AUTODESK
GLOBAL 3D SOFTWARE SPONSOR

Autodesk has ushered in state-of-the-art 2D and 3D technologies, allowing one to visualize, simulate, and analyze the real-world performance of ideas early in the design process.

55DSL

If there’s one word that sums up the 55DSL attitude, it is “fun.” If that sounds a bit over-the-top, consider the evidence. Created in 1994 as an experimental spin-off from Diesel, the brand rapidly established its own exuberant identity. Now a company in its own right, 55DSL both complements and defies its parent.

PANTONE

Today, the PANTONE name is known worldwide as the standard language for accurate color communication, from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer, across a variety of industries. Pantone continues to develop color communication and inspirational tools, and aggressively adopts new digital technology to address the color needs of the creative community everywhere.

WACOM

In 1989, Wacom revolutionized the nature of digital creativity when it introduced the world's first cordless, battery-free, pressure-sensitive pen. Wacom pen tablets are now owned by millions of designers, artists, and other professionals worldwide.

CONVERSE

Converse is a supplier of goods: shoes and clothes for creative individuals everywhere who live optimistically and rebelliously in the worlds of music, art, sports and fashion. Since 1908 and until-who-knows-when, the brand exists to go along with them--for all their own reasons, in all their own ways.

COMPUTER ARTS

Computer Arts is the one-stop shop for professional advice on creating digital art and illustrations. The world’s best-selling magazine for digital artists and designers, every issue of Computer Arts boasts a strong line-up of tutorials, along with tips and tricks for web design, typography, 3D, animation, motion graphics, and multimedia.

IDN MAGAZINE

IdN magazine is an international publication for creative people on a mission to amplify and unify the design community in Asia-Pacific and other parts of the world. It is devoted to bringing designers from around the globe together to communicate with, learn from, and inspire one another. It has truly become what the initials of its title proclaim it to be: an international designers' network.

MOTIONOGRAPHER

Motionographer (pronounced like “oceanographer”) seeks to be a source of inspiration for filmmakers, animators and designers. It isn’t just about motion graphics. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and the Motionographer contributors hope to provide you with interesting material regardless of the medium in which it was created.

FLAVORPILL

Flavorpill is your guide to the best in cultural events, art, books, and music.

ICICLE
PRINTING SPONSOR

Icicle delivers professional communication management services globally, with expertise in print production, web and digital solutions, creative asset management and global fulfillment.

AMBASSADORS OF DESIGN
HONG KONG PRESENTING SPONSOR

Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design (HKAOD) is a non-profit organization who’s mission is to get the general public cognizant, excited, and engaged in creative ventures or ventures based around creativity.

ADOBE

Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information and is proud to be a regional sponsor of the Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009.

SCION

Scion is a forward-thinking car company focused on creative ideas and individualism for all.

I AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM PRESENTING SPONSOR

Amsterdam’s strongest asset is its people. The people who live here,
who work here, who study or visit
here. The people of Amsterdam are
Amsterdam. We are Amsterdam.
I Amsterdam.

NVIDIA

NVIDIA is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices.

STASH
NORTH AMERICA MEDIA PARTNER

STASH delivers the planet's most innovative and outstanding commercial animation, VFX and motion graphics plus insightful behind-the-scenes extras in a monthly DVD magazine.

WIRED
NORTH AMERICA MEDIA PARTNER

Wired has been the first word on how technology is changing the world. Each month, the magazine delivers a glimpse into the future of business, science, entertainment, education, culture and politics.

CG+

Computer Graphic Plus Magazine (CG+) is a magazine for multimedia and graphic designers as well as students and individuals who exercise creative thinking, have a great interest in the new age arts and digital generation. CG+ provides the latest news, topics and information that relates to the multimedia industry with in-depth analysis of topics discussed.

IDSA

IDSA: The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is committed to advancing the profession of industrial design through education, information, community and advocacy. IDSA.org

GOING.COM

Going.com is the leading local social network for 20-somethings looking to find fun things to do in their city. Going allows them to discover upcoming events, parties, and local hot spots and connect with others who share a similar lifestyle. Going.com