Graphic vs. communication design. Will changing our profession's name solve the issues of misperceptions in the marketplace?
Posted In: Business
There has been a great deal of discussion in our community regarding ‘design thinking’ and design’s relevance and value to the business community and other buyers of design. I have long been an advocate of a stronger business focus in design – but the closer our profession has aligned itself to these ideals, the more I have felt that something has gone astray. It’s not easy to say, but I think I got it wrong; I’m not happy simply being a tool of business.
Today is not only the birthday of Icograda, AND the first day of Design Week: Design Currency in Vancouver, but also World Graphics Day around the globe.
Posted In: Events
The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is a member-based organization of design professionals, educators, administrators, students and associates in communications, marketing, media and design related fields. Since 1956 the GDC has been an advocate, voice and resource for Canada's graphic design profession. We are a national certified body of graphic designers promoting high standards of visual design and ethical business practices for the benefit of Canadian industry, commerce, public service and education. Through the media, publications, seminars, events, conferences and exhibits, the GDC builds awareness of graphic design and its essential role in business and society.
Canadian design students excel and impress!
Extraordinary meeting called to vote on constitutional amendments.
Web, print, multi-media, product, even bike frames and tea towels! Graphex recognizes the best in Canadian design.
No vuvuzelas here!
GDC announces new National Executive for 2010–2012
What percentage of your business is derived from web design?
