December Studio Tour & Talk

"Designer+Entrepreneur"

Studio Tour and Talk @ Big Bang
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Big Bang

Big Bang opens its doors for the December Studio Tour & Talk.

In times of economic uncertainty and scarce resources, the best way to bring a concept to market may be to take it there yourself. How can designers do more to develop, and market their work? Relax, share, and network with other Atlanta Chapter members, then listen-in as Big Bang's Devin Moore, with guest Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC compare business frameworks and share lessons learned in the realm of entrepreneurial design.

Big Bang was onto something... "28 months ago Big Bang had the idea of combining their experience with LED’s and the dental market and applying it to the unmet needs of dentists and hygienists. The market and product category, operatory lighting, was ripe for innovation. Though the business model evolved, the production light is much like the original sketch that got everyone excited. Introduced in September at the California dental Show, Everlight™, invented, designed, and engineered by Big Bang and distributed by DentalEz, has generated great interest to national and international dental community."

Opportunity knocked at Creature LLC..."Nintendo’s Wii™ and Wii Fit™ popularized games that promote social interaction and physical activity. When entrepreneur Paul Holcomb approached Creature with an idea for dumbbells to fit the Wii controllers and enable a true resistance workout, we jumped on board! Together with Paul and Enginuity Works we founded a new company focused on new gaming experiences: Power Play Corporation. Since then our team has developed the Riiflex™ dumbbells, introduced them at the E3 Gaming Expo, kicked off production, reorganized the company, begun follow-on products, and learned what’s really involved with bringing a product to market."

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 | 6:30-8:30pm ET
Where: Big Bang - 409 Mead Road, Bldg 7
Decatur, GA 30030 [google map] [pdf map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)
RSVP: Email rsvp@idsa-atlanta.org thru Dec. 9th if attending

[Save the Date] December Studio Tour & Talk

Big Bang Studio Tour and Talk
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Big Bang

Set aside an evening for IDSA Atlanta's last Studio Tour & Talk of 2009 to be hosted by Big Bang. Big Bang's Devin Moore and Maureen Carroll of Creature LLC will be sharing experiences in design, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Details coming soon.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Location: Big Bang - 409 Mead Road, Bldg 7
Decatur, GA 30030 [google map] [pdf map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)

October Studio Tour & Talk

Formation Design Group with
Russell Kroll on "Reframing Industrial Design"
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Formation Design Group.

Set aside an evening for IDSA Atlanta's first Studio Tour & Talk of the Fall season to be hosted by Formation Design Group. Relax, share, and network with fellow chapter members at Formation's studio in Midtown Atlanta as Russell Kroll presents his talk:

Overextended – Reframing Industrial Design
"Job security, international competition & bankrupt countries… The global business context is changing and experts don’t agree on what to expect.

As a future looking profession Industrial Design must consider its path through the economic carnage of collapsing markets and enhance its relevance. 'Overextended' uses humorous examples from the marketplace to highlight contradictions within the Industrial Design profession. The presentation is both an introspective discussion of recent events and a call to arms for designers effected by the turmoil wrought by rapidly changing market conditions.

Overextended will present a strategy for cementing Industrial Design’s position at the center of the innovation process. Examples will highlight this central role as our past, future and as the core of what Industrial Design provides."

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm EST
Location: Formation Design Group
555 Dutch Valley Rd NE - Atlanta, GA. 30324 [directions] [pdf]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be available)
Please RSVP: Please let us know if you will be attending rsvp@formationdesign.com

January Studio Tour & Talk [Updated]

January 23, 2009
Propane Creative, Studio Tour & Talk
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Propane Creative, Inc.

Join us for a casual evening with beverages, foosball, and Rockband at the studios of Propane Creative. Relax, share, and visit with others from the Atlanta Chapter's diverse IDSA community, while gaining practical insight from James Harris, the CEO and Chief Storyteller for Elemental Interactive. A broad array of industrial design and branding examples will be on display, providing a glimpse into the studios process through its' collection of 3D renderings, photos, sketches, drawings, and presentation materials.

Mr. Harris' presentation will address social media marketing head-on. We've all heard about it. We each have our own idea of what it means. James has the experience and knowledge to provide valuable insights on just how social media marketing works and ways that it can be leveraged. The talk will be followed with a Q&A session/discussion.

Date: Friday, January 23, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Location: Propane Creative
934 Glenwood Ave. SE, Suite 100 - Atlanta, GA. 30316 [directions]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be provided)
RSVP: let us know you're coming! (404) 627.4249

For event specific information...
contact Steve Swonitzer - (404) 627.4249

January Studio Tour & Talk

Save the Date - January 23, 2009
Propane Creative, Studio Tour & Talk
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Propane Creative, Inc.

Save the date for a casual evening with beverages, foosball, and Rockband at the studios of Propane Creative. Relax, share, and visit with others from the Atlanta Chapter's diverse IDSA community, while gaining practical insight from the nights guest speaker. Watch for more details in the coming weeks.

Date: Friday, January 23, 2009
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Location: Propane Creative
934 Glenwood Ave. SE, Suite 100 - Atlanta, GA. 30316 [directions]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be provided)
RSVP: let us know you're coming! (404) 627.4249

For event specific information...
contact Steve Swonitzer - (404) 627.4249

December Studio Tour

Creature Studio Tour & Talk with
Clive Roux on Sustainable Design
presented by IDSA Atlanta and Creature, LLC.


Come check out Creature’s studio, see what we’re up to, and hear what Clive Roux from Green LLC has to say about life as a Sustainable Design consultant. Sustainability is the new design/business buzzword, but who is really applying the principles? Join us to learn about real-life solutions, the skill set a designer needs to learn, and the day-to-day challenges in designing for environmental responsibility.

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30pm ET
Where: Creature LLC
2195 Defoor Hills Road, Suite A - Atlanta, GA. 30318 [map]
Cost: Free (Light refreshments will be provided)

For event specific information contact:

Maureen Carroll - (404) 492.5601

Note: This event was previously scheduled for October 29, please note the new date.