Robert Smith RGD
Owner/Creative Director Association of Registered Graphic Designers
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Biography
clients such as Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Farm Boy Fresh Markets, Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Canada Post Corporation, Canadian National Museum of Science and Technology, the National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Royal Canadian Mint.
I have received more than 100 awards of distinction from professional organizations and publications from around the world and have been featured in international trade magazines as well as being published in several hardbound publications.
I also speak at professional development seminars, post secondary and secondary schools as well as industry webinars. Recent topics include the future of package design, how social media has changed design and building a better brand.
In 2008 I received the prestigious “40 Under 40” award for business excellence and community involvement.
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Industry Awards
• Graphis, Switzerland
• "DESI" design awards, New York
• Applied Arts
• Advertising and Design Club of Canada
• How International Design Awards
• Mohawk Papers
• Registered Designers of Ontario
• Domtar Awards
• Neenah "One" awards
• Design Edge
• Advertising and Design Association, Ottawa
Published Articles
• HOW Magazine
• Applied Arts
• Dynamic Graphics
• Critique Magazine
• Azure Magazine
• The National Post
• Design Edge
• Ottawa Business Journal
• Ottawa Citizen
Education
St. Pius X
St. Lawrence College
Design and Photography
Design and Photography
1989
St. LAwrence College
Graphic Design and Photography
Graphic Design and Photography
1989
- President's List
- Board of Directors Student Representative
- Vice President of Student Body
Affiliations
- The Association of Registered Designers of Ontario
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Testimonials
Coordinator / Professor, Graphic Design Program
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
" We have had the pleasure of having Robert Smith present to students in our program over the past few academic seasons. We found his presentations both educational and entertaining. His topics were current and his knowledge extensive. Robert presents with an energy and honesty that captivates and inspires our students."
Event Appearances
The Future of Package Design
Headstart Conference Toronto, Canada
The Future of Package Design
Webcast Internet
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
