So, I hope by now you’ve had a chance to see our second episode. And I hope that you had the appropriate reaction when our panel of judges came out. I hope that your reaction was a slight (or major) jaw drop when STEFAN SAGMEISTER walked out. (Aubrey, thanks for sharing your reaction!) This is not a patting of our backs, I am genuinely impressed with the whole season’s panels (I had nothing to do with any of that, BTW.)

Stefan Sagmeister is probably one of the most important graphic designers/art directors of our time…from creating art for Lou Reed, Rolling Stones, The Guggenheim…well, you can Wiki it yourself. The point is, he’s had the kind of career many of us dream about and are working hard to achieve and he’s done it on his own terms. On top of the fact that he has to be one of the nicest people I’ve met in a long time. But what I want to point out is that given all of these accolades, at the end of the day, he has a similar philosophy about work and life that many of us share. Check out his website, www.sagmeister.com, where he devotes a chunk of his site to a section titled “Answers for Students.” I think it’s important to respect a talented person’s body of work, but I think it’s even more important to respect what that person does with his/her success.

So, YES we are damn serious about getting your work and talent out to the people who matter the most…(ok, now I’m patting a little.)

Some sweet Sagmeister work:


Poster for Lou Reed’s ‘Set The Twilight Reeling’ designed by Stefan Sagmeister, 1996


Rolling Stones’ ‘Bridges to Babylon’ album cover design by Stefan Sagmeister, 1997


David Byrne’s ‘Feeling’s’ album cover designed by Stefan Sagmeister, 1997


‘Mountains of Madness’ album cover for H.P. Zinker designed by Stefan Sagmeister, 1994

p.s. On a side note, Jeffrey Deitch (yes THE JeffreyDeitch: www.deitch.com) was so impressed and so freaking cool, that after the judging he invited the entire cast to come to a big opening party at his new gallery that weekend. Guess how many took him up on THAT invite?

Xoxo
SuPak

Hope you’ve all checked out Episode 2 on mtvengineroom.com!

(I suggest revealing the scoreboard only after watching the ep so as not to spoil the outcome. )

And watch the completed challenges on the team pages.
Be sure to check out the Bonus Scenes too:

Congrats to Leo Bridle of the UK for being the weekly audience winner of an HP Notebook! And Congrats to all of you who are being featured on the homepage, Rodrigo, Tony, Daniel, Vanessa, Rafael and Marc! That module updates with each refresh, so you all are getting homepage love.

Enjoy!!!!!

XOXO
SuPak

Hey Guys!

While the featured portfolio conversation continues, had to shout this out. Remember way back when I said some of you could be guest Engine Room Vj’s? Well check out who hit this airwaves this week on mtvU — our very own Demetrius! Keep your eyes open for more bloggers on air…you’re famous already!

XOXO
SuPak

So there you have it! This is IN ADDITION to the weekly Hp Notebook winner. Right next to that winner on the Engine Room homepage will be someone who you think deserves some recognition. Let’s start the bloggers pick for featured portfolio of the week right now! Choose a portfolio you love and tell us why. Support a fellow artist right here on our blog and maybe someone will be supporting you. Let’s also factor in most viewed and highest rated. First choice needs to be done by Sunday to have the portfolio on the mtvengineroom.com homepage Monday.

Hey guys! So it’s finally, here, our first episode, which gives you a good idea of who the cast members are and just a little taste of some of the drama and PASSION you’ll be seeing throughout our first season. So a big hello to our teams from around the world—I hope that you’ll write them notes here and let me know what you think of the show as we get going! You know I always love to hear from you guys (the good, the bad and the ugly) and now the cast members can enjoy your witty banter and thoughtful comments as well!

We will be announcing the our first portfolio pick winner on Monday, next week…and that lucky artist will get a brand new HP Artist Edition Notebook. (How’s that for a prize?!) It’s not 400k, but come on! ?

xoxo
SuPak

Here are some photos from my camera:

THE CAST! (Jono is barely visible in the back.)

OUR CREW BACKSTAGE, GETTING ALL THE SECRET CAMERA SHOTS!

ME AND THE BOYS—ARE THEY EASY ON THE EYES OR WHAT?

Bonus Scene:

Bonus Scenes Part 1:



Bonus Scenes Part 2:

Episode 5: Bonus Scenes

Team Europe’s Film

Team North America’s Film

Team Asia Pacific’s Film

Team Latin America’s Film