The site, which bills itself as an Internet-based forum to discover new ways of thinking, features creative leaders sharing their thoughts, and providing practical insights for unleashing ingenuity and innovation. High-end computer graphics designers have a B2B portal to call their own. Prospective members must submit twelve-image portfolios representing their subject and style specialty. The portal, devoted to printing, graphics and prepress professionals includes regional and national news, a nationwide index of print and media vendors, and links to equipment and supplies. Their secure online storage site is designed specifically to support the needs of corporate marketing departments.
Logos are available for distribution using passwords.
The larder is stocked with more than 20,000 photos and illustrations at Foodpix, the all-food stock picture agency. Themes for the titles range from explosions to machinery to typographic experiments. In addition to the Web site, a CD-ROM collection is available. For students and photographers, the program offers the opportunity to learn from more than 60 experienced, professional photographers on how to extend the creative techniques and artistic process of Polaroid instant film. Agfa opens a West Coast Technology Learning Center in Irvine, California, featuring live product demonstrations and hands-on experience with Agfa workflow products.