Board members info
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Name: Tony Battiato/"Mr. Tony," "Ant," "YOU" Position: LINK Chair Day job: President/Designer, Anthony Steven Design, LLC If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A forest ranger in a remote forest nobody knows about. Three songs currently on my iPod: Not an iPod fan; Sirius Radio fits my musical dyslexic behaviors. Favorite typeface: Clarendon or the typeface used on the $100 bill is nice, especially when it?s in my pocket. Last movie I saw and loved: I’m working way too much. Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Getting out of Temecula and meeting fantastic people. |
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Name: Amy Becraft Position: Membership Chair Day job: Designer / Educator If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A house flipper Three songs currently on my iPod: The Boxer by Paul Simon, Tangled Up In Blue by Bob Dylan and For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield (an oldies phase) Favorite typeface:Too many for so many different reasons, but Thesis is a nice piece of work. Last movie I saw and loved: To Die For Best thing about being involved with AIGA: The people and the massive amounts of inspiration. |
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Name: Joyce Pekala Position: Sustainable Design Chair Day job: Marketing, Sales and Branding Consultant at Strategy Green If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A famous Fine Artist like Picasso Three songs currently on my iPod: “Rockferry” Duffy; “Help” (remastered) The Beatles; “Sogno” Andrea Bocelli Last movie I saw and loved: “Julie/Julia”. Blogging at it’s best. Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Interaction with creative minds who strive for excellence. |
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Name: Claudia Albrizzio Position: Principal, izzio Design Day job: Day Dreamer If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: An architect or a professional organizer Three songs currently on my iPod: Morenamia (Miguel Bosé), Fuga Con Pajarillos (Saxofonía), Kayleigh (Marillion) Favorite typeface: Classic Universe Last movie I saw and loved: Objectified Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Collaboration and inspiration |
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Name: Pam Brown aka dezinegirl Position: General Board Member Day job: Brand Identity and Web Design If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: Traveling Photographer & Journalist Three songs currently on my iPod: Can’t Hold Back – Bellatrax, Hosanna – Selah, Closer to Love – Matt Kearny Favorite typeface: As of today, Museo Last movie I saw and loved: Coraline – the animation is ridiculous! Best thing about being involved with AIGA:Developing a community & friendships, being involved, growing as a designer and leader, planning social events! |
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Name: Bobby Buchanan Position: General Board Member Day job: Art Director, Buchanan Design If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A lawyer Three songs currently on my iPod: Don't have an iPod. Favorite typeface: Vectora Last movie I saw and loved: Mr. Bean's Vacation Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Getting to know other designers around San Diego. |
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Name: Min Choi Position: Education Chair Day job:Designer at Mentus, Night job: Packaging Design instructor at SDSU If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: Fashion/jewelry designer Three songs currently on my iPod: Eco, Billie Jean, Zoombie Favorite typeface:Bodoni, Akzidenz Grotesk, Interstate, Helvetica Neue Last movie I saw and loved: Spring, summer, fall, winter and spring Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Meeting/hanging out with cool people |
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Name: Nicole Knox Position: Public Relations Chair (the ottoman was taken) Day job: Communications Consultant If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: I’d be: A travel writer Three songs currently on my iPod: Give me the Meltdown by Rob Thomas, Washed by the Water, NeedtoBreathe, Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey (ok, might also have the Glee version). Favorite typeface: Helvetica Neue Ultra Light Last movie I saw and loved:Slum Dog Millionaire Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Creative inspiration + great people |
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Name: Brian Choi Position: Social Media Day job: Graphic/Web Designer, Tattoo artist If I weren’t a designer, I’d be:Chef or a Photographer Three songs currently on my iPod: Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland, I’m Yours by Jason Mraz and 1000+ Chinese Pop Songs Favorite typeface: Century Gothic & Georgia Last movie I saw and loved: Up Best thing about being involved with AIGA: To recharge my creative battery |
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Name: Angela Hill - Please do not call my Angie, it drives me nuts. Position: VP Operations/Ecografik Chair Day job: President/Creative Director, Incitrio design{brand}media If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: An art teacher or a jazz singer or a painter or... Three songs currently on my iPod: Love my iPhone but do not use it for music or video. I prefer to use Pandora. Favorite typeface: Really digging Compendium and looking for a project to use it on. Last movie I saw and loved: Iron Man – he’s my hero! Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Making a difference |
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Name: Les Kollegian Position: Communications Chair Day job:Creative Director, Jacob Tyler Creative Group If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: World Traveler Three songs currently on my iPod: DThree Days, Jane’s Addiction; Perfect Memory, Remy Zero; Whirlpool, Seal Favorite typeface: Bodoni Last movie I saw and loved: 40 year old Virgin Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Designing great stuff and meeting great people (while drinking preferred) |
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Name: Greg Laubach Position: Magician and part-time administrator Day job: AIGA is my day job and night job! Plus, I'm a Print Rep for In To Ink Printing and Principal/Designer/Bookkeeper/etc. for RedSquare Design. If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: Honestly, I'm in my zone. I'm feeding both my left and right sides! Three songs currently on my iPod: Gone Daddy Gone, Gnarls Barkley; many Linkin Park songs; audio book "The Four Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss Favorite typeface: Impact - I think large and bold Last movie I saw and loved: Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others) ? Academy Award Best Foreign Film 2006 ? I highly recommend! Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Camaraderie, creativity, helping to make it all happen. |
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Name: Amy Jo Levine Position: President Day job: Principal/Design Director If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: An architect Three songs currently on my iPod: “my heart” Liz Wright, “My last mistake” Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), “Maison Creole” CC Adcock & The Lafayette Marquis. Love Albert Cummings “Hoochie Coochie Man” Favorite typeface: Mrs. Eaves Last movie I saw and loved: Rear Window, Alfred Hitchcock, I know it’s old but man is it good. Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Meeting people who inspire me. |
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Name: Chris Chase Position: Online Communications Chair Day job: CEO, Chase Design If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A cartoonist or a consultant. Three songs currently on my iPod: Billie Jean, Run This Town and Imagine. Favorite typefaces: Eurostile, Century Gothic and Helvetica Neu. Last movie I saw and loved: The Hangover. Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Networking and learning. |
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Name: Kristen Lucci Position: Treasurer / Secretary Day job: Graphic Designer at Jacob Tyler If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: TV/Film Set Designer or a Makeup Artist Three songs currently on my iPod: Closer – Kings of Leon, She Wolf – Shakira, Crazy For You – Adele Favorite typeface: Palatino and Avant Garde Last movie I saw and loved: Vicky Cristina Barcelona Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Meeting and networking with others in the creative field! |
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Name: Maria Cristina Montoya Position: General Board Member Day job: Designer, Bennett Peji Design If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: professional dancer, enologist, sommelier, diplomat Three songs currently on my iPod: Karaoke(Capri Mix) by Gustavo Cerati, El Tonto Simon by Carlinhos Brown, and Bakwtu by Papa Wemba and Molokai Favorite typeface: Avante Garde Gothic Book, for now Last movie I saw and loved: Like Water for Chocolate Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Having the opportunity to be proactive within one’s industry |
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Name: Adam Rowe Position: General Board Member Day job: President of Erowe Design If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: Utility bills payer Three songs currently on my iPod: My Dick by Mickey Avalon, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto by Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonnie & Clyde by Jay-Z Favorite typeface: ...if I said “Log Cabin” would that qualify me for immediate suspension from the Board? Last movie I saw and loved: “The Fall” directed by Tarsem Singh Best thing about being involved with AIGA: The majority of my wardrobe is black so I fit right in! |
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Name: Andrew Salituri Position: General Board Member Day job: SDSU/PLNU and Principal, Salituri Design If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A sportswriter, a filmmaker, or working for a non-profit. Three songs currently on my iPod: The First Song, Band of Horses; I Can’t Get Next to You, The Temptations; You Never Know, Wilco Favorite typeface: Anything from Hoefler & Frere-Jones. But I also love the classics like Univers and Bembo. Last movie I saw and loved: Objectified by Gary Hustwit Best thing about being involved with AIGA: Connecting with other design professionals. |
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Name: Charles Van Vechten Position: Past President Day job: Partner, Jacob Tyler Creative Group If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A winemaker or ambassador Three songs currently on my iPod: Simple Kind of Life, No Doubt; The Space Between, Dave Matthews; I Miss You, Blink 182 Favorite typeface: TheSans Last movie I saw and loved: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs… In 3D Best thing about being involved with AIGA: The people, The events |
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Name: Ron M. Weber Position: Experience Design Chair Day job: President, SD Interactive If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: A professional tennis player Three songs currently on my iPod: Careless Whisper by Seether, Show Me What I’m Looking For by Carolina Liar, Not Meant To Be by Theory of a Deadman. Favorite typeface: Garamond Last movie I saw and loved: The Hangover Best thing about being involved with AIGA: The members! Also, I love being able to educate members about the latest and greatest in Interactive design. |
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Name: Sondra Lagnado Position: LINK Director Day job: Dog Wrangler & Kitty Kare If I weren’t a designer, I’d be: : Dog Wrangler & Kitty Kare Three songs currently on my iPod: Beija na The Waters of March, Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, I’m Allright by theSupersuckers & Boogie after Midnight by Royal Crown Revue Favorite typeface: Helvetica Neue Last movie Can’t remember, senior moments have already arrived! Best thing about being involved with AIGA:I love the opportunity to work with the kids and show them that they can pursue a career in what they are passionate about ART |
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