New Site for the GDC

The newsletter is going to be packed with links to www.gdc.net, the brand new site! It's wonderful, visit it often.

2008 Rock Awards Call for Entries close April 11th

Get your amazing work in soon. This event is open to members and non-members, everyone is welcome. Entry details can be found at: www.gdc.net/rockawards

Questions? Email: rockawards@gdc.net

Breakfast with the Judges April 18th

Seats are limited, get your tickets now! Info can be found at: http://www.gdc.net/chapters/bc_vancouver_island/events51/2008-04.htm

Lone Wolf and In-House Designer Gathering April 8th

These members only gatherings have been hugely successful. Find out more information at: http://www.gdc.net/chapters/bc_vancouver_island/events69/2008-04.htm

Apply for a GDC National Scholarship now!

Application deadline is April 18.

Info can be found at: http://www.gdc.net/education/scholarships_and_awards.htm

Rock Awards Gala Evening May 24th

This event is not to be missed: http://www.gdc.net/chapters/bc_vancouver_island/events50/2008-05.htm

Stuff for Students

Do you have old, but still good, computer equipment you could donate to a student? If you do email studentrep.vibc@gdc.net.

Design geek links

Who doesn't love Stefan Sagmeister? Check out "Yes, design can make you happy" and his exhibition at Deitch gallery in Soho http://www.designrelated.com/inspiration/view/Karen/entry/1805

Adobe Magazine
http://direct.adobe.com/v?xJPHcTWEcqTlnJcW

Check out the new communication tool. Its called a book. Hilarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFAWR6hzZek&feature=related

How Apple and Google Dominate
http://discussionleader.hbsp.com/haque/

Quick Typeface Quiz
http://mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=198

Fun little animation
http://zune-arts.net/tickleparty