Come to the September DSVC meeting:

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
6:00 – reception 7:00 – meeting
Cityplace – 2711 North Haskell Avenue, Dallas, Texas
Members – free
Non–members – $20
Students (with a student ID) – $10

DJ Stout is a sixth generation Texan, born in Alpine. He received his BFA in design communication with a minor in illustration from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Between 1987 and 1999, he was the award–winning Art Director of Texas Monthly magazine. In January 2000 DJ joined Pentagram as a partner in the Austin office.

During DJ's tenure, Texas Monthly was nominated for ten National Magazine Awards and won three, for Photography and for General Excellence in 1990, and again for General Excellence in 1992. He has also designed many award–winning books, including Mojo and Heaven of Animals for the photographer Keith Carter. In a special 1998 issue, American Photo magazine selected DJ as one of the 100 most important people in photography”. He continues his work in editorial design, identity, and the development of promotional programs.