Design Canada
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 share 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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