2022 Ultrabold Award Finalists
The winner receives a $1000 cash prize, free RGD Membership for 5 years, free attendance at DesignThinkers for 5 years and an opportunity to be recognized at DesignThinkers 2022.
Brittany Hall, Halifax
Whether it’s a grassroots brewery in Halifax, a fashion line in Spain, or a real estate brand in Toronto, Brittany is a passionate designer who is driven to create exceptional, results-driven conceptual work for her clients.
“Brittany’s work is strong and powerful, tackling difficult subjects in a fun, whimsical and inspiring way.”
Michael J. Young RGD
Ray Dak Lam, Edmonton
Ray Dak Lam is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator based in Edmonton, Alberta. After graduating from Grant Macewan University’s Design Studies program in 2014, he worked at various design studios and advertising agencies until he was laid off near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, he was able to build up enough clientele to begin freelancing full-time.
“Ray's work is, first of all, simply stunning. It's a visual feast. The work is layered, complex and insightful, with an emphasis on clean lines, beautiful colour and thoughtful typography.”
Tyson Hynes, Judge and Partner and Creative Director at District Design Co.
Lin Oosterhoff RGD, Calgary
Lin Oosterhoff Provisional RGD is a mountain woman who loves the ocean, an aspiring trail runner and above all — a graphic designer fuelled by matcha lattes with a soft spot for brand stories. Born and raised in the Netherlands, she combines Dutch design influences with Canadian courtesy to create minimalist and meaningful brand experiences.
“The Dirtbabe rebrand feels like a timely response to the organization's evolution. The selection of the colours, the typeface and graphic devices is a beautiful interpretation of the inclusive research process.”
Jessica Leong
Andrew Reutsky Associate RGD, Toronto
Andrew Reutsky Associate RGD is an award-winning art director who loves advertising... but not the advertising intended just to push a sale. He loves smart, strategic work that helps solve real-world problems and also enjoys fun, lighthearted work that makes people smile.
“Andrew has powerfully persuasive, high concept and ethical work that looks fantastic.”
Wilson Wong, Judge and Partner and Creative Director at Everbrave
Jennica Robinson, Sudbury
Jennica Robinson is an Anishinaabe Kwe and a member of the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation on Manitoulin Island (Mnidoo Mnising). She is a Senior Graphic Designer at Design de Plume, a women-led, Indigenously-owned design firm focused on inclusive, approachable and accessible design solutions.
“Jennica's work is beautiful and powerful, and also unusual and important. Her use of illustration and colour is superb.”
Andrew Boardman RGD
Paul Twa Associate RGD, Toronto
Paul Twa Associate RGD is a graphic designer, illustrator and lettering artist born and raised in Edmonton. Paul graduated from the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Design program in 2018 and he relocated to Toronto in 2022 where he has been working as an independent designer and illustrator.
“Very substantive, solid work all around. I appreciate Paul's incredible attention to detail and the research process behind his projects.”
Andrew Boardman RGD
