Things are moving pretty fast around the Signalnoise Studio these days. I’m proud to be able to show the creative I put together for my friends over at FITC for the Toronto 2012 event happening this coming April. I worked with Shawn Pucknell, the director of FITC on this one, where his biggest feedback was always “Make it epic!” Great guy. So out came the lasers.

The team just launched FITC Toronto 2012 over on their website, and I’m proud to be speaking for a 3rd year in a row. Go check out the amazing roster. Be there, Toronto!

Francois Hoang made the announcement for his much-anticipated second installment of Montreal Meets. Last year I was lucky enough to fly up and speak at the even with my pal Fabio Sasso, but this year’s line-up has absolutely blown me away. I’ll be making the trip once again to debut my new Signalnoise talk for 2012, along with some of my favorite artists and designers in the industry today. Stellar line-up.

Speaking at the event will be my friends Fabio Sasso, Shelby White, Radim Malinic and Scott Hansen. We will even get a live set from Scott’s musical act, Tycho. Shaking with excitement over here. I’ve been in touch with these guys for quite some time, and have had the chance to hang out with most of them in person before (other than you Shelby, you elusive punk). All talent, all awesome, all taller than you might think.

The event is April 7 – 8 and is not to be missed. Get those tickets now, gang.

Last week I had the pleasure of being flown down to the mighty Lincoln, Nebraska to be the keynote speaker for AdCamp put on by the Lincoln chapter of the AAF. It was all organized by Nick Evans. He got in touch with me, organized the whole deal, and hung out with me to show me the sights in Lincoln. Got some local stories and history, had some fine local ales and many laughs. Nick even hooked me up with a fine County Fair, Nebraska edition Field Notes, seen above.

I had the pleasure of speaking to a room full of designers, marketers and other titles from the Lincoln area. Awesome to see local chapters doing great events in unexpected places. Met some awesome people that day, and a fine group showed up for the Signalnoise Meet-up that evening. Then polka happened. Unless you were there, you’ll have to put up that vague detail.

Thanks again, Nick! Thank-you, Lincoln! And go Huskers!

You and me, Lincoln! I’ll be getting on a plane tomorrow morning for my trek down to Nebraska to do a talk and hang out. My pal Nick Evans has planned things out, got some posters printed up and it sounds like we are all systems go. I’ll be packing up some stickers for those who come out to say hello. Here’s the details for the big day:

Signalnoise presentation: Back to the Future
When: Wednesday, October 12
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1040 P. Street
AdCamp

Signalnoise Meet-up (Facebook)
When: Wednesday, October 12, 6pm – whenever
Where: Zen’s Lounge, 122 N. 11th Street
All are welcome!

That’s the scoop. Looking forward to meeting you all.

Here are some shots from my ‘Back to the Future’ talk last week, presented by the kind folks of the GDC Atlantic. Had a great time, and the venue at The Hub Halifax was an excellent stage, packed the room but was still intimate. Met some awesome people, got some stickers into people’s hands and had many laughs.

Big thanks to my pal Chris Toms for snapping these shots, and thanks to everyone who came out.

You and me, Halifax. Tonight is the night. I will be speaking at 6:30pm sharp at the Hub Halifax presented by the kind folks of the GDC Atlantic. All topics will be covered, including art, design, toys, comics, drawing, inspiration, community and a whole lot more. This is the first time I will be speaking publicly in my home town. Lets make it count.

When: September 22, 2011. 6:30pm
Where: The Hub Halifax, 1673 Barrington Street, 2nd floor
Cover: $10 at the door. FREE with RSVP

I’ll also have new Signalnoise stickers on-hand for those who are attending. Lots of colour. Can’t wait. See you there, Halifax.

I’m very proud to announce that I’ll be doing my ‘Back to the Future’ talk in my hometown on September 22. The kind people of GDC Atlantic asked me to present to local friends and colleagues, the first time I will be speaking to the public here in Halifax. Here are the full details:

When: September 22, 2011. 6:30pm
Where: The Hub Halifax, 1673 Barrington Street, 2nd floor
Cover: $10 at the door. FREE with RSVP by September 21.

Check out all the information right here, and tell your friends. There will be slides, stickers and other goodies available. Huge thanks to the members of GDC Atlantic for arranging this event. Truly honored, you have no idea.

I was contacted a little while ago by Nick Evans in Lincoln, Nebraska who invited me to do my ‘Back to the Future’ presentation for a posse of designers down there. Never one to turn down a challenge, I was immediately onboard. So I’ll be setting up the laptop, firing up my slides and getting to it. The small print of the event is still being ironed out, but here are the details as of launch time:

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time: Morning
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1040 P Street (map)

For those who don’t know, Nick is also the guy responsible for bringing that Aaron Draplin in for the same reason. I’m following the big guy. Looking forward to meeting you face to face, Nebraska!