Pecha Kucha Night, devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham (Klein Dytham architecture), was conceived in 2003 as a place for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public.
The key to Pecha Kucha Night is its patented democratic system. Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds - giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and gives more people the chance to show.
Pecha Kucha (which is Japanese for the sound of conversation) has tapped into a demand for a forum in which creative work can be easily and informally shown, without having to rent a gallery or chat up a magazine editor. This is a demand that seems to be global - as Pecha Kucha Night, without any pushing, has spread virally to over 300+ cities across the world.
In essence, PK is a conversation starter, a networking opportunity, and an informal night for folk to come together, share and draw inspiration. Chennai designers are scattered in many different pockets, all over the city. PKN Chennai hopes to create dialogue and foster a sense of community and awareness.
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Pecha Kucha Night Chennai is organized by Jim Nagae.
