Updates

Amazon First Novel Awards

The First Novel Award, which was established in 1976, has been instrumental in launching the careers of Canadian novelists. We got to attend this year’s program where Alicia Elliot won for her novel And Then She Fell. Congrats to all authors shortlisted!

“These six books offer a panoramic view of the novel in the twenty-first century Canada. They are searching, formally interesting works concerned with questions of power and survival and history (among others), but they are written in unique and beautiful idioms that suggest fiction in this country is in incredibly capable hands.”

Billy-Ray Belocurt

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How to actually get a design job

“The reality of the creative industry, as with any industry, is that while it grows, job opportunities become more demanding and competitive. There is no secret password but here are tips and specific actions I took that helped me get to the point I’m at now in my career.”

Project Manager Marikha Saira graciously shares with us her insider intel that helped her start her career in the industry.

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Create your own emblem at Doors Open!

We participated in Doors Open this year with 401 Richmond. The building’s doors were open to the public and As an activity, we prepared posters so that visitors could make their own emblem.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

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Sounds

Canada Sounds

“I asked everyone at the office to think of a couple of songs that are Canadian Classics™. I didn’t realize how hard narrowing down my selection would be since Canada is overflowing with talent (must be the fresh water).”

Sara, Social Media Coordinator

“Mustafa is from my old Toronto neighbourhood, Regent Park. People still kick it by the green box.”

Joshua, Associate Creative Director

“Gordon Lightfoot was on heavy rotation when our family across in the summer of 1984. When my kids were younger and we did our own camping road trips, Headphones was on our ‘road trip’ playlist.”

Erik, Creative Director

“My friend introduced me to this album (The Dusty Foot Philosopher) when it was released in the summer of 2005 when we were working at summer camp and this just became the soundtrack of my summer.”

Megan, Senior Graphic Designer

“During school lunch hours in the summer, I’d grab a $1 pizza slice at Kerry’s pizza (RIP), sit in the park playground, and just vibe to Nelly Furtado.”

Christina, Junior Graphic Designer

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Work

Made by Emblem collects some wins

June has been an exciting month here! We picked up a win from Print Awards for our work for I Am Toronto Pearson.

“Personally, I’m so proud and pleased that a project that exemplifies the person-focused and concept-driven nature of our studio received industry recognition.”

Joshua Duchesne, Associate Creative Director

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Our visual identity for the 2024 National Magazine Awards won a Communication Arts Award for Public Service.

“I am so proud that our team won a Communication Arts Award of Excellence for this project, and we’re thankful to the judges for considering us amongst a plethora of talent. Huzzah!”

Christina Kim, Junior Graphic Designer

Read the full article here.

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