The experience design speaker series XD3 is back -- this time for an evening of networking and inspiration with designer Mark Murphy.

About the Speaker:
Mark Murphy often plays with broken crayons and dried out markers in the hopes of finding moments of artistic freedom. He is a creative resource who combines his talents as an artist, author, designer and publisher showcasing today’s best contemporary artists. It is his life pursuit to archive living artists through museum exhibitions, art-inspired events, books and educational exchanges.

Mark has had the honor to work with Ray Caesar, Jeff Soto, the Clayton Brothers, Joe Sorren, Brandon Boyd of Incubus, and hundreds of other talents.

Event Topic:
Personal Mapping = Creative Freedom.

When it comes to design day in and day out, are you exercising your creative talents the way you would like to? Are you free to creatively express yourself in any way you choose? No matter what the answer, it is important to always consider your creative potential for ultimate creative freedom. How do you elevate your creative potential? How do you make a living from your creative output?

Find out answers to these questions and more, as Mark Murphy takes you on a personal mapping journey that hopes to inspire more creative freedom.

Project Profile:
One of his recent projects, From The Murks Of The Sultry Abyss, is an inspirational 118-page book by Brandon Boyd, singer of the rock band Incubus. The artistic endeavor is Brandon's second book, packed with artist photographs, paintings, drawings and journal entries. Mark also designed Brandon's first book, White Fluffy Clouds.




You Can Expect:

• To learn how to make a living from your creative output and express your creativity in a variety of ways;

• An energetic presentation featuring inspirational images and stories; and

• Giveaways, a half-price book sale and a finger-food buffet including chicken skewers, cheese and crackers, hummus and pita bread, salad, and fresh fruit.

One ticket good for a drink of your choice is also provided. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.               

Tickets (if purchased by April 21):
AIGA Members: $35
Non-members: $45 
Student Members: $25

Tickets purchased at the door will cost an additional $10.
 
Check out www.murphydesign.com for more information about the speaker.


Directions to Parking Structure:
324 Horton Plaza
San Diego CA 92101-5481
Telephone: (619) 239- 8180
Email: hortonplaza@westfield.com

Horton Plaza is located between Broadway and G Street, and First and 
Fourth Avenues, next to the Historic Gaslamp Quarter in the center of 
San Diego's downtown.

From North County (I-5 Southbound)
Take 5 south to Front Street exit; follow Front St. to G St. and turn 
left; follow G St. for 2 blocks. Parking Garage is on the left side of 
the street.

From South County (I-5 Northbound)
Take 5 North to the Sixth Ave. exit; make a left onto Sixth Ave. to 
Market St. and turn Right; follow Market St. to Third Ave. and turn 
Right; Third Ave. leads directly into the Parking Garage.

From East County (94 Westbound)
94 West turns into F Street. F Street leads directly into the parking 
garage.

From 163 Southbound
163 South turns into Tenth Ave.; Follow Tenth Ave. to F Street. Turn 
right on F Street which leads directly into the parking structure.

Parking Hours
Our parking garage is open 24 hours a day everyday. Parking is 
available at the rate of $6 per hour. Parking validation for three 
hours is available when shopping at the mall between the hours of 7am 
and 11pm.

Public Transportation
Westfield Horton Plaza is easily accessible by trolley, bus or taxi.

Trolley
Take the blue or the orange line to the Civic Center stop. Horton 
Plaza is located just one block south of this stop.

Bus
Bus stops are located near First Avenue and Broadway and Fourth Avenue 
and Broadway. Routes 1,3,4,5,16 and 25 stop at Horton Plaza.

Taxi
A taxi zone is located at the curb on Broadway Circle near the Lyceum 
Theatre.

Train
From the San Diego Santa Fe train depot, take a bus, taxi or trolley 
to Horton Plaza.