Design Canada
Canada's heritage of graphic design
Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.
Cast
Burton Kramer
Himself
Rolf Harder
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Heather Cooper
Herself
Fritz Gottschalk
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Stuart Ash
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Pierre-Yves Pelletier
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Hans Kleefeld
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Raymond Bellemare
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Allan Fleming
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Massimo Vignelli
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Diti Katona
Herself
Marian Bantjes
Herself
Douglas Coupland
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George Stroumboulopoulos
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Hunter Tura
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Videos
Storyline
Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.
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