Demonstrating a deep understanding of the history and intergenerational trauma of Indigenous people has won a Wilson School of Design at KPU student the Ray Hrynkow Scholarship from DesCan.
Winner: Manesha Dulay
School: Wilson School of Design, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, BC
This national scholarship is awarded to a third-year student in a Canadian program whose submission has demonstrated a deep understanding of problem-solving through communication design. Created in honour of Ray Hrynkow, a respected Vancouver, BC design professional, teacher and DesCan Fellow who passed away in 2012. It is supported by Casey Hrynkow FGDC and other donors.
“Ray envisioned the scholarship supporting a candidate showing great promise as a ‘next generation designer’ — one who demonstrates an understanding of design as applied research, employing ethnography, sociology and anthropology and using these tools to uncover truly effective and resonant design.”
Judge’s comments:
“Excellent, understated concepting and presentation of ideas, materials and subject matter here.”
“This project was so well designed, unique and well thought out. I loved the idea of engraving the statements and facts in the wood, as a reminder of the effects of the residential school system.”
“I wanted to address the injustices against Indigenous people and the intergenerational trauma that is ongoing. These feelings, combined with a powerful presentation by DesCan National President Mark Rutledge on the history and future of Indigenous people regarding Residential schools, moved me with the idea of reconciliation as it brought hope back into this subject.”
Manesha Dulay
The Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan) is committed to leading, supporting, and advancing professional design communications in Canada. As a nationwide, membership-based community, they have been establishing standards for design professionals since 1956. Since its inception, DesCan has continued to advance professional design and has cemented itself as a leader and supporter of the Canadian design profession.
We are so proud of our students and their commitment to tackle big, current subjects with empathy and an open mind. And, when these students get recognized by industry leaders through awards and scholarships, that truly gives us all a collective sense of pride.
Manesha Dulay, now starting the 4th year of her Graphic Design for Marketing program, is a student who is an incredible ambassador for her program, and who is no stranger to being recognized for her work.
She was previously awarded the Jim Rimmer Community Scholarship for Design Award ($1000) by the BC chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada.
The award, presented by Hemlock Printers, acknowledged the strength of Manesha’s project – a website promoting awareness and action on India’s Farmers Protest.
“For me, the world of graphic design was discovered through interaction and fascination with album cover art. Creative work brings me both peace and stress, which is why I love it! I find design most interesting when it has a hidden message or sends a direct message, which is why I try to incorporate humanitarian and global issues into my design work as much as I can.” – Manesha Dulay
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