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Helvetica Screening – Oct. 16
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Screening: 7:00 PM
Director Q + A: 8:30 PM


Regent Theatre, Theatre D, 555 Mount Pleasant Rd.

Following the screening, the Director, Gary Hustwit will participate in a Q+A discussion. Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. Check out our Toronto listing on the Helvetica Blog.

Members $10 Non-Members $15

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Seating is now open to all. To book your ticket, call 1.888.274.3668 or email info@designthinkers.com.

   
   

Opening Party– Oct. 17
5:00 to 8:00 PM
Shmooze Nightclub,15 Mercer St.

The opening party is free for to all conference delegates and includes food and one drink. Delegates may purchase additional tickets for non-delegate guests.

Live projections by Exploding Motor Car: (Winston Hacking and Jeff Garcia)

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Closing Dinner ­ Oct. 18
6:00 to 8:00 PM
360, Restaurant at the CN Tower

One of Toronto's finest, 360 features unforgettable food combined with a magnificent revolving view of Toronto more than 351 metres (1,151 ft) below. 360 offers market-fresh cuisine, featuring regional ingredients to ensure an incomparable culinary experience.

Pricing:
Members: $90; Non-members: $110 (This event is included in the Deluxe price.)

   
   
 

DX Gala ­ Oct. 20
Design Exchange,
234 Bay St.

The Design Exchange is inviting DesignThinkers delegates to attend its 2007 gala at their member rate in support of RGD Ontario and the conference. The gala will honour legendary architect Eberhard Zeidler, celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Historic Toronto Stock Exchange and feature Karim Rashid (DesignThinkers speaker) as DJ. The Design Exchange (DX) is Canada’s design museum, with a mission to engage and educate Canadians about the value of design. It delivers design programs that include exhibits, competitions, lectures and publications.

For more information, call the DX at 416.216.2160

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

 

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