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Vanderbrand: The Toronto studio crafting identities rooted in place and purpose

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Since its inception, Toronto's Vanderbrand has carved a niche for itself through smart, considered work that largely centres on places and spaces with a range of clients across high-end real estate, hospitality, and cultural projects.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

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Nothing can replace true human creativity, and a personal touch is something clients will always crave. That said, illustration agencies continue to take commissions from exuberant clients with high hopes for their campaigns, publications, and media activity, online and in print. Clients feel the same way.

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Graphic designers share their top tips for choosing the right fonts

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I've worked with clients who already have an established brand typeface which doesn't have the things it needs," reveals independent typographic designer Sarah Cowan. Consider the client's budget from the start. Be transparent with clients about potential font costs. "In Many "free" fonts are only for personal use.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

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Others, meanwhile, would love to shout about what they've created, but their clients frustratingly forbid it. Their bold and fearless approach has earned them collaborations with clients across a variety of industries, from tech to hospitality. Studio DBD 13.

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Now More Than Ever: Why Communication is Essential For Your Business

Speaker: Danielle Hughes, Chief Personality Officer, More Than Words Marketing

In this presentation, you'll hear from Danielle Hughes, a copywriting and branding expert, on how you can use your personality to connect with your clients and stand out from the clutter. And you need to be using it.

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Meet Tüpokompanii, the type foundry redefining letterforms through 'mistakes' and tradition

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Tüpokompanii works across pretty much all things letter-based: designing and publishing retail fonts, logomark design, typeface modifications and language extension, research and consultation, Opentype feature programming, and offering custom type design services to clients such as the second-largest in Estonia, Tartu.

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How Alphabet shapes brands with trust, collaboration and a 'Saul Bass ethos'

Creative Boom

For us, it's all about being genuine and really getting to know what our clients want to express," he continues. "We Many clients, however, are closer to home, such as Alphabet's work for Pekok, a new lager from Birmingham's Indian Brewery. PEKOK by Alphabet "We value our clients' input. It all comes down to trust.

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Rethinking Creative Workflows: Increasing Efficiency in the Design Process

Discover how to improve workflow efficiency in five key areas, including: Onboarding new clients and kicking off new projects. External stakeholder and client reviews. Internal reviews and collaboration. Chronological tracking and file management. Automating and optimizing the creative workflow.

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What in the World is a Force Majeure?

Speaker: Michele Berdinis

Can my clients cancel signed contracts? This session will answer business law questions that people are asking most during the pandemic. If my business can’t pay its bills, can my creditors come after my personal assets? Do I have to pay the rent on my co-working space or office? Send your questions to admin@graphicartistsguild.org!

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

Understanding what trends are happening and how they’re impacting the competitive landscape is crucial to providing top dollar design strategy to your clients. With so many trends coming and going, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones you should capitalize on and which ones might not be worth the trouble.