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Dear Members and Friends......
The word ‘design’ has become as ubiquitous
as engineering was in the 80s. At a recent meeting,
an attendee announced that after all the businesses
with which they had been involved, she had finally found
herself: she was a designer!
Some nodded, I cringed. In the great tradition of 'sanitation
engineer' (janitor), I am no longer surprised when I
meet designers of all disciplines – including
people who ‘design’ businesses, ‘design’
strategies, ‘design’ fingernails and ‘design’
Kleenex sculptures.
What’s wrong with the word ‘create’?
Many of the popular television programs have watered
down the value that designers provide, and now self-declarations
of ‘designer’ have started to gain popularity.
Design is a process. Design is a strategy. Design is
function and form. Design is art and science. Design
is analysis and synthesis. While there are people with
natural design capabilities, good design requires education
and practice. Whether architecture, interiors, landscape,
graphic, industrial, or fashion, the design process
is a learned capability. Core design disciplines are
expanding to include specialties and they all share
the same basic principles and elements of design, critical
level of thinking and influence on our health, safety
and well-being. And while I agree that the design process
is the most successful ‘way of thinking’,
I don’t believe everyone who uses the process
is a designer. So, when you meet the birdhouse architect,
the business designer and the relationship designer,
please send them our way!
One year ago, we began shifting the Design Exchange
programs to expand our audience. Programs such as the
speaker series and summer camps are very successful.
However, our journey is far from complete. Upcoming
soon are more education programs, such as the National
Design Conference and corporate seminars for designers
and businesses. Get involved, become a member and support
us with your presence and your ideas. Take the new DX
Survey on-line, its your voice, its your Design
Exchange!
See you at the DX!
Samanatha Sannella
President & CEO
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The DX has chosen MATT
& NAT for our _In Focus designer spotlight.
Matt & Nat is a line of ultra cool and functional purses
made by Via Vegan in Montreal, Canada. Made with the highest
quality cruelty-free synthetic leathers and fabrics on the
planet, each bag has the "signature of positivity"
message printed on the bottom, and is stamped with the Matt
& Nat logo.
Whether you're intentionally looking for a vegan purse (free
of animal skins or fur) or just want a hip and functional
handbag, Matt & Nat will undoubtedly meet all your expectations.
The collection has been featured in InStyle, Cosmopolitan,
Lucky, Shuz, Glow and Chatelaine, among other fashion magazines.
Learn
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MATT
& NAT:
Chic
style meets smart design in bags made with the highest
cruelty-free synthetic leathers and fabrics on the
planet..
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Northern
Lights Shine
A
Journey to Scandinavia begins...
July
1 - Aug 7
The
Metal Arts Guild showcases works from its juried competition
open to professional and student metal smiths, jewelers and
designers from across the country. This year's theme, ‘Northern
Lights’, is an exploration of Canada’s
landscape and our ties to Scandinavia. The exhibit features
work by Finland’s preeminent jeweler and sculptor, Bjorn
Weckström, former designer for BIRKS.
Learn
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Special
Curators Tour with Niki Kavakonis!
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Jewellery
featured in the show |
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Chalmers
Design Centre
Regent
Park Housing Project
July
8 - Jul 31
View
the submissions to the recent Toronto Community Housing design
competition for a flagship affordable housing project. Architects
Alliance was named TCH’s design partner on the first
new building in Regent Park.
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DX
Summer Camps
Because
Karim Rashid was once a child, too!
July
4 - Aug 26, 2005
From theme parks in Japan to catwalks in Milan, YOUR kids
are the future of Canadian design. Give them a head start
with fun, creative learning at the DX Summer Camps! Running
from July 4 -August 7, campers will be part of experience
based learning sessions from Fashion to Toys to Architecture.
Programs are taught by art and design educators and visiting
design professional. These great minds of design pass the
torch to the emerging generation of young designers. Don't
miss out, spots are filling fast. BOOK NOW! Learn
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K-12
today,
Designers tomorrow:
Empower youth with the values of creative thinking
and innovative design.
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Universal
Design "Design for the Cold"
There's
a reason they call Canada the "Great White North"
Deadline
July 15, 2005
Design Exchange is pleased to announce an open
call for submissions for Design for the Cold. The goals of
this exhibition are to raise awareness about how Canadians
experience the winter and to exhibit design solutions applicable
to winter environments. Designers from all disciplines and
researchers from all health sciences are encouraged to submit
work in the form of research posters or design models/illustrations.
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National
Call for Submissions hilighting the nuances of Cold
Design....
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DX
National Conference
Design
Discourse
October
12-15, 2005
Join us for interdisciplinary keynote lectures, receptions
and interactive panel discussions. Network with architects,
engineers, interior, graphic, landscape, urban, industrial
and fashion designers, educators, students, business leaders,
manufacturers, museum and heritage professionals, scholars,
collectors and dealers. Learn
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Educating.
Engaging. Enriching. Exploring
the connections between design in the classroom,
marketplace and museum.
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Other
design related events/programs |
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Bollywood
Fundraiser
The
Charms of Indian Cinema
July
16, 2005
Join us on Queen West as we spend one hot subcontinental evening
turning Canadian drab into Indian fab! Cheeky interactive
installations, Henna stalls, makeup and makeovers galore...
discover your inner Indian screen siren at this preview of
Tamasha! - an exhibition of Bollywood Billboard design, opening
in September at the Design Exchange and Drake Hotel. Tickets
available at the door. Learn
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Support the Charms of Indian Cinema at
the Drake Hotel
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100%
Design Showcase
London
is Calling
September23-25,
2005
The 11th edition of the contemporary interiors show will be
held at Earls Court in London. The Canadian booth will focus
on firms geared for entry into the UK marketplace. Learn
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100% Design Showcase:
British Stage,
Canadian Design
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"Unleash
Your Creativity" with a Design Degree at Humber
Humber Institute of Technology &
Advanced Learning is now offering 3 unique Bachelor’s
degrees in the area of design: Creative Advertising, Industrial
Design, Interior Design. These 4-year full-time degrees combine
theory with career-focused skills and knowledge, so graduates
have the exact skills employers are looking for. And each degree
includes a paid work placement. Register now for September 2005.
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Humber
Design Programs:
The Step in the Right Direction.
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Planning
Christmas in July
This
SUMMER, get ready for a w-HO-HO-HO-le new CHRISTMAS!
‘Twas five months before Christmas when all through
the work place, Client demands were being responded to with
much fervor and haste. Amidst all the hustle and Bay Street
bustle, Talks of holiday parties began to rustle. And what
to the Event Planner’s delighted ears should hear, But
the Design Exchange is the place to celebrate holidays this
year! With over 6000 square feet on our Trading Floor, And
40 foot ceilings all dressed in Art Deco décor. What
a memorable site the Design Exchange could be,
For you, your guests and all the employees! Learn
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The
DX offers opulence and cheer for your Christmas
event .
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Operations
Manager Position at OCAD
Opportunities
are knocking.
The Ontario College of Art and Design is seeking an Operations
Manager for the Beal Centre for Strategic Creativity, a multidisciplinary
initiative set up to foster creativity in design and business.
This is a temporary contract appointment, responsible for
day to day operations, planning, equipment acquisition and
installation, and other administrative duties as required.
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OCAD
seeking strategic and creative management applicants.
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TAKE
THE DX SURVEY: YOUR VOICE...YOUR DESIGN EXCHANGE. |
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The
Design Exchange would like to thank the following partners
for their support of our organization:
City of Toronto Economic Development
Teknion Furniture Systems
Cadillac Fairview
Sony Canada
The Fairmont Royal
York
Keilhauer
Steelcase
The
Design Exchange would like to thank our Corporate Members
for their support of our organization:
Custom
Business Interiors
Johnson Controls Inc.
SCI Interiors Ltd.
Sleeman
Summerlee Office Interiors
Ltd.
The Office Source
Tri-Can|
Tandus
The
Design Exchange is a charitable organization registered with
Revenue Canada (Charitable no. 119236214 RR0001).We receive
no annual operating grants and rely on the support of individuals
and corporate partners to help keep our doors open.
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