Among today’s most important graphic designers, Stefan Sagmeister will speak in Vancouver on Friday, May 9th, 2008. Astonishingly, Stefan Sagmeister has only learned a scant twenty things (or so) in his life. However, he has managed (amazingly) to publish these hard-won maxims all over the world in a variety of spaces and formats. His dictums have made their way on to billboards, lightboxes, projections and over-sized inflatable monkeys, to name a few. In his Vancouver presentation Sagmeister will begin with his personal diary, adding design, a little art, some psychology and a dash of happiness. The resulting blend will look unique, feel delightful, and taste surprisingly yummy.

More information on the Salazar Awards is available at bc.gdc.net/salazar and Sagmeister's presentation at bc.gdc.net/sagmeister.