Articles, advice and inspiration brought to you by GDC members from across Canada! 

Typography:

Type Books

Type Resources

Anatomy of a Character

Typography as Illustration

Gibson Typeface Supports Education 

Branding:

Online resources for identity and graphic standards

Social Responsibility, Environment & Sustainability:

GDC Sustainable Design Values and Principles 

Sustainability Blog

GDC Environmental Best Practices

Designing Green

Corporate Social Responsibility

Altruisim

Designers and Portfolios:

Design Archives

Canadian Design Directory

Canadian Designers

Design Business:

The Ultimate Design Brief 

IP and Copyright

How to Hire a Graphic Designer

How to Write a Press Release

How to Write Copy that Sells 

Ethics:

Professional Practice Code of Ethics 

What is Speculative Work? 

Probono Guidelines

Case Studies:

Case Studies in Design

Online Sustainability Case Studies 

How to Write a Case Study 

Case Studies: Do Yours Win Business?

CGD Case Study Review Criteria 

Design Books and Links

Design Books 

Sustainability Books

Web Design Resources 

Online Design Resources

Connections:

GDCWTF  – yes WTF?? 

Blogs, Forums and Lists 

GDC eNews

Events:

Connect with your local Chapter and attend an event.

Scholarships:

Generous donors and industry partners have enabled an amazing opportunity for students currently enrolled in a graphic/communication design program in Canada. Thank you to Adobe, Veer, Applied Arts Magazine, Canada Type, Casey Hrynkow FGDC and Ray Hrynkow FGDC, and the GDC Foundation.

2013 Scholarships

Writing a Project Rationale: A Guide for Students

2012 Student Scholarship Winners

New for 2013: The Canada Type Scholarship Fund

Supporting design education:

Growing Design Education in Canada

Graphic Design Defined 

Defining the Profession

About Graphic Design

MBA Sustainability Curriculum 

Professional Standards:

Professional standards for the practice guide learning outcomes for design curriculum and the career path for emerging designers. But finding Canadian standards can be a challenge. The GDC, as the national professional association for Canadian design has established industry standards for professional certification.

GDC Goals and Objectives 

What is CGD Certification?

Why are national standards important to graphic designers?

GDC Membership for Educators

GDC Membership for Students

Join the GDC! 

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Illustration by Anthony Hooper, Capilano University, GDC Student Member 2011