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| founder =Frank Davies, John Gibson, Frank Newfeld, Leslie Smart<ref name= |
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'''Design Professionals of Canada''' (or '''DesCan''', formerly known as the '''Society of Graphic Designers of Canada''', or '''GDC''') is Canadaʼs national certification body for graphic and communication design and since 1956 has established standards for design professionals, educators, and leaders. DesCan licenses and certifies members whose services meet the standardized, national criteria. DesCan was Canada's first distinct group to professionalize graphic design as a distinct field.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://modern-canada.blogspot.ca/2011/12/graphic-art-and-design-robert-stacey.html |title=Graphic Art and Design / Robert Stacey |type=Weblog post |author=Duncan |website=Modern Canada |date=11 December 2011 |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1956 designers [[Frank Davies (record producer)|Frank Davies]], John Gibson, [[Frank Newfeld]], and Leslie (Sam) Smart met in Toronto to form the Society of Typographic Designers of Canada (TDC). |
In 1956 designers [[Frank Davies (record producer)|Frank Davies]], John Gibson, [[Frank Newfeld]], and Leslie (Sam) Smart met in Toronto to form the Society of Typographic Designers of Canada (TDC). |
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In 1968 the organization changed its name to the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) with the Federal Charter approved on in 1976, unifying the country under one national association |
In 1968 the organization changed its name to the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) with the Federal Charter approved on in 1976, unifying the country under one national association. |
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In 1996 |
In 1996 GDC's five Ontario Chapters combined to form the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario and received provincial legislation granting them authority to use the title of Registered Graphic Designer and the R.G.D. designation within the province of Ontario. |
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GDC celebrated its 50th |
GDC celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006 with a commemorative stamp from [[Canada Post]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gdc.design/about|title=GDC (Graphic Designers of Canada) | About GDC®}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.canadianpostagestamps.ca/stamps/17670/50-years-of-canadian-graphic-design|title = 50 years of Canadian graphic design - Canada Postage Stamp}}</ref> |
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In 2021 the organization changed its name to the Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan) to more accurately reflect a broadening variety of membership. |
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⚫ | DesCan is well-respected internationally and is a member of the International Council of Design (ico-D), the worldwide non-governmental body representing graphic and communication designers, allowing members to attain international recognition, professional development, and a global perspective on graphic design. DesCan is one of the ten largest association members in ico-D and has been a member since 1974. |
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⚫ | DesCan is also allied with the [[Société des designers graphiques du Québec|Societe des Designers Graphiques du Quebec]] (SDGQ), representing graphic designers in Quebec, the university and College Designers Association (UCDA), the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators (CAPIC), and the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA). |
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⚫ | In 2010 the organization adopted membership changes to replace the MGDC and LGDC certifications<ref name="Roodenburg2010">{{cite mailing list |title=GDC Adopts New Designation for its Professional Members: CGD |url=http://lists.gdc.net/pipermail/gdc/2010-September/011674.html |mailing-list=gdc |date=September 17, 2010 |first=Rod |last=Roodenburg |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref><ref name="gdc-adopts-new-mark-cgd" /><ref>{{cite web |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |title=GDC Certification |url=http://gdc.net/join/index/articles99.php |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080705084611/http://gdc.net/join/index/articles99.php |archivedate=July 5, 2008 |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> with a new CGD™ certification<ref name="gdc-adopts-new-mark-cgd">{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/article/2010/09/17/gdc-adopts-new-mark-cgd |title=GDC Adopts New Mark: CGD |date=September 17, 2010 |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/article/2010/10/19/gdc-adopts-membership-changes-in-historic-meeting |title=GDC Adopts Membership Changes in Historic Meeting |date=October 19, 2010 |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> in order to reduce confusion over the meaning of the MGDC designation.<ref name="Roodenburg2010" /> The CGD certification mark was replaced with CDP™ in 2021. |
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==Activities== |
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The DesCan maintains a national certified body of graphic and communication designers and promotes standards of graphic design and ethical business practices for the benefit of Canadian industry, commerce, public service and education. |
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and promotes standards of graphic design and ethical business practices for the benefit of Canadian industry, commerce, public service and education. |
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Through the media, publications, seminars, events, conferences and exhibits, the |
Through the media, publications, seminars, events, conferences and exhibits, the DesCan builds awareness of graphic and communication design and its essential role in business and society. |
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Since 1960, the |
From 1977, initially in British Columbia and then across Canada, Graphex has provided a design competition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Graphex National Design Awards |url=https://www.gdc.net/news-events/graphex-national-design-awards |website=GDC |access-date=22 February 2022}}</ref> |
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Since 1960, the DesCan has been recognizing as Fellows those designers who make major contributions to Canadian graphic design. Designers who have received the honour include [[Allan Fleming]] (1960), [[Burton Kramer]] (1975), Chris Yaneff (1983), Paul Arthur (1996), [[Jim Rimmer]] (2007), and Mark Busse (2014).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/inspiration/fellows |title=GDC Fellows |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Organization== |
==Organization== |
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DesCan consists of ten chapters across Canada, facilitating a national, ongoing exchange of ideas and information for designers and students:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/about/chapters/about-gdc-chapters |title=About GDC Chapters |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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* Alberta North — Amanda Schutz CGD, President<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/chapter/alberta-north/about-our-chapter |title=Alberta North: About our Chapter |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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* Alberta South - Danny Lijn, CGD |
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* Arctic — Mark Rutledge CGD, President<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/chapter/arctic/about-our-chapter |title=Arctic: About Our Chapter |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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* Atlantic — Paul Williams CGD, President<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/chapter/atlantic/executive |title=Atlantic: Executive |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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* BC Mainland — Leanne Prain, CGD, President<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/chapter/bc/our-executive |title=BC Mainland: Executive |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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* BC Vancouver Island — Emrys Damon Miller CGD, President<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gdc.net/chapter/bc-vancouver-island/about-our-chapter |title=Vancouver Island: About Our Chapter |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=July 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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* Manitoba — Carson Samson CGD, President<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gdc.design/chapter/manitoba/about |title=Manitoba: About the Manitoba Chapter |author=Society of Graphic Designers of Canada |accessdate=March 28, 2018}}</ref> |
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* Saskatchewan North — Josh Nagy, CGD |
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* Saskatchewan South — Justin Swedberg, CGD |
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* Members At Large (including Ontario and Quebec) |
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==Affiliations== |
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DesCan is a professional member of [[ico-D]] (International Council of Communication Design), the worldwide non-governmental body representing the graphic design profession.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icograda.org/members/members.htm |title=Icograda Members |publisher=[[Icograda]] |access-date=July 16, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701204348/http://www.icograda.org/members/members.htm |archive-date=July 1, 2014 }}</ref> This provides DesCan members with the opportunity for international recognition, professional development, and a global perspective on graphic design. |
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The ''[[Société des designers graphiques du Québec]]'' (SDGQ), representing graphic designers in the province of [[Quebec]], has a formal relationship with the GDC. |
The ''[[Société des designers graphiques du Québec]]'' (SDGQ), representing graphic designers in the province of [[Quebec]], has a formal relationship with the GDC. |
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==CDP™ Certification== |
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DesCan certifies and licenses members whose services meet the standardized, national criteria. The CDP™ certification mark is recognized across Canada as the mark of professional services and ethical business conduct.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}} Current certification requirements and guidelines can be found at https://descan.ca/certification/. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Association of Registered Graphic Designers]] |
* [[Association of Registered Graphic Designers]] |
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* [[Salazar Awards]] |
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* [[:fr:Société des designers graphiques du Québec|Société des designers graphiques du Québec]] {{in lang|fr}} |
* [[:fr:Société des designers graphiques du Québec|Société des designers graphiques du Québec]] {{in lang|fr}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.gdc.net/ Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) Website] |
*[http://www.gdc.net/ Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) Website] |
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![]() GDC logo, designed by Jacques Emile Charette, in use from 1968 to 2014.[1] | |
Abbreviation | GDC |
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Founded | 1956[2] |
Founder | Frank Davies, John Gibson, Frank Newfeld, Leslie Smart[2] |
Type | Professional Association |
Registration no. | 0994952[3] |
Location |
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Area served | Canada |
Official languages | English, French |
Key people | President Marga Lopez, CGD |
Affiliations | ico-D[2] |
Website | gdc |
Formerly called |
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Design Professionals of Canada (or DesCan, formerly known as the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, or GDC) is Canadaʼs national certification body for graphic and communication design and since 1956 has established standards for design professionals, educators, and leaders. DesCan licenses and certifies members whose services meet the standardized, national criteria. DesCan was Canada's first distinct group to professionalize graphic design as a distinct field.[4]
History
[edit]In 1956 designers Frank Davies, John Gibson, Frank Newfeld, and Leslie (Sam) Smart met in Toronto to form the Society of Typographic Designers of Canada (TDC).
In 1968 the organization changed its name to the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) with the Federal Charter approved on in 1976, unifying the country under one national association.
In 1996 GDC's five Ontario Chapters combined to form the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario and received provincial legislation granting them authority to use the title of Registered Graphic Designer and the R.G.D. designation within the province of Ontario.
GDC celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006 with a commemorative stamp from Canada Post.[5][6]
In 2021 the organization changed its name to the Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan) to more accurately reflect a broadening variety of membership.
Today DesCan has chapters throughout Canada and has representation in every province and territory as well as many international members.
Friends and Affiliates of DesCan
[edit]DesCan is well-respected internationally and is a member of the International Council of Design (ico-D), the worldwide non-governmental body representing graphic and communication designers, allowing members to attain international recognition, professional development, and a global perspective on graphic design. DesCan is one of the ten largest association members in ico-D and has been a member since 1974.
DesCan is also allied with the Societe des Designers Graphiques du Quebec (SDGQ), representing graphic designers in Quebec, the university and College Designers Association (UCDA), the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators (CAPIC), and the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA).
In 2010 the organization adopted membership changes to replace the MGDC and LGDC certifications[7][8][9] with a new CGD™ certification[8][10] in order to reduce confusion over the meaning of the MGDC designation.[7] The CGD certification mark was replaced with CDP™ in 2021.
Activities
[edit]The DesCan maintains a national certified body of graphic and communication designers and promotes standards of graphic design and ethical business practices for the benefit of Canadian industry, commerce, public service and education.
Through the media, publications, seminars, events, conferences and exhibits, the DesCan builds awareness of graphic and communication design and its essential role in business and society.
From 1977, initially in British Columbia and then across Canada, Graphex has provided a design competition.[11]
Since 1960, the DesCan has been recognizing as Fellows those designers who make major contributions to Canadian graphic design. Designers who have received the honour include Allan Fleming (1960), Burton Kramer (1975), Chris Yaneff (1983), Paul Arthur (1996), Jim Rimmer (2007), and Mark Busse (2014).[12]
Organization
[edit]![]() | This section needs to be updated.(September 2019) |
DesCan consists of ten chapters across Canada, facilitating a national, ongoing exchange of ideas and information for designers and students:[13]
Affiliations
[edit]DesCan is a professional member of ico-D (International Council of Communication Design), the worldwide non-governmental body representing the graphic design profession.[14] This provides DesCan members with the opportunity for international recognition, professional development, and a global perspective on graphic design.
The Société des designers graphiques du Québec (SDGQ), representing graphic designers in the province of Quebec, has a formal relationship with the GDC.
CDP™ Certification
[edit]DesCan certifies and licenses members whose services meet the standardized, national criteria. The CDP™ certification mark is recognized across Canada as the mark of professional services and ethical business conduct.[citation needed] Current certification requirements and guidelines can be found at https://descan.ca/certification/.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "License to Brag(gadocio)".
- ^ a b c d Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. "About GDC". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Federal Corporation Information - 0994952". Corporations Canada. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Duncan (11 December 2011). "Graphic Art and Design / Robert Stacey". Modern Canada (Weblog post). Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ^ "GDC (Graphic Designers of Canada) | About GDC®".
- ^ "50 years of Canadian graphic design - Canada Postage Stamp".
- ^ a b Roodenburg, Rod (September 17, 2010). "GDC Adopts New Designation for its Professional Members: CGD". gdc (Mailing list). Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (September 17, 2010). "GDC Adopts New Mark: CGD". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. "GDC Certification". Archived from the original on July 5, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (October 19, 2010). "GDC Adopts Membership Changes in Historic Meeting". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Graphex National Design Awards". GDC. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. "GDC Fellows". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. "About GDC Chapters". Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ "Icograda Members". Icograda. Archived from the original on July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.