Designers and Architects have much in common. We deal with complex and even highly technical design problem, requiring our creative process to solve. We often time find ourselves justifying quality design to our clients. And we geek out on things that the rest of the general public couldn’t care less about, such as typeface or construction details. This list could go on.

Today is a good day to explore those similarities. To kick off National Architecture Week, we scheduled a brunch discussion Sunday 4/11, 10:30 am at Iron Bird Cafe to discuss geeky stuff Like High Speed Rail and the Fresno Station design. Independently the Fresno Design Alliance scheduled their monthly Designer Breakfast at the same time and location.

This seemed like a great opportunity, get architects and designers together in one place. I wonder what conversations will erupt. It is very important to reach across professions to collaborate and share ideas. The Fresno Design Alliance and AIA San Joaquin also have similarities. It would be benificial to all to explore those and see how we can benefit each other.

Here is some info about the Fresno Design Alliance:

Fresno Design Alliance (FDA) is a collaboration of professional and student designers devoted to developing Fresno’s design awareness. Through community involvement and education the FDA aims to inspire and motivate local businesses and non-profits in their pursuit of quality graphic design.

The FDA was created in January 2005 by a handful of local design professionals. “I wanted to participate in a non-competitive, open, and non-threatening design community right here in Fresno. I felt so blessed by the opportunities I’d had which led me to the dream of using my talents to give back to my community,” said Katrina Neufeld, a founding member of Fresno Design Alliance.