Award for Information Design
Award Sponsor: Pivot Design
Winner: Hannah Lord
Winning Project: Woven in Colour
Award Sponsor: Pivot Design; School: University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford BC; Educator Support: Eric Lee
Woven in Colour is designed for people interested in linguistics, cultural understanding and language preservation, particularly those with no prior knowledge of linguistic theory. The project simplifies a complex concept into an engaging, interactive editorial experience that connects readers through hands-on participation. Rooted in linguistic relativity, it explores how language shapes perception of colour, using Berlin and Kay’s theory of colour term evolution.
The book is structured in stages: beginning in black and white and gradually unfolding into twelve colours as each chapter introduces a new language. Paper weaving is the central interactive element, symbolizing how language and culture intertwine and evolve. Each language is paired with a weaving pattern inspired by its cultural context, supported by a companion book of pre-cut strips and instructions. French folds feature monochromatic weavings, while a hand-woven cover mirrors conceptual progression. Indented lines, paper-square chapter numbers and fragmented imagery extend the woven design system.
Honourable Mentions
- Beyond Borders: Uniting Nations in Space by Cody Garcia, Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
- Steinweiss by Rachel Wai Yee Leung, OCAD University, Toronto, ON
- Money Talks? by Opal P., York University, Toronto, ON
- Well-Being in Latin America & the Caribbean by Daniel Santos, York University, Toronto, ON
- Your Backyard Journal by Kianna Yorke, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford BC
Judges
- Athul Alexander Associate RGD, Infographic Designer at Visual Capitalist, Vancouver, BC
- Brenda Little RGD, Senior UX & Visual Designer at Pivot Design, Toronto, ON
- Amelia Nash RGD, Brand & Marketing Manager at School of Visual Arts — Masters in Branding, New York, NY
- Jacob Sharrard RGD, Co-Founder at Significant Other, Toronto, ON
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