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08/08/08Sustainable Printing: Printing Greener is Possible
Print is an inextricably human development dating back thousands of years. Our ability to communicate via the printed page is (no pun intended) part of the very fibre of our being. But as with other resource-intensive manufacturing processes, the printing industry is under heavy scrutiny today...
06/09/08President's Report - May 2008
Nicole Vallee R.G.D. summarizes the actions, suggestions and decisions of the May 08 Board meeting. This report includes information on staff changes, new programming initiatives and the decision by the Board to join Icograda.
05/13/08An introduction to social media
Eric Karjaluoto of smashLAB who is speaking on social media at an RGD Professional Development Day invites you to download this smashLAB white paper on social media and the opportunities and challenges it offers.
05/05/08RGD President's Report (04/08)
Nicole Vallee R.G.D. summarizes the actions, suggestions and decisions of the April 08 Board meeting as well as the Association's Annual General Meeting. This report includes information on the amendments that were passed and the 2008/2009 Board of Directors.
04/14/08The Branding Rodeo
Branding hasn’t changed much in 4,000 years (although hopefully the process is less painful). The rancher’s brand signified ownership and protected against theft. The more clearly it identified the owner, the better it protected the property. Find out more in this article by Rachel Bell published in Riordon Design's publication CultureCue.
04/14/08Jumping on the Brandwagon
It’s important to have a good relationship with your designer. This is why the decisions you make up front when choosing one are critical. Authors Cathy McMahon and Cori Hellard explore seven important considerations
04/14/08Anatomy of a Brand
Today’s entrepreneurs have an understanding of the role branding plays in the positioning of an enterprise on the global stage. But they may not be aware of how to get from business concept to brand creative. This article by Alan Krpan and Ric Riordon R.G.D. illustrates the process.
09/05/07Graphic Design Beyond Metropolis
To celebrate RGD Ontario's 10th Anniversary, we invited 10 R.G.D.s to comment on our past, present and future. James Stewart R.G.D. provides the seventh in the series.
07/19/07Ottawa Perspective: The importance of regionalism and government procurement
To celebrate RGD Ontario's 10th Anniversary, we invited 10 R.G.D.s to comment on our past, present and future. David Craib R.G.D. provides the sixth in the series.
07/17/07Issues Beyond Graphic Design: What really matters
To celebrate RGD Ontario's 10th Anniversary, we invited 10 R.G.D.s to comment on our past, present and future. Vanessa Eckstein R.G.D. provides the fifth in the series.
06/29/07The Future Opportunities for RGD Ontario
To celebrate RGD Ontario's 10th Anniversary, we invited 10 R.G.D.s to comment on our past, present and future. John Furneaux R.G.D. provides the fourth in the series.
05/15/07Good Design is Good Business: RGD Helps Bring the Message In-House
To celebrate RGD Ontario's 10th Anniversary, we invited 10 R.G.D.s to comment on our past, present and future. Caroline Bruckner R.G.D. provides the third in the series.
05/01/07A Great Future for Design - Let's Make it So
To celebrate RGD Ontario's 10th Anniversary, we invited 10 R.G.D.s to comment on our past, present and future. Rod Nash R.G.D. provides the second in the series.
03/22/07Graphic Design: The Missing Link to Ontario's Competitiveness
To celebrate RGD Ontario's 10th Anniversary, we invited 10 R.G.D.s to comment on our past, present and future. Jean-Pierre Lacroix R.G.D. provides the first in the series.
03/21/07CTP File Submission Specifications
Handout by Quebecor for Audrey O'Handley R.G.D.'s presentation at Headstart 2007.
03/21/07Quebecor How-to
Handout produced by Quebecor available from Audrey O'Handley R.G.D.'s presentation at Headstart 2007.
03/21/07PrePress Presentation
Audrey O'Handley R.G.D.'s presentation at Headstart on PrePress.
03/21/07PrePress Checklist
Handout for Audrey O'Handley R.G.D.'s presentation at Headstart 2007.
11/01/00Graphic Design Professional Accreditation in Ontario
Founding President of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario, Albert Ng R.G.D. describes the reasons behind and process of attaining accreditation in Ontario, Canada. This article was published in the June 2000 of BoardMessage, the newsletter of Icograda (the International Council of Graphic Design Associations).