Four Years Going on Five

As VCR enters its fifth year* of publication, I would like to thank contributors, note highlights in past issues and announce some topics that will appear in future issues. VCR's current backlist of articles totals 43, thanks to the participation of the following authors:
 

Also thanks to the following individuals who provided information and/or granted interviews:
 

past issues - highlights

1:1 no design in the making

The editorial that started it all. Are the decision makers any more aware of the importance of design and designers to economic development than four years ago?

4:3 wood machining reports

A technical report review exposing commodity-based thinking in our research institutions.

6:1 swedish exchange

How the Scandinavians approach furniture design and education training.

8:2 vancouver sun

Defending the economic importance of a viable furniture industry.

10:1 boldly "beyond borders"

Will we ever see an international-level furniture design contest in Canada?

10:2 Québec credits design

La belle province uses its tax system to promote furniture design.

12:2 modern matters

Why manufacturers of Canadian contemporary furniture are reporting increased sales.

14:3 borough backs best

What Canada can learn from the British design revolution.
 

future issues

Many past authors have increased their business by contributing articles to VCR, which are hot-linked to their Web sites. To encourage more input from and about the industry VCR is providing an incentive to Canadian furniture manufacturers to contribute content to the journal (see sidebar for details).

Canadian furniture manufacturers can also increase hits to their Web sites and help finance VCR by paying the low Furniture Link Canada (FLC) click-through fees. You may think that such a small investment would not generate substantial sales, but those who have signed up are convinced. Russell Baker of Bombast Furniture Ltd., Vancouver, stated recently, "I am pleased and surprised by the geographical range of the contacts we have made through our Furniture Link listing."

Future VCR articles will include "Shipment Statistics"; "New Certified Timber Co-operative"; "Effective Web Site Marketing" and your contributions.

Your on this or any of our issues are always welcomed.

(*) Seventh year if the publication of British Columbia Wood Design (preceded VCR, 1995-1997) is included.