Brisbane’s merlot-sipping community was out in numbers last Friday eve to celebrate 20 of the city’s most talented designers at this year’s Pecha Kucha night. Combining fields of art, fashion, architecture and design, the event was held as part of Brisbane’s Ideas Festival. For those who are unaware of the ingenuity that is Pecha Kucha, the event is effectively a showcase of local talent through speeches and accompanying powerpoints. Or to be brief – 20 speakers, 20 slides, 20 seconds. Translated as “'the sound of conversation”, Pecha Kucha was established in Tokyo in 2003 and has now expanded into a worldwide event, running in over 180 cities.Back to the Brisbane scene. Previously held at the Powerhouse, popularity has pushed Pecha Kucha to the more spacious State Library quarters. But even the mirrored ceiling Auditorium could not fit the throng of attendees. Many were left out in the (mildly) cold, obliged to watch from an outside projected screen.
Such factors, however, did not dampen the spirits of the 400-strong crowd. Entertained by the antics of State Library architects Donovan Hill and Peddle Thorp (who would have known they were such comedians?) and graphic designer Davros, amusement was in the air. Project Runway winner, Juli Grbac was another popular speaker, retelling her (often humourous) rise to fame within the Australian fashion industry.
Burgeoning Brisbane designers are welcomed to apply for next year’s Pecha Kucha night. As it is said on the event’s website “few things—except, perhaps, Apple computer products and Moleskine notebooks—have been embraced by designers of all stripes so quickly and universally as Pecha Kucha Night has.”
For more information visit: pechakuchabrisbane.org
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