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Appalachian state design council showcases the ‘Powers of 10’ creators |
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Thursday, 27 September 2007 |
by JULIA HARR
Lifestyles Reporter
Two designers created a short film that made a great impact on design 30 years ago.
Charles and Ray Eames created the nine-minute film, “Powers of 10,” that takes viewers to the edge of space and back to the atom on a man’s hand.
Their work is still celebrated today by designers from all disciplines.
The Appalachian State University Design Council will present this film and other Eames films, Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Ballroom of Plemmons Student Union.
Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
“These films are just one of those things that you just have to see as
a design student,” interior design professor and event coordinator
Jeanne Mercer-Ballard said. “The films are classic and a good thing to
reference in the real world.”
This is the Appalachian State University Design Council’s first event.
They hope to make the “Power of Design” presentation an annual event providing attendance is sufficient.
The council expects close to 300 attendees this year.
This year’s theme for the event is “A Celebration of Charles and Ray Eames and the Powers of 10.”
An exhibition and reception open the event and showcase Eames furniture.
Antique and modern pieces will be displayed.
Klingman Williams, a Herman Miller dealership, will provide the showcased furniture.
Mercer-Ballard said students could sit in and experience the Eames chairs.
Following the reception, guests can view the films and take part in a panel discussion about the importance of the movie.
Films start at 7 p.m. and the panel discussion begins at 8 p.m.
The six panelists come from disciplines across the design field.
“This film was chosen because it appeals to many disciplines,”
Mercer-Ballard said. “We realized we had all these design disciplines
in different departments across campus and we wanted something to bring
them together.”
Some introductory classes are requiring attendance to the meeting, but upper level students have shown the greatest interest.
“One of my classes is requiring me to attend, but I would probably go
if it wasn’t required,” sophomore interior design major Cari B.
Kempisty said. “Anytime I can talk to professionals in the field is
beneficial for me.”
Mercer-Ballard said students outside of the design majors could benefit
from going to the event. Attending this event could also be
advantageous to business majors.
“Design is a business,” Mercer-Ballard said. “There is a big opportunity for networking at this event.”
She said there will be professionals from businesses all over North Carolina.
These businesses are not just looking for designers, but will want to see different kinds of people interested in design.
“I’m looking forward to meeting people with real experience,” Kempisty
said. “I hope to get some helpful advice about starting in the field.”
Sponsors for the event include Herman Miller, Alfred Williams & Co., Klingman Williams, and Workplace Strategies.
Together they donated $1000 to the cost of the event.
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