PKN 13 will forever be remembered as that night when we walked into the Park Theatre, to be promptly provided with 3D glasses and beer samples. But the evening was much more than what we wore on our faces or swirled around our palates.

The tenth edition of PechaKucha Night in Winnipeg may very well have been the most exemplary display of what the event has become: a true display of the diverse talents and array of creativity on hand in our city.

Like bears emerging from their dens in spring with cubs in tow, GDC Manitoba emerges from the winter touting three bouncing brand-new CGD members! Pease welcome to the clan our trio of proud Certified Graphic Designers.

GDC Manitoba Business Events Chair Karen Niedzwiecki recently put to words an appreciation of her membership and involvement with the GDC, revealing how the GDC intertwine and grow with a designer's ever-evolving career path.

GDC Manitoba extends hearty congratulations to Robert Coté and Sarah Barchyn at Winnipeg-based Blindside Creative, for representing our province in the 2011 Design Edge Canada Regional Design Awards.

There's been inevitable discussion among designer circles over the identity of the newly-refueled Winnipeg Jets. And for those equally passionate about both design and hockey, it's placed us in an awkward spot. Who do we pledge allegiance to?

GDC Manitoba's sixth PechaKucha Night in Winnipeg has come and gone, memorable and sans hitches. And it brings to mind two astounding facets of our town: its wealth of storytellers, and the incredible storehouse of pure creativity we have on tap.

Terry Kuzina, father, designer, creative director and one of the founding partners of Fusion Communications Group, passed away Saturday March 19 in Winnipeg.