(from gdc.net)

Day marks Icograda's 44th year

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.

On this day, 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.

Please let us know if you have special plans to celebrate World Graphic Design Day, at president@gdc.net.

Humber alumnus speaks at Type Club -- GO!

FITC

Not a great time of year for students, but worth a mention (and thanks to Andrea Ruales GDA for the suggestion and link).

FITC Toronto 2008 – Break it. Break your tools. Break your patterns. Break the norm. Break the standards. Break it.

Explore the creation of NEW ideas and concepts, where the limits of technology in design and art can be experimented with, explored, broken and reinvented.

Learn how designers and technologists are pushing limits that go beyond what their tools are designed to do, how they find alternate ways to get what they want, and push the boundaries of what is possible to avoid mediocrity.

Jam packed with fun and information, as well as massive networking opportunities, FITC consists of presentations, demonstrations, panel discussions, the kick ass FITC awards show, and of course the most talked about...parties!! With some of the most interesting and engaging presenters from Toronto and around the world, it's 3 days and nights that will leave you inspired, energized and awed.

Humber will participate in Earth Hour

On March 29, 2008, cities across Canada and around the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour, a World Wildlife Fund event to raise awareness about climate change and symbolize that, working together, the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against climate change.
Humber will participate by turning off all lighting from 8 to 9 p.m. on March 29 (with the exception of A Building and the community pool). The college will be closed from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Events are planned at both residences to reflect the spirit of Earth Hour. Students who live on campus will have a chance to head outside to take part in some star gazing. Both campuses are also organizing an opportunity for students who play an instrument, and those who like to listen, to take part in an “unplugged” musical event.
“Humber’s commitment to sustainable practices is evident in the Centre for Urban Ecology, our work to maintain the Humber Arboretum, our building practices and our programs, particularly in Sustainable Energy and Building Technology,” said Humber president, John Davies. “It is a natural fit for Humber to support Earth Hour and we would encourage others to join us in making a difference in the fight against climate change.”
Information on Earth Hour is available at http://www.wwf.ca/earthhour/.