Every year, The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, British Columbia, and Metropolitan Fine Printers come together to proudly present the Salazar Awards; a celebration of the best in student design.
The Awards ceremony this year took place on May 9 at the Roundhouse Community and Arts center in Yaletown and we were joined by Stefan Sagmeister who gave the keynote address to a packed house of over 300 people who had gathered to see the awards (along with the students’ awarding-winning work), view the 2008 Graphex Awards exhibit and the Kwantlen University College GDMA grad show.
All this in the same venue (along with the chance to mingle with fellow designers over food and drinks) made for great evening well worth the price of admission!
Sagmeister’s speech, “Things I Have Learned in My Life So Far” was inspirational, witty and, yes, I have to say modest despite his “design superstar” status. Speaking personally with Stefan you quickly realize that he is just one of us (only a little bit better as a designer!), and that he doesn’t feel famous or feel the need to act like a pop star. All of this made me realize the importance of being modest but confident, being truth to your beliefs as a designer and to try new things.
In an evening of many highlights, including of-course the awards themselves and the inspirational work of both student and professional designers, Stefan Sagmeister was a stand-out. For some of us, the night ended with the feeling of having gone to see our favorite band, only to discover a mini-festival that was amazing and curiously extraordinary.
If you were not lucky enough to go, you should check this photos…
Video to come soon…
ADC Young Guns exists to identify today’s vanguard of young professionals across all creative disciplines. Those of you who’ve set your minds to making a name for yourself, raising new standards from within cubicles, conference rooms, cramped apartments, and studios across the world—this is your chance to put those battle cries in action.
Entrants must be 30 years of age or younger and must have been working professionally for at least 2 years (both full-time and freelance work qualify).
Entrants can submit both professional AND personal, unpublished work.
Fifty new ADC Young Guns will be chosen!
Deadline: June 2, 2008.
ENTER at http://www.adcyoungguns.org
Milan, 20.04.2008 - Wolda, the Worldwide Logo Design Annual, announces the distinguished panel of 30 independent judges that will select the winning entries for its ‘08 inaugural edition, see www.wolda.org/judges.
This unique three-tier jury comprises ten design professionals selected by Icograda, ten marketing managers representing major international clients selected by Aquent and finally ten members of the public, representing the ultimate target market of consumers, selected by Consumers International.
Built on the success of Eulda, the European Logo Design Annual (which it replaces), Wolda is the high-profile graphic design award scheme that rewards the best logos and trademarks designed throughout the world. The winners are selected by an international three-tier jury consisting of 10 top design professionals, 10 marketing managers from major international clients and finally 10 members of the public (provided respectively by the worldwide organizations Icograda, Aquent and Consumers International).
For more information: http://www.wolda.org
You still have some time this month to prepare your portfolio for review with GDC. The submission deadline got extended to Tuesday May 13th so if you are looking to upgrade your membership status to Professional Certification, contact the BC Membership Chair and submit your work now!
GDC/BC Chapter presents the Perspectives, Opportunities, Guidance and Open-Learning (POGO) Conference.
All the events included in this day long event provide an unparalleled opportunity for design professionals, students and design newcomers to learn, connect, guide and inspire each others creative thinking. Developed with this experience in mind, the conference includes design exhibits, a creative workshop, portfolio critique and studio tours. It’s also a great opportunity to network!
WHEN: Saturday, May 10th, 2008
WHERE: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver BC
INFO & TICKETS: bc.gdc.net/pogo/
On Thursday, May 8th, 2008 Portfolio Night 6 returns to Vancouver, hosted by TAXI.
For the past few years, advertising website ihaveanidea.org has hosted these “speed dating” style events in cities around the world where students and young people dreaming of careers in creative advertising around show off their books to experienced industry professionals in the hopes of receiving that one killer bit of advice or meet someone that can open the door for them.
We’re still buzzing from Graphex out west, but already focussed on a couple upcoming events I thought you’d be interested in.
Each year, GDC/BC and Met Fine Printers proudly present the Salazar Awards which celebrate the best in student design. The Call For Entries has already gone out and the deadline is approaching quickly! Spread the word and encourage young design students and recent grads to see how their work stacks up. More info and entry forms available here.
This year’s keynote speaker at the awards show on May 9th is Stefan Sagmeister who will be speaking to a packed room at Roundhouse Arts & Community Centre in Vancouver’s trendy Yaletown district. Order your tickets for this unique opportunity now as they are selling fast.
The following Saturday, May 10th, GDC/BC is also hosting a one day conference called POGO (Perspectives, Opportunities, Guidance and Open-Learning) aimed at students including a portfolio critique by some of Vancouver’s top designers and studio tours of some of the best local studios. Info and tickets available here.
Lastly, the Graphex 2008 exhibit will be back up on display from as part of the festivities and in conjunction with Kwantlen University College’s GDMA Grad Show at Roundhouse from May 3rd–11th. The exhibit will be touring across Canada, appearing next in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan as part of the GDC National AGM April 24th–26th. More info available at www.gdc.net/graphex.
Hope to see you there!
Our friends over at Siggraph are turning 5 soon and celebrating by bringing in Syd Mead. Don’t know the name? Think Blade Runner, Aliens, Star Wars and Tron. Not only is Syd going to speak but there’s going to be a special screening of Blade Runner. Visit the Siggraph site to find out ticket info.
Winners of Graphex 2008are now online and can be viewed at http://www.gdc.net/graphex/winners/ and catalogues of the winners will be available for sale shortly for $45 (members) or $60 (non-members). If you’d like to pre-order yours today, please send an email to GDC in Ottawa at info@gdc.net.
The exhibit of winners began its tour across Canada with a showing April 1–11th at the HSBC Pendulum Gallery at Georgia and Hornby in Vancouver. The exhibit will also be shown in Vancouver at Roundhouse in Yaletown May 5–11th as part of the coming Salazar Student Awards (featuring keynote speaker Stefan Sagmeister) and mini design conference in conjunction with Kwantlen University College’s GDMA graduation activities.
For more info on the recent gala awards ceremony, please click below:
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