Jacques,
While I value your input, I just want to make sure you understand.
designcalls is _my_ blog, that _I_ started and administer. If I'm not the
'gatekeeper' there, I don't know who would be.
Are we on the same page?
Cheers.
Fil
On 15 March 2012 11:13, Jacques Giard <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Fil,
>
> If I were you I would post the announcement and let the list members
> decide about its validity and value. Admittedly there is a bit of chutzpa
> in the wording, but so be it. I will certainly not shoot the messenger. In
> fact, your role is not to be a gate keeper, or at least I have never seen
> it that way.
>
> Jacques Giard PhD
> Professor of Design
> The Design School
>
> 480.965.1373
> http://web.me.com/jrgiard/Site/Welcome.html
> Go Green! Please do not print this e-mail unless it is completely
> necessary.
>
> On 3/15/12 7:36 AM, "Filippo A. Salustri" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:
> [log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> I received the message below from someone at Exhibitor Magazine, who asked
> me to post this on my designcalls blog.
> I'm undecided. The "conference" is outside the usual range I'm used to
> seeing so I honestly don't know.
> I get the feeling this is more of a commercial trade show sort of thing,
> but I could be wrong.
>
> And I would argue the accuracy of the phrase "world's only
> multidisciplinary design conference."
>
> Given that the designcalls blog seems to be attracting a respectable
> following, I don't want to jeopardize it by posting things that might be
> just commercial advertising.
>
> Should I post it?
> Cheers.
> Fil
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: John Pavek <[log in to unmask]<mailto:
> [log in to unmask]>>
> Date: 14 March 2012 16:35
> Subject: design calls submission
> To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
>
> *GRAVITY FREE Multidisciplinary Design Conference to Present Twenty
> Designers May 1-2, 2012 in Chicago*
>
> GRAVITY FREE 2012, the world's only multidisciplinary design conference,
> will present twenty world-class designers, each speaking on a different
> design discipline, May 1-2, 2012, at Venue SIX10 at the Spertus Institute,
> Chicago.
>
> GRAVITY FREE<
> http://www.exhibitoronline.com/t.asp?p=gravityfree/index.asp&e=cision&s=2052Gfb
> >is
> a two-day conversation with the world's most inspiring design thinkers
> and doers. This world-class event is designed to break attendees out of
> their daily routine of familiar ideas, and instead connect them with the
> most diverse and fearless designers who are changing the way we see the
> world.
>
> This year's theme – "Outlaws and Icons" – is a riveting program of twenty
> of the world's most fearless designers whose passion and personal vision
> takes them outside convention – where breaking the rules often produces
> breathtaking results. No surprise: Outlaws often become icons.
>
> The twenty speakers have been announced www.gravityfreedesign.com****
>
> Registration for GRAVITY FREE 2012 includes access to all on-stage speaker
> talks, all close-up speaker-hosted roundtables, plus access to all
> receptions and off-site events.
>
> GRAVITY FREE will be held at the Spertus Institute in Chicago, founded in
> 1924 and newly renovated in 2007. This venue is a mixed-use program
> facility containing exhibition galleries, a library, a 400-seat multi-use
> auditorium, and a smattering of classrooms. The bold sculptural details
> make the institution truly modern, yet it has a timeless quality that has
> helped to put Chicago on the architectural map.
>
> The James Chicago is the official hotel of GRAVITY FREE 2012. A special
> rate of $219 is available until March 30.
>
> About GRAVITY FREE
> GRAVITY FREE 2012 is a one-of-a-kind showcase for the best ideas in design.
> This year twenty of the world's most remarkable designers - from twenty
> different design disciplines - invite you to join them for a close-up look
> at "Outlaws and Icons" - the conference theme for 2012. For more
> information go to
> www.gravityfreedesign.com<
> http://www.exhibitoronline.com/t.asp?p=gravityfree/index.asp&e=cision&s=2052Gfb
> >
> .
>
> Contact:
>
> John Pavek
> Marketing and Public Relations
> GRAVITY FREE: The World's Only Multidisciplinary Design Conference
> 507-289-6556
> www.gravityfreedesign.com<
> http://www.exhibitoronline.com/t.asp?p=gravityfree/index.asp&e=cision&s=2052Gfz
> >
>
> ****
>
>
>
> --
> \V/_
> Filippo A. Salustri, Ph.D., P.Eng.
> Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
> Ryerson University
> 350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON
> M5B 2K3, Canada
> Tel: 416/979-5000 ext 7749
> Fax: 416/979-5265
> Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> http://deseng.ryerson.ca/~fil/
>
--
\V/_
Filippo A. Salustri, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Ryerson University
350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON
M5B 2K3, Canada
Tel: 416/979-5000 ext 7749
Fax: 416/979-5265
Email: [log in to unmask]
http://deseng.ryerson.ca/~fil/
|