Why a Vancouver designer made a film about Canada’s iconic images, products of politics in post-war era

Many of the most recognizable designs that defined this 'golden era' of graphic design is a reflection of Canada's politics at the time.

Heather Cooper, who designed the Roots logo, settled on the beaver because it's seen as an industrious, hard-working creature.Photograph courtesy of Greg Durrell/Design Canada

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ

June 28, 2018

Roots’ beaver. The CBC logo. The Canada wordmark. As ubiquitous as these symbo...

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