On a gorgeous evening that filled patios all over the city, students, recent graduates and designers packed into the lecture theatre at Emily Carr University. They were there to find out the winners of the 24th annual Salazar Awards, an award that recognizes excellence in student design. The Salazar Awards are named after Enrique Salazar, a founding member of the GDC, and instructor at Capilano College until his death in 1985. These awards recognize his contribution to educating young designers.
The winners of the 2009 Salazar Awards, presented by GDC/BC and Metropolitan Fine Printers, are:
- Print Design - Michael Cadamia, Emily Carr University
- Web Design and Interactive Media - Stefan Ramirez Perez, Vancouver Film School
- Branding Design - Kristen Call, Capilano University
There were many strong submissions this year, so visit the 2009 Salazar Awards site for a complete list of finalists and honourable mentions, as well as the winning designs. Congratulations to everyone - well done!
All the events included in this two day event provide an unparalleled opportunity for design students, graduates and design newcomers to learn, connect, guide and inspire each others creative thinking. Developed with this experience in mind, the conference includes studio tours, creative workshops and portfolio critique. It’s also a great opportunity to learn and network!
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Typophile Film Fest 4 is presented by Punchcut in association with the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada
Typophile Film Fest 4 will showcase a rare and unequaled selection of short typographic films. Hailing from Portugal, The Netherlands, Austria, Canada and the US, the films create a visual mashup of motion design, typographic animation and short stories. It includes broadcast motion design, documentaries and typographic eye candy from Trollbäck + Company, Strange Attractors, Heebok Lee, Nick Shinn, Juan Leguizamon as well as exclusive out takes from the acclaimed documentary film Helvetica. Thanks to the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, British Columbia, for helping make this presentation possible.
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The optimistic students of Kwantlen’s GDMA program love challenges. They know it may be a sour time to be graduating but they’re not complaining. Join them for a night of nectarous design – and of course they will be serving more than just fruit juice.
www.gdma.ca
Industry Night - April 30, 2009. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
East Van Studio, 870 East Cordova
Degree Show May 5 -12, 2009
10:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday - Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday. Closed Sunday
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond
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.
A scholarship for Art Directors and Designers
Let your creativity cover your tuition. Langara College and Rethink are giving away a full $18,000 scholarship to Langara’s two-year Communication and Ideation Design program. The winner will also get a 3-month internship at Rethink.
For more details visit the website: www.rethinkscholarship.com
or watch the video: The Rethink Scholarship
The BC Chapter of GDC has been selected among a select few organizations to receive the 2008 Capilano University President’s Service Awards as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. GDC/BC was honoured for its continued support and contributions to the university, its students and the design industry into which their graduates enter upon completing their studies.
To celebrate its 40th year since opening in 1968, Capilano University will be holding a special President’s Service Awards event on Saturday, November 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Birch building atrium at the North Vancouver campus.
The Art Institute of Vancouver is having their Graduate Portfolio Review. Be among the first to meet the new grads and see them show off their talents.
Thursday June 19, 2008
Featuring Graduates from:
Graphic Design / Web Design & Interactive Media / Fashion Design & Merchandising / Fashion Marketing & Management/Interior Design
- Portfolio Gallery: 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Meet the Grads: Industry: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
New Location!
The Art Institute of Vancouver, 7th Floor, 1090 W. Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
RSVP to 604.639.3868 or marmstrong@aii.edu
Monday, June 23, 2008
Featuring Graduates from:
Animation Art & Design / Game Art & Design / Digital Film & Video / Professional Recording Arts / Visual & Game Programming / VFX for Film & Television
- Industry Admission: 3:00pm - 7:00pm*
- General Admission: 5:30pm - 7:00 pm
The Art Institute of Vancouver, 3264 Beta Avenue, Burnaby, BC
RSVP to 604.298.5492 ext 5242 or sthummel@aii.edu
Catering for each event provided by The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver.
For more details, and to rsvp, please visit their website.
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/
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 GDC scholarship program was initiated in 2003 to encourage and support students in taking their design education to a level that will help prepare them for professional practice.The judging takes place on 27 April 2008 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan following the GDC Annual General Meeting, and successful applicants will be announced on 26 May 2008 on the GDC web-site.
Download an application form or find more information at www.gdc.net and submit your work by 18 April 2008. Read the PDF for more details.
The GDC National Scholarship Awards are funded by Canada’s top design-related companies and prizes include:
$2,500 Veer Scholarship
$1,000 Adobe Scholarship
$1,000 Applied Arts Magazine Scholarship
$1,000 Aquent Scholarship
I like code. I don’t know why, people think I’m weird, but I like seeing systems and patterns within the code. One of the most appealing things about it is that it’s constantly changing and new ideas and concepts (see microformats). One of the great ways to stay on top of new processes, learn some new coding techniques (see Transcending CSS) and meet some like minded individuals is to check out conferences. One of which takes place in Vancouver every year and is called Web Directions North. I encourage everyone to check out the info about but I noticed something come along my RSS feed this morning that I had to spread the word about.
In the name of education and corrupting expanding the upcoming design minds of tomorrow, the conference is opening up a select number of student tickets. So if you’re a full time student, like code, and wanna nerd it out for a few days, check out the low down on this opportunity.
Design & Daiquiris: Adventures in La Habana
The following is an account of Emily Curtis’s experience as a GDC Student accompanying the BC delegation to Havana, Cuba for the Icograda World Design Congress in October, 2007.
I’m always slightly nervous when flying, but as I sat on a plane bound for the ICOGRADA World Design Congress in Havana, Cuba, my palms were especially clammy. I guess this extra bit of anxiety could be chalked up to the fact that I was about to embark on a potentially career-defining adventure to a developing country with a group of relative strangers to meet the who’s who of graphic design. Did I mention that I don’t speak any Spanish?
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Life.Design.Culture.Happiness
The following is an account of Rachel Evans’s experience as a GDC Student accompanying the BC delegation to Havana, Cuba for the Icograda World Design Congress in October, 2007.
I have always been one of those unusual individuals that loved school. Having recently graduated in April after six years of university, six different schools and a total of nineteen years of consecutive schooling, September approached with much mourning. Having attended Emily Carr Institute for four years, home had become an environment that fostered learning, community, creativity, personal expression, social responsibility and an overall ambition to make the world a better place. I got accustomed to days full of inspiration, which made me feel whole and alive. This fall brought with it much melancholy, as it seemed everyone was back to school and I was now alone in the real world without my tight niche design community.
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Capic Vancouver presents:
a panel discussion of three prominent Vancouver commercial photographers about working in the Vancouver market.
Panel:
Barry Gnyp, Clinton Hussey
and Martin Tessler
When:
Thursday September 20th
7pm registration
7:30 panel discusssion
Where:
Barry Gnyp Studio
202 - 70 East 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 1B1
Canada
TICKETS:
$10 for CAPIC, PPBAC, GDC members and students
$20 for General Public
Tickets available at door.
