Design Canada

June. 13,2018

Rating：

8.5

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Graphic Design

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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 shape 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.

Douglas Coupland as Himself

George Stroumboulopoulos as Himself

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Reviews

Hottoceame

2018/06/13

The Age of Commercialism

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Raetsonwe

2018/06/14

Redundant and unnecessary.

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ChanFamous

2018/06/15

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

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Curt

2018/06/16

Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.

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