Faculty of Design

Graphic Design

In the Graphic Design program, students learn the process of visual communication through the combo of images, photography and text to represent ideas and messages. OCAD U’s Graphic Design program teaches students the skills they need for commercial and corporate work but also encourages them to use graphic design as an art form, to challenge barriers and create work for social good.
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Jon Owen
Jon Owen

Graphic Design

Jon Owen

“Discover a place for loss and grieving in a world of virtual spaces. More

Liam Marks
Liam Marks

Graphic Design

Liam Marks

“looking for somewhere to work diligently and creatively ”

Jingjia Zeng
Jingjia Zeng

Graphic Design

Jingjia Zeng

“A graphic designer with videography skill and passion in material art. The year 2020 shifted my mind, and encouraged me to explore art forms that are more tangible and closer to the nature. ”

Kass Palter
Kass Palter

Graphic Design

Kass Palter

“I have a deep love for multidisciplinary experimentation and exploration as a means to express complex concepts ”

Adrian Geary
Adrian Geary

Graphic Design

Adrian Geary

“I have a commitment to coming up with ideas that help people in meaningful ways. My passion is to spread happiness in the truest sense — which I accomplish through art and design. ”

Michelle Di Raimo
Michelle Di Raimo

Graphic Design

Michelle Di Raimo

“Designer, problem solver and affable creator, known for dauntless side projects and funny remarks. ”

Shiva Kheirabadi
Shiva Kheirabadi

Graphic Design

Shiva Kheirabadi

“ ✿ My creative practice is a fusion of an idea from ART and an idea from DESIGN. ✿ ”

Kyle Miron
Kyle Miron

View Medal Winners

Graphic Design

Kyle Miron

“In the Preface to Masanobu Fukuoka’s ‘The One-Straw Revolution’, Wendell Berry writes, “when we change the way we grow our food, we change our food, we change society, we change our values.” It’s a wisdom that I spent time uncovering through the... More

Irena Faiz
Irena Faiz

Graphic Design

Irena Faiz

“Irena loves to incorporate her heritage with modern design and continues to use Canadian, Middle Eastern, and Islamic art in her work. ”

Jill Collard
Jill Collard

Graphic Design

Jill Collard

“I'm an interdisciplinary designer based in Montreal and Toronto, focused on motion & typography. With a foundation in Fine Arts & Humanities, my work aims to challenge distinctions between disciplines by employing an analog-first creative process... More

Umber Bhatti
Umber Bhatti

Graphic Design

Umber Bhatti

“My work consists of a fusion of various mediums and styles. I can never stick to one thing; I like to alternate between illustration, branding, marketing, painting and photography. This versatility has broadened my palette and it has given me the... More

Ian Keeler
Ian Keeler

Graphic Design

Ian Keeler

“The highlight of my time at OCAD has been learning a wide variety of skills, from branding and illustration to digital painting and sound design. I love working out how to weave these skills together into one amazing final design. ”

Ethan Hibbs
Ethan Hibbs

Graphic Design

Ethan Hibbs

“I work to create thought-provoking visual explorations that allow people to better understand the world around them. I believe each creative project provides a unique problem-solving opportunity for intuitive, meaningful, and visually stunning... More

Sunny (Fanzhe) Ma
Sunny (Fanzhe) Ma

Graphic Design

Sunny (Fanzhe) Ma

“Child abuse is when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of serious harm to a child. There are many forms of child maltreatment, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual... More

Anna Yurkovich
Anna Yurkovich

Graphic Design

Anna Yurkovich

“Creative energetic constantly evolving designer living In Vancouver BC! ”

Sarah McIntosh
Sarah McIntosh

Graphic Design

Sarah McIntosh

“I think my favourite, and most important work involves connecting with, and learning from other people. This passion for people and culture is what helped in the realization of my culminating project *Seen, But Not Heard*. More

Nathaniel Tambakis
Nathaniel Tambakis

Graphic Design

Nathaniel Tambakis

“Check out my ongoing exploration of FOOTWEAR on Instagram! ”

Rahul Bagdai
Rahul Bagdai

Graphic Design

Rahul Bagdai

“Festivals and culture hold a gravity in our lives, they keep us engaged and connected with our loved ones, but also serve as opportunities for local businesses and restaurants to grow. However, the lack of these celebrations during the pandemic has... More

Fiona Barnes-Brisley
Fiona Barnes-Brisley

Graphic Design

Fiona Barnes-Brisley

“How can print books become as captivating and compelling to Toronto high school students as a theatrical production, film or digital media? "Shakespeare: From Stage to Page" seeks to transform the text-only Shakespearean scripts often seen by... More

Alyssa Bernardo
Alyssa Bernardo

Graphic Design

Alyssa Bernardo

“I always do my research by learning about the people I design for, the organization's mission, and the results we are trying to generate. I believe each project is unique and requires a unique approach! ”

Serok Selina Park
Serok Selina Park

Graphic Design

Serok Selina Park

““The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.” More

Amir Pairawan
Amir Pairawan

Graphic Design

Amir Pairawan aka. Also_Kiki

“I is a film about an old man ruminating on his life filled with hardship and failure. The film is presented through a series of vignettes from different stages of his life, each featuring a different challenge that the man had faced. The film was... More

Tianna Renée Brown
Tianna Renée Brown

Graphic Design

Tianna Renée Brown

“I believe that design should tell a story, and I pride myself on being a visual storyteller ”

Crystal Huang
Crystal Huang

Graphic Design

Crystal Huang

“I am a self-driven and multifaceted designer who is passionate about the power of design — which is not only interpreting and translating information into visually stunning and functional outcomes but more about conveying an emotion or an idea that... More

Sierra Bisgould
Sierra Bisgould

Graphic Design

Sierra Bisgould

“My passion is my reality; continuously challenging my perspective in seeking the hidden nuances visible in clear sight. ”

Justine Ly
Justine Ly

Graphic Design

Justine Ly

“i design things ”

Mika Parial
Mika Parial

Graphic Design

Mika Parial

“Babylon is an application to encourage and facilitate conversation, as well as visualize relationships over the internet, lending it weight and bringing it into reality to show just how complicated our online connections can be in this day and age. ”

Afia Rahman
Afia Rahman

Graphic Design

Afia Rahman

“I want to explore all the possibilities and functions of designs. ”

hanting wang
hanting wang

Graphic Design

hanting wang

“Hanting Wang is a dependent designer, also an entrepreneur of Portfolio Education Group Corp., which aims to help young students who are interested in art and design major and need to prepare their portfolio works. More

Adel Bechara
Adel Bechara

Graphic Design

Adel Bechara

“After extensive research about the role that Arabic graphic design plays in the Lebanese culture, I applied the knowledge I’ve learned by localizing brands culturally. The goal is to create designs that invite young people to embrace and connect... More

Alessandro Marchetti
Alessandro Marchetti

Graphic Design

Alessandro Marchetti

“"Ob Portum Veniens..." A guiding philosophy and principle will always give you the drive to push you through your next endeavour, like a favourable wind. ”

Eldrin Banares
Eldrin Banares

Graphic Design

Eldrin Banares

“Being alone and feeling lonely is like being in a dense fog where it is hard to see past ourselves and reach out to others. As daunting as it might seem, loneliness is not such a terrifying feeling if we face it head on. More

Rapheal Qaiser
Rapheal Qaiser

Graphic Design

Rapheal Qaiser

“There is no universal approach or style in my practice. To me, each project presents an exciting opportunity for deep exploration and expanding my skillset. Adaptability is core to my design philosophy; I try to understand every creative problem... More

Tien Vu
Tien Vu

Graphic Design

Tien Vu

Jihyun Moon
Jihyun Moon

Graphic Design

Jihyun Moon aka. Jamie

“Hwatu is a card game that has become popular in South Korea throughout history. This project is introducing the history of the Hwatu card game for Korean and International users and re-designs it by combining Hwatu and Korean traditional folk... More

Vicky Qu
Vicky Qu

Graphic Design

Vicky Qu

“Substance abuse on alcohol & drugs become a significant problem in teenagers. Teen Addiction is an organization for the young generation to stay away from alcohol & drugs. Meanwhile, get aware of physical/psychological effects. It’s a way to end... More

Stacey Arkhipova
Stacey Arkhipova

Graphic Design

Stacey Arkhipova

“Everyday I put on my silly little outfit and unlearn the silly little lies I was taught. ”

Jiayu Wu
Jiayu Wu

Graphic Design

Jiayu Wu aka. Iris

“IMAGINATION, More

Claudia Tse
Claudia Tse

Graphic Design

Claudia Tse

Vuoni ·
Vuoni ·

Graphic Design

Vuoni ·

“Light from darkness explores the topic of a spectrum of emotions through a vivid, emotional and personal expression. The poetry book brings poems to life through unique and symbolic typography, typesetting and hand-made textures. The animation... More

Vlada Makaranka
Vlada Makaranka

Graphic Design

Vlada Makaranka

“Through my years of designing, I have come to grow a great understanding and appreciation for solving problems through design. I’m inspired by the way design helps society understand concepts at just one glance and the way design has benefited... More

Ming Zhao
Ming Zhao

Graphic Design

Ming Zhao

“I enjoy using graphic design to help and contribute to solving human problems and be beneficial to those who are not fully capable of sensing, experiencing, and feeling sensorial visual or tactile stimuli. More

Lina Akkawi
Lina Akkawi

Graphic Design

Lina Akkawi

Soo Jeng Song
Soo Jeng Song

Graphic Design

Soo Jeng Song

Daniel Melnyk
Daniel Melnyk

Graphic Design

Daniel Melnyk

Sabrina Singh
Sabrina Singh

Graphic Design

Sabrina Singh

Felicia Bottos
Felicia Bottos

Graphic Design

Felicia Bottos

“I appreciate the beauty and challenges in every step of the journey that it takes to achieve the end results. More

Zilin Zhang
Zilin Zhang

Graphic Design

Zilin Zhang

“This project aims to provoke an emotional connection between Chinese vernacular culture and any vernacular culture to raise attention. ”

Haojun Gong
Haojun Gong

Graphic Design

Haojun Gong

“What happens when Chinese calligraphy is combined with modern graphic design? My thesis project "Home Memory" offers a brief introduction to Chinese calligraphy by focusing on seven essential elements while sharing my personal stories. There are... More

Felicia Evangeline
Felicia Evangeline

Graphic Design

Felicia Evangeline

Kunlun Ran
Kunlun Ran

Graphic Design

Kunlun Ran

Ishmam Sarker
Ishmam Sarker

Graphic Design

Ishmam Sarker

Siyun Tong
Siyun Tong

Graphic Design

Siyun Tong

Jingyi Dong
Jingyi Dong

Graphic Design

Jingyi Dong

Qiao Chen
Qiao Chen

Graphic Design

Qiao Chen

Lisa Kim
Lisa Kim

Graphic Design

Lisa Kim

Yongping Wu
Yongping Wu

Graphic Design

Yongping Wu aka. Irene

Joanne Lee
Joanne Lee

Graphic Design

Joanne Lee

Aashish Arora
Aashish Arora

Graphic Design

Aashish Arora

Kelly Lin
Kelly Lin

Graphic Design

Kelly Lin