about going to China with AIGA in May 2008

I am so excited about this!

This May in collaboration with Package and Design Magazine of China and AIGA XCD, I will be traveling deep into the heart of China's flourishing design scene. China’s creative spirit is transforming it from the world’s manufacturer to an economy of national brand development and ideation. It is a must-see for any globally savvy designer.

My arrival will be announced on the shelves in China by the magazine in March 2008. Package and Design Magazine will publish a profile and design samples in a feature article.

I will enjoy two weeks of design-focused activities, visiting great design firms and schools. There will be time for tourism too: from the Great Wall of China to the Qin Terra-cotta Warriors. In short, this expedition promises to be not only an exploration of culture and design, but also an expedition to remember.

Scheduled cities: Beijing, Tianjing, Xi'an, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Join us for the AIGA XCD China 2008 Expedition; experience the creative power behind China’s exponential growth.

more details soon, but for now hit me with any recommendations in china.

I am planning to hit tokyo on the way home also.