R.I.P. DJ AM

This year has definitely got to be the guts when it comes to influencial musicians and Artists! Adam Goldstein, other wise known as D.J. AM has passed. He truely wont be forgotten for he helped inspired a generation. I was very fortunate to hear him spin at acouple parties in Hollywood. R.I.P. D.J. AM.

Inspirational quotes #10: Take advantage

“I have a name, I have to take advantage of it.” -Pierre Cardin

Summer 2009 ACCD Trans. Design Show

Congrats to those that graduated this summer. I enjoyed everyone’s projects. I didnt enjoy the black atmosphere, that sucked up all the lighting and didnt display all the concept models in the best way. Who’s dumb idea of turning the 8th term studio into a batcave was that? Anyways, heres my coverage of the show. ACCD is STRONG once again.

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Inspirational Quotes #9: Principle

“Our guiding principle was that design is neither an intellectual nor a material affair, but simply a integral part of the stuff of life, necessary for civilized society.”- Walter Gropius

JAGUAR XJ

The New Jaguar XJ is definitely a statement of Luxury. From the lines to the interior detailing, Jaguar has definitely stepped up the quality and the brand of luxury. Ian Cullum, director of Design @ Jaguar had a bit of a Q&A at Art Center. Below is some footage i took of one of the questions a studented asked.

Inspirational Quote #8: The Drawing

“The drawing is the only great master, that dominates Automobile construction.”-Ettore Bugatti

Art Center Trans. Design Summer Preview

Working hard day in and day out. Thats the Art Center College of Design mentality. No room for slackers here, just designers and workers. Here’s a preview of this Summers graduating class. Their show will take place Aug. 13th for industry savvy people and 14th to the public. Make sure you go and support some of my friends and check out their years of work.

Inspirational Quotes #7: Challenge

“If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself. “- Ferdinand Porsche