Exhibitor Information
Design City 2012 at Print World
Now in its seventh year, Design City 2012 continues to be supported by the success and experience of proven exhibition producers. This year, it will be featured as a "show within a show" at Print World, Canada’s largest showcase for the graphic arts and printing industry in this year.
Design City is produced by North Island Publishing, publishers of Graphic Monthly Canada and Design Edge Canada magazines.
Vendors List
Design City is specially designed for vendors selling to graphic designers, including:
- Paper mills
- Paper merchants (specification sales)
- Stock photo companies
- Software vendors
- Commercial printers
- Design hardware/peripherals
- Publishers
- Training services
- And anyone who sells to graphic designers
Design City's past exhibitors include:
- Accu Litho Services
- Adobe Systems (presenting at the Adobe Software Theatre)
- Accu Litho Services
- Anstey Book Binding
- Archetype Bag Makers
- Asia Pulp and Paper
- Bigstock
- Cascades Fine Paper
- CJ Graphics
- Colour Innovations
- Crestock
- Design Edge Canada
- Entire Imaging Solutions Inc.
- Flash Reproductions
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada
- Fotoware-Laidback Solutions
- GetStock
- Graphic Direction
- High Print Co.
- HTX - Huntex Group Inc.
- Iggesund Paperboard
- iStockphoto
- Japanese Paper Place
- Look Like A Hero
- Majic Paper
- Moveable
- PEFC Canada
- Pearson Technology Group/Peachpit Press
- Quark
- Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) of Ontario
- SFI - Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- SGS Group
- Shutterstock
- Specialties Graphic Finishers
- Stick and Peel
- Tembec Enterprises
- Trade Pocket Folders
- The Silver Sign
- Ultima Displays Canada
- Your Web Department
Your Experience
We promise to deliver a professionally-run, well-supported, and high-profile show at Design City 2012. Our sales team will be there for you, helping to make your exhibiting experience a successful one.
Your support includes:
- Access to a large audience of over 1,200 graphic designers in North America’s third largest design city
- No-hassle booth packages offering everything you need
- Great hours that don't hollow out your week-day selling time
- Vigorous, targeted, and fully-integrated promotion in Design Edge Canada magazine and other North Island Graphics Group print and online brands
- A totally new venue for reaching graphic designers in Canada and the northeastern United States
- Exhibitor profiles and listings in the Nov/Dec show issue of Design Edge Canada
- Exhibitor logo and link on show website www.DesignCityShow.com
In addition, we put a lot of effort into attracting the biggest crowd of buyers to this event.
Our integrated marketing strategy includes promotions in print, online, and face-to-face.
We also have brands that can reach out to graphic designers in the print and publishing industries in Canada.
Dedicated Promotions for Design City
- Show advertising in the Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec issues of Design Edge Canada
- Additional print advertising in Graphic Monthly Canada magazine
- Web banners on DesignEdgeCanada.com
- E-mail banners on the biweekly e-mail Design Edge Express News Bulletin
- Dedicated e-mail promotions
- Dedicated DesignCityShow.com web site
Additional Marketing & Event Support for Print World
- Promotion and pre-show coverage in all major Canadian graphic arts trade magazines, including Graphic Monthly Canada
- Co-branding opportunities and direct marketing programs
- Sponsorship/promotional tools to generate exposure outside your booth
- Opportunities for exhibitors to hold presentations right on the show floor
- Unanimous Canadian industry support—we work with major industry associations and partner with all of Canada’s graphic arts and printing publications
- VIP receptions, industry meetings, breakfast keynote and other networking opportunities
Space Rates (all rates in Canadian funds)
Package A includes:
10’ x 10’ booth space, carpet (black), drapery, pre-show print and online promotion
Regular: $2,400 Cdn
Package B includes:
10’ x 10’ booth space, carpet (black), drapery, pre-show print and online promotion, hardwall booth display, counter, 2 stools, literature shelves
Regular: $3,400 Cdn
Show Management
Design City is produced by North Island Publishing,8-1606 Sedlescomb Dr., Mississauga ON Canada L4X 1M6.
Toll-free: 800-331-7408. Tel: 905-625-7070.
Contact:
Claudette Collymore,Event Coordinator
ccollymore@northisland.ca
Tel: 905-625-7070, ext. 256
Fred Ouimette,
Account Manager
fred@northisland.ca
Tel: 905-625-7070, ext. 223
Sandy Donald,
Show & Account Manager
s.donald@northisland.ca
Tel: 905-625-7070, ext. 230
