PRACTIVISM: PRACTICAL METHODS FOR RADICAL SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN
30.09.2008 News
Vancouver (Canada) - The /BC Chapter and event sponsor Rhino Print Solutions presents Practivism, the second in an ongoing series of design speaking events.
On 13 November 2008, from 6-10pm, some of the most recognised names and industry leaders for Design Sustainability will gather to present their strategies and suggestions for practical activism within a design practice. Following the presentations by Marc Alt, Brian Dougherty and Eric Karjaluoto, the GDC/VI President, Valerie Elliott will moderate a question and answer period.
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Marc Alt is president of Marc Alt + Partners, a design, research and brand strategy agency dedicated to sustainable innovation. Marc Alt speaks frequently to a wide variety of audiences and companies about green design, sustainability and creating value by aligning corporate strategy with environmental and social benefit.
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Brian Dougherty is a founding partner at Celery Design Collaborative and a recognized leader in green design. As creative director at Celery, Brian does cutting edge design and brand strategy work for green businesses, non-profits, and major corporations in North America and Europe.
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Eric Karjaluoto is a designer, serial entrepreneur, and author of numerous articles on design. He is a founding partner at smashLAB, a strategic interactive agency located in Vancouver, Canada.
Location
Science World at Telus World of Science
1455 Quebec Street
Tickets
GDC Members $15 / Non Members $25
More details are available on the event website: http://bc.gdc.net/practivism
For more information, please contact:
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC)
Room 370G - 1399 Johnston St
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3R9 Canada
T: +1 604 515 5949
F: +1 604 737 4347
W: www.gdc.net
About GDC
Founded in 1956, is the Canadian national organisation for professional graphic designers and represents more than 900 of Canada's leading practitioners. It has nine regional chapters including Vancouver Island, BC Mainland, Alberta North, Alberta South, Saskatchewan North, Saskatchewan South, Manitoba, Arctic and Atlantic Chapters.
On 13 November 2008, from 6-10pm, some of the most recognised names and industry leaders for Design Sustainability will gather to present their strategies and suggestions for practical activism within a design practice. Following the presentations by Marc Alt, Brian Dougherty and Eric Karjaluoto, the GDC/VI President, Valerie Elliott will moderate a question and answer period.
Marc Alt is president of Marc Alt + Partners, a design, research and brand strategy agency dedicated to sustainable innovation. Marc Alt speaks frequently to a wide variety of audiences and companies about green design, sustainability and creating value by aligning corporate strategy with environmental and social benefit.
Brian Dougherty is a founding partner at Celery Design Collaborative and a recognized leader in green design. As creative director at Celery, Brian does cutting edge design and brand strategy work for green businesses, non-profits, and major corporations in North America and Europe.
Eric Karjaluoto is a designer, serial entrepreneur, and author of numerous articles on design. He is a founding partner at smashLAB, a strategic interactive agency located in Vancouver, Canada.
Location
Science World at Telus World of Science
1455 Quebec Street
Tickets
GDC Members $15 / Non Members $25
More details are available on the event website: http://bc.gdc.net/practivism
For more information, please contact:
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC)
Room 370G - 1399 Johnston St
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3R9 Canada
T: +1 604 515 5949
F: +1 604 737 4347
W: www.gdc.net
About GDC
Founded in 1956, is the Canadian national organisation for professional graphic designers and represents more than 900 of Canada's leading practitioners. It has nine regional chapters including Vancouver Island, BC Mainland, Alberta North, Alberta South, Saskatchewan North, Saskatchewan South, Manitoba, Arctic and Atlantic Chapters.
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