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world graphic design day & graphex 2008

I am still busy with projects and it looks like my workload isn't really going down anytime soon. Meanwhile, I just want to tip you of the upcoming World Graphic Design day on this April 27. World Graphics Day marks the 44th birthday of Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations) in 1963. It is celebrated by graphic designers, communication designers and design associations around the world. Just wanted ...

Runningreen

Do you buy printing? Want to learn more about eco-friendly print solutions? If the answer is 'yes', then you shouldn't miss this eco-printing info forum that will help you to be more informed about the latest environmental technologies. when & where Monday, November 19, 2007 | 9 AM - 3:40 PM SFU Harbour Center, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver BC confirmed speakers Allan MacDougall, CEO, Raincoast Books Tony Marcil, President, Forest Stewardship Council of ...

O Canadiana typography

July 1st is coming up, are ya feelin' Canadian? Not yet? 10four design group created Adanac, an iconic font that represents aspects of Canadian culture and history. You might be felling it more after you download this font... for free. Really.

The difference between spec work and pro bono work

When a company/organization is requesting creative services, it is not uncommon for graphic designers to encounter ethical and unethical practices. The unethical way is by asking the designer to do spec work. The ethical way is by requesting an estimate and/or proposal (for paid work), RFP (short for Request for Proposals, when doing a contest), or request for pro bono work. However, at the end of the ...

How to battle climate change as a graphic designer

Design Can Change is an effort to bring together the world’s graphic design community to address the issues surrounding climate change. Designers craft much of the world’s products/media and as such are well positioned to build awareness around this issue while encouraging more sustainable industry practices... read more