MCTC FUSE

Rock For Design, poster design by Jade Bayonet member of the...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:55:43 -0600

Rock For Design, poster design by Jade Bayonet member of the FUSE Art Direction team, was plastered all over the Twin Cities today! The PR team was proud to hang over 100 posters Uptown, Downtown, Northeast, St. Paul, Seward, South and of course on the MCTC campus. Everywhere we went we got compliments on the design, it stood out on bulletin boards, shop windows and the occasional telephone pole! Super excited for Rock For Design our benefit concert next Friday March 30th at Nick and Eddie! Just confirmed today: there will be a silent auction at the concert featuring prints of FUSE designer’s original art. Come out to rock and go home with new art from the Twin Cities’ hippest new designers.

Spring Break Is Over...

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:10:08 -0600

Some of us went out of town, some out of the country and I bet a good number stayed right here to relax and catch up on a few things. Since the time is flying by this semester, here is a quick update on FUSE goings-on. Our 5 (or 10) pieces for mctcfuse.com were due last Monday, tomorrow we’re hanging posters for Rock For Design our benefit concert, oh and our 25 professional contacts list is due to be turned in Distribution; that means invites to our portfolio show are soon to follow. FUSE is a busy team!

Mondays are fun filled adventures in the design department at...

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:14:00 -0600

Mondays are fun filled adventures in the design department at MCTC. Early in the day, before anyone is really awake, we learn how to get jobs. Then in the afternoon we all get back together to work on a huge group project called FUSE. What could be better?

Show ‘n Tell Show-Minnesota Debut Friday Feb 18, 8pm...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:14:04 -0600

Show ‘n Tell Show-Minnesota Debut Friday Feb 18, 8pm Amsterdam Bar
This looks silly and awesome! Featuring local designers including members of Process Type Foundry, and poster/packaging/illustration studios Landland and Aesthetic Apparatus as well as local artist Michael Cina. This could be a great way to get some comedic insight into the TC Design Scene. Amsterdam has tasty little food items and good beer for those who imbibe. $5

Google Web Fonts

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:24:00 -0600

Its fun and easy to add a little typographic style to your website. Just a few lines of CSS and your site will be the talk of the town. http://www.google.com/webfonts#ChoosePlace:select

I just snuck into this site’s code and edited it to use “Stint Ultra Expanded” by Astigmatic, a Google Web font. It took all of 5 mins!

Typographica: Favorite Typefaces of 2011

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:43:31 -0600

typographica.org

Portfolio 1 on 1: Registration Opens Feb 20th. Become a member...

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:31:58 -0600

Portfolio 1 on 1: Registration Opens Feb 20th. Become a member and save $$—Especially at the student discount rate that only lasts until the 20th.

http://www.aigaminnesota.org/event/portfolio-one-on-one/registration/

Topic of The Week: Typography

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:58:58 -0600

VIRB Meetup Poster by Ryan vs. Clark ryanvsclark.com/virb-meet-up-poster
Okay, we’ve all had Type 1 class, we have our favorite fonts and we feel pretty good about our skills. But how can we stay tuned in and keep getting better at typography? This week’s focus will be type, in print and on the web. Type can ignite our designs, lets dig in.

AIGA: FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP DEAL!

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:45:40 -0600

Students: now until February 20th—you can join AIGA for a year for Only $50!!!!

Check out all the bennys and join here:
http://www.aiga.org/membership-student/

Insights Lecture Series: Aaron Draplin

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:52:49 -0600

Aaron Draplin is here to inspire us with his work, process and experience.

He’ll be at the Walker Cinema March 6th, 7-9pm. Only $10 for students!

CO Exhibitions & Gastro Non Grata

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:02:51 -0600

Look! Another Great Event tomorrow night! Burlesque, Jenniver Davis and more… See what MN Designers and Artists imagine then re-imagine.

Black Arts/Warm Hearts Join us for a letterpress open house and...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:19 -0600

Black Arts/Warm Hearts

Join us for a letterpress open house and Valentine’s Day soiree of surreptitious revelation.

Thought to be paranormal, early printing was referred to as “The Black Art.” Now behold this long concealed process first hand. See our presses turning and churning.

All will be revealed.

We invite you to our recently expanded press room with five (new to us) vintage Heidelberg beasts. We’ll have lots of samples to peruse and an exclusive print on press for you to take-away. If that’s not enough letterpress love, our newly released book “Iron Beasts Make Great Beauty” will be for sale along with other merchandise.

Rally ‘round the hot dog cart for some famous Natedog’s (with Nate’s house-made Surly mustard!) and enjoy some local brews from Surly, et al. Bring the kids for a special printing activity and be sure to stop in at Hennepin Made (our new basement neighbors) who will be demonstrating their phenomenal glass blowing techniques.

1621 East Hennepin Avenue #B10, Minneapolis MN 55414
Enter the building on 16th Avenue SE

info@studioonfire.com
studioonfire.com
612 379 3000

Topic of the week: Get Involved Locally

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:19:00 -0600

Designers are always updating their portfolios, their skills, their network and their style. Getting involved in our amazing design community here in the Twin Cities is a great way to keep with the times and even make a new friend here and there. This week FUSE is searching out great upcoming events to attend. If you find anything that might be interesting please let us know!

Here is an event at MCAD highlighted on AIGA Minnesota’s Event Page.
http://www.aigaminnesota.org/events/redesign-sustainable-film-event-be-the-change/

Can sustainability and design work together? Will it be necessity in the future?

Hello World!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:36:03 -0600

FUSE is Minneapolis Community and Technical College’s Print and Web Graphic Design Spring 2012 Portfolio Show happening May 1st and 2nd. FUSE has big plans. Stay posted!