Mad In Spain 2009

June 26-27, 2009

MAD 009 is an international meeting on design to be held in Madrid in June, 26-27. Organized by Domestika, MAD 009 is an essential date for all professionals and fans of visual culture. Keynote speakers such as Alex Trochut, Hillman Curtis, Antoine et Manuel and Pentagram will take part in MAD 009. There will be two master classes on interactive design and typography.

一個國際的設計交流活動, MAD 009將會於六月廿六至廿七日在Madrid舉行。由Domestika主辦, 重點嘉賓包括Alex Trochut, Hillman Curtis, Antoine et Manuel 和 Pentagram等, 屆時將會有兩堂關於互動設計(interactive design)及字型美藝(typography)的大師級課程。

For more information, please visit:
http://www.madinspain.com

Latin Lover

30th June - 3rd July
Spain's Cultural Centre, Providencia, Santiago de Chile



LatinLover is an international event that summons, explores and spreads the new trends of graphic design and contemporary global-local visual culture. Among its activities are exhibitions, conferences and launchings. LatinLover is an open and free access initiative held by Andrés Bello University Design School and Spain's Cultural Centre.

LatinLover是一個國際性的設計活動, 集合和發掘最新的設計潮流和本地與世界的視覺藝術文化, 當中包括有展覽, 研討會和發佈會◦ LatinLover是由Andrés Bello University Design School和Spain's Cultural Centre合辨, 開放予公眾免費入場◦

For more information, please visit:
http://latinloverfest.com/

Design:Made:Trade

16-19, July 2009 Melbourne, Victoria



Design:Made:Trade is State of Design Festival’s trade fair, specifically created for designers seeking collaboration with manufacturers, retailers and export buyers. Due to popular demand, the boutique fair will be open to the public on the final two days. With new initiatives such as amphitheatre talks and designboom mart, Design:Made:Trade will also feature designers from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines, including furniture, industrial, textile, graphic and fashion.

Design:Made:Trade是State of Design Festival的其中一個貿易展, 讓設計師門能與生產, 零售和出口商發掘更多合作機會◦ Design:Made:Trade特意邀請了不同範疇和背景的設計師到場, 包括傢具, 工業, 紡織, 平面和時裝等◦

For further information on Design:Made:Trade please visit:
https://www.stateofdesign.com.au/designmadetrade

Production Paradise

Production Paradise is a comprehensive online resource for the film, photo and creative production industries, linking professional talent and service providers with producers and visual media buyers from around the world. The company’s online magazines, Showcase and Spotlight, reach over 60,000 subscribers and present the latest developments from the industry and leading production cities like London, New York, Chicago, Paris and Beijing.

Production Paradise提供全面的網上有關電影, 相片和創意製作工業的資源, 把專業人士和視覺媒體的買家聯繫在一起◦ 其網上雜誌 Showcase和Spotlight共有多於60,000之訂閱, 刊載了最頂尖的創意工業之城市的動向, 包括倫敦, 紐約, 芝加哥, 巴黎和北京◦

For more information/相關連結:
http://www.productionparadise.com

SHIFT | DOTMOV FESTIVAL 2009

Online magazine SHIFT presents DOTMOV Festival 2009, a digital film festival aiming to discover talented creators and provide them with an opportunity to show their works. Works submitted from all over the world will be screened throughout the world venues from November 2009 (screening schedule will be different depending on the venue). Last year's total submission was 289 works from 37 countries.

網上雜誌SHIFT舉行之DOTMOV Festival 2009, 一個數碼電影節目, 致力於發掘實力創作者, 給予他們展出其作品的機會◦ 所有提交作品都會自十一月起於全球各個場地進行甄選 ( 最後日程會視乎場地而有所不同)◦ 去年共有來自37個國家提交了289作品◦

For more information/相關連結:
http://www.shift.jp.org/mov/

Copenhagen Design Week

27th August to 6th September, 2009


In 2009, Copenhagen Design Week explores social and envi-ronmental design and innova-tion. It provides a rich mix of tradeshows, exhibitions, experiences, discussions and networking. Each element ex-plores the positive power of design in different ways, inspiring businesses and indi-viduals.

在2009年, Copenhagen Design Week會與大家探索社會和大自然設計及發明, 為入場人士帶來不同的體驗 - 貿易展覽, 展覽會, 討論和人隙網絡機會, 從多角度發掘出設計的正能量◦

Related Links/相關連結:
http://www.copenhagendesignweek.dk/

Society6 Launches Platform to Empower the World’s Artists

An Online Ecosystem of Artists and Supporters Creates Good Work and Good Will -- LOS ANGELES, CA, May 12, 2009 - Society6 today announced the launch of its platform (society6.com) which helps artists from every creative discipline to realize their full potential.

一個為藝術家而設的網上平台, Society6 於五月十二日正式啟用(society6.com), 讓各個創作類別的藝術家去發掘更多其潛在才能 ◦

Related Links/相關連結:
http://www.society6.com

State of Design Festival 2009

Taking place from July 15-25, State of Design Festival will showcase Victoria’s leading designers, creative teams and innovative businesses via four major programs focused around the 2009 theme ‘Sampling the Future’. Encouraging everyone to explore and learn, State of Design Festival will demonstrate why Victoria is Australia’s centre for design excellence and Melbourne, its design capital.

State of Design Festival將會於七月十五至廿五日在Victoria舉行, 2009年的主題‘Sampling the Future’中的四個節目會展示Victoria的各大設計師, 創作單位和創意工業, 讓你了解更多Victoria的傑出設計, 和Australia 的設計大本營, Melbourne ◦

Related Links/相關連結:
https://www.stateofdesign.com.au/

Cut&Paste 2009 - HKG

Cut&Paste Hong Kong stop is on this Friday, May 15th, at the Hong Kong Exhibition Center. This is also the place where you'll get the first chance to see and pick up a copy of IdN Extra #1: Cut&Paste – From Sketch to Production!

Other Asia Pacific tour cities: Shanghai (23rd May), Tokyo (30th May) & Sydney (6th June)

**IdN is publishing a series of special editions (entitled IdN Extra) that explor in-depth a particular them or project. Wider and more extensive subjects or issues which the magazine have insufficient pages to cover.

Cut&Paste亞太區巡迴賽即將展開, 香港之比賽將於五月十五日舉行, IdN Extra #1 “Cut&Paste”更會於香港站首次率先亮相!

**IdN將會出版一系列特刊 (名為IdN Extra) 去專門深入探討個別主題或企劃, 更多豐富內容及精彩主題史無前例帶到讀者眼前。

亞太區巡迴賽之城市包括: 上海(五月廿三日), 東京(五月三十日) 及悉尼 (六月六日)

Related Links/相關連結:
http://www.cutandpaste.com/

CONNECTIONS NYC

June 17 & 18, Chelsea Art Museum



LE BOOK—the international reference for the creative industry—announces the next stop on the global CONNECTIONS tour, NYC, June 17th & 18th at the Chelsea Art Museum. CONNECTIONS is the industry meeting point for sourcing talent for all your campaigns, editorials, catalogs, and other visual productions while building your professional network.

LE BOOK— 一個在創意工業的國際指標— 下一站的CONNECTIONS將於六月十七至十八日在紐約的Chelsea Art Museum舉行, 是一個為你的工作尋找人才和擴闊專業網絡的好機會◦

Related Links/相關連結:
www.lebook.com/connections

Motion Graphics Festival 2009

2009 Austin Motion Graphics Festival begins May 11-22, featuring motion, sound and interactive workshops, full-day summits, theater screenings, digital art showcases and studio tours. Artists include: Shepard Fairey, NIN, David Byrne, Slumdog Millionaire Remix, Digital Kitchen, The Mill, Passion Pictures, Animal Logic, Dvein, Yoshi Sodeoka, Larry Carlson and more...

2009 Austin Motion Graphics Festival將於五月十一至廿二日期間舉行, 當中包括動畫, 聲音和互動工作坊, 全天侯的影片播放, 數碼藝術作品展和工作室參觀◦ 藝術家包括Shepard Fairey, NIN, David Byrne, Slumdog Millionaire Remix, Digital Kitchen, The Mill, Passion Pictures, Animal Logic, Dvein, Yoshi Sodeoka, Larry Carlson和更多…

Related Links/相關連結:
http://www.mgfest.com/

HKBU Digital Graphic Communication Graduation Exhibition 2009

香港浸會大學數碼圖像傳播主修畢業作品展二零零九將於六月二十至二十八日舉行。如有查詢，請電郵至gradx2009@gmail.com。

Hong Kong Baptist University Digital Graphic Communication Graduation Exhibition 2009 will be held on 20th – 28th June. Any enquires, please send email to gradx2009@gmail.com.

Related Links/相關連結:

http://www.dgc09.com/

Backroom Conversations

Presented by Asia Art Archive for ART HK 09
Thursday 14th May - Sunday 17th May





Just meters from the bright lights of ART HK 09’s exhibition hall, AAA presents a series of programs with some of the leading experts and practitioners in the field. Backroom Conversations includes panel discussions and screenings that touch on a number of prevalent issues and offer a first-hand look into the contemporary art world today.

For more information about ART HK 2009:
http://www.hongkongartfair.com/2009/

For more information on AAA:
http://www.aaa.org.hk/