I had the pleasure of taking part in the curation of this year's Why I Design exhibition with my fellow Emily Carr University graduate and good friend Patrick Christie.
Why I Design spotlights the process of invention and immersion. This year’s Why I Design pays particular attention to the emerging forces behind a Circular Economy, which include elements of wholeness, inclusion, knowledge, connection, and community in addition to reconciliation and decolonization as a regional factor. It was our goal to reach beyond traditional design practices to include people who are making design happen by bringing together people, systems, and materials that are striving to develop meaningful impact within their communities. The “Why” behind their actions and developments are the distinguishing features that separate a Circular Economy from an Industrial Economy, and this is an event where exhibitors have an opportunity to share that directly with their audience.
The critical functions of the circular economy are the human factors of relationships, connections, sharing, and personal health and growth. This year's event aims to gather a diverse group of people who represent elements of this new economy; a practice that embraces purpose-driven sustainability, material repurposing and reimagining how we do business. Assembling local contributors in the same room will foster key discussions about what the impacts of a circular economy can, or potentially should be.
If you’re in the city on November 2, I highly suggest you join us for an evening of conversation with local designers and experience the potential of a circular economy.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/why-i-design-2019-at-museum-of-vancouver-tickets-74843411659
More information can be found here: https://museumofvancouver.ca/why-i-design-2019