Nick Ahrens
Nick Ahrens (born November 11, 1983 in Minneapolis) is an American designer and art director. He is a partner in iam8bit,[1] a production company, marketing boutique and artist collective, along with Jon M. Gibson, Amanda White and Taylor Harrington.[2]
Career
After a career in professional snowskating,[3][4][5][6] Ahrens held a position at Game Informer magazine for six years. He helped oversee the reinvention of the publication's digital presence, which won a "People's Voice Award" Webby Award in 2010.[7] Ahrens also served as the magazine's Media Editor, where he wrote and curated the monthly "Gear" section, as well as writing regular videogame reviews and previews.[8] He also regularly took on design and photography duties for both the magazine and website.
Ahrens joined iam8bit in October 2010, and is currently a partner and art director.
Books
- SUPER iam8bit: More Art Inspired by Classic Videogames of the 80s (2011),[9] a follow-up collection of the iam8bit exhibition's best pieces from the years 2006-2010. Foreword by Kevin Pereira. Co-authored with Jon M. Gibson, Amanda White and Taylor Harrington.
References
- ↑ Mike Schramm (2011-08-12). "Super iam8bit debuts Los Angeles gallery space, begins month-long art show". Joystiq.com. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ↑ "iam8bit (Official Website)". iam8bit. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
- ↑ Summer Snowskate Session. Guinness World Records 2008. 2008. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ↑ Eric Schleicher (2010-08-05). "Summer Snowskate Session". Ambition Snowskates. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ↑ http://www.step-on.co.uk/nickahrens.htm
- ↑ http://www.ambitionsnowskates.com/blog/image-method/
- ↑ Jeff Cork (2010-05-04). "Game Informer Online Wins Webby People's Voice Award". Game Informer. Retrieved 2010-05-04.
- ↑ http://www.gameinformer.com/p/staff.aspx
- ↑ "SUPER iam8bit: More Art Inspired by Classic Videogames of the '80s". Amazon.com. 10-01-01. Retrieved 2011-01-01. Check date values in:
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