Current Issue

"[…] Having a killer idea is only part of the equation - it needs to be well crafted and brought to life in a way that will break through". — Morgan Tierney, Partner, Executive Creative Director, Rethink, Vancouver, BC and 2023 Advertising Awards Judge.

The 2023 Advertising and Student Awards winners will have you dancing around in awe and make you feel a little pang of jealously wishing you came up with that execution. Whether it be the advertising, design Illustration, or photography we are sure you will be impressed. Moreover, you will be moved to get cracking on your own masterpiece!

Clearly visible is the imprint of new technology upon our creative industry, the use of which is cleverly integrated into smart creative resulting in effective and memorable campaigns. Our student winners continue to astound us with work that leave most judges as well as the Applied Arts team gobsmacked by its market ready quality.

Creative Futures Schools Guide - Special Advertising Supplement

Explore the higher-education opportunities available in the creative area. Whether you are starting to take your first stop or looking to fine-tune your skills you will be impowered to finding the best school to put your next step forward.

This issue is witness to the exciting evolution of our creative industry, see for yourself!

On the cover: "Heterotopias", a Conceptual Photography winning entry by Neil Harris, Centre De Formation Professionnelle De Lachine, Montreal, QC, 2023 Student Award winner.




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