponsors
Saxton
The Collie Trust

Major Sponsors
Rothfield Print Management
Accord Colour
Admark Graphics
Amcor Fibre Packaging
Cato Partners
Design Graphics
Bond Imaging
Spicers Paper
New Wave Systems
Kinkos

Project Manager
Kristin Mc Courtie

Conference Patron
Ken Cato

For more information contact:
Design Foundation
254 Swan St
Richmond 3121
Ph 61 3 9328 3220
Fax 61 3 929 4992
info@agideas.net
http://www.agideas.net