2009 No Recession for Creativity

LongXi Awards Call for Entries

In the spirit of dragon, to become stronger in facing this financial crisis, the LongXi Worldwide Chinese Language Advertising Awards has brought forward the LongXi Grand Awards (Film, Radio, Print, and Outdoor) which used to be held at year-end, to run in this autumn alongside with LongXi Catch Awards that acknowledges new media creativity, LongXi Nova Awards that encourages young creatives, and LongXi Design that recognizes outstanding Chinese design.

本著龍的精神, 去面對金融海嘨, 今年度的龍壐環球華文廣告獎的日子將提前舉行, 其他獎項包括有樹立新媒體創意標杆的“攏合大獎”、演譯龍的文化的“龍壐設計大獎”、和鼓勵優秀青年創意人的 “龍壐杰青大賽”。

Deadline for submission: 11st July 2009.

For more information/相關連結: http://www.longxiawards.org.cn/09lx (Mainland China)
http://www.longxiawards.org/09lx (outside Mainland China).

Email/電郵: barry.fung@longxiawards.org

A Show of New Born Designers

1-7 July, Inno Centre, Hong Kong

An exhibition holding by a group of fresh graduated students from Visual Communication, showing their simple passion and insistence by the showcase of a variety of hot issues.

數十位視覺傳達系學生，藉設計界落地孩兒身份，將對設計單純的執著、滿腔的熱忱，就不同社會熱話，一同於「新生設計師作品展 • 落地孩兒」向觀眾一一呈現。

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

Movie X Music: The Passion of Joan of Arc and Man with a Movie Camera

In the Nursery (aka ITN), the renowned British independent group from Sheffield, UK, is going to hold their Asian Premiere at Hong Kong Arts Centre this August. Silent classics The Passion for Joan of Arc and Man with a Movie Camera will be accompanied by live performances of ITN scores. ITN will also share their music in master class with DJ Wong Chi-chung being the moderator. Through images and music, ITN will talk about their career and creative process.

香港藝術中心8月邀得來自英國雪菲爾（Sheffield）獨立音樂界的中流砥柱 “In the Nursery (ITN)“作亞洲首演，為兩部經典電影：《聖女貞德》及《持攝影機的人》作現場配樂演繹，即場為觀眾展現其澎湃震撼心弦的獨特音樂風格，以新古典／Martial Electronica路線，糅合軍鼓、電子音樂及配器，打造出時而急激澎湃，時而典雅空靈的音樂世界，並跨越音樂與電影的界限。

For more information/相關連結: http://www.hkac.org.hk/
Internet Booking/網上購票: http://urbtix.cityline.com.hk/

Jon Burgerman @ Cute and Dangerous

June 12, from 8:00pm to 1:00am, Laguna Beach, California



Cute and Dangerous invite the public to a free opening night event on June 12, 2009, at the [seven-degrees] multimedia and art venue in Laguna Beach, California. Featuring live painting by Jon Burgerman and SKAFFS, there will also be toys, videos, sculptures, designer toys, illustrations, prints and more.

For more information, please visit:
www.cuteanddangerous.com

This is Not the Year to Skip Promax|BDA

Promax|BDA 2009 is the only three-day professional event where you’ll discover emerging business trends, strategies and ideas for success in this new entertainment economy.This year the annual Conference is taking place in New York City, Hilton Hotel from June 16-18.

一連三日的Promax|BDA 2009為你帶來在娛樂事業的最新動向和邁向成功的策略◦ 今年的年度大會將會由六月十六至十八日於New York City, Hilton Hotel舉行。

Register & Save before onsite pricing kicks in June 12 @ Noon PT.
Promax|BDA members save on registration!

For more information, please visit: http://www.promaxbda.org/events.asp?n=na09

BREAD & BUTTER Berlin

BREAD & BUTTER Berlin will take place on 1-3 July in Airport Berlin Tempelhof, with its “tradeshow for selected brands”, BREAD & BUTTER provides the concept of an innovative trade fair event for the progressive, contemporary clothing culture.

BREAD & BUTTER Berlin 將由七月一至三日於Airport Berlin Tempelhof舉行, 是一個專為多個時裝品牌而設的展會, 帶來創新和前衛時裝文化概念◦

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

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Time & Tide wait for no man

A new issue of the Ideo out now!
http://the-ideo.org/

I have designs on you

7-11July 09, Old School, 11 Mount Sophia Singapore



"I have designs on you" is a series of events that feature Singapore design while raising design awareness. Various exhibits put up will discuss issues surrounding design today like green design and a declining birthrate. Respected industry professionals from various creative fields will also offer their insights in the form of talks and workshops. Register early through the website and collect a free goodie bag (while stocks last).

Supported by SIM Global Education and RMIT University

《色計予你》通過一系列活動展示了新加坡的設計，同時提升大眾對設計的認知程度。展覽將以設計來探討當今社會廣泛關註的話題，比如綠色環保和逐漸下滑的出生率等。活動也包括講座及工作坊等。屆時，來自各個設計行業的專業人士將會針對相關話題提出他們的見解。上網註冊講座及工作坊的人將會獲得一套免費紀念品（數量有限，送完為止）。

Fee admission / 免費入場

For more information/相關連結:http://www.ihavedesignsonyou.sg/

Tea Party with Jon Burgerman

Illustrator Jon Burgerman is coming to LA from the UK, come and join him in the tea party featuring drawings, prints, and books, on June 6th, from 6-8pm at Teaforest, 8686 Washington Blbd, Culver City.

插畫師 Jon Burgerman由英國遠赴美國洛杉磯舉行派對,在場將有其插畫, 書和其他畫作. 日期為6月6日, 6-8pm, Teaforest, 8686 Washington Blbd, Culver City.

More information about Jon Burgerman:
http://www.jonburgerman.com/