And Also | Branding a Space for Conversion Therapy Survivors

The branding for 'And Also', a community supporting queer youth who have survived conversion therapy, challenges harmful, non-affirming environments. Through playful typography and vibrant colours, it aims to shift survivor experiences towards a more inclusive community that celebrates diverse sexualities, identities and gender expressions. A brand book and an outreach package featuring a zine and pamphlet were also designed.

Educator Support: Kristine Do

Soya Fusion

With an aim to invite people to try new things, the branding for Soya Fusion sauces integrates Chinese culture with vegan ingredients, offering an approachable and distinctive experience. By prioritizing interactive designs that are memorable, the branding creates an experience that is meaningful. 

Educator Support: Dominique Walker

Honourable Mentions:

• Fearce Brewery by Camille Clores Provisional RGD, Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
• Branding - Maitres Nageurs de la Capitale by Sarah Dandois, Université Laval, Quebec City, QC
• FoodShare by Gisoo Kang Student RGD, Seneca College, Toronto, ON
• ReBuild Brand Identity by Alison Koo Student RGD, Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC
• Arizona Zero Proof by Garrett Poon, Alberta University of Arts, Calgary, AB.  
• The Ministry of Scoops by Sarah Tan, Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
• GON Tae Kwon Do by Sol Yoon Student RGD, Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC

Judges:

• Jon Allison RGD, Founder & Creative Director at Backcountry Branding, Kingston, ON
• Ross Chandler RGD, Creative Director at Becoming Design Office Ltd, Victoria, BC
• Tejashri Kapure RGD, VP, Executive Creative Director at q30 design, Toronto, ON
• Claire Blair, Affiliate Member, Senior Graphic Designer at Earls Restaurants, Vancouver, BC
• Aleksandra Gniazdowska, Founder & Principal Designer at o2Creative, Ottawa, ON
• Donna Graffi-Smith RGD, Associate Creative Director at Deloitte Canada, Vancouver, BC
• Tony Hird, Affiliate Member, Creative Director & Partner at Here Be Monsters, Vancouver, BC
• Adnan Huseinovic RGD, Associate Design Director at DDB Canada, Edmonton, AB
• Jordan Jackson Provisional RGD, Creative Director & Founder at VERNON Studio, Toronto, ON
• Amelia Nash Provisional RGD, Founder & Principal Designer at Amelia Nash Design, New York, NY
• Helena Ng RGD Founder & Creative Director at Helena Ng Design Toronto, ON
• Vince Rozas, Affiliate Member, Director, Design & Production at Sinai Health Foundation, Toronto, ON