Archive for the ‘Local Design News’ Category

BCID Social Event – Pour House June 3rd

By admin • May 28th, 2010

Join fellow BCID members at the Pour House in Gastown for casual eats, drink, and a chat with visiting scholar Dr. Tilde Bekker from the User-Centered Engineering Group in the Faculty of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology.



Presentation: Designing interactive play objects for children

By admin • May 17th, 2010

Dr.Tilde Bekker from the User-Centered Engineering Group in the Faculty of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology will be presenting at the Simon Fraser School Of Interactive Arts And Technology on May 19th.



ECUAD Industry Preview Night – Friday April 30

By Rob • Apr 21st, 2010

Join fellow BCID Members and check out the work of the 2010 Graduating Class at ECUAD Preview Night on Friday April 30



Adrian van Wijk Wins Red Dot Product Design Award

By Rob • Apr 12th, 2010

BCID Professional Member Adrian van Wijk has been recognized with a Red Dot Product Design award for his Eco modular filing system.



2010 Carter Wosk BC Achievement Awards – Call for Submissions

By Rob • Apr 3rd, 2010

The Carter Wosk BC Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design celebrate British Columbians who through their creativity contribute to the cultural and economic fabric of the Province.



Robert Johnston receives BC Creative Achievement Award

By admin • Oct 15th, 2009

BCID is pleased to congratulate Robert Johnston, a BCID Professional member and one of 3 recipients of the 2009 BC Creative Achievement Awards.
Awards were presented by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.

“In applying creativity, ingenuity and innovative designs to functional objects, this year’s recipients demonstrate the talent and [...]



High Performance – Call for Submissions

By Rob • Sep 4th, 2009

The Charles H. Scott Gallery, Emily Carr University is in the process of organizing an exhibition focusing on Canadian Design. The exhibition will represent the work of designers from regions across Canada and will take place in conjunction with the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver with the exhibition scheduled for January 19 to March 7, 2010.



Public Lecture – The Transdisciplinary Nature of Design by Jamer Hunt

By Rob • Sep 3rd, 2009

September 14
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is pleased to present a public lecture, The Transdisciplinary Nature of Design by Jamer Hunt of Parsons the New School for Design.
Jamer Hunt is the Chair of Urban and Transdisciplinary Design at Parsons, where is he developing a new graduate program in Transdisciplinary [...]



SFU School of Interactive Arts and Technology Open House

By admin • Feb 18th, 2009

BCID Members have been invited by SFU’s School of Interactive Arts and Technology to attend an open house on February 26th.
“SFU Surrey’s Annual Open House provides us with an opportunity to connect with you. Come see our amazing new campus and find out what separates SFU from the rest. Get all your questions [...]



Employment Opportunity – Corporate Images

By Rob • Jan 29th, 2009

Designer/Product Development
Corporate Images is an innovative furniture manufacturer located in South Surrey.  We offer competitive salary, company bonuses, and an excellent benefit program.  We are currently looking for a creative and detail-orientated individual to join our Design Team in a permanent Full-Time position, reporting to our Design Manager.  This is an exciting opportunity to be [...]