In this interview, we talk with Laurian Dixon about her work with John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects and Moore Ruble Yudell Architects in Los Angeles and Safdie Rabines Architects in San Diego.

Most recently she was a Project Manager and Lead of Architecture for Aero Studios and Thomas O’Brien where she ran their architecture and product design projects and helped launch their Vintage Modern line with Target.

Laurian grew up in Reno, Nevada and was recently in town to speak at the first gathering of the new Reno-Tahoe Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), which was held at the Nevada Museum of Art.

The purpose of the AIGA is, “to produce exciting events that promote the role of visual design in the community and elevate public perception of its value to business.” We are excited to see the group grow, and a number of Twelve Horses employees are members.

Here is Jeff Pickett, president of the Reno-Tahoe AIGA talking about the reasons for starting the group and what it is all about.

Here is Laurian Dixon’s presentation at the Nevada Museum of Art

Before watching the video podcast, recognize this is our first one in video format. We will be experimenting with camera angles, sets, and configurations to try and make it better and more interesting. It is certainly a fun challenge that we are excited to embark upon, but it will take some trial and error.

For example, you would not believe how close we are sitting together in this interview, and yet, it appears on camera that we are quite far apart. Also, while digital cameras in the medium price range have surprisingly good quality, the sound pickup can be less than satisfactory. We purchased a shotgun mic that should help improve this part of the process.

It was a pleasure meeting Laurian Dixon, and we look forward to her future designs.

You can watch the interview via Google Video, or you can download it here - Listen Now (MP3, 22MB)

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