Award for Placemaking Design
Award Sponsor: Entro
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Winner: Elias Lemke Associate RGD
Winning Project: On Laughter Silvered Wing
School: Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC; Educator Support: Michael Cober
The On Laughter Silvered Wing exhibit showcases Canada's remarkable achievements and pioneering spirit in space exploration. Inspired by John Gillespie Magee's poem "High Flight," it captures the sense of freedom and thrill of flight, connecting poetic dreams with real-world accomplishments. The exhibit educates and inspires, highlighting Canada's significant contributions to space exploration, focusing on engaging high school students and class field trips.
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Honourable Mentions
- Let's Check In by Christie Carriere Student RGD, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
- Redesigning the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival by Lucy Chen RGD, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
- Creatures of Curiosity - Wilson's 2024 Grad Show by Cherlin Eggenfellner Student RGD, Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
- @ Eight — Arcade Bar & Lounge by Nazeem Junggee Student RGD, LaSalle College, Vancouver, BC
- Munch! Fest — The Official Recipe Book by Isabella Marchena Castro Associate RGD, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
- Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival by Cali Martin Student RGD, Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
- Abbotsford Involve Symposium by Bethany Zimmerman Student RGD, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC
Judges
- Jessica Acevedo Castaneda Associate RGD, Experiential Design Technologist at Lost & Found Design, Vancouver, BC
- Karl Chen RGD, Owner/Creative Director at Key Vision Design, Oakville, ON
- Stefan Canuel RGD, Designer / Scenographer at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, ON
- Monika Meyer, Creative Director at Entro, Toronto, ON
- Robin Miller RGD, Senior Designer at Robin & Crow Design, Squamish, BC
- Candace Pawson, Graphic Designer at Ion Brand Design, Vancouver, BC