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Design Canada

"Canada's heritage of graphic design"

Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.

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  • Burton Kramer

    Burton Kramer

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  • Rolf Harder

    Rolf Harder

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  • Heather Cooper

    Heather Cooper

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  • Fritz Gottschalk

    Fritz Gottschalk

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  • Stuart Ash

    Stuart Ash

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  • Pierre-Yves Pelletier

    Pierre-Yves Pelletier

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  • Hans Kleefeld

    Hans Kleefeld

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  • Raymond Bellemare

    Raymond Bellemare

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  • Allan Fleming

    Allan Fleming

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Overview

Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.

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