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RGD STUDENT AWARDS 2014

HIGHLIGHTING EMERGING CANADIAN TALENT IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

18 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND SPECIALTY

RGD 2014 Student AwardsThe Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) is pleased to recognize the recipients of our 2014 Student Awards. Selected by a jury of fifty award-winning creative professionals, eighteen $1,000 Awards sponsored by industry leaders were distributed in recognition of the recipients’ outstanding achievements in all areas of graphic design.

RGD’s annual Student Awards program brings industry professionals together with emerging designers to promote excellence and encourage the next generation to reach the highest levels of creativity, innovation and conceptualiza-tion. To date, RGD has distributed over $233,000 in cash awards to graphic design students who display excellence in their work. With more than 1,400 student members, RGD recognizes that students are the future of the Association and Canada’s graphic design industry.

About RGDRGD was created by an Act of the Ontario Legislature to certify graphic designers who have met a rigorous set of standards that includes documented levels of relevant professional education and experience, as well as demon-strated competence in the areas of business, design principles, research, theory and ethics. RGD’s vision is for a graphic design profession that is broadly valued for its contribution to life, commerce and society. Other RGD programs include: professional and career development events and webcasts; the annual DesignThinkers and HeadStart conferences; a bi-annual survey of salaries and billing practices in the Canadian creative industry; the international Social Good Design Awards, and more.

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50 CARLETON AWARD FOR NORTHERN ONTARIO Kelly Ann McNamara, Cambrian College, Sudbury

Awards of Excellence

OTHER PROJECTS:

Southern Smoke Truck Branding

The Best Dressed Salad Dressing Packaging

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Sylvie Leveiller,Cambrian College

MAMELLE PACK AGING The design for this organic soy milk has a pattern of growth, natural light colours, and dripping milk edges to give it an overall light tasting and fresh feeling.

BUREAU AWARD FOR NORTHERN ONTARIO Gaëtan Godin, Cambrian College, Sudbury

OTHER PROJECTS:

Netfl ix Branding

Perennial Visual Campaign

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Chrisanne Daniel, Cambrian College

THE FOUNTAINHEAD POSTERThis poster is based on a quote taken from the book: “He looked at the squares of sky delimited by the slender lines of girders and columns, the empty cubes of space he had torn out of the sky.” The destructive environment, physical and emotional, that each character has fallen into is a theme from the book that is often overlooked.

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THE FOUNTAINHEAD“He looked at the squares of sky delimited by the slender lines of girders and

columns, the empty cubes of space he had torn out of the sky.”

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EMPIRE LIFE AWARD FOR EASTERN ONTARIO Anna Odeh, Algonquin College, Ottawa

OTHER PROJECTS:

Samburu Beer Packaging

CCR International Branding

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Amy Hamilton, St. Lawrence College

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

3RD EYE GIRL POSTER DESIGNThe song “Fixurlifeup” by Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL inspired the poster. The song gives us examples of the American people. The muted colours support the idea of the song. The gun that the girl holds to her head represents the psychological difficulties and pressured lives of youth.

empire.ca

CINNAMON TOAST AWARD FOR EASTERN ONTARIO Nick MacDougall, Algonquin College, Ottawa

OTHER PROJECTS:

La Belle Poutine Branding

WZDM CO Branding

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

LEVEL 14 BR ANDING This project brands the Algonquin College 2014 graphic design grad show. An arcade theme and title, LEVEL 14, represent the students completing the final level of their student careers. Each student was photographed in a gaming pose for skill cards that were distributed during the event. Materials include an official grad guide (grad book) and area of specialty icons.

cinnamontoast.ca

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CINEPLEX DIGITAL SOLUTIONS AWARD FOR WESTERN ONTARIO Morgan Rose, Conestoga College, Kitchener

OTHER PROJECTS:

SevenThirteen Magazine

Feisty Bastard Coffee Packaging

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Allysha Bendik, Conestoga College

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

AT TO VITA FILM FESTIVAL BR ANDING ‘Atto Vita’ translates from Italian to ‘documented life’ and plays on Martin Scorsese’s Italian heritage, and the feel of his films. The logo focuses on his iconic eyebrows.

cineplexdigital solutions.com quarry.com

QUARRY COMMUNICATIONS AWARD FOR WESTERN ONTARIO Zak Hannah, Conestoga College, Kitchener

OTHER PROJECTS:

Empeltre Olive Oil Packaging

Dapper & Debonair Exhibit

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Lin Oosterhoff, Conestoga College

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

POCKET SURVIVAL GUIDE This convenient, portable guide provides those who seek adventure with help in times of need. It can be attached to a belt loop or sit in a back pocket. The back of each page has a match scratch surface for igniting matches found inside the kit.

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CUNDARI AWARD FOR GTA Cecilia Uhr, York/Sheridan Joint Degree Program, Toronto

OTHER PROJECTS:

Whitebites Packaging

Food Waste Information Design

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Heather Luscher, York/Sheridan

CR AF T CULTURE EXPO PROGR AM The South Korean Craft Culture Expo celebrates craft artisans in the country. Crafts are usually associated with the older generation so the goal was to spark the interest of youth by using striking imagery and combining modern and traditional methods.

cundari.com

SIGNALS AWARD FOR WESTERN CANADA Alex Bakker, Capilano U, Northern Vancouver

OTHER PROJECTS:

Correlate, Exhibition

Coffee Table Book Design Wabi-Sabi

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Mustaali Raj, Capilano U

ASSEMBLY BR ANDING This furniture store sells mid-century modern mint condition, used, and refurbished home decor products. The identity embodies the beauty of that era in a sophisticated way. The bold mark speaks to both the vintage and modern aesthetic.

signals.ca

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Q30 AWARD FOR BRAND DESIGN Helén Marton, York/Sheridan Joint Degree Program, Toronto

Awards of Specialty

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Lin Oosterhoff , Conestoga College

Nick Macdougall,Algonquin College

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA (TMC) The TMC is a hidden gem of the city. The concept is inspired by: hand stitching, a historic, cross-cultural technique. It hints at the nature of the museum but has a modern feel relevant and inviting to a younger audience.

THINKBOX BR ANDING Thinkbox educates young designers on how to utilize play eff ec-tively, facilitates playful experiences, and enables the harnessing of new creative channels.

q30design.com

TAMM + KIT AWARD FOR GTA Tiff any Chan, York/Sheridan Joint Degree Program, Toronto

OTHER PROJECTS:

One 2 Three Packaging

A Boy Named Roy Pop-up Book

HONOUR ABLEMENTION:

Lily (Hang) Li, York/Sheridan

tammandkit.com

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FORGE AWARD FOR INFORMATION DESIGN Lin Oosterhoff , Conestoga College, Kitchener

AWARDS OF SPECIALTY

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Nathakorn Kittananthawongs, York/Sheridan

Chelsea Larocque, OCAD U

Jennifer Zhang,York/Sheridan

K YKLOSThis graphic visualization of weather off ers a minimalistic, artistic approach. The name is Greek for orb and cycle, which perfectly embodies the weather. A minimal colour palette of black and gray with a teal accent off sets the black and gives the graph a refreshed look.

forgemedia.ca

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MILESTONE INTEGRATED AWARD FOR DIGITAL MARKETING Sarah Minor, George Brown College, Toronto

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Javier Olivares, ACAD

Alisa Proshunina, ACAD

WHAT’S #YOURCALL?What’s #YourCall? engages athletic teen boys in an interac-tive educational narrative experience to reduce incidences of sexual aggression and cyber-bullying. By giving users a means to participate, What’s #YourCall? transcends traditional, passive education.

milestone integrated.com

Digital Marketing DesignSarah Minor - George Brown College

Full project viewable at whatsyourcall.ca

Digital Marketing DesignSarah Minor - George Brown College

What’s #YourCall?’s objective is to engage athletic teen boys in an interactive educational narrative experience in order to reduce incidences of sexual aggression and cyberbullying. This objective is achieved through use of demographic-relevant, respectful media and effective, engaging storytelling. By giving users a means of participation, What’s #YourCall? transcends traditional, passive interactive educational experiences, allowing them to engage and relate to the storyline, as well as our message.

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BELL MEDIA AWARD FOR MOTION GRAPHICS Nora Leca, York/Sheridan Joint Degree Program, Toronto

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Julia Grzeskowiak, York/Sheridan

Joana Patrasc, OCAD U

A DESIGNER’S ARSENAL – VIMEO.COM/NOR ALECA/ARSENAL A designer succeeds using many tools, from sharp ones to caff einated ones, with a bit of chance thrown in. A snappy, geometric animation style portrays these tools and reminds us of our dedication to our craft.

bellmedia.ca

NORMATIVE AWARD FOR INTERACTION DESIGN Haiqing Lu, York/Sheridan Joint Degree Program, Toronto

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Garret Schauteet, Capilano U

Sarah Minor, George Brown College

FAMILRThis mobile application helps teens new to North America to learn the English spoken in the halls, not the English taught in the classroom, by familiarizing them with the in-jokes, colloquial-isms and references used in everyday communication.

normative.com

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ENTRO AWARD FOR PLACEMAKING Ansel Schmidt, OCAD University, Toronto

AWARDS OF SPECIALTY

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Natasha Aggarwal, ACAD

Rebecca Jacobs, York/Sheridan

OCAD U GR APHIC DESIGN UNDERGR ADUATE EXHIBITION 2014 This large-scale typographic installation and 5,000 take away catalogues comprises 150 different student projects. Tables wrapped in kraft paper create a pristine surface for presenting books and objects. Posters were hung from the rafters by chains and attached to bull clips. The hanging projects established unity and the gaps between projects separated individuals’ work.

entro.com

SHIKATANI LACROIX AWARD FOR PACKAGING DESIGN Cecilia Uhr, York/Sheridan Joint Degree Program, Toronto

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Ann (Ping) Lu, York/Sheridan

Diana Castaneda, Capilano U

WHITEBITESMost rawhides are packaged in clear plastic bags that are harmful to the environment. Whitebites combines humour, a consciousness for the environment, and aesthetics. The package is refillable and collectible.

sld.com

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HARLEQUIN AWARD FOR PRINT Alex Bakker, Capilano University, North Vancouver

PARCEL AWARD FOR TYPOGRAPHY Marie-Andrée Pelletier-Cyr, Université du Québec à Montréal

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Lucas Young, York/Sheridan

Julia Grzeskowiak, York/Sheridan

Tracy Baker, York/Sheridan

THE MONTREAL R ACKET CLUB The typography represents the serenity, elegance and tradition-alism of the club. It is complemented by the use of high quality materials and photography from the club’s archives.

parceldesign.com

HONOUR ABLEMENTIONS:

Heather Luscher, York/Sheridan

Julia Grzeskowiak, York/Sheridan

WABI-SABI: A BEAUT Y OF THINGS UNCONVENTIONAL This coffee table book delves into the many streams of wabi-sabi’s meanings and examines its relevance in the western world. The design is tactile and rustic.

harlequin.com

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2015 Student Awards Program

Deadline: May 8, 2015

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE:

50 CARLETON $1,000 Award for Northern Ontario

BUREAU $1,000 Award for Northern Ontario

KIVUTO SOLUTIONS $1,000 Award for Eastern Ontario

QUARRY COMMUNICATIONS $1,000 Award for Western Ontario

TAMM + KIT $1,000 Award for GTA

AWARDS OF SPECIALT Y:

BELL MEDIA $1,000 Award for Motion Graphics

COLOURPHILL $1,000 Award for Typography

ENTRO $1,000 Award for Placemaking

FORGE $1,000 Award for Information Design

MILESTONE INTEGR ATED $1,000 Award for Digital Marketing Design

PARCEL $1,000 Award for Print Design

Q30 $1,000 Award for Brand Design

SHIK ATANI LACROIX $1,000 Award for Packaging Design

To fi nd out more about the program visit rgd.ca/studentawardsTo fi nd out about sponsoring a Student Award email hilary@rgd.ca

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