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osmosis initiatives
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T H E
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letter from the director
A s t he Executive Dire cto r of P roj e c t OS M O S i S , I am s o pl e a s e d to b e se r v ing a long with AIGA to fu r t h e r th e mi s s i o n of me n t o r i n g yo u n g c rea t i ve ta l e nt. A gain, thank you for you r su p p o r t an d for p a r tn e r i n g wi t h P roj e c t
Osmosis. I t g ives m e grea t pl e a s u re to i n t rod u c e th e A d o p t a n O s m o s i s K i t
as a resource for A IGA p ro fes s i o n a l an d th e va r i o u s st u d e n t ch apt e r s .
Adopt a n Osmosis is a de t a i l e d ki t on h ow to in c o r p o r a t e c rea t i ve me n t o r ing pro grams in AIGA chap t e r s wi t h o u t rei nven t i n g th e wh e e l . Th e o u t l i n e d
pro grams are proven co m mun i t y mo d e l s ge a re d t owa rd K- 1 2 g r a d e st u dents. Pro grams incorpo r a t e st r a t e g i c fol l ow- u p me t h o d s so ch apt e r s c a n
identify s tudents who wa n t to pu r s u e a ca ree r i n t h e de s i g n p ro fe s s i o n .
Adopt an Osmosis kits hi g h l i g h t p rog r a m s st a r te d in C h i c a go by P roj e c t
Osmosis. A IGA C hapters u s i n g th e s e ma t e r i a l s mus t fol l ow P roj e c t Os m o s i s
standard s and program ob j e c t i ves ou t l i n e d in th e ki t s . Th e pu r p o s e o f th e
A d o p t a n d O s m o s i s K i t is to ed u c a t e an d p rovi d e o r g a n i z a t i o n s , ed u c a t o r s
and l ike-minded suppor te r s wi t h de s i g n , p rog r a m s an d me n t o r i n g gu i d e l i n e s .
T he kit also provides spo n s o r su g g e s t i o n s an d i n for m a t i o n on sa m p l e p roj e cts fro m t he Creative S t a r t- U p Ki t ( C S K ) . Al l o f th e do c u m e n t a t i o n wi t hi n the Osmosis Kit was co m p i l e d by Os m o s i s st a f f an d a g rou p of d e d i c a t e d
profe ssional volunteers f ro m va r i o u s de s i g n di s c i p l i n e s , in c l u d i n g gr aph i c
design, f ashion, i ndustria l , a rc h i t e c t u re an d mul t i - m e d i a . T h e t e c h n i q u e s o f
the disciplines are the fo u n d a t i o n an d in s p i r a t i o n of t h e va r i o u s p rog r a m s .
The v arious themes for th e C rea t i ve St a r t - U p Ki t (C S K ) a re a ref l e c t i o n o f
our society. Considering th e bu d g e t cu t s in t h e a r ts , t h e s e ki t s wil l b e
essential t ools for introd u c i n g AI G A p ro fes s i o n a l s an d ed u c a t o r s to st a r t u p
m entoring programs that ca n ex p o s e you n g pe o p l e to t h e c rea t i ve wor l d o f
design. T he k its are desi g n e d to ca t e r t owa rd u n d e r s e r ved mi n o r i t i e s th a t
may n ot have any o ther ac c e s s to th e fi e l d s o f de s i g n . Th e k i t s ca n be us e d
a s a template to create li ke- m i n d e d p rog r a m s in you r a rea th a t ne e d t h e m
the m ost. Osmosis is al s o of fe r i n g co a c h i n g for A I G A ch apt e r s th a t ne e d
add itional suppor t to lau n c h a c rea t i ve p rog r a m . Th e ki t s we re de s i g n e d by
AIGA m ember Kim Lovely, wh o al s o se r ve s as P roj e c t O s m o s i s Di re c t o r o f
Education. I wo uld like to th a n k th e Os m o s i s st a f f a n d vol u n t e e r s for th e i r
vision i n cre ating these ki t s . It i s o u r ho p e th a t AI G A m e m b e r s ta ke fu l l
a dvantage o f this valuable to o l to h e l p th e c rea t i ve co m mun i t y in yo u r a re a
re ach its full p otiental.
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project osmosis coach mission
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what is a project osmosis coach?
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how do project osmosis
coaches operate?
The Organization Head/Program Manager and Project Osmosis
Coaches (POC) define boundaries of relationships. The POC role
must be agreed upon to work effectively. The Project Osmosis
Coach is a resource. He/she is not in control of the relationship
or the actions and decisions or any person they are coaching. The
Organization Head/Program Manager makes final decision in any
given situation. The Project Osmosis Coach is to offer consultation that enhances capabilities and self-esteem, and strengthen
competency, not demonstrate that they know all the answers.
There will be a delicate balance of reassurance, confirmation,
assistance, but will not offer speculation about the right course of
action.
Key Benefits
A Project Osmosis Coach helps to:
Identify and Maximize your Program Ideas and Opportunities
Get Clarity of Objectives and Strategic Plan
Understand Yourself as a Leader and Your Desires
Be Challenged and Creative
Stay Focused and on Track of Goals
If you think that you can benefit from the assistance of a Project
Osmosis Coach, contact us at 773-779-1352.
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project osmosis mentoring programs
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3 models of mentoring that
project osmosis supports
There are three (3) models of mentoring that Project Osmosis supports which are Traditional
Mentoring, One-to-one Mentoring, Group Mentoring , and E-mentoring.
Below is a quick break down of the benefits and challenges of each model, and suggestions to keep in mind
while employing each model. Use all the models of mentoring or pick the model that best suits your
organizational needs.
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relationship building
process of group mentoring
Benefits of E-Mentoring
Project Osmosis E-mentoring is a means of providing a guided mentoring relationship
between designers and youth interested in pursuing design fields as a profession, largely
through e-mailing. The core program structure is that of guided mentoring of students
around curricular projects, research and lifeskills, and preparing students for design careers.
These programs are overseen by a mentor coordinator. Students generally look forward
to receiving email from their design mentor, and have a high degree of respect for them.
The mentoring relationship brings an added interest and aim to the classroom that many
students benefit from in significant ways. For the professional designer the ease of use that
email provides allows the mentor to spend a small amount of time for a large positive
impact in a young person's life.
Benefits of E-mentoring
Program can be specifically designed to sustain the interest of high school students
in the design fields
Less expensive that other styles of mentoring
Community does not have to find a physical location to participate
Contact with youth as frequent as agreed upon, making it possible to support youth
as they pursue courses and careers in the non-traditional fields of design.
Challenges to E-Mentoring
Keeping records and youth emails updated
Making sure Youth have continued access to email (ie. School accounts, public
library, etc. youth may not have readily available access to computers so a mentor
can not always expect quick responses.)
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components of e-mentoring
Components of E-Mentoring
One-to-One Mentoring:
Match youth with professionals to engage in discussions about useful strategies for
overcoming obstacles and fears, expert knowledge, and sound career advice.
Peer Lounge:
Each category of participants (Mentors, students, and/or teachers) will be provided
with its own mailing list referred to as lounges
Discussion Forums:
Detailed information about program and program related materials, current
research, college career information and other information sources that have
proven useful supporting youth in design fields.
Note: It is recommended that print-based implementation guides be created for
teachers/parents as well as orientation materials for students and mentors designed
to support participation in program
RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES:
1. Recruit online as well as in person
2. Make sure substantial effort is made to ensure mentors represent a wide
range of backgrounds, including race, age, geographic location, career
fields andlevel of education.
Project Theme:
Sustainable Design:
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CSK sample for Architecture
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CSK sample for Architecture contd.
Project/options:
This effort will enable the student to simply design
any structure they would like where someone or
something must be housed in a comfortable climate during all four seasons. The design solution
will involve the following:
1.The use of the structure (house, library,
retail store, etc.)
2. How they site the project to take advantage
of the natural environment
3.What sustainable materials do they
choose that are environmentally friendly
4. How the structure takes advantage, and
also takes concern with the natural environment.
5. How well the structure is designed to
represent our time, our concerns, and the
visual preferences of today
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CSK sample for Interior Design
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CSK sample for Interior Design contd.
Project/options:
Students will design any residential or commercial
space. They should also keep in mind that sustainable product must be used that will be comfortable
year round, depending on where the space
is located.
The design concept should include:
1.The use of the space (home, office, health
care, library etc.).
2.Which sustainable products will they select
that is environmentally friendly.
3. How well the space is built out to
represent sustainability.
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CSK sample for Industrial Design
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CSK sample for Interior Design contd.
Winter Heating Bills Hit All-Time High.Why are your parents gas
bills so high? It's cold outside but summer is coming, the economy is low and bills are higher than ever because of two factors "the high price of natural gas and colder winter" AND "the
scorching Chicago summers with the use of ACs which drive up
electric bills and deplete the ozone.To help conserve natural gas,
lower your parents bills and save the ozone; PEOPLES ENERGY
wants you to design.
Project/options:
1. A small window alternative energy AC
unit that can function as air conditioning
and heater too. Also consider the current
size and placement of the AC unit.
2. A wind turbine. A wind turbine is a machine
for converting the mechanical energy.
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CSK sample for Muliti-Media
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CSK sample Muliti-Media for contd.
Muliti-Media contd.
Think of things we constantly discard or throw away.
What effects do they have on the environment?
This is your chance to create and change the thought process of
the way the world currently thinks about conservation and how
it can drastically affects the live of future generations.
Resources:
environment.about.com,getgreen.com
environmentaldefense.org
Project/options:
Choose from one of the following:
1. Animated billboard campaign that brings
awareness to a global issue of your choice.
2. PSA (30 sec. commercial). Explaining the
global issue
3.Website Layout Design that will promote
awareness about your global issue.
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CSK sample for Graphic Design
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CSK sample for Fashion
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EXPRESS YOURSELFPORTRAIT:
The Project Osmosis Express Your Self-Portrait, is designed to encourage young
people to follow positive career paths in art and design.The Express Your SelfPortrait program creates self-esteem by having kids paint a portrait of themselves with the assistance of a professional designer or artist. Osmosis
design and art professionals will work one-on-one with children to help each
of them utilize the basic principles of design, such as color, line and shape, to
create a large-scale self-portrait. Kids are able to use this art medium to
learn more about themselves. Its an opportunity for them to explore their
self-concepts in a unique and expressive way. For each of them, the artwork
is a reflection of his or her own self- image. This introduces children to the
possibility of having a career as an artist. They are encouraged to take the
portraits home when completed or have them displayed at the Library in the
communities in which they live.
Goals:
To expose primary and middle school children to art and design.
To become a training ground for future mentors.
To create a framework geared towards educators involving teacher more
substantially. It also addresses how to present and educate teachers
about design, so that it can be integrated in their regular curriculums with the goal of
implementing a yearly workshop that instructs teachers about design, in addition to their
regular classroom engagements with students
To excite interest in design and introduce career options other than sports and entertainment.
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OSMOSIS PRESENTS:
Osmosis Presents is a Jazzy Show and Tell that introduces
K thur12th teachers and their students to design professionals and their areas of expertise.
Goals:
Establishes a relationship with the school
Build a professional relationships with students and teachers
Recruit students for the annual Design Youth Forum and
other programs
Circulates literature to teachers and students about current
and future Osmosis events
Recruit students to volunteer for future programs
Keeps the school connected to the professional design community
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Gaining Sponorship and Support
OSMOSIS SPONSORS:
Project Osmosis finds sponors primarly by reaching out to the local
community in which the events are held. We put which the events are
held.We put on yearly fundraiser to raise money along with reaching out
for additional financial support from art foundations like the IIIinois Arts
Council and Richard H. Dreihaus Foundation.
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Work with the local Libraries in the community to host events.
Contact local museums to host and sponor programs
Recruit volunteers through like minded organizations like
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and NOMA
(National Organization of Minority Architects.
Works with local churches and schools to recruit the children
that particpate and to help facilitate were the programs are held.
Partner with local Universities in the inner
city that have design curriculms and materials
to do open houses for young people.
Reach out to local design vendors for support.
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Kids safety comes first
In this section we will list safety regulations that all volunteers and events
planners must be conscience of when having events in public places. It is
extremely important to make sure that all the kids are safe and
accounted for.
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project osmosis staff
FASHION DESIGN
MULTIMEDIA
INTERIOR DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE
INDUSTRIAL