2009 Los AngelesWHEN:Saturday, February 21, 2009 This event has passed. WHERE:Avalon Hollywood JUDGES:![]() JEFF JANK Stones Throw cover artist Jeff Jank has designed and directed cover artwork for the likes of David Axelrod, Percee P and Madlib, to mention only a few. His talents have defined the label’s identity and helped shape and record a moment in hip hop history. ![]() CHRIS GIBBS Chris owns Union LA and has not only designed graphics for his own company but has also helped direct projects for the likes of Nike, Undefeated, Adidas and Supreme. As the buyer for Union he has afforded to see fashion design and graphics for brands from across the world giving him a global and forward thinking perspective on graphic design. ![]() CHEVON HICKS A talented art/creative director, Chevon has held top positions at Universal New Media, Sony Online Entertainment, Attitude Network, and MGM Creative Advertising. Chevon began freelancing under the moniker of Heavenspot in 1997. By 2000, had his first commercial space. In 2006, Mr. Hicks merged Heavenspot with east coast conglomerate Daz Media and as a partner remains President/Executive Creative Director. ![]() MIN KIM Min Kim started her career in the interactive world at the end of the last century working on interactive kiosks and CD-ROMs in Chicago. She escaped the cutting cold of the windy city’s winter and moved to San Francisco. There, she rode the bubble until it popped. She landed in lala land and the rest is history. ![]() CHRISTOPHER LEE Christopher Lee is an illustrator and designer of sorts. He was born in Sacramento, California and operates under the secret identity of “The Beast Is Back.” His entire life has revolved around drawing since he was old enough to hold a pencil. He lives by a simple philosophy: Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. LOS ANGELES TEAM:![]() HEATHER THOMPSON Ten years in the entertainment industry can make anyone a corporate whore, but not true of this pr/marketing/events lassie. Bocce enthusiasts, cigar aficionado and mixologist (alcohol and vinyl) are just a few hats this future skipper likes to wear. Heather is only a hater when it comes to mayonnaise and is a lover of the other white meat. ![]() JAKE MAYMUDES Born from hippies, raised by a pack of wolves along with Franz Kafka. Loves to love, digs all things film. Believes gravity pushes rather than pulls. ![]() KELLY NICHOLS Freelance print and interactive designer. Bred tall and fast on the limestone rich hills of Kentucky. Interests include: photography, bourbon and developing alternative weather analyses for the greater Los Angeles area. ![]() PHILIP LEVIE Before moving to Los Angeles in 2005, he was the literary manager for the Drama Desk award-winning Irish Repertory Theatre in NYC . An MFA graduate from the Producers Program at the UCLA Film School, Philip has worked with Double Feature Films, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Paramount Vantage and Mike Tollin Productions. He co-produced the inaugural Cut & Paste Los Angeles in 2006. ![]() E2K From the stadium to the symposium, from a cast of thousands to a single inspirational speaker, e2k applies creativity, state-of-the-art production systems, and technical expertise to every project. We strive to transform events into experiences, shows into magical moments, and clients into partners. |
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LOS ANGELES 2D DESIGN CONTESTANTS![]() BIJAN BERAHIMI My name is Bijan Berahimi, I am ninteen years old and I am a Graphic Design student in Southern California. I like films, MINI Coopers, Macs, music and politics. I also enjoy typography, illustration and print.I like to combine modern and hand made, busy and minimal, clean but also friendly design. At this point in my life I find myself drawn to all design, whether it be extremely minimalistic or completely hand-drawn. myColor myIdea Bijan Berahimi ![]() BJORKY Bjorky tells visual stories from the wonderful city of Los Angeles. He used to be a designer, but realized the world is already filled with too many logos. Striving to create an emotional response to everyday life, Bjorky searches for anomalies in seemingly ordinary circumstances. His artwork is fueled by humor, exposé and truth. Bjorky myColor myIdea ![]() TAURICE COUSER I am Rece, and Designer/Developer in search of the ever eluding Originality. Taurice Couser myColor myIdea ![]() CHRIS HEMINGWAY From Chicago, living in LA, and yearning for New York. Right now I'm working in entertainment advertising and designing for Hans and Fras t-shirts. I'd say my design aesthetic is all over the place, from the more hand done indie stuff to hyper real photo manipulation to that super color 80s stuff that's so hot right now. I see design as entertainment and, like a good movie, a well designed piece should make people smile or think or inspire them to action. All I want to do is make the world a little easier on the eyes. Chris Hemingway myColor myIdea ![]() ENRIQUE MARTIN Enrique Watson Martin Jr. (aka Ricky Martin) was born in Carson/ Los Angeles, California. Raised by wandering wild wolf clans & cannibalistic walruses. Loves the consumption of alcohol & friends (yes, he eats people). Daydreams of chasing invisible dinosaurs w/ a rusty-metal spork. Hates the playa & the game, because he sucks @ sports. Dog named Sheep. Part Alaskan Native & Filipino. 22 young. Random."...I hate writing in 3rd person, but love how it makes me seem important...to myself =/..." myColor myIdea Enrique Martin ![]() JANEE MEADOWS Though she may only be an illustrator/graphic designer, Janee Meadows a rock star in her own right. Inspired by music, she has worked with many of today's young chart-topping Los Angeles bands like Golden State, The Donnas and Rooney to create illustration driven designs that sing. Janee Meadows myColor myIdea ![]() OLEK ZEMPLINSKI Olek Zemplinski studied and practiced architecture for 9 years to come to a conclusion that every great idea starts with an image. This led him to create bioLINIA - an award winning illustration and concept design practice and later bioME 5 - a sustainable apparel line for children based on graphic Animal Alphabet. Olek Zemplinski myColor myIdea ![]() VINCENT AKUIN
I am a freelance designer a little more than a year out of college. I've done work in t-shirt design, entertainment design and corporate identity among others. I love art and all things design but I am still admittedly searching for my niche in the business. myColor myIdea Vincent Akuin |
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