Design Commission Gallery
Design Commission Gallery is located at:
310 S. Washington St.
206.223.7709
http://www.designcommissiongallery.com
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Design Commission Gallery raises awareness of contemporary design in Seattle and contributes to the artistic conversation in the local, regional, and digital realms. We are dedicated to showcasing top designers from around the world. The Gallery looks for artists whose projects push the limits of design and creativity. We give exposure to creators working in all mediums and want to hear from designers and artists with a strong vision to share.
The gallery opens quarterly exhibitions in December, March, June and September by local and international artists showcasing innovative work driven by the principals of design.
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You Are Here
Opening March 5th, 2009, Design Commission Gallery presents: You Are Here. A Showcase of the world’s transit maps. The simple and clean presentation of complex systems is key to navigating cities like Tokyo, New York, and Moscow. We’re presenting a series of transit maps from the world’s largest cities. Join us opening night during Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Art Walk from 5pm - 9pm.
Mar 05, 2009 — May 22, 2009
categories: contemporary, design
11/100 (Patent Pending Industries Posters - 1999–2010)11/100 (Patent Pending Industries Posters - 1999–2010)
artists: Jeff Kleinsmith and Jessee LeDoux of Patent Pending Industries
So let's start from the beginning. Patent Pending isn't just a design company. It's a worldwide force. A power to be reckoned with. An organization with so much control over the entertainment business that it cripples the minds of the effete intellectual elite. From an organization that started in their parent's garage... with nothing but promise, ideas and $500 to buy a computer, Patent Pending is now a business that is ubiquitous alongside brands such as Sony, Bed Bath and Beyond or Mr. Pibb. And yes, they do accept American Express.
Jeff Kleinsmith and Jesse LeDoux met while whizzing tomatoes at oncoming trucks that blew by their houses which were next door to each other in the Seattle suburbs. And as you can imagine, they became quick friends. Within a few weeks, they set their aim on throwing tomatoes at design firms. Literally! And of course, that didn't last very long before they were asked to stop. By lawyers.
So armed with their boyish good looks, devious creativity and a handful of bottle rockets, Jeff and Jesse started Patent Pending Industries. Originally located in an abandoned warehouse in Seattle's lower uptown, they set out to reinvent graphic design one pixel at a time. It didn't take long before the entire globe was shaking in their boots when the name "Patent Pending" was muttered. And to avoid lawsuits, they only run a smoke-free work place in their minds.
Aug 05, 2010 — Aug 05, 2010
categories: contemporary, design
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posted by Miller | Sep 03, 2008
Can't wait to see this show, it sounds amazing. Thank you for bringing the good.