It's a virtual event bringing together our community fueling design, inspiration and connection.
Beginning on Monday, May 10, 2021, join us for fun sessions twice a day.
Monday, May 10, 2021 - 12:15 to 1 pm PST
Let's Kick-Off!
Description: We are starting this off right by meeting as a community. We’ll spend a bit of time with some information from our hosts about the week ahead. We’ll breakout into our Zoom rooms to get to know each other over lunch.
Name of Presenter: GDC Okanagan
Monday evening: 7 to 8 pm PST
Measuring Impact
Description: Remember when we used to be out with friends for dinner? (Those were the days eh?)
But do you remember spending more time swiping up and down on your phone then actively engaging with the people at your table? You are not alone. Matt helps us discover that we can turn social media from "distraction" to "positive engagement" by changing a single and simple point of view.
In this session Matt will focus on what we measure. Maybe it’s time to change what we measure as success. What if we spent less time chasing “likes” and focused more on impact?
Name of Presenter: Matt Stewart, Bearded Leader Coaching and Staples STUDIO, Kelowna, BC
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 12:15 to 1 pm PST
How To Talk About and Support Our Mental Health
Description: Our mental health can often feel like a taboo topic. In this session, we'll be sharing an open conversation about the resources and tools we use to support our mental health while creating space for others to share openly about their own journeys. We'll also provide you with one of our take-home resources, complete with various supports and services available to you. We look forward to shedding more light on how to start and keep the conversation going around mental health!
Name of Presenters: Rebecca Steinhubl + Michael Nolan, Co-Founders You Are Collective in Kelowna, BC
Tuesday evening: 7 to 8 pm PST
Drink & Draw
Description: Drink, draw, meet other designers. Draw some more.
Meet fellow designers in a casual setting. The first part of the hour consists of an interview with a guest and the remainder is spent in breakout rooms. Enjoy your favourite bevvie, draw, share and experience a casual hour of connection.
Name of Presenter: GDC Okanagan
Guest: Mike Czuboka from IGNITE in Kelowna, BC
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 12:15 to 1 pm PST
Writing Visually: How to Create Designer-friendly Copy
Description: How can writers and designers work more harmoniously? It starts with content that’s better organized, bite-sized, and layout-conscious. In this session, you’ll discover insights and techniques for structuring content to be design-ready. Plus, tips for working with writers, and what makes writing go from just ok to genuinely awesome.
Name of Presenter: Ryan McGrew from Twirling Umbrellas
Wednesday evening: 7 to 8 pm PST
How to Sell your Creative Services
Description: Many professional creatives, including designers are not comfortable with sales or selling themselves and their work especially in an outbound capacity. In this talk about sales and selling creative services, Dennis will present what he's learned from conversations with dozens of professional designers running branding and design firms or freelancing, as well as his own experience as a professional salesperson for web agencies over the past 15 years.
Name of Presenter: Dennis Powers, Cheeky Monkey Media in Kelowna, BC
Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 12:15 to 1 pm PST
Paper in 2D and 3D
Description: Highlight all of the NEW and exciting paper products within the industry. From packaging, sustainable paper options, and an overview of packaging basics. Plus each participant will receive a special package that will for sure make you do a happy dance.
Name of Presenter: Brenda Cofield, Spicers in BC
Thursday evening: 7 to 8 pm PST
Rediscovering Illustration on a Tablet
Description: A long-time lover of Illustrator and all things vector, Samantha was surprised to discover that there wasn't a comparable vector program for the iPad (at the time). As she has taught herself to draw on the tablet using Adobe Fresco and Procreate, she’s fallen in love with pencil brushes and other rich textures. Learn how she has learned to adapt to the tablet from using a mouse while exploring new styles and techniques. She will discuss her process, tools she uses, learnings and failings, from sketch to artwork.
Name of Presenter: Samantha Smith, The University of British Columbia's Okanagan & Studio Samwich, Kelowna, BC
Friday, May 12, 2021 - 12:15 to 1 pm PST
The Penthouse Party!
Description: We are doing away with zoom and trying another online platform to wrap up our week. Walk around and talk to people in our online penthouse. More details to follow.
Name of Presenter: GDC Okanagan
Did we mention door prizes for each session? Yes, there will be door prizes! Join us!
(To be eligible for a door prize, you must be present at the session and a resident of British Columbia, Canada.)
This event will be brought to you by GDC Okanagan Committee, in partnership GDC BC's Chapter.
Cost:
GDC Members: $10 CDN
Non-Members: $25 CDN
