Going Behind the Gold

At Going Behind the Gold, 6 creative leaders will discuss their award-winning projects and the stories behind them. Featured panelists include Judy John (Edelman), Diti Katona (Concrete), Mike Dubrick (Rethink), Vanessa Eckstein (Blok Design), Craig McIntosh (Broken Heart Love Affair), and Ugo Varin Lachapelle (Caserne) - moderated by Lyranda Martin-Evans (Fellow Human).

Plus, it's your first chance to grab a copy of our new book: Archive/Recollection: 75 years of the Advertising & Design Club of Canada. This limited edition publication (only 500 copies) is an essential collection of Canadian creative talent and craft. The 240-page book, designed by Underline Studio, features work from 75 years of ADCC annuals, with first-hand accounts and behind-the-scenes commentary highlighting the most game-changing ads and stunning design work from the last 75 years.

Judy John is Global Chief Creative Officer at Edelman.

Diti Katona is co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Concrete.

Mike Dubrick is Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Rethink.

Vanessa Eckstein is founder and Creative Director at Blok Design.

Craig McIntosh is Chief Creative Officer at Broken Heart Love Affair.

Ugo Varin Lachapelle is Partner and Creative Director at Caserne.

Lyranda-Martin Evans is Chief Creative Officer at Fellow Human and host of the ADCC's Created podcast.

See their full bios on our website.

Archive/Recollection: 75 years of the Advertising & Design Club of Canada brings together a curated selection of some of the best and the most influential work in Canada. Pulled from the archives of 75 years of ADCC annuals, the work featured in this 240 page book charts the development of the country’s design and advertising industry. Brilliant, clever and always Canadian, these are the ads and designs that have shaped our lives, our society and our country.

Each decade is introduced by an industry insider, giving readers a glimpse of the hot topics of that era. Throughout the book, first-hand accounts from industry creatives reveal the behind-the-scenes backstories to Canada's greatest campaigns. Showcasing game-changing advertisements and stunningly beautiful designs, this book is an essential collection of the talent and craft of Canadian creatives.

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