September 2010 Archives

1000 TIME Covers:
Thinking Inside the (Red) Box

On Wednesday, October 27th, please join us in welcoming Arthur Hochstein to the SPD Speakeasy to talk about his greatest hits, favorite never-seens, and all the in-betweens that went into making over 1000 covers of TIME Magazine. Longtime collaborator, artist Matt Mahurin, will introduce the night, and you'll walk away with a better sense of the secrets behind making a mass-market cover jump out from a crowded newsstand, and the power of the page. RSVP info and all details after the jump... … MORE

Speakeasy West: Return of the Unsung Heroes

If you're in the LA area on Thursday, October 7th (native or visiting: we'll be a mix of both), join us at Smashbox West Hollywood for another gathering of the coolest creatives around, a night of Right Brain talent on the Left Coast, presented by Charlie Hess, Carol LeFlufy and Lisa Thackaberry. Come meet the trade-secret talents that top Art Directors, Photo Editors and Reps turn to and beef up your own rolodex at the same time, not just with our Unsung Heroes but also the connections you'll make with the creatives in the audience. Cool inspiration, cocktails and munchies, an amazing group of people. This is a must-do. All details and RSVP info after the jump...
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Paper to Pixels v2: iPad Apps

With the advent of the iPad and other mobile devices, magazines are facing the challenge of translating their content and design from printed page to tablet screen. Our panel of designers  will share their insight and experience of developing for this new platform. Come hear about the challenges and creative solutions they have uncovered. … MORE