Past Events:
The Detroit hip hop scene has always been about originality, passion and dedication. But today it’s being misrepresented. Radio no longer looks to the streets to find a hit; they choose tracks based on what they can position in retail… and then they call it hip hop.
We’re flipping the scales so they weigh in favor of the artists… to represent ourselves, our culture and measure our own success.
Join us, every first Saturday of the month, as The Crofoot and Freshtight Designs combine forces and bring to you some of the most influential voices, minds and styles in the hip hop community.
DJs, emcees, graffiti writers, breakdancers, artists, networking and more…
August 7th, 2010
Detroit CYDI
Sidenotes
Almighty Dreadnaughtz
Stoopz ‘n Breeze
Of Mice and Musicians
live graffiti by SAM SRSLY
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July 3rd, 2010
Miz Korona
Laswunzout (F.I.S.T. and Loe Louis)
Jaydun
Kadence
Mister
Bobby Bricks
Live graffiti by: Samskee DeBourbon
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June 5th, 2010
Planet Asia (of Cali Agents)
M-Eighty
Magnum Opus
Matt G
The Love Construct
Special Guest Appearances by:
Bronze Nazareth and The Wisemen
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Interfaces 2010 is an annual conference promoting game design, graphic design, and digital media industries.
The conference consisted of presentations and panels showcasing different aspects of game production, graphic design, and digital media; portfolio reviews, and exhibitor space. Freshtight Designs had an exhibitor space showcasing some of our latest work.
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Interfaces Conference
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois
Troy, MI 48083
www.iadtdetroit.com
This year’s speakers included:
Max Voelker – ZeeGee Games, Associate Producer
Brian Menze – Obsidian Entertainment, Senior Artist
Chris Arnold – Carbine Studios, Lead World Artist
Christian Allen – WB Games, Lead Game Designer
Greg Foertsch – Firaxis Games, Lead Artist
Adam Sparkes – Sparkes Photography
Rob Eckert – Ringside Creative Motion Designer
Dennis & Christina Jacobs – Perfect Laughter
Oliver Hoffman – Creative Director
Julie Lang – Campbell-Ewald, Design Director
Trevor Anulewicz – Vectorform, Creative & Experience Director
Peter D’Agosinto – DP & Company, Associate Creative Director
The Interfaces conference is built on student and professional needs in the area. Metro Detroit has a growing digital culture that is encouraging industry to start and grow here. The Michigan State tax incentives create a need for industry professionals and educators to update their skills, and students to prepare properly for a creative and digital career path.
Sponsors: Freshtight Designs, Garage Games, Cengage Learning, Pearson Publishing, and Target Direct Marketing
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OPENING NIGHT – SATURDAY, MAY 1st
JAYDUN
SELF SAYS
LEAF ERIKSON
DJ PRIMEMINISTER
special guest host J-AURA (of Vertical Ambition)
COUNTRY FRESH & PROPHET ECKS (of Wax Kings)
and appearances by bboy crew MOTORCITY ROCKERZ
Write-up by Ese Esan of Metromix Detroit – Undertone
Video of Jaydun.
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AIGA Detroit presented Celebrate Michigan Design, an exciting night of informative presentations and informal festivities. This was a unique opportunity not only to look back at our history for inspiration, but also to toast Michigan design as the magnificent force of innovation it continues to be.
Music by Jimmy Edgar, Silkscreening demo by Progress of Design, Gallery show by the Silent Giants, Michigan themed merchandise by Handmade Detroit, Angela Duncan and Freshtight Designs.
Michigan hosts a world-class collection of artists and designers who are dedicated to producing great work in a great place. Now more than ever, we should celebrate design as a vital engine in our state’s on-going recovery.
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Julie Lang
Julie is Associate Design Director at Campbell-Ewald advertising, dedicated primarily to the Chevrolet account. Through her 18 years in the industry she has worked as an illustrator, art director, magazine design director and as an independent in her own one-woman design firm. Her clients have included Herman Miller, Chevrolet and Detroit’s Epoch Restaurant Group. Her work has been recognized by publications and competitions including Communication Arts, AIGA, the ADDYS, the One Show and The Art Directors Club.
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Jody Levy
Jody Levy is an artist and designer. She has been with experience design firm o2 Creative Solutions since the company’s inception in 2001. Jody works with the multi-disciplinary team at o2 to create interactive and immersive experiences such as live theatrical productions, museum and gallery exhibits, non-traditional communications campaigns and more. Jody is an artist and travel writer. Her travel website, Native Nomad, features the best experiences in cities across the globe.
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Susan Skarsgard
Susan Skarsgard is an artist and designer known internationally for her original fine art works, site-specific installation art, graphic design, artist books, & calligraphy. Her work is widely collected by individuals and institutions which include the United States Library of Congress Rare Book Room; Newberry Library, Chicago, IL; University of Michigan Special Collections, San Francisco Public Library, and Smith College, Northampton, MA. As a lecturer and teacher, Ms. Skarsgard has conducted workshops and presentations for numerous institutions, organizations, and conferences, traveling extensively throughout North America, Australia and Europe. She has worked for 15 years in the Industrial Design department at General Motors and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan.
They say that Michigan was down for the count. What did they know? Michigan is coming back with a full tank of moxy. Now more than ever, we should celebrate design as a vital engine in our state’s on-going recovery.
Promo credits: Steve Panicara and Scott Waraniak
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____________________________________________________________________Live creation. Local art & music.
Freshtight Designs official launch party, Emerge and See, was a great success! Thank you to all who came out and enjoyed this evening full of unique artwork and music. All those involved did an amazing job – from the live graffiti to the puppet show, the bands, the DJs, the artists – this will be one to remember…. until next year! Be sure to check back for pictures and video and keep your eyes open for more Freshtight Designs events coming soon. A special thanks goes out to AIGA for their sponsorship and continued support, the Crofoot for use of their one-of-a-kind venue, and to all those who helped get the word out. 9-11-09 at The Crofoot Ballroom THE NIGHT INCLUDED: – Live Painting – Live Graffiti – Bands and DJs – Puppet Show – Unique, Hand-crafted Photo Booth – Art Vendors Selling their Work – photos, paintings, designs, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing and more MUSICIANS: The Satin Peaches Mick Bassett & the Marthas SikSik Nation Sharky and the Habit Cudie Taa Emily Rose Michael Beauchamp Laurel Premo Jessika Carmichael Nikolai Polcyn Justin “el saco de toro” Bennett 2rok aka Justin Torok DJ Mr. Busy PERFORMING ARTISTS: Davy Rothbart from FOUND Magazine Megan Harris – Puppet Show Kobie Solomon – Live Graffiti Ryan Peoppe – Live Painting Kady Meabrod – Photo Booth Elaine Lok – Photo Booth VENDORS: AIGA – Detroit Allure Sound Studio Brennan Ware Brooke Houghton Christy King Claudia Amato Dan Kivikko Dani Davis Eclectic Underground Epoca Vintage by Lauren Hanson Erin Hanson FOUND Magazine Joe Schlaud Kris Joesel LMNOPrints by Lisa Norton Lucy Olechowski Matt Furman Mutant Love by Lisa Lord Pari Hatami Repossessed by Sue Hanson Sarah Gehani Squid Graphixs by Ryan Peoppe Taxi service provided by Metro Cars Click here to see photos of the event.
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