BYU-Idaho Graphic Design Alumni

Hello Alumni! I thought I would contribute to this blog by posting my final BFA project. I hope to share some valuable insight and knowledge I’ve gained through this experience.  In this book my aim is to draw a new map. A map that represents the culture and food cuisine of china and its peoples. Beyond the food is a metaphor (title of the exhibit) to explain that while we eat, there is more to it, more information, more to be heard, seen, and felt. I’ve not traveled to China, and perhaps that is my biggest downfall in this project. So the information in this book/show has been garnished and research through people, books, and time. I am now currently looking to start an exciting new career in Print, Web, Identity, and Packaging design. My family is willing to relocate as needed. If you know of a job oppurtunity or company that would fit these descriptions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at: Cory Burbidge | Cell - 208-757-1977 | website - coryburbidge.com | Email - me@coryburbidge.com
 

When I first began this project it started off as a love for food in general. I began by researching various Chinese restaurants and establishments in today’s culture. Eventually I came to realize I needed to experience the cooking experience for my self. I determined that I would need authentic as possible to alleviate the replacements and substitutions that we generally refer to as the Americanization of food. Through an acquaintance of my wife at BYU-I, I was introduced to Shen Lei, a college professor of Chinese. I came to realize that Shen Lei was the driving force and source for most of my information, she represented the culture, the food, the people, and to a certain extent the land. She could tell me more about life in china than I could ever hope to get on my own through books. So you could say that this book is alive. Alive with food and the people that helped it to become that way.

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Our very own Muffin has an Etsy site. If you are looking for handmade books and cards, look her up.

Who else has an Etsy Shop or other online outlet for your creative artifacts. I am really curious what this market is like. Please share your experiences and suggestions for others who may be interested.

As many of you know I sort of like Wallace and Gromitt. Well, they have a new film that has been released in the UK but not in the US yet. It is Called A Matter of Loaf and Death. While you are waiting for Loaf and Death you could look up Shaun the Sheep (available on iTunes). It is a television series in the UK and done very well. Let me know which episodes are your favorite. In times like this we could all use a smile.

Riverbend Communications, think z103, classy 97, etc., is looking for a graphic designer right now (March 2009) in Blackfoot, ID. 

Job Posting

Good luck to all who are looking.

Jake

Hello fellow alumni and friends. I thought that you might all like to see one of the exhibits from this past BFA show. I chose to do an Information Design based project focusing on the mountain bike trails within the Big Hole Mountain range (Idaho/Wyoming area). I created a trail guide, maps, icons, and a trail way-finding system. I had a lot of fun “doing research” on this project. (Mountain biking at Kelly Canyon) By the time it was over I had ridden over one hundred and fifty miles gathering G.P.S. coordinates and documenting every rock, bump, and stream I could find. It was a time consuming project but now that I Iook back it was great learning experience.I am now currently in Los Angeles looking to start an exciting new career in Environmental/Packaging design. If you know of any firms looking to hire in or out of L.A. please let me know. As both my wife and I are flexible to move. If you would like to see more of my work you can visit www.shawnmurdock.com

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I’d like to introduce you all to my little boy. His name is Jonathan Jason Ewell. He was born Dec. 16 at 8:32 pm. He was 7 lbs. 4 oz, 20 in. long. He’s such a joy to Jason and I - the best Christmas present ever!

Hello to all.

We are in a new year. I have recently heard of several layoffs because of the economic situation we are in. This is an opportunity for you to help one another. Do you know of any design openings? If so please post them here.

If you are looking for employment please let Bro. Burgener, Bro. Randall or me know and we will do everything that we can to help you. While BYU-Idaho Career Services is new, they are working hard to help our current students and Alumni. They have missionary couples called in several major cities that spend their days looking for internship and employment opportunities for us. Our contact for the College of Performing and Fine Arts is James Gordon.

I am looking forward to hearing from all of you.