1. Anonymous designers are too many. We’re here to inflate them and float them like giant zeppelins in a roofless forum for expression, city by city and cross-continents, to raise the artist’s profile.
2. It’s time to draw out artists, audiences, clients, recruiters, and consumers of good design. Whether you come to network or shamelessly self-promote, we’ll put down the welcome mat for you to make some introductions.
3. Showcasing designers at work dispels stork myths about how design is made. We come together to learn the birds and bees of design and to marvel at the creative process.
Cut&Paste is a global movement of artists, firms, and media that come together to strengthen creative networks through events and local support.
Cut&Paste was born in New York City back in November 2005. At the time 850 people came out to witness the first, live digital design tournament. Elbow to elbow, they packed a bar with designers winding wrists, judges taking their positions, a crowd swelling with drinks, gadgets warming up, and an immense energy that ran through speakers and skin. Since then, Cut&Paste is finding new faces and homes, making moves to continue its modus operandi.
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John FiorelliExecutive DirectorAfter eight years of working in tech marketing, filmmaking, community development, and public speaking, John finally realized what gets him excited is the creative exchange of ideas. Working on Cut&Paste just makes sense. |
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Kelly NicholsUS Events DirectorFreelance print and interactive designer. Bred tall and fast on the limestone rich hills of Kentucky. Interests include: photography, bourbon and developing alternative weather analyses for the greater Los Angeles area. |
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Jess TyrrellRegional Director - EuropeWelsh (but with no accent). Culture Vulture. Woman about town. Jess set up Germination 3 years ago and now holds herself responsible for the mess. |
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Jehan ChuRegional Director - Asia/PacWhile not serving as Cut&Paste's Hong Kong Community Liaison, Jehan is an Auctioneer with Sotheby's Auction House. |
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Noah NormanTechnical DirectorSwiss army knife, self-absorbed artist, misanthrope, philanthropist, striking coach, six million dollar man, and tree hugger are all unfair ways to pigeonhole Noah. also, he loves Hall and Oates. |
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Guillo EchevarriaCreative ManagerPantone 433 2X is the new black. elegalindus3.com |