Sheilae Siagian · The Print Nerd and Student · Toronto Metropolitan University
In this INKISH interview, Morten B. Reitoft speaks with Sheilae Siagian, a recipient of the Canadian Print Scholarship Program and one of the emerging young voices working to reshape how the printing industry is perceived.
Sheilae explains how her interest in print started in high school through communication technology classes and yearbook production, where design became something tangible. The ability to create something physical, something that can be touched and experienced, became the foundation for her decision to pursue print as a career, even without any family background in the industry.
Together with Steve Falk, she developed the “Sheila the Print Nerd” video series, aimed at younger audiences who are about to choose their educational direction. The idea is simple: show what the printing industry actually is. From manga books and packaging to signage and branded materials, the series focuses on real applications and presents them in a way that feels relevant and accessible.
A recurring theme in the conversation is perception. Many people associate print with declining products, but Sheilae points out that when the industry is explained through everyday applications, the reaction changes. Packaging, signage, and printed materials are everywhere, and once people understand that, the industry suddenly becomes both visible and relevant.
The discussion also touches on how younger and more experienced professionals can work together. Sheilae sees strong value in learning from people with experience while bringing curiosity and openness into the industry. Rather than viewing generations as fixed groups, she describes a need for collaboration where knowledge and new perspectives meet.
Looking ahead, she does not limit herself to a single role. With insight into premedia, press, and postpress workflows, she is drawn toward positions that combine technical understanding with coordination and responsibility, such as project management, where she can stay close to both the process and the final product.
The interview ends with an invitation to bring her concept to Europe, reflecting a shared ambition to strengthen awareness of print across markets and inspire more young people to see the opportunities the industry offers.
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Architect Rune Veile · URBAN POWER · at t...
In this inspiring and visually rich presentation, Rune Veile, co-founder of Urban Power, takes the audience on a journey through contemporary Danish urbanism and the challenges shaping our cities. Founded around 12 years ago with two partners, Urban Power works at the intersection of buildings, landscape, and urban planning, guiding clients through complex processes that often span 5, 10, or even 15 years. Many of the projects shown are still evolving—reflecting the long-term nature of meaningful urban transformation. Rune Veile outlines the urgent issues facing Denmark: rising CO₂ emissions from inefficient housing and demolition, biodiversity loss, increasing car dependency, flooding from cloudbursts and sea level rise, and the fundamental challenge of limited land in a small country. Drawing on national statistics, he highlights how each person in Denmark effectively accounts for more than 1,000 square meters of urbanized space when infrastructure, parking, and leftover areas are included. The conclusion is clear: we must use space far more intelligently. Through conceptual proposals and built projects, he demonstrates how Urban Power addresses these challenges by combining functions, reusing existing structures rather than demolishing them, thoughtfully densifying cities, integrating biodiversity into public spaces, and strengthening pedestrian and cyclist connections. Ideas such as a continuous green spine connecting fragmented natural areas across Denmark and a high-speed rail ring transforming the country into a “one-hour city” illustrate how infrastructure and ecology can be reimagined at a national scale. The presentation then moves into concrete examples around Copenhagen and Scandinavia: transforming former shipyard halls into student housing and event spaces; converting outdated office parks into mixed-use residential communities; creating “symbiosis housing” that combines offices, urban farming, kindergartens, and homes within one building; and designing community-oriented housing in wood and low-CO₂ materials. Rune Veile emphasizes identity, social interaction, and shared facilities as essential components of sustainable living—not only reducing emissions but improving quality of life. He also discusses the realities of development, including municipal regulations, affordable housing requirements, and the financial pressures shaping modern cities. Projects range from dense harbor developments to nature-integrated housing in Norway and large-scale visions for entirely new urban districts. The talk concludes on a personal note with the home Rune Veile designed and built for his own family—an experiment in climate adaptation prepared for future flooding. Constructed over three years, the house reflects both technical precision and lived experience, reinforcing his belief that architects must understand every scale of building, from national planning to the smallest construction detail. Throughout the presentation, Rune Veile makes a compelling case that cities are not just part of the climate problem—they are central to the solution. With creativity, long-term thinking, and intelligent use of space, urban environments can become more sustainable, more resilient, and far more livable.