Date: Tonight – Monday, February 22nd, 2010 Time: 6:30pm Location: Main lobby level of Central Public Library What: Exhibition showcasing the YAF 2009 48-Hour competition entries with a special presentation by competition winner Tim Frank. The exhibition will be up until March 15th and we invite you to join us tonight to show your support [...]
Designer Tip – Google Apps
February 19, 2010 By
Interior Design vs Architecture
February 17, 2010 By
Should interior designers have the same power as architects? There are many people on both sides of this issue. Well, Georgia has decided to become the state to test out new legislation that would give interior designers the ability to stamp drawings for interior modifications to any building, change in use, occupancy load or occupancy classification. I was informed about this new legislation, HB 231 – Change to the Practice Act Governing Architects, last night via email.
The Great Loss of a Creative Mind
February 12, 2010 By
February 11, 2010, is a sad day for many in the fashion and design world. For this is the day that the legendary and critically-acclaimed fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his home, after allegedly taking his own life. Fashion designers and fashionphiles around the world are mourning the loss of one of the [...]
The Future of Drywall!
February 10, 2010 By
What if the drywall you put in your spaces was more than just a smooth surface to be painted or hang a picture on? Imagine if the walls served another purpose of regulating the buildings temperature. Well the future is almost here. ThermalCORE! Thermal Core is a National Gypsum product using BASF phase change technology. [...]
Are you runway ready?
February 9, 2010 By
Given that we are on the heels of Mercedes-Benz 2010 fashion week (pun intended), we anxiously await the unveiling of our favorite designer’s collections to see what’s in store. Oftentimes, we stare up at these human hangers as they present the most beautiful garments and think, she must be starving out to look that good. [...]
Manx, the Spanx for Men
February 5, 2010 By
Emerging Voices 2010 – Call for Entries
February 3, 2010 By
It is that time of year again. YAF is calling out to all you architects and designer here in Atlanta to submit your portfolios. So dust off those books and buy some stamps and send your stuff in today. Good Luck! Background Emerging Voices is a program developed in 2001 by YAF Atlanta. This program [...]
Movie Review: Objectified
February 1, 2010 By
Objectified – Documentary – Released March 2009 Movie Description: Discover how manufactured objects that surround us such as cars, phones and chairs influence our daily lives with this revealing documentary, which features top industrial designers discussing their creative processes and professional objectives. Director Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) explores not only how objects get made, but also why [...]
Atlanta Build, Remodel and Landscape Expo
January 30, 2010 By
Where: Atlanta Exposition Center North Building 3650 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354 When: January 29-31, 2010 Friday 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM How Much: Adults $5.00 Children Under 18 FREE More Info: The Build, Remodel and Landscape Expo is held at the [...]
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