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"For an article about Athens using the profits gained from hosting the summer Olympics to construct new low-income housing." Stephanie Glaros, art director; The Utne Reader, client.
Personal. "Part of a series on circus performers assembled from cultures around the world."
"This was for the issue's cover article, which dealt with the shepherding of ideas through a corporate environment." Beth Lower, art director; Associations Now Magazine, client.
"For an article reflecting on the similarities of a corporate environment and the social structure of chimps." Ryan Wills, art director; New Scientist, client.
Personal. "Waking up can be the hardest part of the day but also the most rewarding."
"Communities create 'wish lists' for their government officials in an attempt to keep their city on track. Unfortunately the lists can quickly become overwhelming." Bonnie Becker, art director; Governing Magazine, client.
"For an article discussing the various factors that can nurture and influence your next big idea." Gerard Galasso, designer; Small Business Success Magazine, client.
"A donation to National Public Radio for their 2008 illustration calendar project. It appeared on both the cover and to illustrate the month of May." Meghan Gallery, art director.
08.11.08
www.reinfurt.com
Duration: I started freelancing six years ago. Staff: Just me. But my wife Jenn keeps me sane—and then our cat Worm drives me crazy. Education: I graduated in 2002 with a BFA in illustration from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.Cultural Influences: Like all artists, almost everything that I come into contact with has an influence on my work in some way shape or form. Lately I find myself looking at a lot of graphic design work. And I’m hopelessly addicted to movies. Environment: My studio is in the little South Philly row house where I live. It’s crammed full of all sorts of visual stimuli and is known to spontaneously explode into a mess of magazine clippings, stacks of papers and wood shavings. No, I'm not a hamster. Philosophy: Balance.
Taking risks gives me energy. — Jay Chiat
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We can't think of a better way to cap off the year: For anyone who hasn't seen it already Imaginary Forces has a beautiful video tribute to Paul Rand (the founder of IF, Kyle Cooper, was a student of Rand’s at Yale) on their site. Created for his induction into the One Club Hall of Fame in 2007, in a matter of minutes it's a marvelous tutorial on design—and a delight to watch. (Thanks Sam.)
Culled from the speeches of your favorite (and not so favorite) civil servants: Our Message of Hope, by Sevnthsin and Brew Creative.
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100 images from the APA SF's recent 2008 Something Personal Exhibition.
PushforPeace.info—this year, Push takes its annual "Push for Peace" holiday campaign one step further.
The ultimate iPod accessory: iBreath.
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