Graphex '08 The Best of Visual Communications: Opens a World of Possibilities L’excellence en communication visuelle : ouvre un monde de possibilites
Graphex 2008 is an Icograda-endorsed National design competition that has been celebrating the best of visual communication in Canada since 1977. Graphex promotes the value of design to the Canadian public and business community—Good Design Is Good Business—and creates an archive of Canadian design for future generations to reflect upon and study.
Graphex 2008 est une compétition nationale de design sanctionnée par Icograda, qui célèbre les meilleures communications visuelles au Canada depuis 1977. Les principaux objectifs de Graphex sont de promouvoir l’importance du design auprès de la population canadienne et du monde des affaires—Un Bon Design Signifie de Bonnes Affaires—et de créer des archives en design canadien afin que les générations futures puissent les étudier et s’en inspirer.
Graphex winners will be announced at the Awards Gala in Vancouver on March 28, 2008.
Join us for the announcement and presentation of the Graphex 2008 Awards celebrating the best in visual communication in Canada at this special black tie event at The Vancouver Club, 915 W. Hastings St. on March 28, 2008 complete with Sponsors Trade Show, cocktail reception, 3-course plated dinner, awards show and mingling. Find ticket information at www.gdc.net/graphex.
Awards Exhibit 1–11 April 2008 An extensive selection of the top submissions will be presented to the public through exhibitions at venues across Canada. The travelling Graphex 2008 Exhibit commences April 1st, 2008 at the Pendulum Gallery, 855 W. Georgia St., Vancouver. Please check www.gdc.net/graphex for details regarding displays in your city.
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Judges | Les juges
Ronald Kapaz Head Designer, Partner, Oz Design, São Paulo, Brazil www.ozdesign.com.br
Jamie Koval Partner, Creative Director, VSA Partners Chicago, USA www.vsapartners.com
Sam Carter Design Historian, Educator Vancouver, Canada www.eciad.ca
Peter Steiner Designer, formerly of Gottschalk + Ash Int’l Montréal, Canada www.gplusa.com
Stanley Hainsworth VP, Global Brand Director, Starbucks Seattle, USA www.starbucks.com
Michael Jager Creative Director, JDK Design Burlington, USA www.jdk.com
Marian Bantjes Designer, Typographer, Writer Bowen Island, Canada www.bantjes.com
Questions | Questions
Please email: with “Graphex” in your subject header. All of this information and more is available at: www.gdc.net/graphex.
Faites-les parvenir par courriel à: avec pour objet “Graphex”. Toute cette information est disponible à: www.gdc.net/graphex.
Graphex 2008 is endorsed by the International Congress of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda), the world body for professional graphic design and visual communication. Founded in London in 1963, it now bases its secretariat in Montréal, Canada. The GDC has been an active member of Icograda since 1976. Graphex 2008 is also endorsed by the National Council of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada and supported by SDGQ and RGD Ontario. Graphex is funded entirely through entry fees and the generous support of our many sponsors, who give both in-kind and financial contributions. Share the love: let them know you appreciate their support.
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