Countdown To China

Missing the food!!!!

Female — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:29:56 +0000

The journey there and back…

Female — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:28:39 +0000

Eleven days ago nine designers boarded a plane… We had overcame the unthinkable and were about to experience the unimaginable…(and I’m not just referring to the Chinese cuisine!)

As we arrived to the other side of the world ICOGRADA WORLD DESIGN CONGRESS went from a dream to a reality.

The venue was an architectural wonder, everything was organized to a T. The event lasted a series of days each with sections and panels of designers, architects, typographers and design groups. One would choose which section depending on the subject and designers announced. After deciding the section one would attend a 45 min lectures, followed by tea breaks (refreshments provided by the organizers) the more lectures and then lunch. Lunch would usually be something very picturesque. Then more lectures followed by another tea break and then two more lectures. After there would be an event that would be held at another part of the city. It was great because one got to site see to get to these venues. We really took advantage of the transportation facilities here we took train, bus, walked, and took taxis to these places.

The first designer that really impressed me was Sol Sender, he talked about the development of Obama’s campaign logo. How his team of designers came up with a logo, provided the guidelines on how it should be presented and use. Yet it took on a life of its own.

Another key note speaker also made a comment that stuck with me…he said that China wanted to host this event to show the world that they too are impacted by design…China wants the world to shift its perception of things being made in China to being Created in china.

Going back home

Garcia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:13:22 +0000

To whoever is reading this: please have a cortadito ready for us, we’ll cook some Odlong noodles for you in return. See you all soon!

Water Villages

Garcia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:48:54 +0000

One word AWESOME!!….. well except for the tea

Building Sign

David Uribe — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:58:01 +0000

Shanghai, China

Walk sign in China

It’s green. Makes sense.

Neon Signs in China

David Uribe — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:53:09 +0000

Hibachi

Everybody loves Jackie Chan

“Leave me alone!”

Elevator in the Pearl

ni hao

Cata — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:14:24 +0000

Our trip to China is almost over, but it has been one of the most exciting experiences in our lives. I really appreciate the help of every person that made this trip possible for us. We not only came to learn about design, but we also got to experience the culture, the food, the language, the landscapes and architecture. Every city that we visited had something special waiting for us.

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy,

Random Pics

Garcia — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:46:52 +0000

Here’s a couple of pics we’ve taken throughout the trip, hope you guys enjoy them as much as we enjoyed taking them

We Are Blessed

Garcia — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:08:47 +0000

The trip has been amazing!!!, i cant really put into words how great this experience has been. Not only we got to attend the icograda conference and had the chance to interact and learn from fellow designers from all over the world, but we’ve met wonderful people along the way, experienced new things and seen things from a new perspective which im 100% certain will change how we lead our lives from now on. I’m very thankful and fortunate to be a part of this and would like to thank all of those who made this possible and the people that are supporting us from afar

Choices

David Uribe — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:51:42 +0000

Our Xi’an pals

Our last moments together.

Checkmate!

Manhole

And this is where ninja turtles come from

Xian

Hanging with the soldiers!