We recently sent our summer newsletter which covers topics like how to brew the perfect cup of iced coffee, a quick look at a couple recent success stories, an article about how businesses can select the best design partner, and an announcement about a couple additions to our growing team.

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Happy summer!

There’s something happily surreal about sipping on your morning coffee and reading the newspaper when you stumbled across a story about a client’s success story. Very nice indeed.

A few years ago we designed the logo, brand identity system and website for a proposed state of the art sports training, medicine and therapy complex in Burnaby called The MultiSport Centre of Excellence. After years of delays, the construction has finally begun with a ground-breaking ceremony.

Congratulations to all involved in the project!

Tourism BC, perhaps best known for creating the memorable brand campaign Super, Natural British Columbia, recently concluded its search for creative partners and Industrial Brand was honoured to be selected among the preferred suppliers of marketing and design services over the next few years.

Tourism BC has created initiatives such as the HelloBC.com official tourism site as part of its mandate to promote development and growth in the tourism industry, increasing revenues, employment, and economic benefits throughout BC. And with the 2010 Olympics fast approaching, we’re excited at the chance to work on some of the initiatives that will promote the province we’re all so proud to live in.

The BC Chapter of GDC has been selected among a select few organizations to receive the 2008 Capilano University President’s Service Awards as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. GDC/BC was honoured for its continued support and contributions to the university, its students and the design industry into which their graduates enter upon completing their studies.

To celebrate its 40th year since opening in 1968, Capilano University will be holding a special President’s Service Awards event on Saturday, November 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Birch building atrium at the North Vancouver campus.

Wolda ’08 Worldwide Logo Design Annual Winners Announced, though none from Canada or Mexico

We’ve kept our eye on this year’s inaugural Wolda ’08 Worldwide Logo Design Competition hosted by Italy’s Eulda Books. They recently announce the winners chosen by an international three-tier jury, including GDC’s own David Coates. 192 logos (174 professionals + 18 designed by students) were selected from almost 1100 entries submitted from 43 different countries around the world—though not a single winner were from either Mexico or Canada. All winning logos are showcased on their website and in the Wolda ’08 printed annual available for sale now.

Let’s hope we see a few Canadian examples of winning logo design in the 2009 competition.

Sorry for the short notice, but I immediately thought of you guys when I realized our next Likemind event is tomorrow morning at JJ Bean on Commercial.

My friend Piers Fawkes and Noah Brier hosted the original Likemind event in New York, but this trend of micro-gatherings happening in cities around the world.

After a period of inactivity, Richard Band and I are trying to reinvigorate the Vancouver version of this event as we host likeminded individuals connecting for a casual coffee and conversation about the issues that are important to them.

So if you’re up tomorrow morning and feel up to it, please join Richard and I at  JJ Bean Coffee House (2206 Commercial Drive) at 8:30am.

October 14th may be the most discussed election date in recent memory; individuals’ voices—and votes—have never mattered more. Perfectthewayweare.ca, an online resource website and video, was created by a group of young Canadians who want to draw attention to some of the major issues Canada is facing right now. This viral movement was developed to ensure that all Canadians are informed on the positions of each party and have the resources available to them to make an educated vote on Election Day.

Please check it out, ask questions and make the right decision for yourself. Vote!

Many thanks to those who contributed to the project. You know who you are!

For those who want an iphone but can’t bring themselves to pay those ridiculous fees. Check out this new Canadian cell company (launching next year) asking for your opinion on ways to make your cellular experience better.

I’m rooting for you Globalive! I hope you can provide me with a better plan than I have now.

Thanks Todd for the heads up.