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
Talea Tambakos
“Combining artistic sensibility with design expertise to create compelling visuals. ”
Graphic Design
Nikhiel Tejani
“Biophilia: “a hypothetical human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature : a desire or tendency to commune with nature”. Or as Erich Fromm described the term, “the passionate love of life and of all that is... More”
Graphic Design
Jacob Steer Kagayama
“We design for the future, using the past which in time will archive our present ”
Graphic Design
Bryan Tadipa
“Hi, I'm Bryan, a Toronto-based Graphic Designer. Mainly interested in printed matter, publishing, packaging design, and typography. ”
Graphic Design
Arian Shariaty
“I'm a design thinker, problem solver, experience designer, visual communicator, and social innovator dedicated to leveraging technology for positive change. ”
Graphic Design
Sammi Lam
“Design is what makes us human. By exploring the intricate patterns of the world, I seek to embrace openness and multistability, creating work that empowers intrinsic connection, reflection, and growth. ”
Graphic Design
Erin McMillan
“I’m drawn to design that feels. Where memory, tactility, and communication intersect. My work moves across print + book design, typography, and mixed media, always with a focus on thoughtful form and quiet storytelling. ”
Graphic Design
Joyce Giolagon
“I have a creative drive through my passion for anything related to the arts; whether through layout design, drawing, or even decorating cakes in my spare time! ”
Graphic Design
Liam Kuzma-Hunt aka. visual explorer of all things that interest the mind
“I am a graphic designer, artist and photographer interested in contributing my creative efforts towards improving as much of life as my reach allows. I have a particular fascination with the intersection between music and art/design, nature and... More”
Graphic Design
Delusha Wanigasuriya
“I'm driven by the desire to design work that not only satisfies my own creativity, but also has the power to hold an impact into things that truly matter. ”
Graphic Design
Omama Mahmood
“A body of projects that are united by the theme of collective making. The second semester of my thesis was an intense grappling with the community I was going to lose by no longer being a student. Everything I have done, and everything that has... More”
Graphic Design
Shovemiya Packiyanathan
“Hi! I’m Shovemiya Packiyanathan, a graphic designer passionate about creating work through photography and design. Whether crafting visuals or capturing moments, I aim to create work that connects and inspires. I’m always eager to explore new... More”
Graphic Design
Laurie Nehme
“I design to spark interest in stories that shape spaces and screens — creating authentic experiences that uplift and simplify human connections. ”
Graphic Design
Anischita Saha
“My work explores how design can help people heal, navigate the world, and feel seen. Through accessible packaging and thoughtful branding, I aim to create experiences that are not just functional but deeply human. ”
Graphic Design
Julian Calvo
“Hi everyone! I’m a passionate, hardworking, and enthusiastic graphic designer and photographer. I strive to demonstrate creativity within my work and to hopefully create and inspire future designers down the same path as myself. ”
Graphic Design
Kelly Chen
“When design tells a story, everything clicks. It invites us to notice the unnoticed, listen to the unheard, and care more deeply. ”
Graphic Design
Sanduni Jayasekara aka. @_sandesigns_
“As a designer, I’m fascinated by how branding can shape perception, tell stories, and make people/brand feel seen. My work explores bold visuals, playful ideas, and intentional details to craft identities that feel alive and personal. I love... More”
Graphic Design
Ba Da Jung
“Hello! I'm a multidisciplinary designer drawn to the emotional power of colour :) I believe colour can express what words can't—connecting, inspiring, and fascinating us in unexpected ways. ”
Graphic Design
Emiliya Volchenko aka. who.is.miaaa
“This work begins with a question that has haunted the history of visual culture: Why do the same images of women, passive, perfected, and posed, continue to repeat across centuries? By tracing a visual timeline from 17th-century academic and salon... More”
Graphic Design
Alison Repetski
“Hey there! My name is Alison Repetski. I’m a typography nerd, colour palette fiend, dog lover, camping fanatic and all around creative gal. ”
Graphic Design
Brianna Petrut
“Hello Bonjour! I’m Brianna, a bilingual interdisciplinary designer, foodie, explorer of the everyday, and occasional After Effects crash survivor. More”
Graphic Design
Alexia Cantore
“Visual communicator enhancing experiences by connecting with people and space. ”
Graphic Design
Dima Lavrentiev
“Hello Привіт! I'm a Ukrainian-Canadian graphic designer based in Toronto. ”
Graphic Design
Sheng Kang He
“"I use design as a universal language to create meaningful connections between people, products, and purpose." ”
Graphic Design
Zaid Irfan
“My recurring inclination towards the strange and the surreal is one that has caused my work to become antithetical to the common notion that design should prioritize effective communication, as I have instead sought to create pieces that replicate... More”
Graphic Design
Emmit Tam
“Design is a language of connection - a way to turn stories into visual symbols and build belonging through visual meaning. ”
Graphic Design
Alishba Fahim
“Design, for me, is a way of thinking out loud. I build visual systems that try to make sense of things, sometimes messy, sometimes meticulous, but always intentional. ”
Graphic Design
Ian Luib
“Exploring ways design is enhanced with motion and video is enhanced with design ”
Graphic Design
Dana Keselman
“If I'm not in the studio, you can find me sitting under a tree xoxo!! ”
Graphic Design
Emily Herbert-Mcleod
“Indigenous graphic designer interstead in making the unseen or heard visable throught visual communication, installations, and materialilty ”
Graphic Design
Amanda Demelo
“Hello, I'm Amanda! I'm a Toronto-based creator exploring the intersection between digital design and materiality. ”
Graphic Design
Maria San Martin Celi
“I'm a graphic designer inspired by how the natural world intertwines with human lives and I strive to use design as a tool for meaningful storytelling. Through my work, I hope to create personal and emotional connections with others. ”
Graphic Design
Kirthiga Thevakumar aka. Kirthi
“Hi! I'm Kirthi, an Eelam Tamil-Canadian graphic designer based in Toronto. ”
Graphic Design
Kelly La
“Rooted in creativity, authenticity, and community, I design lasting impact for those who lead with purpose and create with the heart. ”
Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2024/2025!