On April 27, graphic designers around the world, connected by their passion for their profession, can take a moment to collectively feel pride in their work, and their role in helping their communities and the world.
Today, we also celebrate role of graphic design organizations around the world – bringing value to our profession, giving us a voice, showcasing our work, and giving us a national and international presence.
World Graphics Day marks the 44th birthday of Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations) in 1963. It is celebrated by graphic designers, communication designers and design associations around the world.
Graphic design has become one of the most influential professions in the world. It shapes the daily lives of people everywhere. World Graphics Day is an opportunity to recognise graphic design, and its role in the world, and to celebrate the birthday of Icograda.
On this occasion, designers reflect and hope that our global network can contribute to greater understanding between people and can help to build bridges where divides and inequities exist.
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- August 20 - October 06Toronto, ONGallery Moos cordially invites you to the opening of an exhibition of new paintings by Burton Kramer FGDC.
- September 19 - October 31Emily Carr University - SB301 (South Building)The Awards Ceremony for the winners of the Alcuin Society 2007 Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada will be held this year at Emily Carr University.
- October 08Memphis, Tennessee
- October 09Swans Hotel, Collard Room, 506 Pandora Ave, VictoriaJoin a panel of experts and the GDC to discuss more sustainable business practices, paper choices and printing options. From making wise paper and printing decisions to changes we can all make to our offices and to our lives; we’ll cover it all. This event is intended to be an open discussion, questions will be encouraged.
We hope you will leave inspired to change the world one brochure at a time. - October 13 - 19Torino, Italy
- October 21At RED The AgencyOur next monthly executive meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 5:30 to 7 pm at RED The Agency. The meeting is open to all GDC AB North members.
- October 22Raincoast Victoria, 1027 Pandora Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3P6 250-413-3181The GDC VI chapter offers a free portfolio orientation that we strongly recommend designers attend before submitting their portfolio. If you cannot attend this event please contact our membership chair by emailing membership.vibc@gdc.net.
- October 23On Canvas Gallery | 538-B Yates Street | Victoria, BCJoin the GDC VI in celebrating the cream of the crop. View the winning work from Canada's 2008 national graphic design competition and the winning work from Vancouver Island's graphic design competition.
- October 23 - 25New York, New York
- October 28RRC Downtown Campus, Room P320 (Princess St. Building)Join GDC Manitoba for a light-hearted bring-your-own-lunch professional development seminar as Oliver Oike (MGDC) & the Manlab team share their experience participating in Red Bull's Flugtag event in Ottawa this summer.
- October 28 - 29Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario
