Prezi / Linked In

So I have begun using Prezi to give presentations because it works so much better than slideshow software (ie, powerpoint) at presenting architecture. I can zoom out, compare two areas side by side, insert media, etc. The information I reveal from item to item is more seamless, and the ability to compare between various points in the presentation on the fly (for questions, etc.) is amazing.

At the same time while I’ve been wary of jumping on the social networking bandwagon, I finally broke down and signed up for LinkedIn. While I am cautiously optimistic at this point, it seems to provide a bit more use than the fractured direction of facebook.

LinkedIn Profile:  http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ryan-collier/51/963/853

In any case, to get the effect of both Prezi and LinkedIn, check out the prezi I stumbled upon which discusses the use of LinkedIn using the Prezi presentation style. While I doubt I will implement all the suggestions, it’s a good presentation of making the most of LinkedIn.

Using LinkedIn as a Tool on Prezi

Portfolio/Resume Workshop

Wednesday, June 27th
6:00-8:00 p.m. @ DCFA

FREE EVENT - register here

Inviting all students, interns and architects who are looking to improve or start their resumes and portfolios to our FREE workshop. Coordinated by the Young Architect's Forum and the Associates Committee, a panel of established and diversely experienced professionals from the local architecture community will be speaking about portfolios and resumes in terms of content, presentation and effective communication. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session.

Panelists:
Charla Blake, Assoc. AIA, Art Institute of Dallas
Annie Carolla, Corgan (Recruiting Officer)
Bob Meckfessel, FAIA, DSGN Associates
Carole Steadham, Hon. AIA, Placement by Design

Lunar Crater Cultural Center Competition

Popular blog suckerpunch just announced the Lunar Crater Cultural Center design competition. The scope - Space Tourism Resort on our very own moon.

This has huge implications not only for systems, but with the removal of gravity, just how far does this change proportion/structure/materials/etc. Its really a new frontier, no pun intended…

The project will pay 2500 to the winner, plus get published online. As always, the jury is stacked with heavyweights, everyone from Jimenez to Pita to Gabriel.

Registration Fee: $35 by 24/OCT.

link: http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2011/09/21/lunar-crater-cultural-center/

all done…

something small

Found this while looking through small magazine – a publication for kids cooler than I am.

It’s affiliated with the independent fashion shop littlebean. The photographer is Steve Visneau with sisterbrother mgmt. [link | link]

can’t put my finger on it – something sublime and exquisite…

Model Test from steven visneau on Vimeo.

one more…

nervous system

slide bars and rotate dials to design your own jewelry – the price updates on the fly and the piece can be rendered in polygonal or “smoothed preview”. The interface is developed in programing – definitely worth a look.

In an age of choice anxiety, somehow this gives you the ability to massage the item and gives you exactly what you want, without the overwhelming experience of seeing every option rendered out in its entirety – brilliant.

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