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Welcome to the STA: an unpretentious, refreshing design group, a place to get involved and be heard, an association of design professionals with personality. The STA is THE Chicago Design Community.

Dreams & Schemes

Friday, January 15–Sunday, January 17

Society of Typographic Arts—“Do-It-Yourself” Winter Conference

Jim Lienhart did it with his “California Dreamers”. Michael Cronan did it when he formed Cronan Artefact, a product development, manufacturing and marketing company, producing his well-known “Walking Man” line of apparel. The STA’s own Bob Zeni conceived, designed, produced and distributed his Planting Cycle Guide on the heels of his award winning line of hot sauces. In fact, many famous, and not so famous, designers have taken a stab at bringing their product ideas into reality. After all, as designers we create and develop product ideas for our clients, why not develop products for ourselves?

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Hatch Show Print Comes to Two Rivers

December 11th–13th, 2009

Jim Sherraden of Hatch Showprint, Nashville, TN will be hosting a letterpress workshop at Hamilton Wood Type.

The workshop is limited to 15 printers at a cost of $250 per person with all proceeds going to Hamilton.

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Typeface—Chicago Premiere Announced

Friday, January 29, 2009

Kartemquin is excited to announce that its latest release, Typeface, will have its Chicago premiere with a week run at the Gene Siskel Film Center beginning January 29th. The Society of Typographic Arts is helping to sponsor the Chicago premiere.

Visit Karemquin's site for more information.

   

Unimark International

Friday, December 11, 2009

Cover of Unimark International Book The Society of Typographic Arts with AIGA/Chicago presents the Chicago launch of the long-anticipated book: Unimark International.

Unimark International: The Design of Business and the Business of Design is the first book to document what was once the world’s largest design firm, with Chicago as corporate headquarters.

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STA 2009 Holiday Party and Auction

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

A feast for the senses. Indulge in an evening with fellow designers with bites, bar and bids at Alhambra Palace.

Cover of the 2009 STA Holiday Auction Join us for the Annual STA Holiday Auction and Party. As is the tradition of this event, the silent auction benefits the Jack Weiss Student Scholarship Fund. And, its a great time to get caught up with colleagues and friends at the close of another busy year!

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2009 Sponsors

The STA greatly appreciates the support we get from individuals and various organizations through the sponsorship of our programming. It is through their support that we are able to bring quality events to our members and the Chicago design community.

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