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10/03/2024 | News release | Archived content

HEC Montréal’s creative talent burns bright at the UCDA Design Awards

HEC Montréal's creative talent burns bright at the UCDA Design Awards

October 3, 2024

HEC Montréal performed spectacularly at the Design Awards, organized by the University & College Designers Association(UCDA) on the occasion of its 54th annual conference in Indianapolis, from September 26 to 29, 2024.

"I am very proud of these awards, as they are a wonderful acknowledgement of everyone in the School's Office of Communications and Government and International Relations. A huge shout out to the entire team for the colossal work of deploying HEC Montréal's new brand identity, accomplished over the last 18 months." - Martyne Dubuc, Director of Graphic Communications and Brand Image Services

Photo credit: Matthew Lester Photography

This prestigious competition, which showcases the best graphic designs, aims to promote design excellence, support educational institutions and drive the exchange of creative ideas within the academic environment.

The jury, composed of experienced graphic designers, photographers and illustrators working in educational institutions, was won over by the School's submissions, awarding it several distinctions:

  • Best in Show and Gold Award for HEC Mag, the School's online magazine
  • Gold Award in the Internal Portfolio category for 6 projects carried out entirely in-house as part of the institutional brand redesign
  • Excellence Award for the institutional video entitled Where opportunities are created
  • Jury's Choice and Excellence Award for the institutional campaign

A photo taken by HEC Montréal photographer, Corinne Fortier, also received an Honourable mention.

"Although there were many worthy entries, the integrated campaign submitted by HEC Montréal was unparalleled... The level of sophistication and execution dwarfed all other projects." - Rex Whisman, Jury Member and Founder, BrandEd Consultants

Discover the award-winning entries


Find out more:
 UCDA Design Awards