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Josh Higgins

Jan 17: Phonography at BLAH

January 6, 2011 – 6:38 pm

It’s an honor to participate in this upcoming show January 17th at BLAH. Hope to see you there!

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The Haiti Poster Project

January 29, 2010 – 4:44 pm

Attention all artists and designers…

THE HAITI POSTER PROJECT
Just launched: A collaboration of artists and designers from around the world, benefiting victims of the earthquake in Haiti

Moxie Sozo, the organizer of the 2005 Hurricane Relief Poster Project, is teaming up with Josh Higgins, the organizer of the 2007 So-Cal Fire Poster Project to produce the 2010 HAITI POSTER PROJECT. We’ve had the great fortune of collaborating with San Diego based graphic designer Josh Higgins through Set & Drift events (remember his fantastic prints…) and we’re excited to spread the word and keep you updated. The deadline for submissions is March 15:

All designers and artists, please step up! THE HAITI POSTER PROJECT seeks limited edition sets of posters from artists, designers and design firms from around the world. The donated posters will be sold online to raise money for Doctors Without Borders. As designers, we have the collective ability to do what we love, AND to create a difference. THE HAITI POSTER PROJECT has been conceived as a collective effort by the design community to unite and effect change through our work. In order for this project to be successful, we are counting on designer participation.

Our goal is to raise at least $1,000,000 for Doctors Without Borders. Please help spread the word.

Website: thehaitiposterproject.com
 Twitter: @haitiposters
Facebook: become a fan!

Josh Higgins prints from Set & Drift projects:

Josh Higgins: Reinventing the WheelJosh Higgins: CONSPIREJosh Higgins printsJosh Higgins: NATIVE

CALL FOR ENTERIES.

THE HAITI POSTER PROJECT

A collaboration of artists and designers from around the world, benefitting
victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Moxie Sozo, the organizer of the 2005 HURRICANE POSTER PROJECT, is teaming
up with Josh Higgins, the organizer of the 2007 SO-CAL FIRE POSTER PROJECT
to produce the 2010 HAITI POSTER PROJECT.

All designers and artists, please step up! THE HAITI POSTER PROJECT seeks
limited edition sets of posters from artists, designers and design firms
from around the world. The donated posters will be sold online to raise
money for Doctor’s Without Borders. As designers, we have the collective
ability to do what we love, AND to create a difference. THE HAITI POSTER
PROJECT has been conceived as a collective effort by the design community
to unite and effect change through our work. In order for this project to
be successful, we are counting on designer participation. Our goal is to
raise at least $1,000,000 for Doctor’s Without Borders. Please help
spread the word.

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Create to Help End Hunger!

July 8, 2009 – 5:51 pm

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UPDATE: Poster deadline extended to Monday, August 10, 2009. Submission info here.

Cardiff based branding firm ParkerWhite has teamed up with Thumbtack Press on a benefit project for the San Diego Foodbank. We’re excited to see this designer initiated charity model continue after the huge success we’ve seen with both the Hurricane Poster Project and the So-Cal Fire Poster Project (started by San Diego’s own Josh Higgins).

Here’s an excerpt from ParkerWhite’s call for entries: Read More »

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The General Specific

April 16, 2009 – 11:30 pm

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The mix tapes of Minstrel Fridays live on… This time around we’re blessed with the musical stylings of a talented collaborator, graphic designer-musician Josh Higgins. Listen below and read about his power animal here.

Life is changing around us and the tiny oars of our boats don’t always seem to be enough in battering seas. If we keep rowing we may never reach land but eventually we’ll row out of the storm. Music is the one thing that helps me weather threatening skys and shots across the bow. Enjoy.

-Josh Higgins
joshhiggins.com

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  1. Re-Ignition – Bad Brains
  2. We’re Only Gonna Die – Bad Religion
  3. Part One – Band of Horses
  4. Fairies Wear Boots – Black Sabbath
  5. Switch – Boilermaker
  6. Skinny Love – Bon Iver
  7. In Debt to the Heart – Born In The Flood
  8. Hate – Cat Power
  9. Hello, I’m In Delaware – City and Colour
  10. Everything Sucks – Descendents
  11. I Better Be Quiet Now – Elliott Smith
  12. Independence Day – Elliott Smith
  13. See You Dead – Helmet
  14. Oyster – Jawbreaker
  15. The Boat Dreams From The Hill – Jawbreaker
  16. Boilermaker – The Jesus Lizard
  17. Air Traffic Control – Jets To Brazil
  18. Iron Fist – Motörhead
  19. Charades – No Knife
  20. My Arrow’s Aim – Rocket From The Crypt
  21. Everything – Smile
  22. Hey Jigsaw – Tanner
  23. Stranger On The Town – The Damned
  24. Buddy – The Lemonheads
  25. Release My Heart – The Black Heart Procession
  26. Way Of The Ocean – Three Mile Pilot
  27. Hush – Tool
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Josh Higgins interview

April 8, 2009 – 10:15 pm

We’re acquired an interview with Mr. Josh Higgins, one graphic designer-musician we’re glad to collaborate with. Josh blessed us with prints for both Reinventing the Wheel and CONSPIRE, and we’re happy to learn more about his ways. So read on.

Below: One of our favorites, Josh’s design for the Hurricane Poster Project, a project that encouraged collective action from the design community to ignite change. All proceeds from limited run posters went directly to Red Cross to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Josh in turn established the So Cal Fire Poster Project, which compiled designs donated by designers and artists around the globe. Funds from these poster sales have gone towards Salvation Army for the victims of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties.

You’ve established yourself as a musician — as bass player for fluf — and as an award winning graphic designer. How do you balance it all?

It seems to be pretty easy. i think because i love every minute of each thing so it does not seem like a “job” and because i dig it i am motivated to be better and try harder. organization and scheduling is the key. i got lucky with that gene as i feel i am pretty organized and have good time management skills. that helps balance it all. Read More »

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