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March 8, 2012

6 - 8:30pm

Museum of Tolerance 9786 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 Show map

Event Description  “Special Effects” is a special presentation brought to you by the creators of The Standard Volume 5 on Special Effects and designers for the 826 Organization. A unique educational series, The Standard provides tips, techniques and advice on optimizing all that print has to offer. Hear how creative use of special effects can make a printed piece dimensional, tactile, intriguing and even interactive. And, learn more about 826 LA, the Los Angeles chapter of the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students with their writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.

This event is hosted by Sappi Fine Paper, publisher of The Standard and maker of America’s foremost coated printing papers, including McCoy, Opus, Somerset and Flo. The evening benefits the 826 LA. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the latest Standard Volume 5 and a limited-edition poster designed by Jack Unruh.

Speakers Kit Hinrichs of Studio Hinrichs is an acclaimed designer, having focused his creative attention on everything from brand identities and environmental graphics to corpo­rate communications, packaging, publishing and online magablogging (atissuejournal.com). Stefan G. Bucher is the inaugural designer of the Echo Park Time Travel Mart for 826 LA. He is the author of a wide range of creative books, the man behind dailymonster.com and 344design.com, and has recently designed a plush Yeti for Saks Fifth Avenue. He is currently at work on the typography for the movie “Mirror Mirror.”