We thank them for their generous support, which is great and good and necessary! Adobe The students of the AIGA/NY Mentoring Program thank Adobe® for their generous support. Adobe® has been an active advocate of the AIGA/NY Mentoring Program, donating the tools and training which enable the students to realize their creative potential. They’ve allowed them the freedom to create their own vision, while supporting them in the realization of their efforts. In recognizing the promise of each student, Adobe® affirms the creative possibilities inherent in the individual. Through its efforts, Adobe® is helping shape the next generation of creative professionals. They are helping build the groundwork that will sustain and further artistic accomplishments within the design community. AIGA/NY extends its appreciation to its partner, Adobe® for supporting creative education through their visionary partnership. www.adobe.com Apple Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning desktop and notebook computers, OS X operating system, and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital music revolution with its iPod portable music players and iTunes online music store. www.apple.com Appleton/Curious Papers Appleton Coated is the manufacturer of Utopia, one of the leading brands of coated paper in North America. Whether it’s Utopia Premium, U1X, One, Two, and Three, there is a Utopia for every project. Utopia. Paper solved. Complimenting Appleton products, the Curious collection is all about technical innovation married to craftsmanship with unique products including translucents, metallics, plastics, recycled sheets and the skin-like Touch. www.curiouscollection.com Bumble and bumble Bumble and bumble: dedicated to the craft, culture and commerce of hairdressing. The House of Bumble in the heart of the Meatpacking District offers cutting, color, styling, hair and scalp treatments, shopping, breakfast, lunch, high tea and spectacular views of Manhattan. All are welcome whether bloke or bride - expect top-notch service at a reasonable price. The building is also headquarters for Bb. Products and home to Bb.U, an institute for higher learning for hairdressers. www.bumbleandbumble.com CS Raad By working closely with designers to understand their goals and their clients’ business objectives, CS Raad is able to plan and research projects to create a customized printing solution that meets a variety of needs — on time and on budget. No matter how difficult a job, CS Raad works with designers to make vision come to life by using the most advanced direct-to-plate technology that is able to accommodate last minute changes faster, easier and less expensively. www.csraad.com Microsoft Office:Mac Where Intellect Meets Intuition There’s time for fun and time to focus. When you’re ready to get down to business, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac provides the intuitive, intelligent tools you need to transform your ideas and opportunities into action. Put Office 2004 to work for you, whether you use your Mac for home, school or business. www.microsoft.com/mac/ Mohawk Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. is the largest manufacturer of premium printing, writing and imaging papers in the country. Flagship grades include Strathmore®, Mohawk Superfine™, Beckett®, BriteHue®, Via®, Mohawk Color Copy® and patented Inxwell® products, Navajo® and Options®. Mohawk engineers its papers to provide optimal performance for sheetfed, web and digital printing. Mohawk papers are used in a wide variety of communications including prestigious annual reports, corporate identity systems, high-end brochures, packaging and everyday communication for businesses of all sizes and types. A leader in environmental stewardship, Mohawk is the first large-scale production facility in the U.S. to use non-polluting, wind energy to manufacture paper. Many of Mohawk’s recycled products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council [FSC] or Green Seal. For more information, please visit www.mohawkpaper.com or call 1–800 THE MILL. STEP Inside Design Magazine STEP inside design explores the impact of design on all facets of our lives; how we work, learn, move, communicate and play. STEP takes readers behind the scenes to meet the creative problem-solvers that make it possible for us to move through the world in brilliant and dynamic ways. This bi-monthly magazine will help energize and inspire your career. With informative, up-to-the-moment editorial and first person features, STEP is your guide to what’s happening — and what’s going to happen — in design. www.stepinsidedesign.com Veer Veer sources and delivers visual elements with imagination and style to help creatives diverge from the norm and generate fresh solutions. Veer presents a discerning, design-driven selection of photography, illustration, type, and footage, including exclusives and world premieres. Its products are used daily in advertising, print and web design, corporate communications, and publishing. The privately held company has offices in the United States, Canada, and Germany and serves its global base of customers through its call center and its award-winning web site. www.veer.com