ByDesign 09

ByDesign 09

March 6-12, 2009

This annual program explores design and the moving image, and celebrates multidisciplinary artists who combine forms and transform our visual culture.

ByDesign 09 examines the art and craft of motion graphics with a number of special guests including MK12 (Quantum of Solace) and Digital Kitchen (True Blood). Digital artists Kamran Sadeghi and Scott K. James create syneshtesia through their inventive live audio-visual performances. Our Entropy program surveys a variety of new short films and music videos from around the globe. And we present the Northwest premieres of new documentaries about legendary graphic designer Milton Glaser and visionary architect Rem Koolhaas. Join us in exploring these observations, ideas and the world re-imagined through design.

Curated by Peter Lucas
Series sponsored by Digital Kitchen

 

 

BYDESIGN 09 Opening Night Event

Mar 06, 2009

Join us for this free opening night reception and live event featuring audio-visual performances by digital artists Kamran Sadeghi (Son Of Rose), Scott K. James and others.

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MK12: In Person

Mar 06, 2009

ByDesign kicks off with a glimpse into the creative universe of MK12. We’ve championed the short films of the acclaimed Kansas City-based collective over the past five years; now we’re pleased to have them in person for this special screening and discussion.

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Rem Koolhaas: A Kind Of Architect

Mar 06 - Mar 12, 2009

(Markus Heidingsfelder, Min Tesch, Germany, 2008, DigiBeta, 97 min)

This playful and visually inventive new documentary takes the Dutch architect’s ideas and approach to heart. Koolhaas discusses his life and work, including his early experiments with filmmaking and his seminal 1978 publication Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan.

"Captivating" -Seattle Times

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Seattle Moves: Screening and Panel Discussion

Mar 07, 2009

Join us for this special forum in which some of Seattle’s top motion graphics designers will screen recent projects and discuss their inspirations, creative processes, technical challenges and their ever-evolving field.

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Entropy: New Short Works

Mar 07, 2009

Each year, ByDesign showcases new short films and music videos that reflect the rapidly dissolving lines between design, art, film and music. This year’s survey features the Seattle premieres of over a dozen new works, including shorts by The Light Surgeons, Max Hattler and many others.

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PSST! Pass It On 3

Mar 07, 2009

Inspired by the Dadaist game Exquisite Corpse, this innovative project produces original films through the creative collaboration of designers, directors, animators and composers from around the world. This hour-long program features 17 new films created by more than 175 artists, including Northwest participants Ryan Rothermel, Sean Pecknold, Robbie Johnstone, and Joel Pickard.

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Milton Glaser: To Inform & Delight

Mar 09 - Mar 11, 2009

(Wendy Keys, USA, 2008, DigiBeta, 73 min)

For many Milton Glaser is the personification of American graphic design.  Best known for co-founding New York Magazine and creating the enduring I ♥ NY campaign, Glaser has worked in design for over six decades. In the mid-50s, Glaser was a founder and director of the influential Push Pin Studios. Shown with Imaginary Forces' short film Paul Rand.

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