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Our modern world is undergoing a fundamental transformation as the industrial society that marked the 20th century rapidly gives way to the information and knowledge society of the 21st century. This dynamic process promises a fundamental change in all aspects of our lives, including knowledge dissemination, social interaction, economic and business practices, political engagement, media, education, health, leisure and entertainment. His or her exterior including fashion and intensity of suntan, home, means of transport, all utensils of daily necessity, food and environment are all objects created by design. Whether ergonomically correct or technically perfect, of primary importance is the visual impression of  the communication of values.

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From 12 January to 26 February 2006, the Design Centre of UQAM (University of Quebec at Montreal) will be hosting the exhibition, ‘Design Made in Africa’. Produced under the direction of Michel Bouisson and Celine Savoye, ‘Design Made in Africa’ features a selection of 45 objects, products or prototypes conceived by 31 African designers and representing several creative currents from the entire African continent. This exhibition is the result of an initiative of the Association Francaise d’Action Artistique (AFAA), which is associated with the City of Saint-Etienne in France. It is passing through Montreal because of support from the AFAA and the Consulate General of France in Quebec and will be one of the highlights of the ‘Montreal en Lumiere’ Festival..

For more details please visit: http://www.centrededesign.uqam.ca

3x3 is now accepting entries for its third annual student competition. All students who attended an academic institution during the calendar year 2005 are eligible. This year's list of judges include artist/educators Barbara Nessim, Viktor Koen, Jean-Manuel Duviiver, Paul Dallas, Tom Garrett and Kurt Vargo. Rounding out the panel are two distinguished artists’ representatives, Vicki Morgan and Chrystal Falcioni.

Deadline for Entries: 14 February 2005. Winning entries will be published in Three by Three Illustration Annual No. 3.

For more details please visit: http://3x3mag.com/pdf/Student%20CFE_FINAL.pdf or contact shows@3x3mag.com

Exploring Package Design, by Chuck Groth, published by Thomson Delmar Learning, ISBN 1401872174

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Description:

Exploring Package Design examines in rich detail the complete process for creating high-impact packaging-from identifying a target audience and developing package forms to creating effective mock-ups and facilitating the production process. Throughout the book, concepts and principles are illustrated with dynamic case studies and behind-the-scenes commentary from package design professionals.

Features:

*    An essential text for those interested in learning the fundamental concepts and applications of package design.

*    Leads the reader step by step through the process of package design˜from identification of audience, conceptualization, and development to high-quality mock-ups˜in a style that is clear, organized, and easy to understand.

*    A collection of useful package patterns and a revealing history of the added value of this excellent resource.

*    Brings concepts and principles to life through informative case studies and insightful interviews with leading package designers.

The book is illustrated with packaging work from designers representing over 11 countries, and is interspersed with opinion polls conducted by Icograda.