Material Skills
The Future of Intelligent Materials
October 1 – November 11 2007

An exhibition showcasing materials invented by leading designers or used by world famous designers and architects for their progressive projects. Materials on exhibit include architectural glass used by OMA, Herzog & de Meuron, knitted walls used by Studio Muurbloem and Alcarbon aluminum foam used by Frank Gehry.

Material Skills Exhibit is Produced by Materia. Presented by IIDEX/NeoCon, Consulate General of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and Design Exchange. Sponsored by Forbo and Sico Paints.

Walk this Way
October 1 – November 11 2007
Curated by Chris Hardwicke
Designed by Magda Wojtyra and Marc Ngui

Exhibition accompanying Walk21 Toronto 2007, an annual international conference co-hosted by the City of Toronto and Green Communities Canada October 1-4.

Curator’s Talk: Tuesday, October 30, noon – 1:00 pm
free with admission

Presented by:

October 4th is the deadline for submissions to this year’s DXAs! For more information on how to submit a project to one of the twelve categories, including Architecture, Fashion, Landscape Architecture and Graphic Design, go to www.dx.org/dxa for submission package guidelines and registration form.

Save the Date: the DXA Awards Dinner, Thursday, November 29.

Our Partners:
Association of Canadian Industrial Designers
Canada Green Building Council
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects
Fashion Design Council of Canada
Interior Designers of Canada
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

Design Exchange Awards are sponsored by Audi, Aeroplan, Exclusive Affair Rentals, Enville Catering and Fairmont Royal york.

www.dx.org/dxa

Download submission guidlelines as pdf.

Universal Design Series
Are your designs excluding 20% of the market?
According to Health Canada, one in five Canadians will have reached the age of 65 by 2026.

Find out what essential factors you should take into consideration when making decisions, designing products, and looking at spaces to accommodate our rapidly aging population.  Keep your skills up-to-date! Learn principles, concepts, and practical applicability from our range of national and international speakers and researchers.

Universal Design and Profitability – with Rama Gheerawo
October 15, 2007
1-5pm @ DX
This workshop will introduce participants to methods developed by the Royal College of Art’s (UK) Helen Hamlyn Centre that match design researchers with large corporations to develop new products that respond to unique social circumstances. Research Fellow Rama Gheerawo will be joining us from London to discuss specific case studies and examples of work done with corporate clients. This workshop aims to identify a set of tools to enable designers and business managers to work together to design socially responsible products while still maintaining an economic corporate advantage.

Designing for Communities – with Shawn Micallef of (murmur)
November 8, 2007
1-5pm @ DX
This workshop will show how interface design and technologies in an urban setting can build community awareness and connectivity through ‘storytelling’ and ‘information sharing’. Intended for urban planners, technology providers, community stakeholders and young adults, and presented as part of the Orphan Spaces workshops developed in partnership with the City of Toronto Clean and Beautiful Cities Secretariat.

Look for details in the next Express for:

Product Design         December 2007
Fashion & Apparel     January 2008   

www.dx.org/universal
Contact catherine@dx.org  or call 416.216.2120
Download registration from here.

New On The DX Website
POST YOUR JOBS ON-LINE WITH THE DX!

Whether you are looking for good designers or are you looking for a great place to work in the design industry, keep your eyes on “In the Community” on our website.

Postings run for one month at $150 and include a listing in this newsletter that links directly to your ad on the web!

Contact Claudine with submissions at Claudine@dx.org or 416.216.2134

National High School Competitions Winners Announced!

High school winners for 2007 are now posted on the dx website. check out www.dx.org/whats_on/competitions_hs01.html to see the list star students!  Details of the upcoming high school competition will also be posted soon.

Tickets Now On Sale!

DX Black & White Fundraising Gala "FEEL THIS"
Saturday October 20th

VIP Dinner 6:30 & Gala Party 8pm.
This year we honour Eb Zeidler – and Karim Rashid will join us as DJ!

www.dx.org/gala

LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT EARLY - ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY.

Canadian Design is in the bag.
Call for Entries!

The DX announces a call to designers of all disciplines across Canada for one of a kind, original bags to be auctioned at our annual fundraising gala. Bag is defined as a flexible container with an opening. This year’s gala theme, 'Feel This' should be the inspiration behind the design. Chosen because of its relationship to texture, visual and physical - as well as its relationship to the emotion that good design evokes, ‘Feel This’ should give designers plenty of room for innovation. Contact katie@dx.org 416.216.2138

Design Exchange on the road

DX at Explore Design Education Fair
The DX will participate in Explore Design (ED), North America's first ever design education fair, on October 10 + 11 at the Convention Centre in Toronto.  www.exploredesign.ca for full details.

DX at the Royal Ontario Museum
Check out a selection of objects from the Design Exchange's collection in the ROM's upcoming exhibition Canada Collects: Treasures from Across the Nation opening Saturday, October 6, 2007.  Visit http://www.rom.on.ca/exhibitions/special/canadacollects.php for more information.

Now Available at the DX

Architectural Guide Map
Produced by the Toronto Society of Architects is now on sale at the DX!
Available for $7.95 at the front desk. Please contact our main number for more information.

Designer Upgrades
DX Studio
In August we announced our latest renovation project, the DX Studio. We are now officially open for business and would like to extend a warm thanks to our generous in-kind supporters who helped to make this new space look so smashing…. Benjamin Moore for glorious shades of paint, Forbo for fabulous new floors, and Eversoft for comfy foam seating that will be enjoyed by future campers!

Trading Floor
In addition to the DX Studio, the Trading Floor has received another update – lovely, shiny new epoxy floors in all of the service areas which were provided by Epoxy Guys. We would also like thank Osram Sylvania lighting for having made our world a little brighter!

Linda Lundström’s Fashion at Windfield will take place on Thursday, October 11, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Canadian Film Centre at Windfield on Bayview Avenue.  Tickets for the event are $125.00.

A number of prominent women in Toronto, patrons of the arts will appear as models. For tickets or more information about this unique event please contact Patti McCuaig at the Foundation office at 613 233-0108 or admin@rjhf.com. 

click here to view invitation.

The Design Buzz from Winnipeg
submitted by Sandra Sasaki
Fashion Design – the way the story goes, Victoria Beckman (a.k.a. Posh Spice) bought a pair of jeans at a chic L.A. boutique and was so impressed with how well they were made that she asked her people to find out where they were manufactured.  Turns out, they were made in Winnipeg. 

After several sightings of the wife of soccer superstar David Beckham in the city, it was confirmed that Beckham’s debut women’s denim collection will be developed and distributed by Winnipeg’s Western Glove Works (the manufacturer of the $650 1921 jeans favoured by celebrities like Teri Hatcher and Jennifer Lopez).  According to the New York City-based industry bible Women’s Wear Daily, Beckham’s dVb collection will include not only jeans but pants, skirts and shorts and will be priced for the “premium or luxury” markets.  The collection which debuted this fall, will be sold in North American, Europe and Asia.    

Conference
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
International Trade Branch

On October 25, leading experts from Europe and Canada will address key aspects of
doing business in the European Union.

The seminar will be of interest to Ontario companies - suppliers of engineering, IT,
environmental, medical, construction and other goods and services, interested in
accessing the world's largest economy.

Download here for further information.

Hong Kong
Business of Design Week
December 10-15 2007

Download pdf for information

Job Opportunities

DX Special Events & Beverage Coordinator
The Design Exchange seeks a full-time SPECIAL EVENTS AND BEVERAGE COORDINATOR.
Qualifications 
Post Secondary education and/or 3+ years relevant experience. 
Alcohol / Catering experience. 
Smart Serve Certified. 
Proficient in Word and Excel 
Responsibilities 
Manage and prepare all inventory related to beverages. 
Order and process all alcohol requests from caters and clients, keep an accurate inventory count. 
Supervise all caterers, AV, staffing agencies, porters, bar etc. 
Ensure the successful completion of events from start to finish (i.e. set up, show, dismantle) 
Flexible to work both evenings and weekends, as well as some early mornings. 
Please submit resumes by email only to Gillian Hoff se_jobs@dx.org
Location: Design Exchange - DT Toronto
Compensation: Salary range $35k - $40k plus benefits.

CORE Architects Inc

CORE has a number of job opportunities available. Candidates must have excellent communications skills and be fluent in AutoCAD 2002 and Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and 3D Modeling would be advantageous.

Junior Architectural Staff
0-5 years experience in architectural and/or interior design
Intermediate Architectural Staff
5-7 years experience in architectural design needed for the production of contract documents for residential high-rise buildings
Junior Designer
0-5 years experience in interior design required
Renderer
Computer Renderer for 3D modeling projects must be proficient in AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, and PhotoShop with an understanding of residential design. Ability to carry out shadow studies and integrate proposed buildings into an urban landscape. Efficiency and attention to detail are paramount as deadlines can be quick.

Clairtone
Museum seeks Clairtone Sound Corporation electronics and ephemera for exhibition and research. Please call 416.216.2126 or email clairtone@dx.org for more information.

Volunteer Your Time And Learn About Design!
The DX has programs, lectures and many activities for the public, and we need your help! We are always looking for new people to join our volunteer corps. Whether it′s working on an event, graphic or web design, or assisting in our admin. office, you can be sure your time and help will make a difference! Your energy and imagination will help us deliver our programs! Find out how to register call Daniela Mason at 416 216 2160 or daniela.mason@dx.org

Suppliers And Vendors, Contribute In-kind To The DX!
Calling all design suppliers! The DX is looking for suppliers and vendors to help keep our facility on the leading edge of interior design. If you have products that you would like to showcase, we can help each other! We are always looking to update our areas with the newest products - carpeting, flooring, paint, lighting, equipment, furniture, signage, etc. Over 250,000 people see our spaces each year so this is a great opportunity for you. As well, we can promote you via this Express newsletter and on our website. If you are interested, please don't hesitate to call Claudine @ 416.216.2134.