I eat, sleep, breathe design.
I am stuck in a world where all I see is design.
It has become me.
I want to do more and more and I can't stop.
It's like a drug; an addiction.
Or an itch that begs to be scratched.
All I think is about is work.
It's like being in love.
Where it just can't escape you wherever you go, whatever you do.
When I talk, I can't stop talking about it.
When I think, I can't stop thinking about it.
I can't get enough.
I want more books.
I want to look at them; read them.
I want to read what people write.
I want to explore diversity.
Design is everything!
The more I learn about the world, the more I learn about design.
The more I research, the more I apply to design.
The more I get involved, the more I understand.
I can't get enough.
It tastes so good.
I just want to keep eating it.
It's free and it won't make you obese!

Students and faculty at the Ontario College of Art & Design have come together to create a series of events that focus attention on the capacities of art and design to address HIV/AIDS. Our program is unique in its emphasis on children and children’s voices - giving audience to the children who are devastated by HIV/AIDS and encouraging students to creatively respond to the issues of our time. We have partnered with local and international groups to call attention to issues facing children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Please see our schedule below for details about our events, which include an Art Exhibition, Silent Poster Auction, Panel Discussion, Film Screenings and Opening Reception.

OCAD will be a destination point for those interested in HIV/AIDS activism and children, with a focus on the role of art and design in representing and raising critical awareness about the conditions affecting children in the context of the global pandemic. This event will create opportunities for participants to grapple with the questions raised by the pandemic about the politics of representing those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Check out the website for schedules and events:
http://ocad.ca/about_ocad/news_events/imaging_change.htm

I will be the go to person for this from TIG, since I am the creative designer here and attend OCAD. Email me to meet up and get more info; or just show up!
ghazaleh@takingitglobal.org

Come check out the posters that students and alumni from Ontario College of Art and Design have created up for sale! Money goes to charity for Children with HIV/AIDS. Theme of the posters is "Life Matters" targetting children infected with the virus.
I have a couple posters that I am submitting.
Come to OCAD during AIDS2006 week and check out the stuff! It's gonna be awesome!

Tuesday August 15 - Friday August 18 : 9 am to 9 pm (friday to 6 pm)
OCAD is at Dundas and McCaul St. (2 blocks west of University) It's the crazy dalmation building with the crayons; you wont' miss it!

Then you should go to the TakingITGlobal OPEN HOUSE which is down the street at Adelaide and Duncan (19 Duncan Street) on WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16th from 6:30-8:30 pm.

SO MUCH COOL STUFF HAPPENING