CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

RENOWNED GRAPHIC DESIGNER TO SPEAK AT DRAKE JAN. 22

Jay Vigon, a graphic designer acclaimed for his innovative and influential work for clients such as Diet Coke and Toyota , will present and discuss his work at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Drake University . The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center , 29 th Street and University Avenue . Free posters designed by Vigon will be distributed at the event.

Vigon, the author of ÒMarksÓ and ÒMarks II,Ó earned his reputation by applying distinctively bold conceptual graphics to logo design, album covers and fashion advertising. His clients include George Lucas, Warner Bros., Cole of California, Gotcha sportswear and Swatch watches.

His pioneering style led him into broadcast graphics for television commercials with such clients as AT&T, Diet Coke and Toyota . He then moved behind the camera to assume the role of director. Among Vigon's many projects are spots created for Mercedes Benz, GTE and Seiko watches. In 1994 Vigon established Made On Earth, a boutique built around character-driven products that are now sold across the country. Vigon continues to do graphic design, while working on a series of fine art projects and filming a documentary based upon the life of Cesar Chavez.

For more information about Vigon's presentation at Drake, call Connie Wilson at (515) 255-7428 or send an e-mail message to conniewilson@dwx.com .

For more information about Vigon's work, visit http://jayvigon.com/ and www.madeonearthstore.com/entrance.html.