Please contact AIGA San Francisco for more details.
Downloadable Design Week PDF Map and Guide.
June 15, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Design Week Opening Reception and Fellow Awards
AIGA San Francisco will host a free Opening Reception in our office to kick-off Design Week and unveil the exhibit: 50th Anniversary of Communication Arts. The AIGA SF board of directors will also present the prestigious AIGA Fellow Awards to three San Francisco Chapter members:Doug Akagi, Alterpop
Leslie Becker, California College of the Arts
Michael Cronan, ::CRONAN::
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104 [MAP]
Design Week Opening Reception and Fellow Awards
AIGA San Francisco will host a free Opening Reception in our office to kick-off Design Week and unveil the exhibit: 50th Anniversary of Communication Arts. The AIGA SF board of directors will also present the prestigious AIGA Fellow Awards to three San Francisco Chapter members:
San Francisco, CA 94104 [MAP]
June 16, 2009 - 12:00 to 1:30 PM
Lunch Seminar: What Can Design Do for You?
To bridge the gap between business and design, AIGA San Francisco will present a lunch-time seminar that will explore how "design thinking" can help your company reach its goals. Design thinking has been defined as a process for practical, creative resolution of problems or issues that looks for an improved future result. Unlike analytical thinking, design thinking is a creative process based around the "building up" of ideas. The seminar will feature a moderated panel of experts who have expertise in design strategy and provide “design thinking” to their clients.
Moderator: Jay Ganaden
Panelists:Tom Dair, Smart Design
Alonzo Canada, Jump Associates
Aaron Pou, Autograph
Info/Tickets
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104 [MAP]
Lunch Seminar: What Can Design Do for You?
To bridge the gap between business and design, AIGA San Francisco will present a lunch-time seminar that will explore how "design thinking" can help your company reach its goals. Design thinking has been defined as a process for practical, creative resolution of problems or issues that looks for an improved future result. Unlike analytical thinking, design thinking is a creative process based around the "building up" of ideas. The seminar will feature a moderated panel of experts who have expertise in design strategy and provide “design thinking” to their clients.
Moderator: Jay Ganaden
Panelists:
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104 [MAP]
June 16, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Film Night–Handmade Nation with local artisans
Join AIGA SF and our friends at our annual film night, one of the more popular events during Design Week. AIGA SF will present Handmade Nation (USA, 2008), Faythe Levine’s documentary survey of the burgeoning movement that has emerged from the blending of historic technique, punk culture and the do-it-yourself ethos, and numerous local artists and advocates. Info/Tickets
CA College of the Arts, 1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 [MAP]
Film Night–Handmade Nation with local artisans
Join AIGA SF and our friends at our annual film night, one of the more popular events during Design Week. AIGA SF will present Handmade Nation (USA, 2008), Faythe Levine’s documentary survey of the burgeoning movement that has emerged from the blending of historic technique, punk culture and the do-it-yourself ethos, and numerous local artists and advocates. Info/Tickets
CA College of the Arts, 1111 Eighth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107 [MAP]
June 18, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Design Lecture Series: Christian Helms
One of the oldest and most important lecture
series dedicated to the convergence of
technology, art and design. Info/Tickets
Adobe San Francisco - 601 Townsend Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Design Lecture Series: Christian Helms
One of the oldest and most important lecture
series dedicated to the convergence of
technology, art and design. Info/Tickets
Adobe San Francisco - 601 Townsend Street
San Francisco, California 94103
June 20, 2009 - 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Closing Party: "Design Makes a Difference"
The Design Week Closing Party will bring together designers from all disciplines of design to celebrate the variety and excellence of Bay Are design. We will have food, wine and a DJ spinning music. We will be showcasing award-winning design from the San Francisco chapters of AIGA, American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA.) We will also feature work from the 2009 Enrichment Scholarship recipients, awarded by AIGA SF. Come meet and network with designers of all flavors at the closing party to celebrate "Design Makes A Difference." Info/Tickets
Autodesk Gallery - One Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
Music by:
Sponsored by:
Closing Party: "Design Makes a Difference"
The Design Week Closing Party will bring together designers from all disciplines of design to celebrate the variety and excellence of Bay Are design. We will have food, wine and a DJ spinning music. We will be showcasing award-winning design from the San Francisco chapters of AIGA, American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA.) We will also feature work from the 2009 Enrichment Scholarship recipients, awarded by AIGA SF. Come meet and network with designers of all flavors at the closing party to celebrate "Design Makes A Difference." Info/Tickets
Autodesk Gallery - One Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
Music by:
Sponsored by:
Please contact the organizer listed for more details.
Downloadable Design Week PDF Map and Guide.
June 16, 2009 - 4:00 PM
This provocative workshop will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of book design, workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, as well as a demonstration of Blurb's creative publishing platform and how to successfully integrate books into your business. Photography book reviews at 4:00 pm; workshop at 6:00 pm. Info/Tickets
Fort Mason, Golden Gate Room [MAP]
This provocative workshop will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of book design, workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, as well as a demonstration of Blurb's creative publishing platform and how to successfully integrate books into your business. Photography book reviews at 4:00 pm; workshop at 6:00 pm. Info/Tickets
Fort Mason, Golden Gate Room [MAP]
June 16, 2009 - 6:30 to 9:30 PM
On a regular basis we encourage local designers, architects, fabricators and artists to get together and talk about what they do, and why it works. It is a casual environment as the event takes place in our production shop. We usually have the 2 BBQs going and the music rockin'. This is a place for networking and inspiration. And please, BYOB! Info/Tickets: (510) 922-8846
Because We Can World Headquarters
1722 15th Street, West Oakland CA [MAP]
On a regular basis we encourage local designers, architects, fabricators and artists to get together and talk about what they do, and why it works. It is a casual environment as the event takes place in our production shop. We usually have the 2 BBQs going and the music rockin'. This is a place for networking and inspiration. And please, BYOB! Info/Tickets: (510) 922-8846
Because We Can World Headquarters
1722 15th Street, West Oakland CA [MAP]
June 17, 2009 - 5:30 PM
Myth Busting: Bridging the Architect and Landscape Architect Divide
Featured Projects: Curran House, Architect: David Baker Architects, Landscape Architect: Andrea Cochran Associates; Jessie Square/Contemporary Jewish Museum, Architect: Handel Architects Landscape Architect: Cliff Lowe Associates; Moderator: Gary Strang, GLS Landscape | Architecture . Info/Tickets
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104 [MAP]
Myth Busting: Bridging the Architect and Landscape Architect Divide
Featured Projects: Curran House, Architect: David Baker Architects, Landscape Architect: Andrea Cochran Associates; Jessie Square/Contemporary Jewish Museum, Architect: Handel Architects Landscape Architect: Cliff Lowe Associates; Moderator: Gary Strang, GLS Landscape | Architecture . Info/Tickets
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104 [MAP]
June 17, 2009 - 8:20 PM
Pecha Kucha: "Cause"
Here's the chance for you, designers of all kinds, to tell the world about YOUR big ideas! Break out of those pesky specialties, see what cool things are going on right here in town. Who knows you might just stimulate some cross-discipline collaborations & connections & maybe even get inspired in the process. Info/Tickets
Harlot Nightclub - 46 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
Pecha Kucha: "Cause"
Here's the chance for you, designers of all kinds, to tell the world about YOUR big ideas! Break out of those pesky specialties, see what cool things are going on right here in town. Who knows you might just stimulate some cross-discipline collaborations & connections & maybe even get inspired in the process. Info/Tickets
Harlot Nightclub - 46 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
June 17 & 18, 2009 - 5:00 to 10:00 PM
Shecky’s Girls Night Out
From emerging designers to great beauty discoveries, delicious cocktails to free giveaways— Shecky's offers a wonderland for girls to SHOP, SAMPLE & SCORE the world of things girls love. Info/Tickets
Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion
San Francisco, CA 94123
Shecky’s Girls Night Out
From emerging designers to great beauty discoveries, delicious cocktails to free giveaways— Shecky's offers a wonderland for girls to SHOP, SAMPLE & SCORE the world of things girls love. Info/Tickets
Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion
San Francisco, CA 94123
NEW DATE: June 18, 2009 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Mike and Maaike: A Studio Exploration hosted by IDSASF - Mike and Maaike will present their experimental industrial design process in a gallery like setting. There will be a short presentation of their latest project; "the end of driving". Info/Tickets: The program will begin at 6:30. Space is limited to 30, so this will be first-come, first-served. Please show up at 6:00 PM to ensure entry.
Mike and Maaike - 2459 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123 [MAP]
Mike and Maaike: A Studio Exploration hosted by IDSASF - Mike and Maaike will present their experimental industrial design process in a gallery like setting. There will be a short presentation of their latest project; "the end of driving". Info/Tickets: The program will begin at 6:30. Space is limited to 30, so this will be first-come, first-served. Please show up at 6:00 PM to ensure entry.
Mike and Maaike - 2459 Lombard Street
San Francisco, CA 94123 [MAP]
June 19, 2009 - 5:00 to 8:00 PM
AUTOGRAPH Anniversary Party - Autograph is a brand consultancy with an emphasis in Art Direction and Graphic Design. We are accomplished in creating new brands, and consulting with established brands, to communicate more effectively. We are curious about the culture of branding and it's powerful role in modern society. Light apps prov. On the deck, weather permitting. Info/Tickets, or call (510) 845-2886
Kitty's - 6702 Hollis Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
AUTOGRAPH Anniversary Party - Autograph is a brand consultancy with an emphasis in Art Direction and Graphic Design. We are accomplished in creating new brands, and consulting with established brands, to communicate more effectively. We are curious about the culture of branding and it's powerful role in modern society. Light apps prov. On the deck, weather permitting. Info/Tickets, or call (510) 845-2886
Kitty's - 6702 Hollis Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
June 19, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Knoend Turns 3
On June 19, Knoend will complete 3 years in existence - Come celebrate a design studio with infinite inspiration for imagination in its namesake. RSVP
The Mint Karaoke Lounge - 1942 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Knoend Turns 3
On June 19, Knoend will complete 3 years in existence - Come celebrate a design studio with infinite inspiration for imagination in its namesake. RSVP
The Mint Karaoke Lounge - 1942 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
June 19, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Lecture: Conversations About The Future
This will kick off their series of lectures/workshops titled "Conversations About Your Future" a series designed to give you the tools needed to survive and embrace the ever-present transition to a more sustainable future, all this while enjoying wine & lively conversations.
Info/Tickets, or call (415) 453-0700
Crome Architecture - 905 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Lecture: Conversations About The Future
This will kick off their series of lectures/workshops titled "Conversations About Your Future" a series designed to give you the tools needed to survive and embrace the ever-present transition to a more sustainable future, all this while enjoying wine & lively conversations.
Info/Tickets, or call (415) 453-0700
Crome Architecture - 905 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
June 20, 2009
The Rock Poster Society’s “Rock Art By The Bay” - Rock Art By the Bay Annual Rock Poster artists show, featuring from artists from the film American Artifact, signed and numbered silkscreens, lithos, and letterpress number from Hatch Show Prints. Info/Tickets
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA 94123
The Rock Poster Society’s “Rock Art By The Bay” - Rock Art By the Bay Annual Rock Poster artists show, featuring from artists from the film American Artifact, signed and numbered silkscreens, lithos, and letterpress number from Hatch Show Prints. Info/Tickets
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA 94123
June 20, 2009 - 5:00 & 7:00 PM
AMERICAN ARTIFACT Movie World Premiere
presented by The Rock Poster Society. Director Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing rock poster artists from the different eras to discover that America is currently in the midst of a “rock poster art movement”, where thousands of artists are doing silk screened rock poster art. Poster artists and Becker will attend. Info/Tickets
Red Vic Movie House - 1727 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
AMERICAN ARTIFACT Movie World Premiere
presented by The Rock Poster Society. Director Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing rock poster artists from the different eras to discover that America is currently in the midst of a “rock poster art movement”, where thousands of artists are doing silk screened rock poster art. Poster artists and Becker will attend. Info/Tickets
Red Vic Movie House - 1727 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
June 21, 2009 - 12:00 to 6:00 PM
Indie-Mart StreetFair (the latest Design party craze)
Almost 100 vendors with the best in vintage, local design, rad stores, tees & hoodies, skateboards, zines, records, handmade oddities and other cool things all in an outside street fair setting with about 4,000 people. Bands inside (the Frail!), DJ’s outside, fresh BBQ food, local foodies, D.I.Y. and a tons of interactive vendors. Drink& beer specials. $2 sugg. adm. benefits the Avon Cancer Walk and gets you a free Zine!
Thee Parkside, 17th & all down Wisconsin St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
Indie-Mart StreetFair (the latest Design party craze)
Almost 100 vendors with the best in vintage, local design, rad stores, tees & hoodies, skateboards, zines, records, handmade oddities and other cool things all in an outside street fair setting with about 4,000 people. Bands inside (the Frail!), DJ’s outside, fresh BBQ food, local foodies, D.I.Y. and a tons of interactive vendors. Drink& beer specials. $2 sugg. adm. benefits the Avon Cancer Walk and gets you a free Zine!
Thee Parkside, 17th & all down Wisconsin St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
Please contact the organizer listed for more details.
Downloadable Design Week PDF Map and Guide.
June 16-18, 2009
SF Design Week Studio Tours - Several creative studios around the Bay Area will open their doors to the general public during SF design week. Come get a glimpse of the design environment first-hand. Info/Dates
SF Design Week Studio Tours - Several creative studios around the Bay Area will open their doors to the general public during SF design week. Come get a glimpse of the design environment first-hand. Info/Dates
Ongoing Community Events
Please contact the organizer listed for more details.
Secession Art & Design
Gallery & Boutique
Opened in August 2007, Secession Art & Design is a hub for emerging and established artists, designers and supporters of San Francisco's independent arts community. Hours Tuesday & Thursday-Saturday 12:00-7:00pm.
3361 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Asian Art Museum
Exhibit: Lords of the Samurai
This exhibition features more than 150 works from the Hosokawa family collection housed in the Eisei-Bunko Museum in Tokyo, the Kumamoto Castle, and the Kumamoto Municipal Museum.
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 [MAP]
Exhibit: Lords of the Samurai
This exhibition features more than 150 works from the Hosokawa family collection housed in the Eisei-Bunko Museum in Tokyo, the Kumamoto Castle, and the Kumamoto Municipal Museum.
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 [MAP]
Cartoon Art Museum
Cartoon Boot Camp
Learn to draw comic strips, cartoon characters, super heroes and more! Ages 10 to 14 years.
655 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
Cartoon Boot Camp
Learn to draw comic strips, cartoon characters, super heroes and more! Ages 10 to 14 years.
655 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
Chinese Cultural Center of SF
Thirty-one contemporary artists from the Bay Area and beyond interrogate the phenomenon that is modern Chinese culture in the Chinese Culture Center’s (CCC) Present Tense Biennial: Chinese Character exhibition.
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108 [MAP]
Thirty-one contemporary artists from the Bay Area and beyond interrogate the phenomenon that is modern Chinese culture in the Chinese Culture Center’s (CCC) Present Tense Biennial: Chinese Character exhibition.
750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108 [MAP]
Contemporary Jewish Museum
Exhibit: "Being Jewish": A Bay Area Portrait
Discover the many different ways of "being Jewish" in the Bay Area through this mural of community photos, and objects which reflect the flavor of Jewish life in the Bay Area.
736 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
Exhibit: "Being Jewish": A Bay Area Portrait
Discover the many different ways of "being Jewish" in the Bay Area through this mural of community photos, and objects which reflect the flavor of Jewish life in the Bay Area.
736 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
The Exploratorium
Reflections is an exhibition combining new art installations by visiting artist Daniel Rozin — interactive works that highlight Rozin’s provocative take on self-examination.
Palace of Fine Arts - 3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123 [MAP]
Reflections is an exhibition combining new art installations by visiting artist Daniel Rozin — interactive works that highlight Rozin’s provocative take on self-examination.
Palace of Fine Arts - 3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123 [MAP]
Legion of Honor Museum
Exhibit: Waking Dreams: Max Klinger
and the Symbolist Print
Drawn from the collection of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, Waking Dreams highlights the dream-like etchings of Max Klinger (1857–1920), the German Symbolist artist best known for his enigmatic portfolio Paraphrases About the Finding of a Glove.
Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue & Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121 [MAP]
Exhibit: Waking Dreams: Max Klinger
and the Symbolist Print
Drawn from the collection of the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, Waking Dreams highlights the dream-like etchings of Max Klinger (1857–1920), the German Symbolist artist best known for his enigmatic portfolio Paraphrases About the Finding of a Glove.
Lincoln Park, 34th Avenue & Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121 [MAP]
Museum of the African Diaspora
Exhibit: Selections from Permanent Collection
Blending art and innovative technology, with the African tradition of storytelling, MoAD's permanent exhibitions allow visitors of all ages to explore cultural traditions in an immersive environment.
685 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
Exhibit: Selections from Permanent Collection
Blending art and innovative technology, with the African tradition of storytelling, MoAD's permanent exhibitions allow visitors of all ages to explore cultural traditions in an immersive environment.
685 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105 [MAP]
Museum of Craft and Folk Art
Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter
51 Yerba Buena Lane
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter
51 Yerba Buena Lane
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
Pacific Heritage Museum
New Trends: Fifteen Contemporary Chinese Artists- Curated by Tsungwoo Han, a photographer and art curator who lives in Beijing and who has first-hand access to some of the latest trends developing in Chinese art.
608 Commercial Street
San Francisco, CA 94111 [MAP]
New Trends: Fifteen Contemporary Chinese Artists- Curated by Tsungwoo Han, a photographer and art curator who lives in Beijing and who has first-hand access to some of the latest trends developing in Chinese art.
608 Commercial Street
San Francisco, CA 94111 [MAP]
SF Museum of Craft+Design
Exhibit: Matt Kahn: Artist and Educator
A highly inventive artist as well as an immensely influential designer, Matthew “Matt” Kahn has taught at Stanford University since 1949.
550 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 [MAP]
Exhibit: Matt Kahn: Artist and Educator
A highly inventive artist as well as an immensely influential designer, Matthew “Matt” Kahn has taught at Stanford University since 1949.
550 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 [MAP]
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams
This exhibition brings together for the first time over one hundred photographs and paintings by two of America's best-known artists: Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) and Ansel Adams (1902-1984).
151 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams
This exhibition brings together for the first time over one hundred photographs and paintings by two of America's best-known artists: Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) and Ansel Adams (1902-1984).
151 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
San Jose Museum of Art
Exhibit: Culture of Spontaneity: San Francisco Abstract Expressionism
From the mid-1940s to the early 1960s, San Francisco provided the setting for an important group of Abstract Expressionist painters.
110 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113 [MAP]
Exhibit: Culture of Spontaneity: San Francisco Abstract Expressionism
From the mid-1940s to the early 1960s, San Francisco provided the setting for an important group of Abstract Expressionist painters.
110 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113 [MAP]
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth
YBCA presents the largest scale presentation of work by Chicago-based artist and former Alvin Ailey dancer, Nick Cave, featuring forty of his "Soundsuits"—multi-layered mixed-media, wearable sculptures named for the sounds made when the sculptures are worn.
701 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth
YBCA presents the largest scale presentation of work by Chicago-based artist and former Alvin Ailey dancer, Nick Cave, featuring forty of his "Soundsuits"—multi-layered mixed-media, wearable sculptures named for the sounds made when the sculptures are worn.
701 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
