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Semi-Permanent 09
US brand guru Duke Stump and Wellington advertising and all-round ideas guy Cleve Cameron are confirmed to speak at Semi-Permanent 09, rounding out an impressive line-up of 12 speakers from around the world.
Returning to Auckland on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2009, the inspirational design forum brings together some of the best creative talent from New Zealand and internationally. Other speakers include, from the UK: wunderkind graphic artist, illustrator and record label founder Kate Moross; masters of graphic design Bibliothèque and Pentagram; animators Studio AKA; and digital artists AllofUs. From the US: renowned Los Angeles-based graphic designer David Carson and illustrator James Jean, and New York animators 1stAveMachine. And from downunder: Australian photographer and digital artist Alexia Sinclair and Kiwi digital effects powerhouse Weta Digital.
An annual multi-disciplinary design forum, Semi-Permanent is the only event of its type in Australasia. With sister events held in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and now Melbourne, New Zealand organisers The Church describe it as “a gathering of fresh talent, raw ideas, conversation and visual splendour”.
Now in its sixth year, Semi-Permanent Auckland is New Zealand’s largest design event, attended by sell out crowds of 1,600 people the past three years.
Relevant for anyone studying, working or interested
in creativity or design, Semi-Permanent is about creativity,
inspiration and passion says organiser Simon Velvin, with
speakers coming from a broad range of disciplines including
graphics, illustration, branding, advertising, motion
graphics, photography, fashion, film, animation and
more.
Date: 14th and 15th August 2009
Time: 8.30am
registration, 9.45am doors to auditorium open, 10.15am SP09
starts
Venue: Aotea Centre, THE EDGE®, 50 Mayoral Drive,
Auckland
Cost: $250 for waged and $150 for
students
Tickets are available through The Edge Ticketing
Service – www.buytickets.co.nz
09 357 3355 or
0800 BUY TICKETS (0800 289
842)
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