Design Thinkers 09

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This year the RGD DesignThinkers conference celebrates its 10th Anniversary with one of the strongest line-ups of speakers ever assembled. With creative minds from as far afield as India, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S., this year is sure to be intriguing, informative and overall mind-blowing. Thanks goes out to Hambly & Woolley inc. for the 2009 conference design and branding. More images after the jump.

One Night Only

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When Brian “Balls” Orlowski first applied for a position at AmoebaCorp., his CV listed “Turns stuff awesomer” under Other Skills.

It’s true. It was right after “Superior tag skills”. On Thursday August 12th Brian (pictured above catching flies) will be bringing at least one of those skills to 401 Richmond to participate in RGD Ontario’s Portfolio Review Night. So if you’re looking for some advice on how to make your portfolio more awesomer, or just in need of a little good-natured light cardio, drop a line to info@rgdontario.com.

AmoebaCorp. at Portfolio Review Night

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AmoebaCorp.’s Adam MacLean will be reviewing portfolios at RGD Ontario’s Portfolio Review Night on Thursday, May 28.

The session, which runs from 6pm to 9pm at 401 Richmond offers participants perspectives from some of Toronto’s top designers. If you would like to attend or throw your hat in the ring to review, take a few seconds to visit their website.

If you can’t make it, here are a few tips guaranteed to improve your portfolio immensely:

1. Stop using papyrus.

2. Fewer fairies, more unicorns.

3. See Wal-mart. Do the opposite.

RGD Professional Development Day

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Against our attorney’s advice, Mikey Richardson will be divulging AmoebaCorp. secrets once again, this time shedding light on our creative process at RGD’s Professional Development Day.

On Tuesday, May 26th, Mikey will be running the anchor leg in a line-up that includes Alan Quarry, Michel Viau, Annie Gaudreault, Sharon Kriby and Beverly Oosterdag. For more information on the event’s speakers or details on attending, click here.