Award for Colour

Winner: Anais Bayle Student RGD

Winning Project: Creo Toys

School: Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC; Educator Support: Shayne Letain, Gae Wakabayashi

This project addresses how society assigns different toys to boys and girls, leading to differences in their learning and development from as young as 2–3 years old. Creo tackles these disparities by combining physical and educational attributes typically associated with either gender. Its branding showcases a balanced approach, using a nutritional metaphor to highlight the skills developed through play. The visual identity features fun typography and vibrant colours, effectively communicating the importance of a balanced toy box for healthy development.

Honourable Mentions

• OneBox by Leah Dunn Associate RGD, Centennial College
• Mother Hulda Speakeasy by Matteo Ferralasco Student RGD, Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
• RUNWAY 44 by Nina Hidaka Student RGD, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
• GBC Student Success Conference by Pantea Kouhpayeh Student RGD, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
• Patronas by Bella Sanchez Associate RGD, Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
• Consider by Samantha Schroeder Student RGD, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
• Fantastic Foxes by Alli Thompson Student RGD, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

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Judges

• Mark Buchner, Design Director at Intent, Toronto, ON
• Kevin Farrugie Associate RGD, Graphic Designer, Waterloo, ON
• Phil Mondor RGD, Partner - Creative Director at Studio Locale, Kitchener, ON
• Olivia Montagnese Associate RGD, Designer at Q30 Inc. Toronto, ON
• Andrea Rodriguez RGD, Muralist, Lettering Artist & Designer, Toronto, ON
• Danielle Wong Associate RGD, Graphic Designer at KEEN Creative, Edmonton, AB