Rationales

As part of the application process for the RGD Examination, applicants are asked to submit six written rationales. Below are some examples of individual rationales from the sets of 6 submitted by R.G.D.s who successfully completed the Examination. (Please refer to the Handbook for Registered Graphic Designers for complete details on how and what to submit.)

Written Rationale by Gilbert Li R.G.D. for the design of a University of Toronto Journal.
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Yukon First Nations logo by Mary BinsteadWritten Rationale by Mary Binsted R.G.D. for the design of the Yukon First Nations 2010 Logo.
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Written Rationale by Randal Boutilier R.G.D. for the design of the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens’ Gilead Cafe.
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Ian Chalmers R.G.D.Written Rationale by Ian Chalmers R.G.D. for the design of the Daily bread food bank — Hungry city campaign.
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Written Rationale by Claire Dawson R.G.D. for the design of UofT magainze.
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Written Rationale by Scott Ferguson R.G.D. for the design of Hedley Buck Naked in Barbados televised show opening.
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Written Rationale by Janice Fung R.G.D. for the design of the Korean Dance website.
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Written Rationale by James Kuo R.G.D. for the design of the MOMA electronic newsletter.
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Written Rationale by Janet New R.G.D. for the design of “The best time to fish… Find your silver lining in the recession” 2009 promotional brochure.
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Written Rationale by Fidel Pena R.G.D. for the design of the book Susur.
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Written Rationale by Jennifer Shadbolt R.G.D. for the Compliments Seasonal Package Design.
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Written Rationale by Kenn Waplington R.G.D. for the design of the Ministry of Research & Innovation Bio Booth
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Written Rationale by Barbara Williams R.G.D. for the design of Canadian Tourism Commission: Meetings & Conventions Incentive Brochure.
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