Columbia Museum of Art
Columbia Design League
series no: 015
Our focus this year is on defining design within the context of life, location and art. We'll explore important new tenets of design
like video game design, partnerwith CMA to analyze the relationship of art and design, and investigate the importance of place in the
studios of local designers who are recognized on a national and international scale. Stay tuned for our season calendar. There's
never been a better time to join. For membership information, click
here.
09.30.11
Getting Real- Mad Monkey rebrands Spanish Vines
Rebranding is more than changing a label. So when Mad Monkey production boutique accepted the challenge of refreshing materials for wine
importer Spanish Vines, it focused on the company’s belief that wine should be made for the people who drink it, rather than the industry “Who’s
Who” that make their living from it. The result was a sweeping initiative called Real People, Real Ratings, and culminated in the rebranding
of the company’s eleven proprietary wines. Join us as we bend elbows and ears to appreciate the value of brand authenticity.
10.19.11
Meet the Designer: Music Makers Brenton Sadreameli of Mr. B's Glass Guitar Slides and Philippe Herndon of Caroline Guitar Pedals
at Conundrum Music Hall
What do the Drive-by Truckers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and GE Smith have in common? They use Mr.B's Bottleneck Guitar Slides, designed and produced
by hand in Columbia, SC. What about John Flannery, Nels Cline and Henry Kaiser? They use Caroline Guitar Pedals, also designed and
built right here in the capital city. Join us as we discover what these famous musicians already know, beginning with a special tour
of Mr. B's West Columbia guitar slide studio, followed by a presentation from Philippe Herndon, CEO and Founder of Caroline Guitar Company.
11.08.11
Demystifying Game Design
Video gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry that makes more money than the film and music industries combined. It affects everything
from frequent flier incentives to US defense strategies. The announcement of a new version of a popular game can create a frenzy of anticipation
across generations and countries. Why? Who is involved? What is their creative process? Join the Columbia Design League as we explore the
design, science and sound of gaming and its impact on a broader design dialogue. A handful of the industry's leading experts will demystify
this important industry.
2012
Sex Sells: The Springmaid Story
Before the Mad Men of Manhattan and the sexual revolution, South Carolina WWI war hero Elliott White Springs was an advertising pioneer,
using sex to sell sheets, pillowcases and other finished goods. Springs' controversial magazine ads established a branding trend that is alive
and well today. Join us for a screening of ETV’s Carolina Stories: Miss Springmaid, followed by a panel discussion with advertising
scholars and historians. A temporary exhibition of Springmaid ads and original artwork will on view during the event. A few of the
original Miss Springmaids might even be in attendance and available for photographs.
02.23.12
6pm- SC State Museum
JRA (Jack Rouse Associates)
JRA (Jack Rouse Associates) is a group of writers, planners, designers, media producers and project managers based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Named by The Wall Street Journal as "one of the world's more prominent design firms," JRA is a multi-disciplinary firm that has been structured to conceive, visualize and realize unique audience experiences around the globe. In partnership with Watson Tate Savory Liollio, JRA is currently designing the South Carolina State Museum's new Windows to New Worlds expansion, featuring an observatory, planetarium and theater. Join the Columbia Design League for a special preview and discussion about museum design.
In Partnership with the SC State Museum.
03.12
RR designers
Get up close and personal with outfits and designers from previous Runaway Runway events at the annual Runaway Runway designers’ invitational exhibition.
An elite group of the top designers will be on hand at the reception to discuss the conceptual and construction processes behind each of their designs.
The exhibition features the actual pieces worn on the runway along with insights from the designers. The Columbia Design League’s Runaway Runway event is
Columbia’s premier fashion show that aims to raise design and environmental awareness through the use of post-consumer materials constructed into wildly
fantastic wearables.
05.17.12
Opening Reception- CDL Selects exhibition
As a counterpart to the exhibition Have a Seat, 200 Years of American Chair Design, a team of five Columbia Design League board members scoured the
permanent collection of the Columbia Museum of Art for pieces that hold significant importance for them as examples of good design. The result is an
exhibition of over forty pieces that represent a diverse experience of form and function. The selection team will describe their process and answer
questions about their relationship with the objects they selected.
05.12
Meet the Academic:
Abigail Smith presents the table
Abigail Lundelius Smith is a Ph.D. candidate in Colonial & 19th Century American Literature at the University of South Carolina. Her current project is an
examination of the symbolic, material and cultural significance of the table in 19th century American life and letters with particular attention to
questions of gender and region. Beyond literary representations, Smith has spent time exploring objects themselves during fellowships both at Delaware’s
Winterthur Museum and at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Old Salem, NC. Notable for its interdisciplinary impulse, Smith’s project insists
that whether in a narrative or in a museum, each table has a story to tell.
05.12
10am (Meet at 9:45)
Meet the Designer: RT London Furniture
Established in Michigan in 1989, RT London listened to several local colleges seeking durable furniture from a reputable manufacturer, encouraging them to
manufacture a wide range of furniture products for the college and university market. They have since expanded their offering of high quality, sustainably
built furniture to other markets. In 2009, RT London acquired M. Craig in Columbia, South Carolina. Its strategic location provided a natural advantage
for building and shipping to their southern customers.
06.11.11
Meet the Designer: Pearl Fryer
Bus-tour field trip, Bishopville, SC
Pearl Fryar began work on the 3 acre topiary garden in 1984 in an effort to win "Yard of the Month". The manicured, sculptural plant
forms that comprise Fryar's living vision of peace, love and goodwill often times began as salvaged seedlings from a local nursery. Internationally
recognized by art and botanical enthusiasts, the visually whimsical garden is maintained year-round by Fryar for visitors from around
the world. In 2006 the Columbia Design League presented the documentary film, "A Man Named Pearl." Join us as we follow up with a visit
to this legendary garden. Members-only event and space is limited. Registration details available soon.
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The Columbia Design League is a not-for-profit philanthropic organization of the Columbia Museum of Art. The mission of the Design League is to promote passion for design excellence and understanding of design’s broad impact on our community. All members of the Columbia Museum of Art are eligible for membership in the Design League. For more information on becoming a Columbia Design League member, click here. |
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