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.
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”
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”
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”
Graphic Design
Serok Selina Park
““The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.” More”
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”
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. ”
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. ”
Graphic Design
Anna Yurkovich
“Creative energetic constantly evolving designer living In Vancouver BC! ”
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”
Graphic Design
Tianna Renée Brown
“I believe that design should tell a story, and I pride myself on being a visual storyteller ”
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. ”
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”
Graphic Design
Kass Palter
“I have a deep love for multidisciplinary experimentation and exploration as a means to express complex concepts ”
Graphic Design
Sierra Bisgould
“My passion is my reality; continuously challenging my perspective in seeking the hidden nuances visible in clear sight. ”
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”
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”
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”
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. ”
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. ”
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”
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”
Graphic Design
Shiva Kheirabadi
“ ✿ My creative practice is a fusion of an idea from ART and an idea from DESIGN. ✿ ”
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”
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”
Graphic Design
Michelle Di Raimo
“Designer, problem solver and affable creator, known for dauntless side projects and funny remarks. ”
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”
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. ”
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! ”
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”
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”
Graphic Design
Stacey Arkhipova
“Everyday I put on my silly little outfit and unlearn the silly little lies I was taught. ”
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”
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”
Graphic Design
Zilin Zhang
“This project aims to provoke an emotional connection between Chinese vernacular culture and any vernacular culture to raise attention. ”