GDC Manitoba introduced our fair city to the PechaKucha concept last night, and indeed what a show it was. The Park Theatre was packed and raucous as a dozen dettermined speakers presented on their craft. It was an amazing evening - and sets forth an incredible rolling ball of momentum as we prepare the next PechaKucha Night on Thursday May 20. The PechaKucha Night organizers, and all of us at GDC Manitoba headquarters, wish to whole-heartedly thank our 12 amazing presenters and everyone who came out to see the evening unfold.

Watch for further announcements this spring as we ramp it up for round two! And in the meantime, keep an eye on the GDC Manitoba Flickr page as photos from the event are added shortly.

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Coffee-loving morning people unite! GDC Manitoba offers up a third installment of our stress-free java-and-convo combo likemind tomorrow (February 19) at the Fyxx Espresso Bar on Albert Street. Starting at 8:00, stop by on your way to work and enjoy a cuppa with fellow designers and like-minded souls and talk some shop or just discuss weekend plans or all things Olympic.

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Hey brown-baggers, remember back in the day when GDC Manitoba ran a successful series of lunch talks? We're back in business, beginning next week Wednesday (February 24) with the always-informative (and requested) Portfolio 101 with Chris Clarke of Spacecadet Design. Starting at noon, Chris will divulge a variety of tips and tidbits for those pounding the pavement or just looking to brush up their books. Attendees, please remember to bring your own lunch.

What: GDC Manitoba Presents: Portfolio 101
Who: anyone looking to learn or brush up on their portfolio
When: Wednesday February 24, 12:00-1:00
Where: Tipping Canoe, 101-141 Bannatyne Avenue (east of Main Street)
How Much: free for GDC members, $10 for non-members

Interested looky-loos and attendees-to-be should register for this event; details on this can be had here.

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Proud of your latest project? Want to be recognized as one of the best designers in your region? Enter the Design Edge Canada Regional Design Awards!

This unique awards program recognizes the best design in the region; if you’ve never entered an awards contest, now is your chance to try. You'll compete against other Manitoba and Saskatchewan-based design firms in one of 13 categories, and winner and finalists will be recognized in national media, including the Design Edge Canada special upcoming Design Annual. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2010.

Show the rest of Canada the great design coming from Manitoba - enter today!

For a detailed list of entry rules and to start your entry today, click here.