iconnipeg

iconnipeg is a hackathon-style design workshop bringing together the public with artists and designers to create icons that visually communicate local civic concepts.

Rapid

RapidFocused

RapidFocusedCollaborative

RapidFocusedCollaborativeUnsanctioned

DESIGN BRIEF

When you think of Winnipeg, what are the iconic symbols and experiences that come to mind? If you had to communicate something significant about life in Winnipeg to a foreign visitor using nothing but symbols and icons, what would you include?

OBJECTIVE

Work with your group to brainstorm, prototype and design icons that visually communicate local civic concepts. Remember, icons work best when they are simple, communicate a clear concept and make use of bold and universally recognizable forms.

CHALLENGE

The aim of this workshop is to look beyond the obvious and clichéd symbols of Winnipeg to try and represent the everyday, enigmatic and under-celebrated parts of our urban experience.

DESIGN PROCESS

BRAINSTORM SYMBOLPROTOTYPING

DESIGNPRODUCTION1:30PM - 2:00PM

2:00PM - 3:00PM 3:30PM - 5:00PM

BRAINSTORM1:30PM - 2:00PM

SYMBOLPROTOTYPING2:00PM - 3:00PM

SYMBOLPROTOTYPING2:00PM - 3:00PM

DESIGN ADVISOR REVIEW

3:00PM - 3:30PMDesign Advisors will facilitate a group discussion and review of symbol prototypes. This is an opportunity to share your work and get an outside perspective. The spirit of the review should be constructive and move towards design resolutions.

DESIGNPRODUCTION3:30PM - 5:00PM

DESIGNPRODUCTION

INTROTO DIGITALILLUSTRATIONWORKSHOP

3:30PM - 5:00PM

5:00PM Submit icons to iconnipeg@gmail.com

5:30PM Group presentation and review

5:00PM Submit icons to iconnipeg@gmail.com

5:30PM Group presentation and review

What happens to the icons after the workshop?

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