Updates

The Power of Portfolio Reviews

There's power in accepting feedback, even when you don't always agree with everyone's suggestions.

"At Made by Emblem, we constantly review and critique our work and challenge our design decisions. We know that every review and critique makes us better designers, better creatives and better humans."

Read Erik's full article here.

In-House Design Conference

On Thursday June 20, Associate Creative Director Joshua Duchesne will be speaking at the RGD’s In-House Design Conference. His talk will focus on the social responsibility designers still carry in a larger organization.

Other speakers include Chino Wong, Vice President Design at Medium, and J. Todd Simmons, Vice President of Brand Experience and Design Co-Lead at IBM Blue Studio.

‍

The 47th Annual National Magazine Awards Gala

Hundreds of national magazines, 1000 entries, and 200 finalists. The National Magazine Awards will reveal all winners this Friday.  

You can still secure tickets here.

View our case study for the visual identity.

‍

‍

Sounds

Mixed by Megan Vol 12.

“If you were to walk into our office, you would likely hear someone (me) singing a line or two of the song that we’re listening to. And even more likely, you’ll hear me singing along with the harmony parts because I just love them! So, here are some fun songs with some harmonizing for your listening pleasure.”

Megan Drummond, Senior Designer

‍

‍

Show & Tell

Selects from Photography Portfolio Review

The second annual Photo Portfolio Review, ran by Issues Magazine Shop, took place last month at the Ace Hotel Toronto.

Creative Director Erik Mohr and Associate Creative Director Joshua Duchesne were there to review the work of new and established photographers.

These are just some of the works showcased by the many talented photographers we had a chance to speak to…

‍

‍

‍