DesignThinkers Toronto 2018

DesignThinkers is a must-attend for forward-thinking communications and design professionals.

GDC and RGD Make Progress Toward Unified Certification

Past Presidents of GDC and RGD, Johnathon Strebly CGD and Stüssy Tschudin RGD, shared an update on creating a unified certification process for graphic designers in Canada at DesignThinkers 2018 in Vancouver.

GDC National 2018 AGM Summary

GDC held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Vancouver, BC from June 1-2, 2018. This was one of the largest AGMs in recent years with more than 40 representatives from across the country. 

2018 GDC National Scholarship Winner Announced

Ata Ojani awarded GDC Foundation Ray Hrynkow Scholarship

GDC Elects Mark Rutledge CGD as National President

Mark Rutledge CGD™ elected as GDC's 34th National President

Support Indigenous Design Students

"Education is the key that unlocks the door to the future — a future where Aboriginal nations will be prosperous, self-determining entities.” ~ Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples

Application for CGD Certification Deadline

Get CGD Certified! The next Atlantic Chapter Certification Deadline is June 8, 2018.

Case study: Designing an inclusive Playwrights Theatre Centre website

Sustainability is rarely considered beyond the environmental context. In this case study, we focus on social sustainability, highlighting human-centred and accessible design for the Web.

Design Canada Film

GDC is pleased to announce the launch of Design Canada, a documentary film about celebrating the golden era of Canadian graphic design.

Manitoba 2018 AGM

Chapter business, a podcast, socializing & hobnobbing

GDC Foundation Announces UX Design Scholarship

Supporting UX Designers creating for a better tomorrow

DesignThinkers Vancouver 2018

DesignThinkers Vancouver is Canada annual western conference for visual communicators and a must-attend for informed, forward-thinking creative communications and design professionals.

So(Good) Design Awards

Celebrate the power of design.

GDC National Scholarship Archives

Alberta North: Winter CGD Portfolio Review

Thinking of submitting your portfolio for the CGD™ Certification? The GDC has a winter portfolio info session and review in the works. If you’re a designer, academic or leader in the industry, distinguish your skills with the nationally recognized CGD professional certification. 

An A-Z Guide to Student Awards

We've compiled a list of organizations accepting entries for a variety of different awards for you!

2018 GDC Vancouver Island Scholarships

$500 professional scholarship + $500 student scholarship!

GDC National Scholarships

GDC Foundation Scholarships application deadline May 1, 2020

Tara Cooper's exhibit at SNAP!

Knocked the wind out of my sails; touch and go; even keeled; steady as she goes; three sheets to the wind; port out, starboard home.

The 2018 Applied Arts Awards

You’ve created some great pieces over the past year. It’s time to celebrate them!

Certified portfolio advice: Jeff Sylvester

We asked industry leaders to share their experience when it comes to making and critiquing portfolios.

GLUE: Bonding with Graphic Design, with Abbott Miller of Pentagram

GLUE: Bonding with Graphic Design

GDC Foundation Announces Scholarship for Northern Indigenous Students

Supporting Indigenous Design Students from NWT, Yukon and Nunavut

2018 AGM & Graphic Means Film Screening

Join us on March 1st, 2018, for the Victoria premiere of the documentary film "Graphic Means", preceded by the GDC VI AGM.

The Bulletin Board Vol. 1 Issue 3

Pour yourself another coffee and sit down with the third issue of The Bulletin Board as we discuss award submissions!

Certified portfolio advice: Steven Mebs

We asked industry leaders to share their experience when it comes to making and critiquing portfolios.

Certified portfolio advice: Sarah Jackson

We asked industry leaders to share their experience when it comes to making and critiquing portfolios.

The Bulletin Board Vol. 1 Issue 2

Check out the second issue of The Bulletin Board as we discuss creative groups and meet ups!

Letters from Reading By Kevin King

Follow Canadian typographer, Kevin King, on his journey as he undertakes the MA Typeface Design program at the University of Reading.

Thomas Phinney, Font Detective

Come join us for an entertaining talk that shows a totally different side of design knowledge.