October 25th, 2008 to November 1st, 2008
Tokyo Business Trip Tokyo, Japan
Syd Mead and Roger Servick will be in Tokyo for
a very short business trip this last week in October.
Syd Mead’s movie credits include TRON, Blade Runner, 2010, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Time Cop, Johnny Mnemonic and Aliens. His futuristic designs have been employed for game design by Sega, aerospace design by Boeing, automotive design at Ford and Honda, and product design at Sony, Minolta, and Bandai.
Syd will show how he creates and completes full color, elaborate scenario pictures. He says that “scenario and consistent pretense are the core anchor points for consistent story telling”. Syd calls his presentation “Designing the Future," meaning that the decisions we make today, and choices we select, will determine what kind of world we live in years from now not only because we planned it that way but because we influenced the decisions of others.
Syd will be available to sell and sign his DVDs. Cash and checks only, credit cards will not be accepted.
February 13th, 2009
Concepts, Ideas, Designs
Indianapolis Museum of Art
A 6 pm evening presentation by Syd Mead including insights and
details of his involvement with the production of "BLADERUNNER"
followed by Q & A immediately after the screening of
"BLADERUNNER THE FINAL CUT" at 7 PM.
http://www.imamuseum.org/calendar/wnbladerunner
February 16th, 2009 to February 17th, 2009
Syd Mead Presenation
Detroit Area
Syd Mead will be visiting the Detroit area in mid February. Details to follow.
My LA to Z: Syd Mead
Syd Mead has been predicting the future since the 1960s when the Art Center grad completed his first dramatic paintings of hovercraft and snow-walkers for U.S. Steel. Since then he has created conceptual designs for theme parks, video games, and films like Blade Runner and Star Trek. He lives in Pasadena, a short hike from his alma mater
Interviewed by Chris Nichols
LAmag.com, April 2009
1:Encounter RestaurantAddress: at LAX
http://www.encounterlax.com/
2:Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles
http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumlosangeles/index.html
3:Forest Lawn Museum a real show.
http://www.forestlawn.com/
2010
SYD MEAD EXHIBITION
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
An all new traveling exhibition of Syd Mead's work is now being planned to begin in 2010. All interested venues are asked to contact Roger Servick
at Syd Mead Inc. OBLAGON@ATT.NET for more information.
August 7th, 2009
Syd Mead interview from Croatia
http:///www.kreativni.hr/
Don't speak Croatian? No problem. For a surprisingly diverse Syd Mead interview by Davor Pasaric for the oldest MAC user community in Croatia named "JABUCNJAK" which means "Applye Orchard" check out this well illustrated on line entry.
August 25th, 2009
California Design Influence- Classic Design
Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
Syd Mead, will be joined by retired GM VP of Design Chuck Jordan and former GM designer Ron Hill for a panel discussion sharing their views on what influence California culture has had on their work and the industry as a whole. For information or to RSVP, please call the Education Department at 323-964-6347 or email cdrescher@petersen.org.
September 13th, 2009
San Gabriel Valley Pride Celebration and Car Show
Holly Street, Pasadena, CA
Syd Mead will be on hand with his 1972 Imperial along with other classic car buffs to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Stonewall at the San Gabriel Valley GLBT event. Noon to 5 PM.
September 26th, 2009
10th Annual Imperials Owners Club Picnic
Laguna Niguel Park Shelter #4, Laguna Niguel Park, CA
Syd will be on hand again this year with his 1972 Le Baron 4 Dr. Ht. to celebrate this memorable nameplate in automotive history.
October 11th, 2009
Winfield and Watson Custom Car & Hot Rod gathering
Mojave, California
Syd Mead joins his friend Gene Winfield for the second yearly party honoring George Barris, Bill Hines, Sam & Chip Foose. For a list of invited guests and more information please visit www.rodtossers.com .
October 22nd, 2009
Cooper Hewitt Awards Diner
New York City, New York
Syd Mead and Roger Servick will be on hand again this year to help celebrate this year's design award winners.
2009
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Amazon.com
For the cover art of the just released, all new,
420 page Hard Cover publication subtitled
"The New Field of Space Architecture" the
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc.,
selected Syd Mead's "MOON 2000" as a classic example of
the developing theory and principles of space architecture.
Written by A. Scott Howe and Brent Sherwood,
it is a feast for eyes and minds of all those interested in
architecture and the future. ISBN-978-1-56347-982-3
Product Details
* Hardcover: 400 pages
* Publisher: AIAA (American Inst of Aeronautics & Astronautics) (December 30, 2009)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1563479826
* ISBN-13: 978-1563479823
* Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
* Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
Product Description
This collaborative book compiles thirty chapters on the theory and practice of designing and building inhabited environments in outer space. Given the highly visual nature of architecture, the book is rich in graphics including diagrams, design drawings, digital renderings, and photographs of models and of executed and operational designs. Written by the global network of practicing space architects, the book introduces a wealth of ideas and images explaining how humans live in space now, and how they may do so in the near and distant future. It describes the governing constraints of the hostile space environment, outlines key issues involved in designing orbital and planet-surface architecture, surveys the most advanced space architecture of today, and proposes far-ranging designs for an inspiring future. It also addresses earth-based space architecture: space analogue and mission support facilities, and terrestrial uses of space technology. In addition to surveying the range of space architecture design, from sleeping quarters to live-in rovers to moon bases and space cities, the book provides a valuable archival reference for professionals. Space enthusiasts, architects, aerospace engineers, and students will find it a fascinating read.
Great American Tour
Syd Mead's Summer Driving Tour
Once again, Syd Mead and Roger Servick will be enjoying the open road in August as they travel through the American West and Midwest with stops in Las Vegas,
Denver (7/30),
Kansas City, (8/2)
Minneapolis (8/3),
Mackinaw (8/4)
Detroit (8/6),
Saint Louis (8/11),
Wichita (8/12),
Albuquerque (8/13) and Phoenix (8/14).
While there will be no publicly organized events, Syd will be meeting with former and prospective clients, as well as a select group of fans and friends at each stop. For more information contact Syd through the "CONTACT US" page of this website.
Roger Servick, Manager of Business Affairs of Syd Mead, Inc,
said that "Mr. Mead felt deep regret that he will not be able to
take part in person in the 10th ANNIVERSARY of the TOKYO
INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR.
Though he will miss this momentous event,
he vowed to continue to explore alternative opportunities
to share this experience
with all of his loyal fans and friends and admirers."