Faculty of Design
Advertising
In Canada's top advertising program, students take a combo of classes including graphic design, branding, strategy, art direction and creative copywriting. More than half of students get offered jobs before they even graduate at Canada’s only four-year university advertising program. Students learn storytelling from many different points of views and are encouraged to challenge tradition and consider different viewpoints and values.
Advertising
Samantha Hewer
“Hi, I'm Samantha and I make cool things. A very broad and vague statement, I know. But, you wanna know what else is broad? All of the ways I can assert myself into a task, problem, assignment...anything really. Allow me to elaborate, my wide... More”
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Jewel Pavao
“I aim to create visually uplifting work that is conceptually and socially impactful. ”
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Jara Cadiz
“Art director with 2 D&AD New Blood Awards, 3 internship experiences at various ad agencies, and 79,987 listening minutes on Spotify (my proudest accomplishment). ”
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Drew Horsman aka. undergrAD
“If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time" - Billy Joel More”
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Gabriel Almario aka. Gabe
“Creativity is an essential part of being human. It brings culture to our communities, beauty to our spaces, and connects people of varying backgrounds like none other. Without it, our existence would be boring, but creativity instils our lives with... More”
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Trinity Leon
“A passionate UX designer and a Master of Design candidate. From Red Bull to UGG, I've done work for various brands to create stunning visuals and engaging content! ”
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Diana Kapitonova aka. Dikapi
“I am an Art Director with a keen interest in photography, set design and styling as it allows me to slow down and appreciate the beauty of everyday life and at the same time motivates me to push the what's possible. More”
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Nabila Basher
“Through my work, I strive to push the boundaries of photography, design, and illustration by embracing innovation and new techniques. With a deep commitment to cultural and ethnic diversity, I am dedicated to championing the human truth in all of... More”
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Mỹ Phạm aka. Mya
“I am a creative strategist and a strategic creative. I have a passion for beauty, but on the side, I enjoy the motive behind it. I believe in balance and, at the same time, finding out the contradictions in them. ”
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Brianna Visconti
“focuses on creating clean and fresh content paired with impactful ideas and a solid strategy ”
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Cecilia Tan
“There is undiscovered details hidden in every work, just waiting for the perfect moment to surprise you! ”
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Ariele Roh
“Humor. Humility. Humanity. I bring these to my copy writing, illustration and strategy which have been cultivated by my education from OCAD university to create advertising that not only entertains but sells products and services. Advertising... More”
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Matthew Custode
“If every new word came out of thin air, language would be no more than a code or system. But words are part of an ever-evolving network, as opposed to distinct, separable ideas. More”
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Anna Fan aka. Qianhe
“Hello, I'm Anna, a junior art director with a creative and authentic personality. I'm passionate about exploring new opportunities and embracing exciting challenges in my work. ”
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Claudia Cui
“I love creating new challenges for myself and meeting people from different cultures. 🌸🌿☁️ ”
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Hija Ghalib
“I solve problems using design and a strategic approach. With a creative background, I tackle challenges innovatively. ”
Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2022/2023!