Ottawa’s October 2012 DesignMeets took on a markedly different tone in the friendly confines of the Lieutenant’s Pump. A strong lineup of speakers discussed “Designtrepreneur” — a theme that clearly resonated with audience members not only for its design relevance but also for the emerging identity that is being forged in Ottawa’s creative community. The night was punctuated by a call to arms for Canadian designers to stand up, take a chance, and be heard. The sight of nearly 100 of Ottawa’s designers and creatives rubbing shoulders well into the night left a genuine sense of excitement and possibility in the air.