Practivism X: Igniting Societal Change Through Design

Ignite your passion for design by connecting with local and international designers for an evening of inspiration and dialogue focused on radical change at GDC’s 10th Practivism* and The Jim Rimmer Community Scholarship for Design Award.

Find your spark in the meaningful stories of three designers who have applied their craft towards the service of societal good. Learn how we, as designers, can wield the power of our talents to be the catalyst for maximum impact!

Panel:

Michelle Nahanee is a Squamish Nation member, graphic designer, decolonizing facilitator and Indigenous change-maker. She melds tradition, technology and design to change opinions, build relationships and increase understanding.

Nayeli Jimenez is a graphic designer, art director, and organizer for climate justice from Mexico, based in Canada. She has dedicated most of her design career to projects related to social and environmental justice with a focus on climate resilience and opposition to fossil fuel expansion.

Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall, Dean of Design at Ontario College of Art and Design University, is a design anthropologist, public intellectual and design advocate. She leads the Cultures-Based Innovation Initiative focused on using old ways of knowing to drive innovation processes that directly benefit communities.

MCs: Robyn Martin and Angela Bains

Support Partners: Platinum-Hemlock Printers; Silver-Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Tickets: $15 students | $20 members of GDC BC | $30 non-members

Doors: 6:30pm | Event start: 7pm

About the GDCBC:

GDCBC is the largest chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, the advocate, voice & resource for Canada's graphic & communication design profession.