From Brazil and Bulgaria to Sweden and Singapore, worldwide graphic designers are uniting for an exhibition exploring their emotional ties with various countries. Common Thread – October 7 to 17 at Emily Carr University of Art and Design on Granville Island – will feature 20 posters showcasing work from respected contemporary designers such as Namibia’s Frauke Stegmann, Henrik Kubel of London’s A2-Graphics and Silnt from Singapore.
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GDC BC is happy to welcome 5 New MGDC + 1 New LGDC members.
Congratulations go out to:
Lydia Del Bianco - MGDC
Tammy Higbee Kennedy - MGDC
Jumin Lee - LGDC
Kathleen Moynahan - MGDC
Kim Pickett - MGDC
Michelle Sourisseau - MGDC
The GDC will be having its next review in late September. Stay tuned and get your portfolio’s prepped!
GDC/BC was proud to bring Michael Osborne, of Michael Osborne Design, to speak at the Salazar Awards. We knew we were in for a treat when he stepped to the podium.
“I don’t apologize for anything.”
(pause)
“Sorry.”
That kicked off a presentation that covered a gamut of material, from his work in the liquor industry (wine, whiskey and liqueurs), down and dirty business advice, and his love of letterpress work. In between, he treated us to vignettes about “weird but real” street signs and photographs.
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World Graphic Design Day is celebrated on April 27, the anniversary of the founding of Icograda, the world body for graphic design, in 1963. It is a day to celebrate the profession of graphic and communication design. The day has been celebrated since 1995. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are looking to upgrade your membership status or get your Professional Certification our next portfolio review is coming, so get your work ready! Portfolio submission will happen the week of May 04 – 08.
Send your book with your resumé and application to 304-2050 Scotia St. (buzzer 82) from 8:30am-4:30pm (Please call ahead 604-874-7664) or contact us if you have any questions.
Resources: How to Join, Portfolio Review Criteria
Additional Portfolio reviews are tentatively scheduled
for September 2009.
Graduating in the face of challenge and change, 30 uniquely talented individuals relish the opportunity to do more with less.
The 2009 Grad Show will be held at Harbour Centre, downtown Vancouver, from April 14 – 17, 2009.
The opening gala is on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 – 9 pm.
For a preview of the work of this talented group of students, please visit www.idea09.ca.
GDC/BC, BCID and ACID are very pleased to present the Vancouver premiere of Gary Hustwit’s documentary film Objectified.
Join director Gary Hustwit for a special screening and post-film Q&A.
When: Tuesday, May 5 @ 6:30pm
Where: Rio Theatre, 1660 Broadway East, Vancouver, BC
Cost: General public $20, Students, GDC, BCID, ACID members $15
Tickets will be available through the film’s website - get them while they last!
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You still have some time this month to prepare your portfolio for review with GDC. The submission week is January 30 to February 9. If you are looking to upgrade your membership status or get your Professional Certification, contact the BC Membership Chair and submit your work now!
[on behalf of GDC member Casey Hrynkow]:
I am the designated Vampire Cheerleader here in BC to encourage members to donate blood under the Partners for Life Program with Canadian Blood Services. They are in desperate need of donors. I can’t donate again until later in November. I would encourage everyone, in BC or anywhere else in Canada to make a donation. First timers, I swear it’s not that terrible! You feel SO good in making the effort! If you do go into the Oak Street Clinic in Vancouver, please sign your name in the Partners for Life binder so that your donation will be counted under GDC/BC. If you’re elsewhere in Canada, please consider starting a Partners for Life group for your own chapter.
Thanks!
Hey Lotus Landers, It’s that time again. Time to prove your worth and send us everything you’ve got. The 2008 Lotus Awards call for entries is now officially open. But don’t procrastinate the deadline for entries is just under a month away. So grab a computer, a cup of joe, and your awards entry list. This year proves to be the best yet. The website - lotusawards.comThe deadline - August 18, 2008
You still have some time this month to prepare your portfolio for review with GDC. The submission week is July 21st to the 29th. If you are looking to upgrade your membership status or get your Professional Certification, contact the BC Membership Chair and submit your work now!
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…
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!
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!
The winners of the 12th annual Webby Awards were just announced and the Graphex 2008 website, designed and developed by Industrial Brand Creative, was chosen as an Honoree out of more than 8,000 entries in 70 categories.
The creative tournament ladder-inspired theme exploring the connections and possibilities of good design was thoughtfully developed by Rethink Communications, who are also producing the beautiful catalogue showcasing all the Graphex winners (available at GDC.net soon).
To be named as a honoree in the Webby Awards means being selected from amongst the very best in interactive design, so a hearty congratulations to all the volunteers who worked hard to produce this terrific website, promotional campaign and the entire competition. Great team effort.
