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These are student design concept renderings for color and graphics for the Specialized Shiv time trial bicycle 2011.   This is for my sophomore ID software skills course at Western Washington University, where we learn Illustrator, Photoshop, Rhinoceros, and Bunkspeed Shot.   I had them pick one of the pro teams that Specialized sponsors and use their colors and graphics.  These were done in Adobe Illustrator only, as they were learning how to use the pen tool and other features for ID rendering.   All designs are copyright to their respective designers. bicycle t-shirts, stickers, iPhone cases and other gear.

Mariana Amatullo, Art Center's Designmatters Patrice Martin, IDEO I'm excited to announce that we will have Mariana Amatullo , Vice President and Director of the Designmatters  Department at Art Center presenting at the IDSA Western District Conference.  Also joining us will be Patrice Martin , Co-Leader of IDEO 's social innovation domain .  The conference "Social Impact!" is addressing the question "How can Social Design be Financially Sustainable?" " Mariana Amatullo founded the college-wide initiative Designmatters at Art Center College of Design, based in Pasadena, California in 2001 with a task force of faculty, chairs, staff and students. In her capacity as the lead of the program, she develops strategic educational partnerships and oversees a portfolio of research collaborations, communication campaigns, exhibitions and publications that enhance Art Center’s commitment to be at the forefront of international design education

Socially responsible design can make positive changes within a community, and it can be personally rewarding to a designer.  But, can doing socially responsible design be financially sustainable?  This conference will offer success stories from designers and organizations that are able to do good and do well. It will address questions such as: How can you target non-profit organizations as potential clients?  How can social design work be billable, not just pro-bono? Is there fortune at the bottom of the pyramid? Or is it a money pit? How can I apply social design to my career? What opportunities are there for designers to get involved in projects within their local communities?    This is the question that we will address at the IDSA Western District Conference in San Jose, CA, May 6th and 7th.  Speakers are being selected now, so if you have suggestions, now's the time to let me know! Registration is open.  Register early and take advantage of early bird rates!