| On the cover: Image shot by Montreal photographer Valerie Simmons to promote the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Norma, for its 2005–’06 season. “Both Riordon Design and the COC are great to work for because they have so much respect for artists and the creative process,” she says. “I had a great crew on that shoot, including reknowned Montreal costume designer Linda Brunelle and makeup artist Angelo Barsetti.” See Simmons’ portfolio on p. 78. |
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Je Me Souviens
By Doug Dolan
An exile foolishly tries to collect his thoughts on Quebec.
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What If There Were No More TV?
By Philippe Meunier
By mixing together different creative ingredients, ad agencies can offer clients a truly unique soufflé, instead of the same old television cake.
...et si la télévision s'éteignait à jamais ?
par Philippe Meunier
En mélangeant différemment les ingrédients créatifs, les agences de publicité peuvent offrir à leurs clients quelque chose d’unique; quelque chose comme un soufflé, plutôt que le même vieux gâteau télévisuel.
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Like Pen on Paper
By Frank Lenk
New tablet computers change how we work. |
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A Long Journey
By Pierre Léonard
Starting with Expo 67, design in Quebec has taken big strides forward and now it is set to conquer the world.
Une longue route
par Pierre Léonard
Depuis Expo 67, le graphisme québécois a connu des avancées majeures et vise maintenant la conquête du monde.
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Hot Type
By Rod McDonald
Show us your fat face: Notes on a bold history. |
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New Talent Commanding Our Attention
From Montreal, photographer Aislinn Leggett, designer Olivier Beaudoin and illustrator Patricia Tremblay.
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Valerie Simmons
The "surreal, dreamlike" work of a photographer who lives to capture the moment. |
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François Thisdale
An editorial illustrator who mixes and matches elements from different sources.
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Head of Their Class
UQAM gets full marks for raising a new generation of design stars. |
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Ooh Là Là
The Quebec Association of Illustrators (AIIQ) made a splash with the first-ever show of its members’ work in Toronto |
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Damn Good
By Brian Dunn
Sharing a name with the massive Hydro-Québec dam, LG2 Boutique has risen quickly in Montreal graphic design circles, backed by a powerful advertising agency parent and a firm belief in the power of branding to transform society.
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Red, White and Blue
By Wendy Helfenbaum
Bleublancrouge knew that Quebecers would associate the colours with the beloved Habs and not the U.S. flag. Following a bold corporate plan, the feisty Montreal ad agency has laid the groundwork for future growth and continued creative excellence.
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Busting Down the Borders
By Liz Warwick
After the baby boomers created a strong inward-looking advertising and design industry in Quebec, a new creative generation is setting its sights on the global market.
Faire éclater les frontières
par Liz Warwick
Au Québec, les baby boomers ont créé une industrie du design et de la publicité forte et introvertie. Une nouvelle génération de créatifs porte désormais son regard vers le marché global.
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