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Inspiration
Starbucks: Breaking Brand Promise, One Store at a Time
August 21, 2019
Back in 1997, Starbucks founder Howard Schultz wrote about his now-iconic brand, “The people who line up for Starbucks aren’t just there for the coffee. It’s the romance of the coffee experience, the feeling of warmth and community people get i ...
+ Read MoreA Salute to Burton Kramer, Canada's Pioneer of Modernism.
August 15, 2019
Burton Kramer is a pioneer of Modernism in Canadian Graphic Design. He is best known for his iconic design of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation logo and corporate identity program in 1974 and his work for Expo ’67. From 1967-2001, he w ...
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AA Judge Nick Asik on Creative Canadiana and Next Gen Talent
August 8, 2019
AA Judge Nick Asik is the creative director at WAX partnership incorporated in Calgary Nick’s career has spanned North America, working for agencies in Toronto, Calgary, Los Angeles and New York. He’s leant his creativity to brands like Audi, Co ...
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August 1, 2019
AA Judge Brent Choi, CEO & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, DDB Canada Toronto As a ‘creative’ guy, for years Brent hid the fact he had graduated from one of Canada’s most prestigious business schools. And that he used to be an account executive. A ...
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Publishes: Winter 2019
Early Bird Deadline: Sept. 13, 2019
Final Deadline: Sept. 20, 2019
Current Issue
The Summer issue of Applied Arts magazine Will Novosedlik and his editorial team examines the evolution of prevailing design. How is design being re-defined in response to the burgeoning technological landscape, increased competition, the broadening of skills sets and a fundamental shift in perceived value?
Readers get a first look at the 2019 Design Awards winners, including cover design from Washington D.C.'s Design Army campaign for the Hong Kong Ballet, this issues cover art.
For more information or to pick-up your copy of the Applied Arts Summer issue today at select retailers.
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