Award for Colour
Award Sponsor: Studio Locale
Winner: Bhavini Mistry
Winning Project: Crafts In The Making
Award Sponsor: Studio Locale; School: George Brown College, Toronto, ON; Educator Support: Kristine Do and Robert Joel Cortez
In The Making is a welcoming brand designed for families with older parents (aged 50–65+) seeking to reconnect with adult children, as well as young adults (20–30) who want meaningful ways to spend time with family and friends at home. The subscription box encourages bonding through hands-on crafting and curated conversation starters that create a pressure-free environment for sharing. The identity draws inspiration from quilts as symbols of connection and togetherness.
A set of 24 quilt patterns was created to represent different relationships, piecing together to form a whole that reflects the most important connections in life. A warm-toned palette balances nostalgia with youthful fun: deep blue and red are paired with vibrant orange and yellow, while dark brown and cream replace stark black and white for a more welcoming tone. Packaging uses bold exterior colours to spark recognition and playful interiors to organize products and provide visual rest.
Honourable Mentions
- Architectural Abstraction Series by Keziah Bilu Student RGD, Conestoga College, Kitchener ON
- Be Ok by Liza Borissova, Capilano University, North Vancouver BC
- Cultural Prism by Nina Hidaka, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
- Happy Place by Emily Norris-Jones, LaSalle College, Vancouver, BC
- Mirrored by Yalda Mohammadghezelayagh, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
Judges
- Giovanni Ferretti Associate RGD, Lead Designer at Onefluent Inc, Calgary, AB
- Phil Mondor RGD, Partner / Creative Director at Studio Locale, Kitchener, ON
- Marcelo Hong, Design Director at Leo Burnett Design, Toronto, ON
- Virginia Quist RGD, Manager, Creative Services at Alberta Retired Teachers' Assocation, Edmonton, AB
