Patrick Coyne, Editor, Publisher and Owner of Communication Arts

AIGA is proud to present Patrick Coyne, editor and designer of Communication Arts magazine. Patrick is also an AIGA Medalist and a long-time member and supporter of AIGA. Communication Arts is the leading professional journal for designers, art directors, design firms, agencies and corporate communications departments. Current circulation is 60,000 paid. Through editorials, feature articles and annual competitions it sponsors, CA provides new ideas and information, while promoting the highest professional standards for the field. Patrick will discuss the history and philosophy of the magazine, how CA's competitions work and how creatives are chosen for profiles in the magazine. He will also present a selection of award-winning design and advertising projects produced on limited budgets and discuss the future of creativity in the post-information age.

Patrick Coyne is editor and designer of Communication Arts. In addition to determining the layout and content of the magazine, Mr. Coyne writes feature stories and the editor's column. He has also guest lectured at numerous creative clubs and universities. The recipient of numerous awards for his design and art direction (including a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators), Coyne received the 2004 Design Leadership Award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Prior to joining CA in 1986, Coyne studied at the California College of the Arts, worked for Michael Mabry Design and SBG Partners and established the multi-discipline, San Francisco-based design firm of Patrick Coyne Stephanie Steyer Design Office.

Date: Monday, May 11th
Time: Reception 6:30pm, Presentation 7:15pm
Location: ODU, Batten Arts & Letters Building, Room 1012

Members: Free
Non-members: $15 online ($20 at the door)
Students: $5 online ($5 at the door)
ODU Students: Free

The Batten Arts & Letters (BAL) building is located on the corner of Hampton & 45th Streets, directly across from the Ted. Visitors will be able to park in Lot 20 and 30, the closest lots to the Batten Arts & Letters Building, or in garage C. Please do not park in reserved spaces. Download Map.

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