ONE OF THE DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS IS THE ATTITUDE OF THE DESIGNERS. THE BEST DUTCH GRAPHIC DESIGNERS, AND THERE ARE MANY OF THEM, ABSORB, FILTER AND TRANSLATE EVERY NUANCE IN THE PROCESS OF PUSHING THE MARGINS OF USER ENGAGEMENT. THIS IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN A SOCIETY WHERE DESIGN IS SO INEXORABLY LINKED TO THE AVERAGE CITIZEN’S EVERYDAY.
De Program is an intense three week graphic design program emphasizing individual and small group interaction with some of the best European designers and design offices. Based in the Netherlands, and led by Doug Kisor, Chair of Graphic Design at the College for Creative Studies, De Program offers participants a new vantage point from which to see and understand design. Change what you see, change what you feel, and most importantly, change what you think. When you participate in De Program you choose to place yourself in a new frame; you change your familiar.
Participants have the unique opportunity to work on studio projects along side of internationally recognized Dutch designers; last year’s group worked with Bob Van Dijk and the partners of Koehorst in ’t Veld.
As with past De Programs the projects will be defined by the tutors and involve research, information gathering, idea generation and form making informed by the realities of working in another place and culture. Content, intent and fresh thinking will define the end solution/s. This year there will be two projects. The first project will be directed by Bob Van Dijk, designer, Den Haag. The second project beginning on Wednesday July 3rd will be conducted by the team of Studio LUST based in Den Haag.
Studio tours and individual work sessions are also part of the program. Individuals and offices from past years include: Barlock, Studio Dumbar, 75B, Ping Pong, Lava, Koehorst in ’t Veld, Lesley Moore, SYB, Lava, Underware, Thonik, Luna Maurer, Mevis / Van Deursen, Karel Martens, Experimental Jetset, Richard Niessen, Esther de Vries, Peter Bil'ak as well as many others.
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This year there will be two projects. The first project will be directed by Bob Van Dijk, designer, Den Haag. Beginning on Wednesday July 3rd,
the second project will be conducted by Studio LUST. Based in Den Haag
the program will be hosted by Galerie West.
- Sunday 23
- Welcoming dinner
- Monday 24
- Walking orientation to the city and facilities including various resources
- Presentation of personal work by the workshop participants
- Project 1: outline: Bob van Dijk
- Tuesday 25
- Lectures and discussions
- Wednesday 26
- Project 1: Studio day with Bob van Dijk
- Thursday 27
- Studio visitations: Amsterdam
- Friday 28
- Project 1: Studio day with Bob van Dijk
- Saturday 29
- Open day in Holland
- Sunday 30
- Open day in Holland
- Monday 1
- Project 1 completed: Studio day with Bob van Dijk
- Tuesday 2
- Studio visitations: Rotterdam
- Wednesday 3
- Project 2: LUST Introduction
- Thursday 4
- Utrecht & Haarlem, museum visits
- Rietveld Schröder House
- Friday 5
- Depart for Berlin
- Saturday 6
- open day Berlin
- Sunday 7
- open day Berlin
- Monday 8
- Project 2: LUST Studio Day
- Tuesday 9
- Studio visitations: Amsterdam
- Wednesday 10
- Project 2: LUST Studio Day
- Thursday 11
- Design Museum Breda
- Plantin Museum Antwerpen
- Friday 12
- Project 2 completed: LUST final outcomes
- Saturday 13
- open day
Listed programs and events are subject to change.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Wednesday May 1, 2013
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Include application form, a digital portfolio, (ten to twenty projects) with a list and description of projects, a $300.00 application fee (application fee will be returned upon non-acceptance), and a statement of intent.
Application fee for accepted candidates cannot be refunded if you decline to participate after May 17. If you decline prior to May 17th your application fee will be refunded.
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Program Cost:
$3,800.00. Your $300.00 application fee will be deducted from the $3,800.00 total. The program is three graduate or undergraduate credits.
Applicants are responsible for their own transportation to Den Haag, Netherlands.
Mailing:
College for Creative Studies
201 E. Kirby,
Detroit MI 48202-4034
Contacts:
Kristin Koch / tele 313 664•1645
email: kkoch2@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
Doug Kisor / tele 313 664•1646
email: dkisor@collegeforcreativestudies.edu
