Fresh Thinking, Bright Design: LCV Students Recognized at the 2025 RGD Student Design Awards

The RGD Student Design Awards honour Canada’s top emerging talent in visual communication. This year, more than 880 entries were submitted from across the country. Three LaSalle College Vancouver Graphic Design students earned Honourable Mentions at this national competition.

Their work shows how creative thinking and sustainability can go hand in hand. Each project reflects a clear idea, a strong sense of purpose, and an eye for design that feels current and human. The results are colourful, thoughtful, and sustainability-forward — proof that responsible design can still spark joy.

LaSalle College Vancouver Student Winners:

• Emily Norris-Jones – Honourable Mention, Packaging Design (Series) for Bare – Sustainable Skincare, created in Dimensional Design with Anne Ahmad Burnett.

• Emily Norris-Jones – Honourable Mention, Colour for Happy Place Beverage Packaging Brand, created in Dimensional Design with Anne Ahmad Burnett.

Jaeyeon Yu – Honourable Mention, Advertising Design for Planted Expo Advertising, created in Environmental Design with Michael Simon.

• Britney Pirono – Honourable Mention, 1st Year Student for Pet Pals, created in Electronic Design with Anahit Lou.

This recognition highlights the strength of LaSalle College Vancouver’s Graphic Design program and the creative focus that drives it. Students learn to design with intention and to shape ideas that matter.

Learn more about the Graphic Design degree and diploma programs and see the full list of winners on the 2025 RGD Student Awards page.