We’re back. And we’re ridiculously excited about this.

The first Border Town design studio was a stately 10-week investigation into divided cities with assigned readings, groups tours, and an international exhibition in Detroit. For our next trick, we’re going to do it all at high speed.

We’re pleased to announce the first Border Town Design Jam, held in collaboration with ThingTank labs out of UofT. In one whirlwind weekend, we’re going to get a group of artists, architects, writers and designers together and we’re going to divide you into teams. On Friday night, we’re going to give you an assignment. On Saturday evening, you’re going to show your work to the world.

It all happens the first weekend of March, on the 2nd and 3rd. Sign up here.

If you are the reading type, we have more information about the format of the event here. If you aren’t the participating type, you can sign up for the Saturday show and tell here. But we really think you should consider doing the whole thing.

We’re going to be have a lot more to say in the coming days. There’s going to be talks, a movie room, a party, and a whole bunch of Border Town veterans on hand to help make things run smooth. For now, please put us on your calendar.