Presented by AIGA San Diego and Bennett Peji Design

Travel vicariously on a unique design journey through China that occurred between the catastrophic Sichuan earthquake and the much-anticipated upcoming Beijing Olympics.

Join three San Diego graphic designers as they present their journey of discovery through five cities in China - Beijing, Tianjin, Xian, Guangzhou, Hong Kong.

Go on behind the scenes visits with the Beijing Olympics brand design
studios and learn about their massive design program.
Discover teaching opportunities at five large universities.
Discover opportunities for collaborations with design agencies.
Visit the hippest publishing companies in Asia.
See hundreds of photos of modern China juxtaposed with old China through the eyes of designers.

When:
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
5:30pm Reception
6:30pm Presentation
8:00pm Celebration (no host bar)

Where:
Jade Theater, downtown San Diego
at 7th and C St.
http://www.jadetheater.com
21 and over

Cost:
$25 For the lecture presentation and reception.
$60 VIP Dinner Package (includes lecture and reception).
Proceeds will benefit earthquake relief and AIGA cross-cultural programs. www.designexpeditions.com
For more info call 619-238-4555
Click here to register

Presented by:
Bennett Peji, AIGA Fellow and National Board member
Cristina Montoya, AIGA
Stacey Szabo, AIGA

Sponsors:
Jade Theater
AIGA San Diego, the professional association for design
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Asian Business Association of San Diego
Design innovation institute
Asia Media Inc.

"The need to stay vital and relevant informs all of our choices, whether it's working across industry, cultural or geographic boundaries. Staying abreast of changes in our field remains crucial to providing the most innovative solutions." - Bennett Peji