Semi-Permanent 09

Get your creative fix at New Zealand’s premiere design event Semi Permanent. Proudly presented by The Church, the inspirational design forum returns to Auckland on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2009.

Bringing together some of the best creative talent from New Zealand and internationally, this year’s event is jam packed with hot talent with a massive 12 speakers over the two days.

The UK features strongly in this year’s line up with wunderkind graphic artist, illustrator and record label founder Kate Moross; masters of graphic design Bibliothèque and Pentagram; animators Studio AKA; and digital artists AllofUs.

From the US, are renowned Los Angeles-based graphic designer David Carson and illustrator James Jean, and New York animators 1stAveMachine. And from downunder: Australian photographer and digital artist Alexia Sinclair and Kiwi digital effects powerhouse Weta Digital.

An annual multi-disciplinary design forum, Semi-Permanent is the only event of its type in New Zealand, attended by sell-out crowds of more than 1,600 people. Described as "a gathering of fresh talent, raw ideas, conversation and visual splendour", it is relevant for anyone studying, working in or interested in creativity and design.

For more information and updates go to www.semipermanent.com/newzealand

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