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Semi-Permanent 09, the multi-disciplinary design forum in Auckland from August 14-15, brings together some of the best creative talent from New Zealand and internationally.

US brand guru Duke Stump and Wellington advertising and all-round ideas guy Cleve Cameron are part of the line-up of 12 speakers from around the world.

Semi-Permanent 09, the multi-disciplinary design forum in Auckland from August 14-15, brings together some of the best creative talent from New Zealand and internationally.

US brand guru Duke Stump and Wellington advertising and all-round ideas guy Cleve Cameron are part of the line-up of 12 speakers from around the world.

Other speakers include, from the UK: wunderkind graphic artist, illustrator and record label founder Kate Moross; masters of graphic design Bibliotheque and Pentagram; animators Studio AKA; and digital artists AllofUs.

From the US: renowned Los Angeles-based graphic designer David Carson and illustrator James Jean, and New York animators 1stAveMachine. And from downunder: Australian photographer and digital artist Alexia Sinclair and Kiwi digital effects powerhouse Weta Digital.

An annual forum, Semi-Permanent is the only event of its type in Australasia. With sister events held in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and now Melbourne, New Zealand organisers The Church describe it as “a gathering of fresh talent, raw ideas, conversation and visual splendour”.

Now in its sixth year, Semi-Permanent Auckland is New Zealand’s largest design event, attended by sell out crowds of 1,600 people the past three years.

Relevant for anyone studying, working or interested in creativity or design, Semi-Permanent is about creativity, inspiration and passion says organiser Simon Velvin, with speakers coming from a broad range of disciplines including graphics, illustration, branding, advertising, motion graphics, photography, fashion, film, animation and more.

“Semi-Permanent is a once-a-year opportunity to see and hear from leading creatives from Aotearoa and around the world as they share their work, knowledge, experience and expertise, to soak up new ideas and be inspired, and to enjoy the experience with other like-minded people.  It’s also an opportunity to participate creatively.  For 2009 we are running a WE CAN CREATE campaign which invites creatives to submit work and win prizes.”