Join #VDW Board Chair Jane Cox as she MC's at The Arthur Erickson Foundation's 25th anniversary celebration, featuring presentations from a collection of influential speakers. 'A Thousand Words: A legacy told through diverse perspectives'. Join us → bit.ly/ArthurErickson

Explore how #Vancouver's urban environment is shaped on a guided tour by Urbanarium on June 24th. Led by public space designers, this tour will show you the roots, influences, successes, & failures that make up the complexity of our city. For tickets → bit.ly/UrbanariumCity…

Volunteers needed! Our friends at Leckie Studio are looking for #volunteers to help build a self-assembled plywood structure for #IDSVancouver. The project will be the central bar installation at the 2018 show. RT to help us spread the word!

.LaSalle College Vancouver presents SHE at @VanFashionWeek. Show starts at 5pm on Tuesday, September 18th. Register now → bit.ly/LaSalleCollege…

With a whole week of inspirational exhibits, offsite installations and events, and influential speakers & leading products, @IDSVancouver is not just a fair — it’s a total #design experience. Take a look at some of the exciting and interactive spaces → bit.ly/Features-IDSVa…

On October 4th at Inform Interiors we’ll be celebrating the #creative contributions of Bruno Freschi, Don Vaughan, Paul Merrick, Peter Cardew, Richard Henriquez, & their pivotal roles in the shaping & evolution of the west coast #design. Register here → bit.ly/WestcoastModern

.@PechaKucha_Van is back for another special edition in collaboration with Vancouver International Film Festival. This event welcomes Ken Tsui, the co-founder of Here There, a multidisciplinary studio dedicated to activating brands, ideas and spaces. Add this #PechaKuchaVan to your calendar!

Join Jane Cox from Cause+Affect, #architects @marianneamodio & RUFproject for a special Designathon event at #IDSVancouver. Reserved for children aged 8 to 12. Presents a great opportunity to share ideas & highlight our youth’s imagination for #design. bit.ly/YouthProgrammi…

Save the Date | VDW 2019 | April 29 - May 5 ⠀ This year, the strategy for Vancouver Design Wk is not to grow bigger, but deeper - engaging the #designers of our community to co-direct and co-curate a more potent program which challenges our thinking and ideas about design.

This weekend Interior Design Show is filled with family-friendly exhibits & #design focused activities suitable for all ages. Visit the show to explore the latest trends, learn from the design world's most talented leaders, & leave thinking about something new → bit.ly/idsv-weekend

PROJECT / Untitled / 392 Sheets of Plywood. This installation oscillated between appearing visually permeable and solid/opaque, addressing the see-and-be-seen aspect of trade shows. Presented by @lasallevancouver. We are grateful to have partnered with so many amazing people.

On September 24th join Museum of Vancouver for an introduction to traditional #Salish weaving techniques. Hosted by Chief Janice George & Buddy Joseph. Each participant will create a textile with loom techniques. Only a few available spots remain → bit.ly/MOV-SalishWork…

David Correa & AnnaLisa Meyboom are holding a workshop on robotic fabrication at CAWP UBC. This #workshop will guide participants through the unique technical & conception foundations that underpin #robotic milling in wood. Register now → bit.ly/RoboticFabrica…

"There are different perspectives coming into the city all the time, and there are opportunities for mash-ups, which I think are the most exciting things in #design.” – Jane Cox of Cause+Affect Check out the full feature on Vancouver Magazine #ConnectedByDesign vanmag.com/city/designer-…

Great to have the Vancouver Design Wk team back together for the kick-off committee meeting at The Aviary. Lots of exciting things in the works for 2019, including a new topic which we will be exploring deeper in the weeks to come. #ConnectedByDesign

.Museum of Vancouver has assembled a dynamic group of designers to discuss relevant themes in local #design communities. Moderated by Pietra Basilij & panelists Wendy Youds, Richard Evans, Lukas Holy & Michael Host. Explore contemporary issues with emerging designers! #WhyIDesign

Our last coffee, connections, and conversation gathering of 2018 happens at 8am on Fri, Dec 21 at The Ellis in Kits in partnership with FreeSpace, a super cool co-working collaborative that converts restaurants into affordable co-working spaces! facebook.com/events/2336427…

LIKEMIND HAS GONE VIRTUAL! Cancelling last month's gathering was heartbreaking, so join us for our first VIRTUAL gathering on Fri, April 17 at 8am & let's share conversation while sipping coffee or tea in our pyjamas at home! More info on Facebook: facebook.com/events/2058374…

Transform your ideas into a vision for the future! Join us on December 10th from 7-8:30 pm to help us reimagine public spaces. For more information & to RSVP visit the link below! eventbrite.ca/e/redesign-pub…

Documentary review: Designer offers new ways to see in Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf ow.ly/eEjz30k3B3k #documentary #design #gardens