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Design by Nature – juried sustainable design exhibition at@ Evergreen Brick Works

More spring activities for crafty people in this wonderful city! We just heard from Design By Nature at Evergreen Brick Works that they are looking for talented designers, furniture makers, artisans , and installation artists to create functional public furniture and sculptural installations that reflect the site’s sustainability mandate.  These public pieces must incorporate existing, recycled or reclaimed materials.

Please see attached sheet for more information. The deadline has been moved to May 10th, 2012 for submitting a proposal. Information about submitting a proposal can be found here: http://www.teknionhub.com/designbynature/index.htm and more info about the call can be found here: http://www.teknioncre8.com/index.php/2012/04/12/design-by-nature-contest-get-back-to-your-design-roots-for-a-chance-to-win-2500/

 

Go get’em!

DesignbyNature_CallforProposals

Apr 20, 2012 | Categories:Events, Inspiration, Old, Recent Blahg Posts | Leave A Comment »

Ryerson School of Interior Design Year End Show

Katherine, Parimal and I all went to Ryerson for Interior Design. We’d like to invite you to their 2012 Year End Show. Definitely worth checking out!

in[sid] Impression

Opening night: Thursday, April 26 | 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit: April 26 to 29, 2012

Every year, Ryerson School of Interior Design celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of its students through a three day exhibit. Curated by faculty and organized by students, in[sid] connects students with industry leaders while displaying the diverse design solutions to a broad selection of contemporary issues from all four years of the program. This year the show examines the concept of Impression, concentrating on the transformative effects an experience can have on an individual.

As young designers, we are looking for a way to leave our impression on the world. Impressions have a variety of manifestations – including first, last, fleeting or deep – all of which are formed by our experiences. Experience the impressions the school leaves upon its students, and the impressions graduating students will leave behind at Ryerson.

For more information, visit insid.ca.

Please step in[sid], engage, and make your impression.

Location:   Ryerson School of Interior Design, 302 Church Street, Toronto, ON

6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m Industry Event
7:30 p.m. Entrance to General public

$10 at the door. Free for industry.

Apr 19, 2012 | Categories:Events | Leave A Comment »

We are looking for a documentary director!

Hello all you creatives out there!

Public Displays of Affection is seeking an individual to join our team as documentary film maker, videographer, and social media responsible for upcoming projects. You will document our work during workshops and administration, and update our website with videos and blog entries weekly. Minimum requirements: 2-3 years experience in making online videos and preferably schooling in the fields of film and media.   Work with similar organizations is an asset.
Please send resume, references and links to your previous work. This will be contract work and pay to be negotiated.

Please let your network know about this!

Thanks,

PDA

Apr 18, 2012 | Categories:Old, Recent Blahg Posts | Leave A Comment »

THE STOP’S NIGHT MARKET – CALL OUT TO FURNITURE & INDUSTRIAL DESIGNERS

IMPORTANT NEW ADDITION TO THIS POST!:
Q&A Session for Cart Fabricators and Designers
Thursday, April 26th @ The Drake (main lounge)
Time: 7:00PM

Oh there is some good stuff coming up soon! We just met with one member of the team behind “The STOP’S Night Market” the other day, and she got us really excited about this event, and we think you will too! If you are a designer and would like to get involved in a good case, read below! (PDA will be present in one way or another, even if it is just to document this beautiful idea!)

On June 20th, The Stop will be transforming Honest Ed’s laneway into an exotic hub, inspried by the various Night Markets from around the world. Think the bustling streets of Bombay; the blinking lanterns of Hanoi; the explosive aromatic spices of an Iranian market. The streets will be teeming with the sounds, sights and smells of a Night Market. We’ve put together Toronto’s top chefs (Yours Truly, Parts & Labour, Country General, Guy Rawlings, Nick Lui…so on so on) and local brewers and now are putting a call out to Toronto’s furniture & industrial designers to help fabricate food carts that will be used throughout the market. .

What we need are a series of carts and stands made with the philosophy of reclaimed components with a genuine feel that are inspried by the worlds markets. We have Brothers Dressler, Heidi Earnshaw, Connie Crisholm, Fugitive Glue, some other independents and architect companies on board. We’re looking for a commitment by end of April and will have a Q&A session for all of the designers the week of April 23rd. Location TBA

We have attached a design package which outlines the event, the design dimensions, parameters and some pictures as an inspiration starting point. But the design of these carts are up to you! These outlines are just a starting point

Please get in touch with Jackie and Jane and send them your contact info and whether you’d like to get involved:
Jackie Pal – jackiepal20@gmail.com – 647 – 668 -5225
Jane Wong – jane.k.wong@gmail.com-416 871 3033

If you are interested in participating please download the Design Package below:

TheStopNightMarket_DesignPackage

Apr 13, 2012 | Categories:Events, Inspiration, Old, Recent Blahg Posts | 1 Comment »