UPRISE2010 design COMPETITION
WINNERS The Elevators Conference and Awards: to elevate design in Saskatchewan. Elevators is the premier design event in Saskatchewan a venue for great designers to meet, share, and flaunt their wares. This year s theme, UpRise, is all about being proud and progressive. It s about sharing successes and championing our abilities. It s a call to unite and come to the forefront. For, rest assured, Saskatchewan design and designers are worthy of celebration.
ELEVATOR Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Orange Zone Outdoor Brian Ohlmann designer from MGM Communications Simple direct and immediate. Well crafted. Outdoor Advertising
ELEVATOR Luxy Lady Real Soap Luxy Lady Lip Balm Christian Jensen designer from Christian Jensen Communications Design Beautiful and sensuous, very desirable. Very high production values. packaging
ELEVATOR Saskatchewan Credit Unions Credit Union Money Rabbits Display Brian Ohlmann designer from MGM Communications Simple effective idea. Environmental or Exhibit Graphics
ELEVATOR Saskatchewan Credit Unions Liquidation Sale Brian Ohlmann designer from MGM Communications TV Over $50K Drew Sebestent copywriter Tony Hrynchk Farenheit Films Funny engaging commercial that stands up to multiple views, communicates a strong message.
ELEVATOR Saskatoon Zoo Foundation Zoogala 2010 Event Materials David Melashenko designer from Tap Communications Public Service/ Charity Tim Neal senior art director Tim Neal photographer Great idea on a tight budget, well executed use of media
ELEVATOR Saskatoon Transit 2009 Student Bus Passes Dave Gillespie designer from The Marketing Den Clever, audience appropriate, stunning use of craft. Design Miscellaneous
ELEVATOR Earthship Pitaya Music Festival/Costa Rica Earthship Pitaya Music Festival Christian Jensen designer from Christian Jensen Communications Design Something that we would expect coming from Montreal. Poster
ELEVATOR Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Orange Zone Campaign Brian Ohlmann designer from MGM Communications Simple and immediate, instantly recognizable. Campaign
ELEVATOR Royal Architects Institute of Canada/ Saskatchewan Association of Architects Sounds Like Architecture National Conference Identity Christian Jensen designer from Christian Jensen Communications Design Excellent, great idea driving it. Logo
MERIT
MERIT SIAST SIAST 2007 2008 AR: Growing Capacity Shannon Farguson designer from SIAST Annual Report Under 10K Thomas Bartlett Photographer High level of Execution and Hierarchy. Well Crafted Typography.
MERIT Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Understanding Catholic Schools Brochure Christopher Dally designer from Ledbetter Communications Solid Idea. Well conceived and followed through for the target audience. brochure/ catalogue
MERIT SaskTel 2009 Student Campaign Dave Gillespie designer from The Marketing Den Clever application of the medium. Immediate communication. outdoor ADVERTISING
MERIT Five Star Homeless CD Cover Erin Sarauer designer from Eight80 Graphic Design packaging Lorelie Sarauer illustration (partial) Great idea, fitness of the solution very applicable.
MERIT Mackenzie Art Gallery Theatroclasm Catherine Bradbury designer from Bradbury Design & Branding Beautiful execution. Design Miscellaneous
MERIT United Way of Saskatoon & Area United Way Awareness David Melashenko designer from Tap Communications Poster Tim Neal senior art director Chris Hendrickson photographer Ray Penner copywriter Great Idea.
MERIT Tap Communications Inc. Signage and Print materials David Melashenko designer from Tap Communications Identity Application Tim Neal senior art director Ray Penner copywriter Great logo, love the environmental application.
BEST OF SHOW
ELEVATOR Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure Orange Zone Outdoor Brian Ohlmann designer from MGM Communications Simple direct and immediate. Well crafted. Best of Show
THANKS
JUDGE Saskatoon Transit 2009 Student Bus Passes Dave Gillespie designer from The Marketing Den Monique s pick Clever, audience appropriate, stunning use of craft. Monique Gamache Partner and Design Director, WAX Partnership Inc. Monique came to the design world in part by chance (looking for career ideas while flipping through a university calendar), but also through a natural talent fostered at a young age. After completing her major in communications design at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design in Vancouver, Monique returned to Alberta to work in her field. She is currently partner and design director for WAX Partnership Inc. where she works with clients to develop accurate and memorable representations of the company in their annual reports, brochures, packaging, corporate identity stationery and websites. Monique likes to think of her craft as problem solving. It s more than just making a product pretty. It s learning about the company, targeting the end user, and finding interesting and compelling solutions. She says the key to discovering how best to represent a company is in the research. Researching who they are, what their needs are and who their audience is that s where the idea is, it s often something hidden but simple. Monique has received numerous awards for her work, and much of her inspiration comes from her love of being part of a talented team that she considers to be the best in their field. She stresses that the best work is done as a team: This is not a solo effort.
JUDGE Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools Understanding Catholic Schools Brochure Christopher Dally designer from Ledbetter Communications Giles pick Solid Idea. Well conceived and followed through for the target audience. Giles Woodward, MGDC Senior Design Instructor, Medicine Hat College A British born graphic designer and educator. Moved from the UK to Alberta, Canada in 1998 to assume the position of Senior Design Instructor at Medicine Hat College. From 2002 2010 was a partner in the design studio Fishten. Works appeared in many journals including; Applied Arts, Coupe and Creative Review, and in books by publishers; Rockport, Rotovision and How. Has been recognized for design accomplishments by; Ad Rodeo, AIGA and GDC Graphex. In 2008 attained a Master of Design from NSCAD University. Ongoing design research includes; localized problem solving and vernacular communication. Personal interests include; popular culture, fashion, music and collecting unique artifacts.
JUDGE Royal Architects Institute of Canada/ Saskatchewan Association of Architects Sounds Like Architecture National Conference Identity Martin s pick Christian Jensen designer from Christian Jensen Communications Design Excellent, great idea driving it. Martin Batten Creative Director With over 20 years designing compelling brands, Martin knows how to bring big ideas to life. Prior to joining Karo, Martin worked for some of Toronto s premier design studios creating compelling design for top retail brands like Nestlé, Swiss Chalet, Smarties and Nescafé. At Karo, Martin has become one of the top brand advisors for our finance and insurance clients. His brand solutions helped PI Financial to overcome poor market reputation and re-positioned Schill Insurance and Renfrew Insurance to prepare them for market growth. Moreover, Martin is the creative lead in the development of Vancity s first combined annual and accountability report for 2010. As well as his creative expertise, Martin brings an acute understanding of design and branding to all his work. He received his undergraduate degree in graphic design at Kingston University in the U.K. After being awarded a Fellowship, Martin pursued his master s in Graphic Design at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where he focused on strategically applying graphic design to brand development. Martin is a member of the Graphic Designers of Canada and has received numerous design and advertising awards throughout his career.