Designers to Meet in Montréal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ottawa, April 24, 2007 - The Society of Graphic Designers (GDC) will welcome Marie-Josée Lacroix, the City of Montréal Design Commissioner, at the opening reception of their Annual General Meeting in Montreal April 26 2007. “This is a very special opportunity for designers from across the country to connect with designers in Montreal and to recognize World Graphics Day on April 27,” said GDC National President Dean McNeill. “It is especially fitting to do this in Montreal, a city with a positive and progressive policy regarding design, that recognizes the importance of design to the economic health and vibrancy of their city.”

The reception will be hosted by the Société des Designers Graphiques de Québec (SDGQ) at the office of the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda). The meeting will takes place April 27-28 at the Delta Montréal Hotel and includes representatives from Chapters across Canada, including the new Arctic Chapter, and special guests from the University and College Designers Association (UCDA), SDGQ and Icograda.

About the GDC
The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is Canada’s national graphic design association. It is a member-based organization of design professionals, educators, administrators, students, and associates in communications, marketing, media and design-related fields. The Society has been an advocate, voice and resource for Canada’s graphic design profession since 1956. The GDC maintains a national certified body of graphic designers and promotes high standards of graphic design and ethical business practices, for the benefit of Canadian industry, commerce, public service and education. Through the media, publications, seminars, events, conferences and exhibits, the GDC builds awareness of graphic design and its essential role in business and society. There are currently 9 GDC Chapters and over 1,100 members across Canada. The GDC communications network facilitates a national, ongoing exchange of ideas and information for designers and students.

For information see http://www.gdc.net
or contact
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada
National Secretariat
Arts Court 2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa Ontario K1N 6E2
Toll Free 877 496 4453
Email info@gdc.net
Or communications@gdc.net

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Contact Information

Melanie MacDonald

Secretary

Society of Graphic Designers of Canada

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