For an insider?s look on how to make all things look interesting, set your eyes no further than the Art Directors and Artists Club of Sacramento, which was founded in 1966 on the notion that cooped-up artists and designers should get out and share ideas. The club provides an ever-expanding view of good art and design through guest speakers and special events.

On Saturday, Oct. 20, ADAC brought world-renowned graphic designer David Carson to Sacramento State?s Alumni Center to allow designers and artists of all facets an exclusive look into the mind of the typographist. Carson is considered one of the most influential graphic designers around, with a clientele that includes MTV, Nike, Armani, Quicksilver clothing and Microsoft. Carson was also the designer of the cover for rock band Bush?s album “Sixteen Stone.”

“Our event program director, Jen, was brazen enough at a conference and asked him to come and speak, and, more importantly, pro bono,” said ADAC president Lauren Ann Mathe.

During Carson?s presentation to a crowd of professionals, student designers and adoring fans seeking autographs, he displayed a slide show that featured an inside look at his work. One slide was simply a photograph of a white spot on a wall where a sign had been removed.

“Sometimes what’s left is more interesting than that was there,” Carson said.

For information on upcoming events or volunteer inquiries about ADAC, check out the Web site at www.adac.org and be immersed in and introduced to things that are, well … designed.