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Employment Opportunity – Kwantlen University: Dean of Design

By Rob • Mar 7th, 2011

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a regionally focused undergraduate teaching led institution. Situated within the Metro Vancouver area and with an operating budget of approximately $130 million, Kwantlen is a multi-sector university offering a wide array of undergraduate degree programs, trades and technology programs, and one and two-year certificate and diploma programs  to 14,000 students on [...]



Western Living 2011 Designers of the Year Awards

By Rob • Mar 7th, 2011

Western Living Magazine is accepting submissions for its 2011 Designers of the Year Awards from creative candidates in the categories of Architecture (residential), Interior Design (residential), Furniture, Industrial Design, Fashion & Jewellery, Landscape and, finally, Green Design.

Submission guidelines and application forms are available below.
Designer of the Year – 1page Ad
Designer of the Year – Submission [...]



Icisd: Free Pitching Devalues Design

By Rob • Feb 22nd, 2011

The Professional Practice committee at Icsid has released a statement regarding the practice of “free pitching” – where uncompensated design work is completed for a potential client in hopes of winning a contract. Click on the link to read the full statement.



Pecha Kucha 15 – February 24

By Rob • Feb 15th, 2011

Pecha Kucha 15 will be held at the Vogue Theatre on February 24
The presentation line-up looks great but we are most excited to hear BCID Professional member Peter Busby! Perhaps we are a bit biased…



Employment Opportunity – One Oak Design

By Rob • Feb 15th, 2011

One Oak Design looking for a Senior Industrial Designer to join us at our office located in Metro Vancouver, BC. This is a position that is intended to foster the growth and expansion of OneOak Design’s full service Design capabilities. You will be part of a truly multi-disciplinary team that understands the nuance required to bring a highly integrated technology product to market.



Lecture: Managing Trash through Product Design.

By Rob • Nov 2nd, 2010

BCID Professional Member Adrian van Wijk will speak on Eco industrial design at the Building SustainAble Communities conference in Kelowna on November 15.



JDi Design receives IDEA Award

By Rob • Jun 29th, 2010

Congratulations to BCID Professional Member Adrian van Wijk, BCID Provisional Member Sandy Lam and the rest of the team at JDi Design on their recent International Design Excellence Award received for their work in developing the TazzyTotes™ Produce Bag.



Employment Opportunity – Product Developer – Arc’teryx

By Rob • Jun 28th, 2010

We are seeking a hardworking, detail oriented person with at least 2 years experience in apparel construction to join our development team. Working with our in house designers, patternmakers and production teams you will produce industry leading, innovative and high-end technical clothing.



Pecha Kucha Vancouver: Special Edition

By Rob • Jun 22nd, 2010

Pecha Kucha Vancouver: Special Edition is ‘Walk the Talk, Green Your City’ in partnership with the City of Vancouver and UBC for Vancouver’s ‘Greenest City 2020 Conversation’.



Design Exchange Awards 2010 – Call for Submissions

By Rob • Jun 22nd, 2010

BCID Members are encouraged to submit their work to the 2010 Design Exchange Awards. The Design Exchange Awards promote Canadian design excellence and recognizes the critical role of design in all types of organizations including commercial entities (large and small businesses), not-for-profit organizations, and the public sector.