Events

We as designers have a lot on our plate, the last thing we should be worrying about is fixing spacing in our designs we are constantly iterating. Not only that, as our designs become more complex, the ‘little tweaks’ start to compound and can become a major time sink. In their next *virtual* meetup, Andrea will be going over what auto layout is and how to apply it to different scenarios so that we can all work smarter, not harder and create scalable components for our designs! This will follow with a quick hands-on exercise so you can apply the learnings right away. About our speaker: Andrea is a UX Designer, based in Seattle, WA, passionate about health tech with a background in Neuroscience. She currently works at ResMed, a global company for sleep and respiratory care, on projects related to patient onboarding. She also freelances for digital health startups on the side. With these different projects, Andrea is determined to figure out the most efficient way to work without sacrificing quality. In her free time, she enjoys travelling (yay remote work), boba, and going to jazz bars.

Mark your calendar for the 6th Annual National Retail Innovation Awards hosted by the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing & Services at Saint Mary's University. Join them for a special luncheon ceremony at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel as they recognize three outstanding organizations from across the country for their unique innovative contributions to Canadian retailing. Network with fellow business community members, SMU Alumni, faculty, staff and students at what will be their first in-person awards ceremony since 2019. They are excited to see you at what will be their biggest and best event yet!

After having to postpone Game Jam Next in Yarmouth because of bad weather, they are back! Ignite has teamed up with ShiftKey Labs, Supernova, Dalhousie University and Y-Con to present a day of Game Design for those aged 12-17! Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a game developer? They believe that game development is for everyone! Any age, any background, anyone! Join Nova Scotia’s first Game Jam Next and learn new skills, meet new people, and most importantly, create your own game. The event will take place on April 1st at Ignite in Yarmouth. You can design a board game or a take a crack at designing a computer game. They will provide materials to help you make board games; if you're designing a computer game bring your own laptop. There will be a Nintendo Switch up for grabs, and Y-Con has provided a free pass to Y-Con in June to the favourite game. Lunch will be provided!

Join them Tuesday, April 4 for an evening of networking with young women in business across Northern Nova Scotia! The gala provides a unique opportunity for women studying business to connect with established entrepreneurs and change makers in our community. Dinner will be provided. **There will be a 1-hour marketing workshop prior to the event for post secondary students only (not open to community members)** About the workshop facilitator: Katelyn Roy is the Marketing and Engagement Manager for the Town of New Glasgow. She collaborates with all municipal departments to implement strategic communications on behalf of the Town. Her love of marketing comes from a lifelong passion for storytelling and interest in communicating opportunities in rural Nova Scotia. Katelyn has a Bachelor of Public Relations degree with minors in Marketing and Communication Technology from Mount Saint Vincent University. Along with Municipal Government, Katelyn has marketing/communications experience in a variety of sectors such as life sciences, federal government, the arts, and educational software. About the speakers: Alicia Simms is the Founder and CEO of Rolling Sea Tattooery, Truro Buzz Media and Promotions, and Secret Nova Scotia. Originally from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, Alicia moved to Truro, Nova Scotia in 2014 and fell […]