creative industry
Burnaby/New Westminster: What is the value of the arts?
The power of the arts—its ability to inspire, spark change or, more simply, put a smile on someone’s face—is rarely questioned. But often, as positive as those characteristics may be, they are nebulous and the benefits to society can be difficult to quantify. That’s particularly the case in regards to the economic benefits—and this is [...]
Victoria: Design course returns to roots, Classes emphasize hand-drawn renditions
Computer assisted designs have their place in the world of architecture and interior design, but the pendulum is swinging back to hand-drawn renderings, for a more creative and personalized look. And Vancouver Island School of Art director Wendy Welch is collaborating with Pacific Design Academy director Oliver Drew to launch a new program to take [...]
Designer dreams up best beer label
The next case of beer you buy may feature the design of Armstrong native Jen Crane. Crane, a graphic designer working at Vernon’s Sunshine Autographics, put in an entry to Kokanee’s Crank the Can contest last year. “It took me about an hour,” said Crane of designing a can that features a mountain biker flying [...]
C.R. could become creative industries leader: Campbell River wants to attract the world’s creative industries
A new initiative is inspiring collaboration between First Nations, industry, business and the City of Campbell River to develop a new economic sector – creative industries – that has global potential. The Campbell River Creative Industries Council (CRCIC), made up of a number of community organizations, aims to accelerate the growth of a cluster of [...]
