AIGA Toledo

AIGA, the professional association for design, stimulates thinking about design, demonstrates the value of design and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers. AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design, is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational institution and represents over 20,000 people nationally. The AIGA Toledo chapter was established on October 1, 2007, with the intent to connect Toledo area designers locally and to make a difference right here – where we live and work.

The Arts Commission

The You Are Here Toledo Project is funded by the City of Toledo’s 1% for Art Program, administered by The Arts Commision. With a mission to develop and promote the visual, performing and literary arts in the Northwest Ohio community, The Arts Commission works tirelessly to provide broad access to the arts through initiatives involving business and education. For 50 years, they have provided quality arts programming and services to those in the metropolitan Toledo area. They are the longest standing arts commission in the state of Ohio.

CGS Imaging

CGS Imaging is the Midwest’s fastest growing Super-Wide Format printer. Our advances in digital technology have positioned us as a leader in the graphics industry. We print the other collateral you need for a successful ad campaign: The wrap for your company vehicle, the 20,000 decals for your nationwide events or the billboard over on highway 20. Our knowledgeable staff can give you the quality and the product you need to communicate with your audience.

Toledo.com

Toledo.com is the premiere online portal for people who live, work and play in the Greater Toledo Area. With well over 100,000 unique visitors per month, Toledo.com has quickly proven it reflects both the personality and interests of the Toledo marketplace at large – in essence, it IS Toledo online. The site has fast become a favorite for Toledoans as well as an invaluable resource for local advertisers seeking affordable, innovative ways to reach their target audience. Toledo.com keeps you connected to Events, Arts, Attractions, Movies, Nightlife, Dining, Features, Business and Kids Information.

Hanson Inc.

Founded in Toledo in 1991 as a video production company, Hanson Inc. has evolved into a full-service digital agency delivering best-in-class solutions designed around the people who use them. Our expertise includes mobile sites and applications, channel and consumer websites, digital marketing and promotions, insights and analytic services, social engagement, brand strategy and development, event productions and (of course) video production. We are proud to support the You Are Here Toledo Project in the development of the mobile app.

Tim Brunner ::

Timothy Brunner is the Vice-President of Community Presence and the former Department of Design Chair at Davis College. He has been a design educator for over 25 years. He holds a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Toledo and an MA in Graphic Design from Eastern Michigan University. Tim is a member of AIGA and the Advertising Club of Toledo.

Lindsy Buser ::

Lindsy Buser is a BGSU grad and an art director and designer at Madhouse. While not originally from the Toledo area, she feels at home in this great city. Lindsy is active in the AIGA Toledo chapter, and has had her work selected for the Art in TARTA. She was also instrumental in bringing the Urban Forest Project to Toledo in addition to having her work selected for the event. Her work is also featured in Toledo Remanufactured.

Brit Rowe ::

Prof. Brit Rowe is associate professor and chair of the department of art & design at Ohio Northern University. He joined the faculty in 1999 after receiving his MFA degree in graphic design from the University of Michigan. He is a member of AIGA/The Professional Association for Design, the University and College Designers Association, Kappa Pi, Theta Chi, Order of Omega and Omicron Delta Kappa. He has considerable experience as a graphic designer, has exhibited regionally and has worked for clients such as Norwich University, the United Way, and many others. He also has collaborated with design students for local organizations such as the Ada Public Library, the Village of Ada, Restore Community Center and the Allen East Community Center. Since 2006, he has presented at national design educators’ conferences and the 4th International Conference on Design Principles and Practices in Chicago. He also served as an external program consultant to review college art & design curricula, was selected as a juror for various regional competitions, and was included in Creative for a Cause, a social responsibility resource for advertising and graphic design educators. Rowe also was inducted into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers and recently received the Eleanor H. and Robert Biggs Endowed Chair in the Arts at Ohio Northern.

Rob Seiffert ::

Creative Director/Partner @ Madhouse

As Co-Owner and Creative Director at Madhouse, a design firm in Northwest Ohio, Rob has helped guide his startup business for more than five successful years. He has worked on award winning regional and national projects for such businesses as AT&T, Yahoo! and Bayer. With classical training in graphic design and experience in print, web and motion graphics, Rob brings a range of talent and experience to every project he takes on.