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President's Letter to the National Gallery of Canada Regarding Their New Brand

It recently came to light that the National Gallery of Canada selected a U.S. design firm to rebrand the Gallery. Below is GDC President, Mark Rutledge's, open letter to the Gallery Director and CEO.

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GDC is becoming the Design Professionals of Canada

In response to the evolving, professional landscape, the GDC is widening its audience so membership and certification are accessible to other disciplines in design communications.

Announcing the 2021 GDC VI /Hemlock Printers Student Scholarship Winner

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Need something to break up your week? Want to connect with other designers but don’t want to commit to a full week of events? Community by Design Week is a lightly scheduled week so you can say, “YAAASSS!”

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Announcing the 2021 GDC VI /Hemlock Printers Student Scholarship Winner

Community By Design Week

Need something to break up your week? Want to connect with other designers but don’t want to commit to a full week of events? Community by Design Week is a lightly scheduled week so you can say, “YAAASSS!”

Apply for the 2021 GDC VI Hemlock Printers Student Scholarship

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New Scholarship for BIPOC Students Aims to Increase Diversity in Design Sector

Manitoba design studios unite with GDC Foundation to help aspiring designers achieve their dreams

Culture, environment at heart of Indigenous languages conference design

Not just ticking the boxes: Backyard Creative brings a sustainable design mindset to designing an important conference.

Karin Jager CGD on Her Nobel Peace Prize Connection

The accomplished creative professional and educator credits her success to a lifelong emphasis on authentic human relationships.

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Announcing Apollo Insurance Partnership

We're happy to announce that GDC has partnered with APOLLO, Canada's largest online insurance company, to help you save on your business insurance.


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