MAY IS MUSEUM MONTH! The Design Exchange will once again be a part of Doors Open Toronto on Sunday, May 30th.
The theme of this years Doors Open at the Design Exchange is Design Farm - think Farmer's Market for design! Visitors will have the chance to tour our exhibitions, visit the Historic Trading Floor and peruse an assortment of local Canadian designs by an eclectic group of local designers.
For more information or if you would like to learn how to participate please contact Noa Bronstein, Professional Development Coordinator at 416.216.2120 or email noa[at]dx.org
Conversations In Design: A World Without Oil”
Jan. 21, 9 – 6 pm
Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street
IDS’s inaugural Conversations in Design launches on January 21, 2010. Leading designers from around the globe will share their practical experiences in green design, and dare to dream of a society that is no longer dependent on oil. Speakers include: Mirko Zardini, Director of Canadian Centre for Architecture, Fritz Haeg, artist, architect and landscape architect from California, Dutch designer Tord Boontje from France Enrico Bressan, Sheila Kennedy of Kennedy Violich Architecture Boston, Bruce Mau from Chicago, Process engineer Thomas Auer of Transsolar from Cologne, Ted Howe’s IDEO’s Energy Expert from Pasadena, Todd Wood Vice President of Industrial Design at Research in Motion (RIM), Tucker Viemeister, Chief of the Lab from New York City, Toronto filmmaker Ian Connacher, David Quan, Senior Designer from Umbra, Dr. Dayna Baumeister co-founder of the Biommicry Guild in Montana.
http://www.interiordesignshow.com/world-without-oil
The DX National Design Conference
The DX National Design Conference held in 2007 was successful and select conference proceedings were published in a book entitled 'Ourtopias' available for sale at the Design Exchange reception area. Unfortunately due to the downturn in the economy, the DX has decided to cancel the National Design Conference for 2009. This conference, entitled, Consequential Design, will be postponed until a later date.
Design Exchange (DX), in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and Industry Canada, are launching the first ever Canadian State of Design Report. The Report is available at the DX or can be downloaded here:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/dsib-dsib.nsf/vwapj/oq00015_eng.pdf/$file/oq00015_eng.pdf
DX Design and Business Forum, March 24, 2010
Presentation of the State of Design: The Canadian Report 2010
Philippe Richer, Deputy Director, Service Industry and Consumer Product Branch, Industry Canada
William Nicol, Economist, Service Industry and Consumer Product Branch, Industry Canada
Jean-Michel Laurin, VP, Global Business Policy, Canadian
Manufacturers and Exporters
Product design and development is an essential discipline that helps firms create, innovate, and commercialize. The process involves interplay between design, engineering, scientific research, and business strategy forming a systematic approach integrating holistic-thinking, research methods, and strategic planning.
Explore what product design and development can bring for your organization:
• Learn what is driving firms to invest in design
• Learn how your business compares to your competitors
• Learn how firms are innovating in their design processes
• Learn how firms are improving their business performance through design
Creativity in Design - A pedagogical framework to support creativity & innovation
Presented by: Steve Stott, Education Program Manager at AutoDesk UK and Mike Santolupo, Teacher of Design, John Paul II Catholic Secondary School, London District Catholic School Board
Design Policy
Presented by: Samantha Sannella, President and CEO, Design Exchange and Linda
Lewis, Professor Emeritus, Ryerson University
The DX conducted research as part of an initiative for the Canadian Design Policy committee. The DX will present its findings and talk about design policy in other countries.
BioBusiness
Presented by: WhalePower & EnviraNorth Systems LTD
Stories from the Trenches: How DIAC is Connecting SME's to Strategic Design
Presented by: Arlene Gould, Strategic Director, DIAC and Tim Poupore, Chair, DIAC
Breakout Sessions
Presented by: Cooler Solutions
For a complete agenda or to learn about the next forum please contact:
NOA BRONSTEIN
professional DEVELOPMENT Co-ordinator
416.216.2120
NOA [at] dx.org
