AS PART OF THE 2008 SALAZAR STUDENT AWARDS,
GDC/BC PRESENTS STEFAN SAGMEISTER
THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN MY LIFE SO FAR
ROUNDHOUSE COMMUNITY ARTS AND RECREATION CENTRE
6-10pm, FRIDAY MAY 9, 2008
For info on the Salazar Awards, please visit bc.gdc.net/salazar2008.
Among today’s most important graphic designers, Stefan Sagmeister will speak in Vancouver on Friday, May 9th, 2008. Astonishingly, Stefan Sagmeister has only learned a scant twenty things (or so) in his life. However, he has managed (amazingly) to publish these hard-won maxims all over the world in a variety of spaces and formats. His dictums have made their way on to billboards, lightboxes, projections and over-sized inflatable monkeys, to name a few. In his Vancouver presentation Sagmeister will begin with his personal diary, adding design, a little art, some psychology and a dash of happiness. The resulting blend will look unique, feel delightful, and taste surprisingly yummy.
Stefan Sagmeister
Stefan Sagmeister formed the New York based Sagmeister Inc. in 1993 and has since designed for clients as diverse as the Rolling Stones, HBO, and the Guggenheim Museum. Having been nominated five times for the Grammies he finally won one for the Talking Heads boxed set. He also earned practically every important international design award. Solo shows on Sagmeister Inc’s work have been mounted in Zurich, Vienna, New York, Berlin, Tokyo, Osaka, Prague, Cologne, Seoul and Miami. He teaches in the graduate department of the School of Visual Art in New York and lectures extensively on all continents.
The Book
THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN MY LIFE SO FAR documents typographic statements conceived of and created by Stefan Sagmeister. The evocative list includes sayings like “Having guts always works out for me” and “Assuming is stifling.” The format of the book is a compilation of multiple unbound signatures that can be re-arranged to suit the reader and viewed through a laser-cut slipcase.
The Event
Attendance is limited, so get your tickets early. This event is expected to sell out. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
The When
Friday, May 9th, 2008
6:00pm - 10:00pm
The Where
Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre
181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver BC
The Cost
$15 GDC members/Students | $25 non-members
Proof of Membership/Student status will absolutely be checked at the door.
Event is Sold Out!
Limited tickets available at the door on a first come first serve basis.
Special thanks to our event sponsor, ACM SIGGRAPH Vancouver, for allowing us to use their online ticking system. If you should have any difficulties with your ticket purchasing please contact our webmaster at webcommunications.bc@gdc.net.
