Join Our March (Design) Madness!

Registration for this event has closed as of 5pm, 3/12/10.

Forget UCLA, UNC and LSU ... SPD-U is the only sure bet when it comes to March Madness. Join us Monday, March 15 for an afternoon of bracket-busting events in publication design and art direction! Like last year, we've got a top-notch lineup of topics and presenters, all there to give YOU the edge in your design work and job-searching. All the details after the jump...

SPD U
March 15, 2010
12:30 - 5pm

THE 2010 FINAL FOUR LINE-UP

GAME 1: Creativity
Design Brainstorms Insights and advice on finding inspiration and new approaches to design challenges.

PRESENTED BY:

- Robert Newman (Real Simple, Vibe, Entertainment Weekly)
- Ivylise Simones (Village Voice)

GAME 2: Photography/Art Direction

Oh Shoot! Art Directing Photo Shoots Come hear a magazine photographer, photo editor and designer discuss what it takes creatively and technically to get the right shot.

PRESENTED BY:

The Art Director - Sarah Vinas (Glamour, Conde Nast Portfolio)
The Photo Editor - Michele Ervin (Popular Mechanics, Premiere, Runner's World)

The Photographer - Stephen Mark Sullivan (clients include Conde Nast, Fairchild Books, Macfadden Publishing and more)

GAME 3: Designs

Editorial Design Makeover We'll show you some design tips and tricks to take you from amateur to professional in only 50 minutes!

PRESENTED BY:

- Stravinski Pierre (Vibe; O, the Oprah Magazine; Popular Mechanics)

GAME 4: Careers
The Real World: Designer Edition Hear how our panelists of designers and photo editors got where they are and what it's like in the real world. And get some advice on how to get a design or photo job of your own.

PANEL INCLUDES:
- Michele Ervin (Popular Mechanics, Premiere, Runner's World)
- Josh Klenert (Clear Channel Radio-Digital, Billboard, Don Morris Design)
- Jenn McManus (More, Glamour, Health)
- Jason Sfetko (Complex, Tennis)

- Kirsten Sorton (Sports Illustrated Kids)

ARENA

The Marriott Marquis, Times Square, NYC
Specific location information will be sent to you a few days before the event.

PRICE
SPD Student Members: FREE!
SPD Professional Members: $15
Non-Members: $20

WANT TO COME?

Reserve your spot or purchase tickets by 5pm, Friday, March 12 using the order form below. Space is limited, so reserve/buy tickets now!

QUESTIONS?
Email us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com

*This event is part of the College Media Advisers' annual National College Media Convention.

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