Who & what is Pechak Kucha? Pecha Kucha nights? What is this 20x20? Who can present? Why be a part of PKN? How can you be involved? + more...

1. PechaKucha Nights 2011
Text
Colombo
Devised and shared by
Klein Dytham architecture

2. Who & What is PechaKucha?
PechaKucha started in Tokyo in 2003 as a
way for young designers to meet, network
and show their work in public.

3. Who & What is PechaKucha?...
PechaKucha is the Japanese term used to
describe the sound of “chit chat”.
An idea created by Astrid Klein and Mark
Dytham of Klein Dytham architecture.

5. PechaKucha Nights
• PechaKucha Nights = PKN is a non-profit
event held 4 times a year
• PKN has a unique concept and
presentation format: 20x20

6. The 20x20 Format
• 20 slides x 20 seconds per slide
• Keeps the presentations concise and
interesting

7. Who can present?
• Anyone!
• Showcase a creative project or hobby
• Pictures from a holiday, music,
graphic designs, floral arrangements,
sculptures, etc

8. Miranda Andersen, 11-year-old filmmaker
who presented at a PKN in Canada.

9. PechaKucha Nights Colombo
The first PKN in Colombo
• When: Saturday 23 July 2011
• Where:The Warehouse Project

10. PechaKucha Nights Colombo…
• 8 presentations a night
• Audience of a 1000 people
• Food and drinks available
• Location will change each time
• Opportunity for you to network and
socialise

11. Why be a part of PKN?
• Provide a platform form to showcase your
work and creations
• Interact with other likeminded, creative
people
• Be a part of a greater good – raise money
for charity
• No cost to you

12. PechaKucha Nights Colombo…
Money raised on the night will be
donated to Architecture for Humanity.

14. Your Investment
• Compile a presentation of your work in 20
slides together with a commentary of 20
seconds on each slide
• Talk about the concept of your work and
your inspiration

15. How you can be a part of PKN?
• Complete an Application Form
• Available on the website, Facebook and can also
be requested on email (details to follow)
• Not a competition but a way to ensure
there is a good mix of presentations on a
night

16. Application Forms
Send completed Application Forms to:
• Email - pkn.colombo@gmail.com
• Post - Saskia Fernando Gallery, 61
Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7

17. How you can be a part of PKN?...
Want to be a part of PKNs in the future?
Visit the website for regular updates and
details of the next PKN.
You can also “like” PechaKucha Colombo on
Facebook and stay in touch.

18. Pecha-kucha.org/night/colombo
Visit the website and watch presentations
from PKNs around the world…be inspired
and see the 20x20 concept in action.

19. Contact Us:
pkn.colombo@gmail.com
http://pecha-kucha.org/night/colombo
Find us on Facebook – Pecha Kucha Colombo