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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Old Mill Inn & Spa, Toronto

Speakers: Our A-List panel of Judges for the Regional Design Awards,
including (from left to right):
Jeff Harrison (Rethink), Zahra Al-Harazi (Foundry Creative), Chris Clarke (Spacecadet/Velocity), Kevin Hawley (Barefoot Creative), Mark Roberts (Davis), Claire Dawson (Underline Studio), Marie-Hélène Trottier (Bleublancrouge) and Matthew Allen (Revolve)

In this unprecedented session, leading designers from every region of Canada
— all gathered in Toronto to judge the new Design Edge Canada Regional Design Awards — will offer their unique perspectives on one of the biggest trends in the design business today.

With each passing day, it seems borders mean less. Local clients can outsource design to faraway lands. Local designers can operate globally. Multinational corporations have to maintain global brands yet respect local markets.

Where do Canadian designers fit into the new globalized design economy? Where are the opportunities and what are the pitfalls?

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the challenges and successes of your colleagues from across Canada and participate in the Great Canadian Design Debate...

In this session you will:
-meet our esteemed panel of Regional Design Awards judges
-learn about the unique challenges that designers in other cities are facing
-gain insight on business strategies for the Canadian design marketplace
-learn how designers are succeeding in this economy
-meet other designers with like interests and business concerns
-identify unique qualities in Canadian design

Seating is limited, register today to guarantee your spot AND pay only $40--a savings of $10!

Advance registration: $40
At the door: $50

Door opens: 5 p.m.
Presentation: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Questions and Answers: 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Light refreshments, cookies, coffee, tea will be served

Location:
Westminster Room
The Old Mill Inn & Spa
21 Old Mill Road, Toronto
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TTC Subway access (Old Mill station) and free parking on-site