Ryerson GCM Grad Book 2019

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Designed by Lea Michelle Enriquez, GCM 230 (Typography) student, Fall 2016

GANDHI 

BOOKS 

SCHOLASTIC 

SCHOLASTIC 

THE URSED HILD 

For the dust jacket assignment, I 

chose the book Harry Potter and the 

Cursed Child which is read by both 

teens and adults. The original dust 

jacket includes a typeface of various 

sizes, based on importance of text. 

The title and authors are very large, 

making it the first thing a potential 

reader would see. It also includes 

a detailed illustration that attracts 

readers. The background is yellow 

and brown, and has a watercolour/ 

old style effect. The back page is 

very simple with little text. The flaps 

include an introduction to the story 

and information about the authors. 

Overall, I decided to maintain many 

parts of the original dusk jacket, since 

it was laid out very effectively. This 

includes the layout of the front and 

back covers, as well as the inside flap 

summary.For my dust jacket design, I 

chose to make the background dark 

red and yellow. This is because both 

colours are known to stand out and 

attract attention. Furthermore, I 

decided to extend the yellow strips 

across the front and back covers to 

create a sense of flow and unity. 

I used three typefaces: Marker Felt 

for the book title, Impact for the 

authors, and Avenir for the body of 

text. Market Felt is a typeface that 

gives the title character, as apposed 

to a plain typeface. Impact is very 

bold, making the authors’ names 

stand out clearly. This is important 

because J.K. Rowling is a well known 

author, who influences a buyer’s 

probability of purchasing the book. 

Avenir is a great choice for the body 

of text because it is legible and has 

many typeface families. 

For the graphics, I created a time 

turner, which has a lot of significance 

in the book. I also created a simplified 

illustration of Harry Potter, where the 

glasses incorporate the title of the 

book. This illustration also includes 

an outline of Hogwarts, which is the 

setting of the book. When combined, 

I believe these graphics are unique 

enough to attract potential buyers. 

the eighth story. 

nineteen years later. 

ROWLING 

TIFFANY 

THORNE 12346789 

ROWLING 

TIFFANY 

THORNE 

Harry Potter and tHe Cursed CHild 

PARTS ONE 

AND TWO 

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BOOKS 

SPECIAL REHEARSAL EDITION SCRIPT 

Harry Potter 

and 

-- Parts One and Two -- 

J.K. ROWLING 

JOHN TIFFANY & JACK THORNE 

It was always difficult be 

Harry Potter, and it isn’t 

much easier now that he 

overworked employee of 

Ministry of Magic, a husb 

and a father of three sch 

age children. 

While Harry grapples 

with a past that refuses 

to stay where it belongs, 

his youngest son Albus 

must struggle with the 

weight of a family legacy 

he never wanted. As oas 

and present fuse ominou 

both father and son learn 

the uncomfortable truth: 

sometimes darkness com 

from unexpected places. 

Based on an original new 

story by J.K. Rowling, Jo 

Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, 

Harry Potter and the Cur 

Child is a new play by Ja 

Thorne. It is the eighth H 

Potter story and the first 

be officially presented on 

stage. This special rehear 

edition of the script bring 

the continued journey of 

Harry Potter and his frien 

and family to readers 

everywhere immediately 

following the play’s worl 

premiere in London’s We 

End on July 30, 2016. 

The stage production of 

Potter and the Cursed Ch 

produced by Sonia Friedm 

Productions, Colin Callen 

and Harry Potter Theatri 

Productions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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216 

226 

228 

230 

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 

STUDENT PAGES 

FACULTY PAGES 

STUDENT GROUPS 

JOB FAIR AND EXCHANGE 

GRAD BOOK COMMITTEE 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 

Dear Industry Employers and Colleagues, 

This book you are reading is by all accounts a work of passion, 

dedication, and commitment by many different stakeholders. 

Within its pages you will learn about the diverse, enthusiastic, 

and skilled individuals that make up GCM’s graduating class 

of 2019. These soon-to-be graduates are extremely talented, 

skilled, excited, and eager to start their careers in the 

packaging, printing, and allied industries. 

Over the last four years, GCM’s dedicated faculty, instructors and 

staff have been privileged to work closely with students as they 

learned about, and engaged with the many facets of the graphic 

communications industry. These students have worked hard, 

and are now ready to make their mark in industry and society. 

This GCM Grad book was produced by an extremely hard 

working and dedicated team of students, led by their advisor, 

Jay Wong. Thank you to all of you for the effort you put into 

making such an amazing book. The result truly speaks for itself. 

Finally, to the class of 2019: Sincere congratulations on a job 

well done. Everyone at GCM is so proud of you. As you set out 

on the next phase of your exciting journey, remember that once 

a member of the GCM family, always a member of the GCM 

family. GCM has been your School, and it will forever be your 

home. Thank you for letting us be part of your adventure. 

Jason Lisi 

Chair, School of Graphic Communications Management 

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ABOUT 

GCM 

The printing industry is Canada’s fourth-largest manufacturing 

employer: an $11 billion dollar industry with 60,000 employees 

working in more than 4,000 different establishments, according 

to Statistics Canada. The School of Graphic Communications 

Management (GCM) at Ryerson University is the only degreegranting 

program in Canada dedicated to the printing industries. 

The 4-year degree offers incredible opportunities in all areas of 

digital imaging and print production leading to a management 

career in the dynamic and rapidly growing printing industries. 

The state-of-the-art Heidelberg Centre uses the latest technologies 

available to help students become the future experts of the 

printing industry. The program aims to turn students into effective 

professionals in the printing industry through a solid foundation of 

education and hands-on experience that allows them to develop as 

professional managers. Recently, the Heidelberg Centre underwent 

a series of renovations to accommodate the growing number of 

students. Key renovations included project rooms, individual 

workspaces, and a new packaging lab. 

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NEW 

CURRICULUM 

This year’s graduating class is the first to enter the industry with knowledge 

from the new and flexible curriculum. It combines the creativity of graphic 

communications with the business and management principles needed 

to prepare students as future professional managers in the printing and 

packaging industry. As students progress through the program, they are able 

to explore specific topics. 

In their first year, students are introduced to core concepts in the printing 

industry, with hands-on lab courses focused on layout and printing processes. 

In their second year, the curriculum focuses on improving upon previously 

learned skills. A focus is put on topics such as typography, material science, 

premedia workflows, and binding and finishing. The third year of classes 

gives students insight into specific areas of the printing industry, with a 

focus on business management. In their final year, students complete their 

concentrations and apply all of their knowledge in a final project, either 

a business plan or thesis. 

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NEW 

CONCENTRATIONS 

In their third year, students are able to take core electives to customize their 

degree and graduate with a unique skill set. These core electives allow students 

to pursue their interests through optional concentrations in Digital Graphic 

Output, Packaging, Publishing, or Leadership. Each concentration requires six 

courses chosen from a larger list and consist of both hands-on labs and informative 

lectures. This year’s graduating class will be the first to enter the industry with a 

concentration in an area of the printing industries. 

Adding to the theme of the Grad Book, each student’s spread will have an assigned 

colour based on their chosen concentration. The applicable concentrations and 

minors will also be listed on the sidebar on the right-hand side. 

Purple – Digital Graphic Output: focus on digital print applications 

Green – Packaging: focus on consumer packaging solutions 

Yellow – Publishing: focus on the publishing industry production 

Blue – Leadership: focus on print-related business management 

Red – No Concentration: focus on core electives 

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STUDENT 

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MAKING OUR 

MARK 

ONE STEP AT A 

TIME 

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Jorissa 

Abdi––––––– 

Contact Information 

jorissa.abdi@ryerson.ca 

/in/jorissa-abdi-122544120 

Areas of Interest 

Layout Design 

Production Management 

Project Management 

Professional Traits 

Adaptable 

Committed 

Determined 

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Explain how you 

have changed 

since your first 

year at Ryerson. 

What is your plan 

after graduation? 

JA 

First-year Jorissa compared to fourth-year 

Jorissa are two very different people. During 

my first year at Ryerson, I was still maturing 

as an individual and student. During the first 

year, I was not as confident at facing new issues 

and challenges here in Toronto. Also, the jump 

from high school to university was a struggle for 

me. Juggling the new workload from university 

plus going to work, I really needed to learn how 

to time-manage well. Over the past four years, 

I believe my time management skills have 

improved and my confidence in taking charge of 

issues has increased. 

My plan right after graduation is to get right 

into the industry and start working, and 

hopefully travel a little bit. Being able to travel 

is super important to me. I love learning and 

experiencing new cultures, and being able to 

take my understanding of other cultures and 

applying it to potential work I may have. Getting 

right into the industry will allow me to apply 

what I have learned and start making my mark 

right away. I am super excited to get involved 

with a great company and hopefully build a 

successful career with them. 

DIGITAL GRAPHIC OUTPUT 

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Saad 

Afzal––––––– 


saad.afzal@ryerson.ca 

/in/safzal12 

instagram.com/12.th 


Art Direction 

Business Development 

Digital Marketing 


Divergent 

Dynamic 

Attentive 

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have changed since 

your first year at 

Ryerson. 

During my first year at Ryerson, I was reluctant 

to finish this program. I was absolutely confused 

as to what I was doing and nothing in me 

wanted to continue here. Eventually, I realized 

almost nobody knew what they were doing; this 

was almost comforting. This hesitant feeling 

changed as the semesters progressed and I 

started to appreciate what I was being taught 

- I was learning valuable information and it 

helped me narrow down my potential future life 

plans. I’ve made great relationships with people 

throughout my years here and I wouldn’t trade 

this experience for anything. 

PUBLISHING 



After working for a few years to save up money, 

I think it would be pretty cool to work alongside, 

not for, an upcoming music artist and act as a 

media manager/art director. Being able to bring 

my music video and photo direction ideas to life 

would be an amazing experience, especially if 

I’m working with an artist I support completely. 

Aside from that, I hope to travel through Asia 

and possibly uncover some hidden mysteries. 

This may be slightly optimistic, but it would be 

a great adventure. After that, I’ll fall in love and 

move to Venice. 

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Taylor 

Alderdice––––––– 


taylor.dienes@ryerson.ca 

/in/tayloralderdice 


Packaging Innovation 

Brand Management 



Detail-Oriented 

Forward-Thinking 

Proactive 

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What do you think 

is the future of the 

print industry? 



I believe the future of the print industry persists 

of a deepened focus within the packaging 

industry as consumers turn to more single use 

products. However, as awareness increases in 

regard to the environmental impact of such 

products, I believe that the packaging industry 

will need to find creative solutions. Solutions 

such as reducing waste for both the end product 

and workflow process will become integral 

while companies maintain a product line that is 

suitable to the growing on-the-go lifestyle. 

After graduating from GCM, I plan on entering 

the packaging industry with a focus on 

structural innovation and sustainable business 

solutions. I have given much thought on 

completing a Masters degree in the future which 

would incorporate business and sustainability. 

My aim is to work in a managerial position that 

allows me to produce products while reducing 

our environmental footprint as a company. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

TA 

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Riffat 

Ali––––––– 


riffat.ali@ryerson.ca 

/in/riffat-ali23 


Production Art 

Packaging 

Print Production 


Charismatic 

Inquisitive 

Productive 

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have changed 



What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 

accomplishments 

at GCM? 

Coming to Ryerson has greatly impacted my 

life. Although it was a nerve-wracking decision 

to make; as it would surely be a life-changing 

experience. It is one of the best decisions I ever 

made. This school has opened up many doors 

for my future. In my very first year, I learned to 

be more confident with my work and Ryerson 

taught me to be more independent. My first year 

at Ryerson had helped me grow into the person 

I am today. 

I am proud to say I have many achievements 

here at Ryerson, however, chief among them is 

joining the Letterpress Club. I found it to be a 

learning experience, but also something quite 

enjoyable. I had gotten the chance to design and 

print cards and posters. I was also fortunate 

enough to visit the Mackenzie Printery Museum 

and learn more about letterpress, and then 

share the experience with others at Ryerson’s 

DMZ Sandbox opening. 

PACKAGING & 

HISTORY 

A 17

Pauline 

Amante––––––– 


pauline.amante@ryerson.ca 

/in/pauline-amante 


Marketing 

Packaging 

Video Editing 


Independent 

Creative 

Capable 

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What is the most 

important thing 

you learned from 

your internship/ 

international 

exchange? 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



PA 

The most important thing I learned from my 

internship was to push beyond my comfort zone. 

I believe every person has talents and skills that 

they are proud of. But when it comes to facing 

weaknesses, we sometimes shy away from facing 

them. In my internship, there were instances 

where I got nervous to do a task because I was 

afraid of not reaching expectations. But it was 

important for me to try it out in order to gain 

industry skills and to grow as a person. I take 

those failures and lessons, and continue to learn 

and grow from them. 

One of my biggest accomplishments at GCM was 

acquiring the Dean’s List award in my third year 

of university. I am proud of this accomplishment 

because I set that as a top goal for the year. 

There were moments where it was tempting to 

put in minimal effort, but I remained resilient 

and tried my best. In the end, all my efforts 

became my goal’s reality. It felt very rewarding 

to reach an achievement that I had worked 

hard for. In the future, I will apply the same 

determination I have in school towards my job 

in the industry. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

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Alexa 

Ambrozic––––––– 


aambrozic@ryerson.ca 

/in/alexa-ambrozic 


Design 

Fashion 

Retail Management 


Diligent 

Approachable 

Outgoing 

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A

Explain how you have 

changed since your 

first year at Ryerson. 



A 

I began as a very shy student not knowing 

anyone in the program. This was extremely 

intimidating to me especially because I had 

come from a tight-knit private school. Much to 

my pleasure, I found that GCM was also a very 

tight-knit group where I have made new friends 

for life. University teaches you great life lessons 

such as learning how to interact with different 

people and finding all your strengths and 

weaknesses. I feel that I have really optimized 

my brain in the sense that certain subjects 

that I felt I was not strong in, I am now able to 

understand and conquer. 

My plan after graduation is to travel as much as 

I can and build upon important relationships. 

Along with education, networking is extremely 

important when trying to look for jobs. The 

more people you know, the more opportunities 

will be put in front of you. I am very interested 

in the retail fashion world and I think graphic 

communications definitely plays a huge role in 

this industry. I am very fortunate to have been 

part of such unique programs that many other 

universities do not have. I would love to open my 

own business one day to put all my management 

and design skills to the test. 

RETAIL & SERVICES MANAGEMENT 

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Dhanushkee 

Amuwala––––––– 


damuwala@ryerson.ca 

/in/dhanushkee-amuwala 


Magazine Layout & Production 

Prepress 

Digital Print 


Adaptable 

Attentive 

Quick Learner 

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international 

exchange? 




internship was Digital Printing. I learned about 

the processes of digital production, different 

types of digital presses and colour maintenance/ 

calibration on Xerox iGen 5 presses. I gained 

hands-on experiences and skills on how to 

operate and maintain these digital presses to 

produce high-quality jobs with efficiency. The 

experience and knowledge I gained from my 

internship was very valuable and informative. 

After graduation, I plan to apply my experience 

from Graphic Communications Management to 

the print industry. I am interested in publishing 

and prepress, and I would like to gain more 

experience and expand my knowledge in those 

areas of the printing industry. Also, I plan to 

travel to gain new skills and an understanding of 

the printing industry in different countries, but 

that will not be for a few more years. 

PUBLISHING 

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Shawn 

Antonio––––––– 


shawn.antonio@ryerson.ca 

/in/shawnanto 

shawnanto.com 



Layout & Typography 

Art Direction 



Quick Learner 

Versatile 

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Describe the moment 

you realized “what 

you wanted to do 

when you grew up.” 

What motivated you? 

If you could change 

one thing about 

yourself, what would 

it be and why? 

I realized that I wanted to pursue a career in 

the digital communications field during high 

school. At the time, I just knew that I loved 

creating things. I took a media arts class 

and instantly fell in love with digital design, 

mainly because it allowed me to create things 

in a seemingly whole new dimension. What 

continues to motivate me is seeing the end 

result of a project; the time that was spent 

brainstorming, experimenting, and refining, 

comes together to construct a product of my 

own creation, and having the chance to show 

those creations to the world is what drives me. 

One trait I would like to change and improve 

would be my indecisiveness. When working 

on new projects there are so many paths my 

mind goes down for the design. There is always 

an afterthought that would counter in how 

the project could have looked, but in the end I 

reassure myself that the style that was chosen 

is the most appropriate for the project, and 

that the other ideas would be better suited for a 

future project. 

PUBLISHING 

SA 25

Chelsea 

Antonucci––––––– 


cantonucci@ryerson.ca 

/in/chelseaantonucci 

behance.net/cantonucci 


Prepress 


Packaging 


Ambitious 

Imaginative 

Versatile 

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have changed 



What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



Since my first year at Ryerson, I have grown 

more as a person and learned to come out of my 

shell. During my first year, I found that I was 

more afraid to share my ideas or my work; I was 

self-conscious about the things that I created. 

Since then, thanks to the wonderful people I am 

surrounded with and through the encouragement 

of peers and professors, I have become more 

comfortable with what I do and learned 

where I want to head in life. I have been given 

opportunities I never thought I would have been 

able to receive, and thanks to these opportunities 

I have been able to have amazing experiences. 

My greatest accomplishments while at GCM are 

the opportunities I’ve been given throughout 

my years. The first of these was being able 

to attend an Honours Flexible Packaging 

program in Ghent, Belgium, which was hosted 

by Esko. During this program, I was able to 

undergo training in Esko’s software solutions 

and develop mock packaging production art. 

My second accomplishment comes from my 

internship. Through my internship, I was able 

to work for and alongside amazing people for 

a company highly spoken of in GCM. I gained 

knowledge and experience that I will carry 

throughout my career. 

DIGITAL GRAPHIC OUTPUT & 

MARKETING 

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Megan 

Aquino––––––– 


megan.aquino@ryerson.ca 

/in/megan-aquino/ 


Packaging Innovation 

Sustainability 

Typography 


Obersvant 

Efficient 

Candid 

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international 

exchange? 



The key takeaway from my internship 

experience is to step out of my comfort zone. 

Trying out new opportunities and entering new 

surroundings can bring on new challenges, 

so I should not be afraid to reach out for help. 

Whether it is advice about a specific task, 

feedback on performance, or even career moves, 

asking questions is a great way to demonstrate 

genuine interest and make connections. After 

all, I am there to learn and grow! 

I would like to celebrate this academic 

accomplishment by going abroad. I believe 

taking a post-graduation hiatus would be 

more beneficial than settling down into a work 

routine. It would be an ideal time to reflect on my 

goals & values and discover my true passions. 

Additionally, traveling is a great opportunity 

to meet new people and try new things whilst 

pushing oneself out of their comfort zone and 

broadening their perspectives. 

PACKAGING 

A 

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Andreanne 

Aviso––––––– 


aaviso@ryerson.ca 

/in/andreanne-aviso 

behance.net/4nnavic74c 


Web Design 

Print Marketing 



Amiable 

Adaptable 

Committed 

30 

A


have changed 



What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



A 

Ryerson University has provided opportunities 

in a constantly changing environment of 

downtown Toronto. I positively grew alongside 

specialized knowledge and valuable skills. 

Compared to my first year, I’m more focused 

and determined to refine myself in order to 

make a greater contribution in the future. The 

greatest development I have made leading up 

to my fourth year is finally finding a new area of 

interest within the print industry that can tie 

into my skills, concentration, and minor. With 

this, I can better plan ahead for the future with a 

set of both long-term and short-term goals. 

My GCM journey allowed me to gain academic 

and personal achievements. On an academic 

level, my greatest achievement is being a 

recipient of the Canadian Printing Industries 

Scholarship Trust Fund (CPISTF). Additionally, 

the opportunity to work in the print industry 

through an internship is another one of my 

greatest accomplishments. My internship 

provided first-hand exposure to working 

alongside clients, managing their brand, and 

producing jobs. On a personal level, I achieved 

finding an area of interest within the print 

industry to which I can now work towards 

developing my skills. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

31

Ben 

Barone––––––– 


ben.barone@ryerson.ca 

/in/ben-barone 


Sales 

Client Relations 



Reliable 

Passionate 

Outgoing 

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international 

exchange? 



One of the most impactful things that I learned, 

while completing my internship, was that you’re 

never done learning. This industry is constantly 

growing and evolving to new possibilities every 

day. Standards and best practices are simply 

variables for what is available at the time. 

Keeping up-to-date is the most important thing 

you can do in this industry. Those who do well 

are those who continuously learn. 

My goal is to pursue the business realm within 

the print industry. Since day one at GCM, I have 

always had an interest and curiosity in the socalled 

“behind the scenes” of such amazing and 

innovative products. Although the production 

process itself is a major portion of the job, it’s 

the thought behind these products that interest 

me. My hope is to be a part of the structure and 

innovation that truly drives this industry. 

PUBLISHING & 

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 

B 33

Annika 

Boyer––––––– 


ajboyer@ryerson.ca 

/in/annika-boyer 


Estimating 

Accounting 



Hard-Working 

Helpful 

Outgoing 

34 

A


have changed 



What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



I have changed in many, many ways since my 

first day at Ryerson in the fall of 2015. I’ve 

matured and grown as a person, become more 

confident and independent, experienced life 

outside a small Northern Ontario town and have 

made so many good friends. Through my 4 years 

at Ryerson, I’ve learned a craft that will enable 

me to enrich both my own life and the life of 

others, virtually anywhere in the world. 

My greatest achievements have been in 

embracing and participating in advancing my 

education throughout my 4 years at Ryerson. 

Being elected to serve on GCM Student Council 

and Curriculum Committee, working with 

staff as a Teaching Assistant and in the GCM 

office as an assistant, are highlights that I 

cherish. Reaching academic successes such as 

maintaining a grade point average in all 4 years 

to receive the Canadian Printing Industries 

Scholarship yearly is a particularly proud 

achievement. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

B 

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Jeffrey 

Brady––––––– 


jrbrady@ryerson.ca 

/in/jeffrey-brady-28a2a5109 


Packaging 


Customer Relations 


Enthusiastic 

Flexible 

Fun 

36

If you could add 

a new course to 

GCM, what would 


How do you plan to 

make your mark in 

the print industry? 

JB 

If I could add a new course to GCM it would be 

an advanced design course. My reason being that 

myself and many of my fellow classmates would 

appreciate even more opportunities to showcase 

and expand our design abilities. Additionally, 

the design courses we have had at GCM had 

been at the beginning of our university careers 

and were primarily focused on how to use the 

Adobe Creative Suite. Moving forward I hope 

that GCM not only adds more design courses to 

the curriculum but also creates a graphic design 

concentration to support students heading into 

that field of our industry. 

I plan on making my mark in this industry 

through cosmetic packaging. Across the beauty 

industry brands, for the most part, follow the 

same trends and end up producing practically 

identical products as one another. However, 

the way these brands differentiate themselves 

and exhibit their brand’s value is through their 

packaging. After graduation, I plan on becoming 

a part of a brand’s packaging team and work to 

communicate our brand’s worth and message 

to the customer by engaging their senses when 

coming in contact with our product/package. 

PACKAGING 

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Jared 

Brookes––––––– 


jared.brookes@ryerson.ca 

/in/jaredbrookes/ 

lilbluesolutions.com 


Branding 


Creative Marketing 


Ambitious 

Genuine 

Driven 

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JB 

I was actually formally denied to GCM. That 

was a tough one to process. My math mark was 

below the 70% minimum for GCM and I was told 

that if I redid the math course and submitted a 

competitive midterm mark before the waitlist 

went out, that I could have my application 

resubmitted. Thankfully, I had an online 

chemistry course in high school, which after a 

few phone calls we had changed to an advanced 

functions math course. Judgement Day was the 

day before waitlist went out, and I’m proud to say 

I crushed it and I sent through a 97% midterm 

math mark. 

As I write this I’m still deciding. I know what I 

want to do, but in my current position, it isn’t 

sustainable yet. I want to run my own business 

because I recognize there are some issues in 

our industry, but also because I don’t think 

I’m a good subordinate. I am a grinder, I will 

outwork anyone in the room, but as a result, I 

lose interest really fast when there’s a celling to 

my growth. If I don’t feel like I’m developing my 

skills and getting better when I work, I don’t see 

the point in doing that work. 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION, LAW 

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Sophie 

Caroll––––––– 


sophie.carroll@ryerson.ca 

/in/sophie-carroll1 



Creative Directing 

Cosmetic & Fragrance 


Confident 

Resilient 

Compassionate 

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SC 

I cannot remember an exact moment, but I 

have always been drawn to luxury products 

and packaging. How brands look and what they 

communicate is extremely important. The GCM 

program offered the chance to blend a mix of 

business and creative aspects into a career. 

I knew I wanted to work in an industry that was 

dynamic and progressive, allowing for creative 

expression. GCM has helped me to develop a 

wide range of skills that are transferable, for an 

exciting career working with luxury brands. 

After graduation, I will be involved in luxury 

brand management, working closely with 

clients in the cosmetic and fragrance packaging 

industry; specifically, with marketing and 

creative direction. From working at TD and 

my internship at RR Donnelley, I have gained 

experience with creative brand management 

and work well with many types of people, 

whether co-workers or clients. I am not a 

graphic designer, but on the production side, I 

know what is possible, what it takes to create a 

finished piece and how to find creative solutions. 

I know what looks good. 

PACKAGING 

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Ali 

Chamas––––––– 


achamas@ryerson.ca 

/in/ali-chamas-652627150/ 


Packaging 

Graphic Design 

3D Printing 


Determined 


Quick Learner 

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international 

exchange? 

The most important thing that I have learned 

from my internship is how printed labels are 

effectively managed within a large printing 

company. Throughout my internship, I 

served a role at Ingenious Packaging Group 

as a packaging engineer assistant, in which 

I engineered sizes for new shrink sleeve 

projects. In addition, I also created die-lines in 

Adobe Illustrator, and shrink sleeve samples 

for customer evaluation. Thus, over time, I 

developed an exceptional working knowledge of 

how shrink sleeve labels are managed prior to 

distribution in numerous retailers. 

PACKAGING 



AC 

After graduation, I intend to start working in 

the industry. I am really interested in packaging 

and would like to pursue a career in a company 

that manufactures packaging including shrink 

sleeves, labels and others. There are lots of 

opportunities and positions out there. I am 

particularly interested in becoming a packaging 

technician or working in prepress. In the long 

term, I would like to gain enough experience in 

these positions so I can lead a team. 

43

Amelia 

Chamberlain––––––– 


amelia.chamberlain@ryerson.ca 

/in/amelia-chamberlain 



Marketing 

Advertising 


Committed 

Proactive 

Trustworthy 

44









I had always been interested in art and design 

as a child, and with my mom involved in arts, 

she was my inspiration to pursue design as a 

career path. During high school, my art was 

featured in the Toronto Star, Snapd, and the 

Scarborough Mirror. I also had the experience 

to work with American Apparel, Sony Canada, 

MGMT, the TDSB, the CNE, and the Pan Am 

and Para Pan Am games. My high school years 

really allowed me to find my style as a designer 

and collaborate with other creative people, 

motivating me to pursue design further and 

make a career out of it. 

I plan on making my mark in the print industry 

by bringing a fresh perspective to the work I 

will design and will collaborate on. I believe 

that accessibility in graphic design is extremely 

important, and more focus should be put into 

designing for the visually impaired. There are 

some really exciting advances in this branch of 

the industry and I hope to delve into them in the 

future. A focus on environmentally conscious 

design will allow for sustainability in the 

industry in the future and is really important to 

me in my designs. 


MARKETING 

AC 45

Kelly 

Chau––––––– 


kelly.chau@ryerson.ca 

/in/kelly-chau-2a438789 

kellychau.com 




Digital Media 


Rock 

Paper 

Scissors 

46 

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international 

exchange? 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



At my internship working at a custom apparel 

printing company, I learned various important 

life skills that allowed me to quickly adapt to 

the constantly changing environment. My role 

as a production assistant challenged me to wear 

multiple hats and understand the importance 

of effective communication with my co-workers 

which was key to maintaining an efficient 

and organized workflow in such a fast-paced 

environment. 

Enrolling in an improv course for my open 

elective was one of my proudest and greatest 

achievements to date while at GCM. I challenged 

myself out my comfort zone and did something 

that absolutely petrified me. Improv was a 

terrifying thought at first but I’m glad I took 

it because it taught me to quickly adapt to 

the changing environment and be open and 

accepting to making mistakes because how 

else was I going to learn from them? I strongly 

believe that life begins at the end of your comfort 

zone and that’s when you truly grow as a person. 

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Lucy 

Chen––––––– 


lu1.chen@ryerson.ca 

/in/lucychen 




3D Printing 


Honest 

Motivated 

Diligent 

48





international 

exchange? 

I had the pleasure of interning at Ritual, a 

Toronto-based food ordering app. The most 

important thing that I have learned during my 

time there was the importance of teamwork. I 

had the honour of working in both the Partner 

Support and Customer Support teams where 

I was able to work alongside amazing and 

talented individuals who showed me the impact 

each person makes on a team. Everybody has 

their own skill set and success necessitates 

collaboration. 

PACKAGING 





LC 

If I could change one thing about myself, It 

would definitely my self-confidence. I realized 

that I have a tendency of doubting myself in fear 

of making a mistake. During my past 4 years 

at Ryerson, I’ve definitely taken more risks and 

trusted my own instincts. I learned that making 

mistakes is an important part of learning and 

improving myself. When I see myself improve 

on something that I was struggling with, it 

motivates me to jump through obstacles and be a 

better version of myself. 

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Angela 

Cheng––––––– 


a55cheng@ryerson.ca 

/in/cheng-angela 







Curious 

Adaptive 

50





international 

exchange? 

The most important thing I’ve learned overall 

is how to apply the knowledge that I’ve 

obtained over the years into real-life projects. 

During my internship, I was in a department 

that handled a diverse amount of creative 

requests with information design. This involved 

communicating with the client to better 

understand the content in order to find the 

correct solution. Being able to use different 

applications to execute these tasks allowed 

me to improve my skills, along with handling 

client and coworker relationships to become an 

effective team player. 

PUBLISHING 

What is your plan My plan after graduation is to gain more 

after graduation? opportunities to continue my growth and 

experience within the graphic communications 

industry. I plan to explore different areas of 

interest, such as web design and utilizing UX 

and UI principles, taking on personal creative 

projects, and perfecting my own artistic style. I 

believe that it’s important to stay inspired and 

to be able to incorporate what I’ve learned from 

others into my own life as well. In the future, I 

AC 

definitely want to collaborate with a variety of 

people, and further develop my soft skills within 

a business mindset. 

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Lital 

Chernyi––––––– 


lchernyi@ryerson.ca 

/in/lital-chernyi-a90187107 


Packaging 

Product Innovation 

Layout Design 


Organized 

Motivated 

Team Player 

52




I believe that the future for the print industry is 

in packaging and in product innovation. Every 

single product in the world needs packaging, 

which includes many steps, such as picking 

the printing process, picking the materials, 

designing, creating a dieline and a layout, 

printing, cutting, finishing, and ensuring quality. 

In my opinion, packaging is the fastest growing 

industry and it is an industry that I would like 

to go in to. 

PUBLISHING 



After graduation, I would like to find a 

workplace in the packaging industry that will 

allow me to grow as a person and to leave an 

impact on other people. A workplace where I can 

learn from other more experienced co-workers, 

as well as teach and assist other less experienced 

co-workers. In addition, in my long-term plan, I 

am planning to go back to school and completing 

a Master’s degree in packaging, as well as a 

Ph.D. later on. 

LC 53

Samantha 

Chung––––––– 


samantha.chung@ryerson.ca 

/in/samanthachung6 

samanthachung.ca 


Packaging 

Accessibility 



Confident 

Charismatic 

Leader 

54




The future of the print industry will be 

expanding even more so than it is now. Through 

innovations in accessibility, sustainability, 

various technologies, there are plenty of 

possibilities with how the industry will grow and 

develop. The future of the industry will include 

a combination of conventional and digital 

printing that will allow for bigger and better 

advances, particularly regarding packaging. 

This area of print will never go obsolete and the 

future will hopefully include ways to incorporate 

accessibility within packaging as well as higher 

efforts in sustainability as a whole. 

PACKAGING 





SC 

The possibilities are endless within the print 

industry. One of my biggest challenges is to 

focus on one area within this industry. If there 

was one thing I would change about myself, I 

would want a more definite and specific passion 

to devote all of my efforts into. Currently, this is 

a struggle because I have interests in multiple 

areas however, there is not a single path that 

I would pick over the other. This poses the 

challenge of making the wrong choice and risk 

not ending up in where my true passions lie. 

This is a work in progress and I continue to work 

on it every day. 

55

Katrina 

Da Silva––––––– 


katrina.dasilva@ryerson.ca 

/in/katrina-da-silva 


Magazine/Book Layout & Production 


Brand Development 


Passionate 

Friendly 

Versatile 

56 

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have changed 





Having the privilege to complete my postsecondary 

degree at this incredible institute has 

allowed me to develop not only academically, 

but personally. The professors I have learned 

from taught me to have an open mind and to 

understand that there is not one right answer, 

but many possibilities. As well, I have developed 

an aptitude for goal-setting, relentless in pursuit 

of potential achievements. Attending Ryerson 

University has aided in my growth, and I am 

endlessly grateful for this enriching experience. 

Though the possibilities are endless, ideally, I 

would like to join the industry in a dynamic and 

creative role. GCM has prepared me for various 

positions in industry, and I would be more than 

happy to be involved in any of them. More than 

anything, I want to make a positive impact on 

those I encounter during my career. My goal 

is to exceed the expectations of my managers, 

colleagues and clients with my positive attitude, 

passion for the industry, and wide skillset. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

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Chantelle 

De Guzman––––––– 


cde@ryerson.ca 

/in/chantelle-de-guzman 


Operational Management 


Quality Control 


Optimistic 

Diligent 

Passionate 

58 

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international 

exchange? 

Out of all the learning experiences I have 

encountered during my internship, the most 

important aspect I have acknowledged is that 

communication is key. Many failures to complete 

a task and errors in the workplace stem from 

the lack of communication. Effective 

communication leads to better client 

relationships, increased productivity, and less 

conflict. Whether communicating with other 

departments, clients, or warehouse employees, 

it prevents any confusion and allows for a better 

managed workflow. 

LEADERSHIP 

What is your plan Throughout my four years of studying the 

after graduation? processes of the Graphic Communications 

industry, I have retained knowledge as well 

as advice I can utilize towards my career 

after graduation. During my time at Ryerson 

University, I was constantly motivated to 

work towards my goal which is to apply my 

skills and expertise into a position in graphic 

communications. I was always interested in the 

actual print production and operations of the 

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workflow, and that resulted in a desire to achieve 

employment specifically within production, 

operations management, or in quality control. 

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Jasmine 

De Leon––––––– 


jasmine.deleon@ryerson.ca 

/in/jasmine-de-leon 

behance.net/jasminedeleon 




Branding 


Organize 

Dependable 

Caring 

60


have changed 



Thinking back to my first year of GCM, I 

realized that this program has educated me 

on not only the print industry but also who I 

am as an individual. Throughout my years at 

Ryerson, I have become more confident in who 

I am as a person and as a graphic designer. I 

have also gained knowledge in all aspects of 

the print industry, from the printing processes 

to the business aspects. GCM has allowed me 

to expand my knowledge and skills of Adobe 

programs through the experiences it has 

given me, specifically during my internship at 

Ryerson’s Student Affairs. 

PUBLISHING 

What are 

My greatest achievement at GCM was when 

your greatest 

my design was chosen to be the front cover of 

achievements/ 

the class anthology in my Book Production 

accomplishments and Publishing course at GCM. The book was 


a collection of pages that the students from the 

class created. Students were given an option to 

submit a cover design, and mine was chosen to be 

the official cover. The book was printed by GCM 

and about 100 or so were distributed to students. 

This is my greatest achievement because it was 

JD 

the first time I designed something out of my 

comfort zone and ended up being printed and 

distributed to numerous people. 

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Giovana 

de Souza Weber––––––– 


gdesouzaweber@ryerson.ca 


Packaging 


Psychology 

Reliable 

Well-Rounded 

62 

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have changed 





D 

My critical thinking and problem-solving skills 

have enhanced throughout my years at Ryerson. 

Many of the GCM courses have provided me with 

challenges that I have embraced and overcome 

with a positive attitude. GCM has also equipped 

me with a well-rounded skill set and knowledge 

about the graphic communications and printing 

industries. Additionally, my education at Ryerson 

and my GCM internship experience have 

helped me acquire excellent organizational and 

communication skills. I look forward to applying 

what I have learned throughout these past four 

years in the workforce. 

After I graduate, my plan is to find a position in 

the graphic communications industry where I 

can apply my acquired skills and knowledge. My 

work experience and concentration in packaging 

will ideally lead me to a position at a packaging 

company. However, with my well-rounded 

skillset, I would welcome any opportunity in 

the industry that allows for me to contribute 

my holistic initiative, calm demeanour, and 

eagerness to learn more. 

PACKAGING 

63

Markie 

Diotte––––––– 


markie.diotte@ryerson.ca 

/in/markie-diotte 




Advertising 


Hard-Working 

Confident 

Creative 

64 

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international 

exchange? 


summer internship is the value of teamwork. 

Working in an extremely high-paced 

environment, you need to be communicating 

with your co-workers and making sure that jobs 

are completed correctly and in a timely manner. 

In addition, staying organized and learning 

to prioritize tasks has been a key takeaway in 

being successful. Overall, this internship has 

been a huge accomplishment and has prepared 

me for my professional future. 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



One of my greatest achievements in GCM has 

been securing a job during the internship 

program. I worked extremely hard to find a 

position that would give me the opportunity to 

learn and grow in the print industry. With the 

practice from job fairs and second interviews, 

I began sending more professional emails, 

became comfortable speaking on the phone, and 

improved interview skills. The whole process 

prepared me for my future job applications and 

made me a stronger more hireable job candidate. 

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Vicky 

Do––––––– 


vicky.do@ryerson.ca 

/in/vicky-do 

vickydo.format.com 


Layout Design 

Photography 



Creative 


Hard-Working 

66 

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In high school, I discovered the world of 

design and the passion that came along with 

it. However, I wanted to learn more than just 

design itself, which is what brought me to 

GCM today. I believe what motivated me was 

the people who supported my passion and eye 

for design, and my intuition to do what makes 

me happy in the moment. As of right now, I 

still don’t know exactly what I want to be, but 

I believe it would be something along the lines 

of “a creator”. I want to create things whether 

it would be through production or design, and 

bring my ideas to life. 

PUBLISHING 





I’d want to change my attitude and outlook on 

life. I’m not the most positive person, and I tend 

to be quite hard on myself in certain situations. 

I want to take on new opportunities without 

thinking about the negative side of things. I 

want to change my outlook on opportunities and 

believe in my own abilities more because it’ll 

bring confidence to me in what I do, and enhance 

my capabilities and encourage me to take on 

more challenges in life. 

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Danielle 

Dobos––––––– 


danielle.dobos@ryerson.ca 

/in/danielle-dobos 



Design 

Colour Management 


Bubbly 

Hard-Working 

Efficient 

68 

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have changed 





I have grown and changed so much since 

beginning my academic journey at Ryerson. 

When I first started attending university, I was 

fresh out of high school and had no idea what I 

was getting myself into. I was very nervous and 

wasn’t sure how to navigate the confusing world 

of university. Fast forward to my fourth year, I 

have gained so much confidence and knowledge 

to the point where I feel I can say with a smile on 

my face that I am ready to enter the professional 

workforce. 

After I graduate from GCM I plan on trying to 

combine my upcoming career with my love of 

travel. I am so eager to discover the world, but 

I am also very eager to start my career. I am 

hoping that I can combine the two by moving 

outside of Canada and finding employment that 

allows me to express myself. Finding a work/ 

life balance is difficult but I am excited to start a 

dynamic and engaging career abroad! 


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Isabelle 

Dsouza––––––– 


isabel.dsouza@ryerson.ca 

/in/isabelle-dsouza 




Web Design 


Hard-Working 

Motivated 

Dependable 

70


have changed 






If I could change one thing about myself, it would 

be that I would learn to speak French. Firstly, I 

think it would be amazing to be bilingual, and 

secondly because being bilingual is such a huge 

asset to have in the Canadian job market, and 

it is something that I would love to be able to 

put on a resume or job application as it would 

help differentiate me from other applicants. As 

well as allow me to develop stronger bonds that 

allow for more work to be done and stronger 

connections to be made. 

At the beginning of my first year, I was unaware 

of the challenges and the learning opportunities 

that were ahead. Throughout the years leading 

to my final year, I was able to grow through 

the lessons taught by professors to further a 

potentially long-lasting job as an adult. Also 

through the years I have grown, and getting 

older with my friends that I have made at GCM I 

have cultivated relationships and created bonds, 

that along with my studies have made me the 

hardworking, reliable person that I am today. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

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Lea Michelle 

Enriquez––––––– 


michelle.enriquez@ryerson.ca 

/in/lea-michelle-enriquez 

leamichelleenriquez.myportfolio.com 


Art Direction 

Design 



Imaginative 

Ambitious 

Dedicated 

72






Upon graduation, I am looking forward to 

pursuing a career in design, marketing, and 

art direction. Growing up, I had always done 

visual arts and enjoyed it. In high school, I took 

visual arts, design, and photography classes. 

As a result, I learned that thinking creatively 

was what I would love to pursue as a career. 

Then I entered into GCM and took marketing 

classes and discovered my strong interest in 

marketing. With both my passions in creativity 

and marketing, I realized that design and art 

direction is the area for me. 

MARKETING 



I would like to begin my career in the creative 

area within a junior creative role where I can use 

the skills I have gained from GCM such as skills 

in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, 

as well as interpersonal, communication, 

and teamwork skills. I also hope to apply the 

knowledge I have learned in my marketing 

minor as well as grow in project management, 

leadership, and decision-making skills. I hope to 

have the opportunity to work with clients and 

brands and gain the skills that will prepare me 

to work in art direction. 

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Janice 

Feng––––––– 


janice.feng@ryerson.ca 

/in/janicefeng96 



Design 



Hard-Working 

Artistic 

Punctual 

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have changed 



The biggest change that I have noticed ever 

since my first year at Ryerson is how much I 

improved in terms of time management skills. 

During my first year, time management was one 

of my weaknesses, in which I had trouble with 

prioritizing different projects and activities. 

Progressively, I became better at this due to 

spending more time in planning and scheduling 

the tasks that I had to do and their respective 

deadlines. Now, it is easier for me to balance 

school with work, which is something that I am 

highly proud of. 

PACKAGING 




JF 

I hope to contribute my unique set of ideas to 

help the print industry grow and continuously 

innovate. With a particular interest in the 

packaging field, I aspire to inspire other 

packaging innovators with new concepts and 

solutions that meet consumer and market 

demands. While working together with other 

professionals in this field, I also hope to gain 

influences and knowledge that could further 

enhance my competency. 

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Abbey 

Franceschini––––––– 


abbey.franceschini@ryerson.ca 

/in/abbey-franceschini 

abbeyfranceschini.wixsite.com/mysite 


Art Direction 

Branding 



Positive 

Open-Minded 

Over-Achieving 

76






What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



I’ve always known that I wanted a career in a 

creative field because visual art and design has 

been a strength of mine growing up. As I got 

older, specifically in high school, I realized the 

importance of this strength to every company. 

I’ve been motivated to turn this passion 

into my career ever since. Throughout postsecondary 

I’ve been consistently motivated by 

the innovation emerging, diverse opportunities 

available and impact that this industry has on 

society. This inspiration makes me excited and 

determined to be an influential member of the 

graphic arts industry. 

Throughout my time at GCM, I have many great 

accomplishments that I will remember forever. 

One achievement that I’m very proud of is my 

proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Before 

coming to GCM I had not even heard of these 

design softwares that I’m now able to utilize with 

ease. Another accomplishment I’ve achieved is 

the completion of my internship with YM inc. 

I’m extremely proud of this because it made me 

believe in my capabilities, knowledge and talents. 

My internship also taught me many skills that I 

will take with me and use in my future. 


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Julian 

Francis––––––– 


julian.francis@ryerson.ca 

/in/julian-francis 


Digital Media 

Packaging 

Large-Format Printing 


Driven 

Friendly 

Quick Learner 

78


have changed 





Since my first year at Ryerson, I have changed 

a lot. The way I approach my work is very 

different than when I started, specifically my 

prioritization skills. There are a lot of different 

things that students juggle in university and I 

am most proud of how I have been able to adapt 

and change my methods to succeed in these past 

four years. The way I plan and schedule things 

now has allowed me to mature and do better in 

all aspects of my life. 

I’m sure my plan after graduation is similar to 

the rest of my peers, and it is to gain real work 

experience. School is definitely a great learning 

experience but nothing teaches you more than 

being in the field, so my priority after graduating 

is to learn as much as possible. While doing this 

I hope to figure out exactly what I want to do 

in the future by seeing what aspect of the print 

industry I enjoy the most. 


PACKAGING 

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Hetvi 

Gandhi––––––– 


hetvi.gandhi@ryerson.ca 

/in/hetvi 






Creative 

Positive 

Reliable 

80 

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There are endless possibilities for growth in 

the printing industry. I believe that the future 

will entail more innovations in digital inkjet 

printing. Recently, the market demand for offset 

printing has seen a drop and has lead to an 

increase in digital printing. There have been 

developments in digital print technology that 

allow for more surface finishes to be printed 

on the same project, in addition to increased 

speeds. This allows for fewer limitations than 

those present in offset printing. 

Upon graduation, I plan on working to gain 

more experience and applying my knowledge of 

various printing styles in the printing industry. 

I hope to continue learning while working, as 

new trends are constantly coming forth and are 

important to know in order to be successful. 

I also hope to travel all over the world one day. 

I believe that learning about different cultures 

and places is beneficial not only for personal 

growth but for professional growth as well. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

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Celine 

Genga––––––– 


cgenga@ryerson.ca 

/in/celinegenga 






Creative 

Personable 

Open-Minded 

82 

C


have changed 



Pursuing a degree at Ryerson University, in 

the Graphic Communications Management 

program has been a collaborative, unique, and 

hands-on learning experience. Over the course 

of four years, I was able to nurture my interests 

in business, creativity and leadership thanks 

to an adaptive curriculum. I have exemplified 

growth through my curious nature and learned 

the importance of a team-based environment. 

All in all, I am confident in the skills I’ve learned 

thus far, and the journey it took to get here – 

now allowing for me to make my own mark in 

the industry. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

What is your plan It’s hard to believe my academic journey at 

after graduation? Ryerson University is coming to an end. The 

powerful thing about post-secondary education 

is the continuous sense of learning. This is 

the time for an intellectual self-discovery that 

continues through the rest of my life. The plan 

after graduation is to seek opportunities that 

will give me exposure in the areas I want to 

pursue like leading in a creative space, and 

working in client relations. I can do this by 

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seeking further education to supplement what 

I’ve already learned at GCM, or jump right into 

the industry to get a more hands-on experience. 

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Abigail 

Giesel––––––– 


agiesel@ryerson.ca 

/in/abigail-giesel 

abigailgieselportfolio.com 


Creative Director 

Advertising 



Dependable 

Thoughtful 

Passionate 

84 

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international 

exchange? 

During my internship as a graphic designer, 

it was my goal to absorb as much information 

and knowledge as possible. Going into my 

internship I knew that I wanted to keep an 

open mind and learn new skill sets. As an 

intern I learned numerous and valuable new 

skills, such as professional communication and 

teamwork. One of the most important things 

that I learned during my internship was the 

value of knowing my own self-worth. I acquired 

a lot of new skills and knowledge about the 

industry and more importantly, I found inner 

confidence in my work and myself. 

PUBLISHING 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



One of my greatest achievements during my 

studies at GCM is my determination. I attended 

another university for a year and after that 

year I took a small hiatus to try to figure out 

what I really wanted to pursue. Going back to 

school after a break is extremely difficult. I knew 

however that it was important and I wanted 

to pursue an industry that still allowed me to 

maintain some creative freedom, but provided 

knowledge about marketing, business, and the 

printing industries. My determination in coming 

this far and being on the Dean’s List has been 

my greatest achievement while at GCM. 

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Rachel 

Glaser––––––– 


rachel.glaser@ryerson.ca 

/in/rachel-glaser-968b94149 



Creative Direction 

Digital Media 


Personable 

Confident 

Perfectionist 

86 

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international 

exchange? 



G 

My internship at YM Inc. was the most 

influential part of my degree, as it confirmed 

how ready I am to enter the workforce. As I had 

hoped, my internship opened my eyes to how 

integrated the structure of a company like this 

can be, as I was able to be involved with not only 

graphic design but fashion, photography, and 

marketing. I learned to look at a project through 

different perspectives, and realize that my skills 

are broader and more applicable than I thought. 

It excites me that the industry I am entering 

into encourages mingling different disciplines, 

all of which I want to explore. 

I plan to explore my options when I graduate. 

I am excited to start working with friends, 

creatives, & brands who inspire me and find 

a place for myself within the industry. While 

in school, I have leveraged my personal 

and professional connections so that upon 

graduating I will be able to start working 

alongside those who have inspired me and learn 

from them. I also look forward to continuing 

the independent work that I have started 

during my degree, and grow my reputation as 

an individual creative. I plan to take advantage 

of all the new opportunities out there for me 

without limitations. 


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Laura 

Gortana––––––– 


laura.gortana@ryerson.ca 

/in/laura-gortana 


Premedia 


Signage 


Caring 

Motivated 

Organized 

88


have changed 





From the moment when I first started at 

Ryerson, you could say I was almost a completely 

different person. I only had a small idea of 

what the print industry was and anything to 

do within it. Now that I am at the end of my 

Ryerson experience I can say I have learned a 

lot of terminologies, including the step by steps 

on how to do a large handful of things in the 

print industry, whether that is how to run a 

flexographic press or how to adhere a window 

vinyl. The main way I have changed since first 

year is through experience. 

My plan after graduation is to continue to 

work and gain further experience throughout 

the industry. This will also help me narrow 

down which section in the industry I would be 

content to work and continue to love what I do. 

I want to gain the experience to help break my 

ties of what I love to do the most in the print 

industry and see which I would like to continue 

to focus and develop my skills towards. I would 

even like to go back to school to get a Masters 

and possibly my Doctorate. 


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Rachel 

Greiner––––––– 


rgreiner@ryerson.ca 

/in/rachelgreiner 


Document Design 




Curious 

Work in Progress 

Responsible 

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G 

A rite of passage in high school is to enrol 

into the typing course. However, I was not 

keen about tapping away at the typewriter. 

Thankfully, a new course was being offered 

called Communication Technology. I quickly 

signed up. This course about design programs 

and media arts would become my gateway to 

the print industry. I did not darken my guidance 

counselor’s doorway, to take career path surveys 

and ponder about where I wanted to go in life, 

I already knew from tinkering on the design 

programs in the Communication Technology 

labs that I wanted to be involved in the world 

of graphic arts. 

After that last exam I would like to take a 

short pause and allow my mind and body to 

rejuvenate. I also want to continue learning. 

One of my goals is to be an Adobe Certified 

Expert (ACE) for InDesign and Illustrator. 

Another goal I am considering is a Masters 

program that incorporates the distilling of big 

data into visual display. As for a career path, 

I have always has a passion for taking content 

and arranging it into a pleasing layout to 

engage an audience. I am open-minded to any 

position within the print industry that allows 

me to do this daily. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

91

Isabelle 

Grouven––––––– 


igrouven@ryerson.ca 

isabellegrouven.weebly.com 


Layout Design 

Packaging 




Dedicated 

Enthusiastic 

92





international 

exchange? 

During my internship at Jones Packaging, 

I have learned to stay focused and organized 

while working on several projects at a time. 

I was able to adapt to industry-standard 

software and processes which helped me 

understand the workflow of the company. I have 

learned to understand the packaging industry 

as well as print and design concepts that impact 

the functionality of a package. This helped me 

recognize errors and adjust mistakes according 

to the client’s needs. 

PUBLISHING 




I am going to make an impact in the print 

industry with my technical, creative and 

detail-oriented skills. The printing industry is 

evolving and becoming more technology-based, 

which, due to my skill set in digital printing, 

E-book publishing and the ability to adapt to 

industry-standard software, I will be able to help 

transform the way we act with products and 

packaging. At GCM we learn how to work with 

different printing processes and workflows which 

helps us familiarize ourselves with various print 

and digital operations in the industry. 

IG 93

Igor 

Grusecki––––––– 


igor.grusecki@ryerson.ca 

/in/igor-grusecki 


Advertising 




Leader 

Team Player 

Hard-Working 

94





international 

exchange? 

My international exchange to Copenhagen 

changed me for the better. Without it, I can’t 

imagine how I would be now. It forced me 

to leave my home base. I met new people, 

experienced a new culture and did things I never 

normally would have. The skills and knowledge 

I learned abroad will be applied throughout my 

life. 30 years down the line, I will look back on 

my exchange with a smile and remember the 

memories that I have created with some of the 

greatest people. 




I want to leave a lasting impression on everyone I 

meet. I want to improve their life through strong 

and positive relationships. I wish to inspire my 

family, friends, coworkers, and employees in a 

way that strives them to not improve themselves 

for the company but rather for the sake of 

themselves. My ideal job is creating a workplace 

that people want to contribute their knowledge, 

beliefs and ideas that will create a positive 

nurturing environment. 

IG 95

Jing Cai 

Han––––––– 


jing.cai.han@ryerson.ca 

/in/jingcaihan 

issuu.com/jingcaihan 



Digital Asset Management 

Web Development 


Trustworthy 

Motivated 

Ambitious 

96





international 

exchange? 

Having worked at Ryerson’s office of eLearning 

as a Multimedia Assistant for close to a full 

year, I got accustomed to developing new skills 

for projects such as video production, web 

development, and writing marketing content. 

I learned to take initiative to contact the right 

professional either in web accessibility or video 

production in seeking help with projects that 

were outside my scope of operability. 

ENGLISH 



Having worked at the office of eLearning and 

with several TA positions; some of which I got 

the freedom to develop and teach in 1 to 1.5 

hour tutorial lessons from scratch, I would like 

a position where I am involved with customer 

relations where I can expand on my passion for 

the continual development of new skill sets. I 

believe I would excel in a position of consultative 

nature given my experience in the education and 

print industry. 

JH 97

Lauren 

Henderson––––––– 


lhenderson@ryerson.ca 

/in/lauren-henderson-703435108 

lhenderson.myportfolio.com 


Creative Direction 




Insightful 

Dauntless 

Audacious 

98 

L





international 

exchange? 

I learned how crucial communication is during 

my internship. If it’s with coworkers or with 

an outside company; communication on any 

level is important to ensure that a project 

runs smoothly. I do my best in every situation 

to hear everyone’s ideas as well as express 

my own. When working with clients I ask as 

many questions as I can to be certain that all 

their needs will be met and that any potential 

problems can be solved before they happen. 

PUBLISHING 





I care a lot about any project I am a part of 

and am often quick to react. This is because I 

am so passionate about my work and this can 

often help me be efficient and think on the spot. 

However, it can also impede me from thinking 

thoroughly. Over the years I have tried to 

combat this by listening to others for longer 

and taking the time to write out ideas or talk 

through them with others before reacting. 

H 99

Lysa 

Huang––––––– 


lysa.huang@ryerson.ca 

/in/lysa-huang 


Publishing 


Marketing 


Adaptable 

Compassionate 

Reliable 

100 

L


have changed 





I started the Graphic Communications 

Management program four years ago and 

have grown exponentially since then. From 

the first year, I had minimal knowledge of the 

print industry, management and design. After 

completing the GCM program, I have become 

more knowledgeable of the print industry 

and the importance of not only the printing 

processes but topics related to the print 

industry such as publishing, client relations 

and marketing. Ryerson has taught me hard 

skills, leadership skills, as well as helped grow 

my confidence and teach me the importance of 

teamwork and collaboration. 

After graduating from the Graphic 

Communications Management program I 

plan on gaining more experience in the print 

industry. I aim to pursue a career in publishing 

and earn more hands-on experience in the 

publishing industry. Alongside this, I plan to 

gain experience in sales and marketing in the 

print industry. I believe that with my knowledge 

from GCM and my Marketing Minor. I will be an 

asset to any sales or marketing position. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

H 101

William 

Huff––––––– 


william.huff@ryerson.ca 

/in/williamahuff 


Digital Innovations 

Digital Print 

Inkjet Technology 


Achievement Oriented 

Hard-Working 

Team Player 

102 

W




In the next few years, I believe that digital 

printing and new inkjet technologies will be 

making themselves more known to printers in 

a big way. As the capabilities of digital printing 

draw closer and closer to offset technologies it 

leaves us all a very exciting time to be a part of 

the printing industry. I believe that soon offset 

printing will have to compete more directly 

with digital work to account for print quality in 

addition to price-based attributes. I am excited 

to see the changes that will happen and hope to 

be a part of making some of this change myself. 




I hope to spend time working at the forefront of 

development in the printing industry. I would 

like to work on creating new standards and 

ways of doing things that influence the industry 

across the world. There is a massive amount of 

innovation currently taking place in the printing 

industry, especially in the digital area with 

things such as high-speed inkjet and digital 

finishing. One of my core goals for the time I 

spend in this industry is to make sure that some 

part of all this innovation comes from me. 

H 103

Annalisa 

Ieraci––––––– 


annalisa.ieraci@ryerson.ca 

/in/annalisa-ieraci 




Technical Design 


Initiative Oriented 

Efficient 

Organized 

104





international 

exchange? 



AI 

The most important thing I have learned 

from my internship is you take the most out of 

your time at a company through the interest 

and willingness you put in. My internship 

took place at Lorpon Labels. There I learned 

a whole different side of the industry that I 

was not exposed to prior. I feel if I did not ask 

questions, learn their processes and put my full 

efforts into my position I would not come out 

of the internship with the same appreciation I 

currently have for the industry. 

After graduation, I plan on continuously 

educating myself within the developing graphic 

communications industry. Over the last 10 

years, we have seen innovations in processes 

like 3D printing, digital printing, and digital 

publishing, which are all trends I feel are 

important to understand to be successful in 

this industry. By keeping up with trends such 

as these, I plan to incorporate them within 

the position I am in and hopefully share that 

knowledge with co-workers and clients. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

105

Eleesa 

Jacob––––––– 


ecjacob@ryerson.ca 

/in/eleesajacob 

behance.net/gallery/71866009/Portfolio 


Estimating 

Art Direction 



Ambitious 


Outgoing 

106





international 

exchange? 




While there are a multitude of things I learned 

while on exchange, the most important was the 

realization that stepping out of your comfort 

zone is the first step to seeing change. There 

are a lot of things one simply cannot learn from 

the confines of a classroom. Being on exchange 

taught me about perseverance and the value 

of risk-taking. The limits of the possible can 

only be defined by going beyond them into the 

impossible and I’ve learned that the more we 

experience the value of pushing beyond our 

limits, the more confident we will be taking 

risks in the future! 

I see a great future for myself and my peers 

as we enter the print industry and I feel it 

is important for me to pay homage to the 

experiences that got me where I am today as 

I leave my mark on the industry. Having a 

mentor to guide me and be my friend over the 

past four years is something I value very much 

and as I mature in the industry. I plan to pay it 

forward and offer mentorship to the future of our 

industry. The things I have learned have shaped 

me into who I am today and have also fueled 

my passion for our industry and it would be an 

honour to do the same for someone else. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

EJ 107

Parker 

Johnson––––––– 


parker.johnson@ryerson.ca 

/in/parkerjohnson0 

parkerjohnson97.wixsite.com/website 



Marketing and Advertising 

3D Design 


Positive 

Hardworking 

Dedicated 

108


have changed 



Since my first year at Ryerson I have changed 

so much. I have strengthened many skills 

throughout. I’ve learned to keep deadlines 

constantly in the back of my mind and always 

finish work early. I’ve learned new forms of 

designing. Previously, I had never given coding 

a second thought until GCM362: Web and Cross 

Media, and now I even do it in my spare time. 

I also design a lot of 3D projects as a hobby, 

due to the GCM750: 3D Printing elective. The 

elective wasn’t in my concentration but I’m glad 

I took it because it ended up being one of my 

favourite classes. 

PACKAGING 



PJ 

My plan after graduation is to get a job in 

the design field. Specifically book design. My 

interest in books was increased exponentially 

from classes such as GCM802 and GCM722. I’ve 

learn all the aspects of books from publishing, 

to designing the specifics of the covers, to 

designing the actual covers. The cover of a 

book is so crucial and I feel as though the 

entire design process behind it would be a very 

entertaining and fulfilling job for me. 

109

Warren 

Jostiak––––––– 


wjostiak@ryerson.ca 

/in/warrenjostiak 






Organized 

Dependable 

Professional 

110 

W





international 

exchange? 




My internship was as a project manager at 

Kwality Labels Inc. One of the most important 

things that I learned during my internship was 

how to communicate with suppliers and conduct 

meetings. I learned about the sales process, 

what questions to ask to gain more information, 

and how to decide which suppliers to do business 

with. I feel this will be a useful skill in many 

different roles throughout my career. 

After graduation, I plan on beginning my career 

in the printing and packaging industries. I 

can’t wait to be a part of these exciting, fastchanging 

industries and use the skills and 

knowledge that have I learned at GCM! I am 

also passionate about project management and 

brand management. I would like to continue my 

education and work towards a PMP certification 

and a Master of Business Administration. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

J 

111

Aidan 

Kahane––––––– 


akahane@ryerson.ca 

/in/aidan-kahane-9ab207122 

aidankdesignoffice.wixsite.com/portfolio 






Efficient 

Dependable 

Innovative 

112 

A





international 

exchange? 

One of the most important lessons that I 

learnt during my internship was the ability to 

communicate and work with people. I grew up 

as a very shy kid, and being put into high-stress 

level situations with a large number of people 

forced me to grow out of my shell. 

I became a more confident person and developed 

new skills to please as many people as possible 

with the best quality results. After receiving lots 

of positive feedback from all touch points of my 

workflow, I knew I was on the right track to a 

better work ethic. 

PACKAGING 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



K 

During my time here at GCM, I had the 

opportunity to join clubs, attend industry 

events, and travel to Europe. I believe that 

getting an education is an achievement in itself, 

however being able to apply the learnings in realworld 

situations is a sign of true understanding. 

This is something I tried to achieve by hosting 

workshops throughout the year educating 

students on industry innovations, being selected 

to attend the Esko Honours course in Ghent, 

Belgium, and being a member of Ryerson’s 

TAGA Student Chapter for 4 years and winning 

the Helmut Kipphan Cup. 

113

Gedeon 

Kashama––––––– 


gkashama@ryerson.ca 

/in/gedeon-kashama 

behance.net/gkashama5f13 


Computers 


Digital Media 


Crafty 

Curious 

Independent 

114 

G





If I could add a new course to GCM, it would be 

a class that would teach basics of coding. Some 

of the classes we had in the past (e.g. GCM362, 

GCM320) included writing codes whether 

in Microsoft Excel or Adobe Dreamweaver 

which had some students confused because 

they’ve never coded before. Having a class that 

introduces the concept will help many students 

get into basic coding and move on to more 

advanced parts of coding. It would be part of our 

courses in 1 st or 2 nd year. 





K 

If I could change one thing about myself, it would 

be my time management skills. I have to balance 

time between work, school and social life better 

than I do now. It’s easy for me to get distracted 

while focusing on school work for the most part. 

I’m thinking about using a day planner since I 

keep up with everything mentally. A good plan is 

start to better time management as it will help 

me keep track of what I need to do, when I need 

to do it. 

115

Tina 

Kavaiya––––––– 


tkavaiya@ryerson.ca 

/in/tina-kavaiya 






Passionate 

Enthusiastic 

Curious 

116 

T





international 

exchange? 

My internship at Cobalt Graphics didn’t just 

teach me one thing, it taught me many. Most 

importantly, it taught me to be passionate 

about the print industry and also gave me 

a vision for my future. It gave me a deeper 

understanding of who I want to become. The 

real world in the industry is different but every 

day you’re going to face new situations and 

grow. I learned how to give the best customer 

service, and how it feels to have a chain of 

happy customers who won’t let print die. 

PUBLISHING 



K 

I am extremely passionate about graphic design. 

I want to create, I want to use colour, and I want 

to really make something. Yes, graphic design 

is becoming digital but I also want to be that 

designer that makes print come alive just as 

well. I want to have that job where experience 

is unlimited. I want to be a part of something 

where I can design not just to make profits but 

also because I just Iove what I’ll be doing. I want 

to take everything I’ve learned in all these years 

in school and when I walk into work I can say 

yes I remember this. Experience is unlimited, 

experience is never-ending. 

117

Nidhi 

Khatri––––––– 


nidhi.khatri@ryerson.ca 

/in/nidhikhatri19 


Packaging 




Ambitious 

Passionate 

Fun 

118 

N






From grades 10 to 12, I took a variety of 

Communication Technology classes that 

introduced me to photography, graphic design, 

2D and 3D animation. The animation projects 

that I completed in this class made me realize 

how satisfying it feels to create something that 

evokes a wide range of emotions in those who 

view it. This satisfaction led me to believe that 

I can have a meaningful career in an industry 

where I can apply my passion and creative skills. 

Hopefully, my efforts and results will have a 

positive impact on others. 

PACKAGING 



K 

After I graduate, my plan is to continue my career 

in packaging. I would like to start by creating 

artwork for packaging, and then proceeding to 

acquire the necessary skills and experiences to 

ultimately manage major packaging projects 

from the design stage to manufacture. This 

journey would include an initial focus on 

structural design and dielines. The long-term 

aspiration is to influence the way packaging is 

created and used, by continuously introducing 

environmentally-friendly innovations. 

119

Briar 

Koski––––––– 


briar.koski@ryerson.ca 

/in/briarkoski 



Social Media 

Design 


Creative 

Outgoing 

Team-Player 

120 

B





international 

exchange? 

For my internship, I worked as a production 

artist in the packaging department at TC 

Transcontinental. I learned the importance of 

providing what the customer has asked for, and 

the vision for the end result. The complexity of 

each brand’s design can be tough to navigate in 

terms of how large each component can be, what 

logos are needed for each job, and how much 

text the customer wants on each SKU. This 

job required me to be very detailed-oriented, 

ensuring I never missed any word or aspect of 

the design, as well as work efficiently on a job to 

allow me to meet every deadline. 

PACKAGING 



K 

My goal after graduation is to continue to work 

in the packaging industry. My passion lies with 

designing packaging for large companies but 

I would also love the opportunity to be able to 

design my own packages one day. I am a very 

creative individual and I love working with 

people so I believe that I would be a perfect fit 

in designing a line of packaging for a client. 

However, I am open to working in all aspects of 

the packaging industry so that I can further my 

portfolio of expertise. 

121

Caroline 

Kriarakis––––––– 


ckriarakis@ryerson.ca 

/in/caroline-kriarakis-489b75152 



Marketing 

Communications 


Versatile 

Enthusiastic 

Independent 

122 

C






During my internship, I came to the realization 

that versatility is crucial to the industry. I have 

always had an interest in both marketing and 

design, and my internship provided me with 

the opportunity to work in both environments. 

The workplace is not always perfect so there 

are often times where you will have to complete 

jobs you are not familiar with or work with other 

departments in order to complete a project. 

Due to the industry being versatile in itself, 

it is important for us to also be able to work 

in changing environments over a variety of 

platforms to offer a high-quality product. 

LAW 



K 

Upon graduation, I plan on gaining more 

experience in the industry. I would like to 

explore a second internship that is in relation 

to Project Management. After completing a 

work term as a Graphic Design Coordinator in 

my fourth year, I have determined that I would 

prefer to improve my Project Management 

skills and work in a larger company that would 

potentially expose me to more diverse projects 

and challenges. After gaining more knowledge 

and experience, I feel that a career in Project 

Management will be best suited for my 

interests and skills. 

123

Amy (Zhao Hui) 

Lau––––––– 


zhao.hui.lau@ryerson.ca 

/in/amy-lau-881922152 


Information Technology 

Web Design/Development 

3D Printing/Packaging 


Hard-Working 

Organized 

Team-Player 

124




What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



AL 

I think 3D printing is the future of the printing 

industry. It can print different things with 

different materials that can benefit not just one 

industry but many others. For example, any 

type of engineering makes uses of 3D printing 

in one way or another. The engineers leverage 

3D printing by building prospective models for 

their projects. There is one company using 

3D printing to “build” thousands of houses 

in El Salvador. It’s very fascinating to see the 

rapid growth of technology that has enabled us 

to cross function. 

My greatest achievement at GCM is that I am 

able to experience many different things that I 

am interested in. I am minoring in ITM, which 

led me to fall in love with technology even more. 

I got to learn both sides of technologies and 

skills for the real world industry. Aside from 

academics, I joined RyeTAGA and the Grad 

Book Committee as the Finance Lead. I also 

have joined an Archery club for three years now. 

I have met new friends, learnt from others, and 

made good memories. During my years at GCM, 

I have accomplished a lot by doing what I love 

and learning what I am passionate about. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

125

Joann 

Lau––––––– 


joann.lau@ryerson.ca 

/in/joannlau/ 

behance.net/gallery/49761071/Joann-Lau-My-Portfolio 


Art Direction 




Time-Efficient 

Responsible 

Ambitious 

126


have changed 



In my first year at Ryerson, I was fresh out of 

high school and uncertain of who I was. The new 

environment, people, events, and GCM program 

have all moulded me into becoming a more 

confident, ambitious and independent person. 

I used to be timid and unwilling to take risks, 

but now I have a go-getter attitude which pushes 

me to pursue bigger things in life that I never 

imagined myself doing until now. My university 

experience is definitely something I will never 

forget as it got me to where I am today, and I am 

nothing but excited for what the future holds. 

PUBLISHING 



After graduation, I plan to seek out a design job 

that requires me to take on harder challenges 

than what I have faced before, by picking my 

brain on the different mediums I have utilized 

throughout my years at GCM. I hope to find a job 

abroad after a few years working in Toronto, 

to gain international experience which could 

help me stand out from other competitors and 

land me a dream job, wherever it may be. 

JL 

127

Justin 

Lee––––––– 


justin.fc.lee@ryerson.ca 

/in/justinfclee 


Advanced Technology 

Information Technology 

Computers 


Hardworking 

Adaptable 

Analytical 

128








JL 

I would add a course related to information 

technology. This is because the world is always 

innovating with new technologies as companies 

use networks and databases to improve their 

workflows in order to become a better brand. 

I am also working towards my minor in 

information technology management. These 

courses helped to improve my technical skills, 

which I was able to use during my internship 

at Atlantic Packaging. GCM is about graphic 

communications and a large part of that is 

digital, so having an information technology 

course would help students to build their 

technical industry skills. 

I plan to make my mark in the print industry 

by sharing and using the knowledge and skills 

that I’ve learned from GCM. Throughout 

these four years, I was able to learn the entire 

workflow of projects as I’ve gained hands-on 

experience by creating packaging prototypes, 

e-books, design layouts, and much more. 

These projects along with courses related 

to technology, marketing, and management 

have helped to build the foundation of my 

skills today. GCM has advanced my skills in 

the technical and hands-on sides of graphic 

communications management in order to 

prepare me for today’s print industry. 

PACKAGING & 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

129

Cara 

LoBrutto––––––– 


clobrutto@ryerson.ca 

/in/caralobrutto 


Interative Media 

Art Direction 

Workflow Solutions 


Devoted 

Genuine 


130






The moment that I realized what I wanted 

to do when I grew up was when I was in high 

school and I began selling my artwork to 

clients. I started off by selling paintings, and 

later on graphic design pieces for businesses. 

I loved creating, but what I loved more was the 

creative process, working with clients, solving 

issues and meeting my customer’s needs. From 

this, I have formed amazing relationships 

with my clients because I am dependable, and 

passionate about my job, and for this reason 

I have continued being motived to work with 

clients and the creative process. 

PUBLISHING & 

FRENCH 



CL 

My plan after graduation is to get as much life, 

work, and professional experience as possible. 

When it comes to my future, my career is 

my first priority, but I believe that a great 

employee is someone who has both work and life 

experiences. Upon graduation, I want to work for 

a company where I can apply what I have learned 

in my undergrad, but also where I can increase 

my depth of knowledge and grow. 

131

Michael 

Loi––––––– 


michael.loi@ryerson.ca 

/in/michael-loi 


Packaging 

Design 

Marketing 


Personable 

Professional 

Passionate 

132 

M





international 

exchange? 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 




international exchange to Linköping University 

to study Graphic Communications and Design 

is the attention to detail and aesthetic. By 

enrolling for a semester abroad, I was able 

to develop a cross-cultural understanding in 

order to grow professionally and personally. 

The opportunity to study in Sweden was an 

opportunity of a lifetime that enhanced my 

university experience with a willingness to grow 

and adapt to various situations. 

My greatest achievement within the program 

at GCM is being the President of RyePack 

2018-2019. The humbling opportunity to share 

my passion for packaging within the Ryerson 

community and my knowledge of the industry 

from attending Interpack 2017, Pack Expo 

2018, and studying packaging and design in an 

exchange program at Linköping University in 

Sweden. My greatest achievement is being able 

to give back to the community here at GCM 

through student engagement. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

L 

133

Domenica 

Marchese––––––– 


d1marchese@ryerson.ca 

/in/domenica-marchese-a46787152 



Interactive Media 



Open-Minded 

Adaptable 

Dynamic 

134 

D


have changed 







M 

Starting my first year at Ryerson, I found myself 

to be a shy girl wanting to break out of her shell, 

coming to Ryerson allowed me to do so. I moved 

away from home and got the great opportunity 

to live in and explore the city of Toronto. I met 

new people who have become a big part of my 

life and I stepped out of my comfort zone. I have 

grown into a confident adult and am learning to 

accept my mistakes and only grow from them. 

One thing I would change about myself is my 

tendency to procrastinate and to only focus 

on one task at a time. I have a habit of putting 

some projects on the backburner and while I 

know that this is not the proper way to handle 

assignments, I am working on being more 

efficient. Another thing I am working on is my 

ability to take an in-depth look at the project as 

well as what needs to be done in order to start 

the process. I am continuing to improve my 

procrastination and keep it under control. 


135

Lindsay 

Martin––––––– 


lindsay.m.martin@ryerson.ca 

/in/lindsaymartin 



Publishing 

Accessibility 


Astute 

Charismatic 

Dedicated 

136 

L





What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



A course I would add to GCM’s curriculum would 

be focused on copyright and brand management. 

This topic is one I have done research on but 

would have greatly appreciated the opportunity 

to learn more about in an academic setting. 

Although this has been touched upon in the 

ethics portion of courses, it would have been 

valuable to understand and gain a more 

in-depth look at the logistical and legal aspects 

of managing brands and clients. 

Besides earning my degree in Graphic 

Communications Management, some of my 

greatest achievements have been maintaining 

my scholarship and making industry 

connections over the past four years. This 

program has taught me the value of not only 

hard work and grit but also the importance 

of building strong interpersonal skills by 

participating in volunteer events, travelling to 

other countries for conferences, and speaking 

with guest lecturers. 

PUBLISHING 

M 

137

Therese 

Martin––––––– 


therese.martin@ryerson.ca 

/in/therese-martin 



Packaging 



Amiable 


Dependable 

138 

T






I believe the future of the print industry lies 

in our ability to incorporate important values 

like sustainability and accessibility into the 

design and output of what we create and the 

services we offer. For a growing industry like 

packaging, I believe there is an opportunity for 

this to be done here. Whether it is by innovating 

packages that produce less material waste 

and are more environmentally-friendly, or by 

designing packages with all people in mind 

by incorporating elements for those that with 

different accessibility needs. 

After my graduation, I plan to continue my goals 

of improving upon my interpersonal skills and 

expanding my professional network. I hope to 

achieve these goals by gaining a wide variety of 

experience through working in different areas 

of the industry. This way I hope to uncover the 

areas that best suit my capabilities and personal 

interests to help me form a strong foundation for 

my career long-term. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

M 

139

Mikala 

Medeiros––––––– 


mikala.medeiros@ryerson.ca 

/in/mikala-medeiros 


Marketing 


Layout Design 


Humourous 

Supportive 

Traveller 

140 

M





international 

exchange? 

The most important thing that I learned 

from my internship was the importance of 

networking, and creating and maintaining 

relationships within the workplace. My 

co-workers from internship to this day keep 

in touch with me and even inform me of 

opportunities within the working field. In 

addition, they have all made for excellent 

references and connections over LinkedIn. 

Those relationships have opened me up to so 

many more opportunities that would have not 

been possible without networking. Overall, 

I learned it is important to make large and 

positive impressions in the workplace. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



M 

My greatest achievement at GCM was during 

GCM360: Colour Management. We had to 

create personalized variable data mailers 

to companies that would potentially want to 

attend our open house event. After a few days, 

I received a response from The Printing House 

over LinkedIn informing me that they were very 

impressed by the initiative taken to reach out to 

them. They extended an offer to interview me for 

the position of Business Development Associate 

and within a few days, I secured the internship! 

141

Andrea 

Mendoza––––––– 


a1mendoza@ryerson.ca 

/in/ancmendoza 



Advertising 

Marketing 


Organized 

Productive 

Loyal 

142 

A





international 

exchange? 

Initially, I wanted to get into an internship 

heavily focused on graphic design but I ended 

up in an investment firm along Adelaide in the 

Financial District. Believe it or not, it was a 

position I did not expect to aqcuire at all, but I 

enjoyed the learning opportunity. But one thing 

I took from my internship that I find the most 

important was being assertive, confident, bold, 

yet humble in my field – skills and talent alike. 

Stepping into an industry that knows very little 

about the print/graphic industry, I came in 

with what I learned at GCM and enhanced by 

this company. 

PUBLISHING 



M 

Honestly, as much as I am ambitious and 

proactive with planning for my future career, 

I remain still and invest time in inquiring. I 

do believe that God will lead me in the right 

direction so long as I let Him willingly. With 

that said... after graduation, I’ll be mindful and 

considerate where I plan to start applying. I 

definitely do not want to enter a job and regret 

being there the next couple of years. 

143

Katya 

Miclat––––––– 


kmiclat@ryerson.ca 

/in/katya-miclat 


Marketing 




Divergent 

Open-Minded 

Dependable 

144 

K





international 

exchange? 



M 

The most important thing I learned from 

my internship is the value of taking every 

opportunity to grow and expand your 

knowledge. From my internship, I learned that 

being able to expand into other departments 

is a privilege which allowed me to not only 

learn more about the company but also about 

everyone’s roles. Since being well-rounded is 

an essential quality that is beneficial in almost 

every circumstance, it is important to utilize 

opportunities given to learn new insights from 

others and new skills from experiences. 

After graduation, my plan is to find a place 

of employment that will allow me to grow. By 

finding a workplace that values professional 

development, I will be able to take all of my 

academic knowledge and apply it to real-life 

situations. I wish to have the resources and 

abilities to gain new insights from others that 

will help me succeed in my own endeavours. 

Through professional development, I will have 

the means to grow mentally and develop a 

meaningful professional network. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

145

Toni-Marie 

Miller––––––– 


tmmiller@ryerson.ca 

/in/tmmmiller 

tmmiller.myportfolio.com 


Design 


Web Design 


Accountable 

Artistic 

Open-Minded 

146 

T






I grew up always being creative and trying to 

create things whether by drawing, sculpting, or 

crafting. I knew from a young age that I wanted 

a future in which I would be able to design and 

create things with my hands, that would make 

a difference in someone’s life; whether it be my 

own or someone else’s. Throughout my life, I 

have learnt that design can have very positive 

effects on a person’s life and so I strive for a 

future where my creations, both as an artist and 

a designer, can express and evoke emotions. 

PUBLISHING 



M 

After graduation, I plan on continuing my 

studies part-time in the field of design. Art and 

design play a very important role in my life 

and I would love to build and expand on my 

knowledge. I hope to also pursue a full-time 

career in the field of graphic communications 

and put my skills to work in the professional 

world. I want to be able to pour my knowledge 

and love for art and design into a meaningful 

career that will both aid in improving my skills 

as a designer and allow me to learn from others 

with a variety of mindsets. 

147

Jonathan 

Modo––––––– 


jmodo@ryerson.ca 

/in/jonathan-modo 

jonathanmodo.com 


Advertising 

Marketing 

Finance 


Creative 

Strategic 

Analytical 

148 

J


have changed 





I have learned a lot about myself including what 

my strengths are, my weaknesses, and how to 

use it to my advantage when I become a young 

professional when I graduate from Graphic 

Communications Management. I have learned a 

lot of interesting things academically and socially 

during my time at Ryerson. A lot of hardships 

occurred, but a lot of joy came out in their own 

special way. Experiences I will never forget. 

My plan for graduation is to get a position that 

will allow me to gain excellent experience for 

my next step in my academic goals. I plan on 

doing an MBA after two years of working in the 

industry. I am very excited to see what I can do 

for this world with my experiences in GCM, my 

future job, and my MBA. I know that my current 

experiences in GCM, my internships, my 

freelance work, and my connections will give me 

the opportunities to make a mark in this world. 

LEADERSHIP & 

MARKETING 

M 

149

Nathanael 

More––––––– 


nathanael.more@ryerson.ca 

/in/nathanaelmore 


Game Design 

UI Design 

Web Design 


Creative 

Hard-Working 

Problem-Solving 

150 

N









M 

I would recommend including courses 

specifically to user experience, user interface, 

and interactive design. Digital media is growing, 

and those in both print and digital output 

should have an understanding of how humans 

read, interact, and view designs and material. 

Websites, apps, and interactive designs require 

different approaches than static imagery. I 

would recommend these courses along with a 

design-oriented GCM concentration. 

One thing I’ve been working on is being more 

active and vocal in the communities that interest 

me. This not only includes GCM-related areas 

but also Ryerson and occupational communities. 

There is so much to learn from others, and 

there’s value in speaking to those who share 

similar interests. I plan to involve myself in such 

communities to both learn from, and further 

expand upon these studies of interest. 


PSYCHOLOGY 

151

Clairine 

Mudita––––––– 


cmudita@ryerson.ca 

/in/clairinemudita 



Packaging 

Advertising 


Amiable 

Hard-Working 

Deatil-Oriented 

152 

C





international 

exchange? 



The most important thing I have learned from 

my internship at TI Group Inc. is how to work 

together as a team. Group work in university 

teaches students how to manage time and 

be patient with others. In a professional 

environment, teamwork is an essential part to 

get the most out of every job. Working towards 

the same goal with a positive attitude and 

mindset is a significant life skill that I learned 

through the summer. 

After graduation, I plan to build upon my career 

by experiencing various job positions within the 

industry. In that way, I am able to gauge what my 

capabilities, interests, and goals are best suited 

for in a long-term career. Another goal for myself 

is to improve my soft skills and broaden my 

network in a professional environment. I hope to 

become a well-rounded employee and expand my 

knowledge and skills through these experiences. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

M 

153

Sidra 

Nadim––––––– 


snadim@ryerson.ca 

/in/sidranadim 



Layout Design 



Hard-Working 

Team-Player 


154


have changed 





SN 

My growth as an individual has been one 

that I am proud of. At Ryerson, the first year 

was the most challenging as I adjusted to the 

new environment and met new individuals. 

Ryerson has helped me not just in my academic 

growth, but it has centred around my personal 

development too. With the guidance of my 

professors and peers, I have gained confidence 

by becoming an experiment in my field and 

learning new things. I have gained knowledge 

that has helped me understand my strength, 

interests and skills that have helped me in 

making decisions in life and my career. 

After graduation, I want to explore myself 

more as a designer. I want to pursue my career 

as a graphic designer. I would like to explore 

different opportunities that will utilize my 

skills learned at GCM and will help me grow 

as a person and as a designer. I hope to be an 

aspiring designer that will provide content 

which will speak to the audience. I want to create 

designs with that have a meaningful purpose 

and make an impact. I hope to experience new 

challenges that come my way and use my skills 

and strengths to overcome them. 


155

Winston 

Ng––––––– 


winston.ng@ryerson.ca 

/in/winston-ng-6a3633a9 




Product Innovation 


Team-Player 

Approachable 

Confident 

156 

W






The future for the print industry is going to 

see a lot of growth in many different sectors of 

the industry. While longer print runs will be 

declining in the future, areas such as packaging 

and shorter print runs will become the strong 

stable sector for print. Furthermore, there 

will be many new emerging opportunities for 

the printing industry to grow such as print 

automation, expanded gamut printing and 

variable data printing. 

Currently, my short-term plan after graduating 

from GCM is to work in the printing industry to 

develop a stronger understanding of the industry, 

trends and areas of growth. My main long term 

goal is to open up a business. While I currently 

do not know what type of business I will be 

opening, I hope that my future experiences and 

opportunities will help serve as an important 

foundation in my business adventure. 

LEADERSHIP & 

MARKETING 

N 

157

Carrie 

Noonan––––––– 


caroline.noonan@gmail.com 

/in/carrie-noonan-4273aa13b/ 

carolinenoonan0.wixsite.com/portfolio 






Adaptable 

Independent 

Persistent 

158 

C


have changed 





N 


exponentially. I grew up in a very small town, so 

making a move to ‘the big city’ was very different 

for me. It was difficult at first, not having family 

or friends around, however, once I adjusted and 

found the confidence and self-awareness that I 

needed to be here it became a city that I loved. 

Although I still prefer my small town, I will 

always love this city and the experiences it has 

to offer. Never would I have thought that I was 

going to grow up to be a city girl. 

I hope to be able to travel the world, exposing 

and immersing myself to the different 

cultures and traditions. This is something I 

have wanted to experience from a very young 

age. Doing so would give me the experience 

and understanding of different cultures and 

traditions, thus allowing me to have a deeper 

knowledge and understanding of the world 

we live in and the people we work with. I 

believe having this experience will open more 

opportunities for my career in the future. 

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 

159

Taylor 

Page––––––– 


taylor.page@ryerson.ca 

/in/t-page 






Ambitious 

Self-Starter 


160


have changed 



My journey into GCM was not a direct one – I 

finished half of another degree before realizing 

what my true passions were and making the 

transition to GCM. The journey of completing 

half a degree (in something completely different 

nonetheless), exploring the hard truth that I 

had not made the right decision for myself, and 

discovering my passion for the graphic arts 

industry has made me a more mature, 

self-aware and dedicated student and employee. 

I am grateful for this process and for GCM, as 

it has turned a self-doubting 18-year-old into a 

confident and soon-to-be proud alumna of GCM. 

MARKETING 



TP 

After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in 

the graphic arts industry, particularly in the 

fields of print marketing, brand management 

or production management. GCM, however, 

prepares its graduates to work in a variety 

of fields. Regardless of the sector, I would be 

thrilled to work for a company that is innovative 

and provides opportunities for employee growth. 

Beyond this pursuit, I plan on continuing to 

develop and grow my own small business: I 

specialize in percussion instruction and have 

a growing online and in-person student base in 

Canada, the US and Australia. 

161

Kendra 

Patterson––––––– 


kendra.m.patterson@ryerson.ca 

/in/kendra-patterson24 


Web Design 


Packaging 


Dependable 

Flexible 

Honest 

162 

K





international 

exchange? 






internship was that having a cohesive and 

efficient plan in place is an important aspect of 

ensuring a project is completed successfully. 

Having a plan ensures that deadlines will be 

met and that things will run more efficiently. 

Also, it ensures that everyone working on the 

project will be on the same page when it comes 

to completing the project. Good planning is the 

key to completing a successful project. 

If I could change one thing about myself, it 

would be to not overthink everything. It is good 

to pay attention to the small details of a project 

and even worry about certain aspects, but 

becoming fixated on one thing will prevent you 

from seeing other things that you could not see 

before, and even prevent you from seeing the 

bigger picture. This is something I’m currently 

still working on and have been able to make 

enormous amounts of progress, but it is a trait 

I’m still looking to improve on. 

PACKAGING 

P 

163

Jenna 

Peters––––––– 


jmpeters@ryerson.ca 

/in/jenna-peters-686785156 


Publishing 

Signage 

Typography and Layout 


Quick-Learner 

Outgoing 

Reliable 

164


have changed 



GCM has helped to develop my skills in all 

areas of the print industry. I have shifted my 

interest from graphic design, which I was most 

interested in during my first year, to publishing 

and layout, as well as signage in my final year. 

Besides shifting interests, I also developed 

a new interest in areas such as wide-format 

printing, 3D printing, scheduling and project 

management. All projects assigned in GCM 

have put my skills to the test and allowed me 

to grow and change during my four years at 

Ryerson University. 

PUBLISHING 



JP 

After graduation, I plan to gain experience in 

the industry. There are many fields I would be 

interested in and open to exploring. Further 

exploring my interests would let me gain 

more knowledge and become a valuable asset 

to a company, allowing me to take what I am 

passionate about and turn it into a career. 

Typically I stay at my place of work for long 

periods of time so my goal is to work in a 

company where I can take on responsibility and 

grow over time. 

165

Dillan 

Prabakaran––––––– 


dillan.prabakaran@ryerson.ca 

/in/dillanprab 


Printing 

Production 

Packaging 


Reliable 

Technical 

Diligent 

166 

D


have changed 



Going into the first year I didn’t know what 

to expect of Ryerson. Now after finishing four 

years, I’ve learned and experienced many 

things. I realized the importance of networking, 

further developed my ability to manage time and 

realized my areas of interest within the print 

industry. GCM has given me many opportunities 

to visit and speak with knowledgeable 

individuals in the industry. These opportunities 

developed my professional network which did 

not exist when I first started at Ryerson. 

PACKAGING 



P 

After graduating I aim to take some time off 

to travel to a few countries I haven’t been to 

and read some books I put aside. With the past 

four years being so fast paced, I want to take 

some time to slow down and enjoy. After taking 

some time off my objective is to gain more 

experience with press operating with the goal of 

operating a press on my own one day, whether 

it be flexography, lithography or digital. I look 

forward to what the future holds. 

167

Tharani 

Raveendran––––––– 


traveendran@ryerson.ca 

/in/tharaniraveendran 



Packaging 

Digital Print 


Focused 

Helpful 

Hard-Working 

168 

T





international 

exchange? 



R 


internship was the importance of teamwork. The 

tight deadlines wouldn’t have been met without 

the help of my co-workers. From collaboration, 

I learned new things from my co-workers and 

expanded my breadth of knowledge. I also found 

that team work brought a lot of enthusiasm. 

We celebrated victories and we leaned on one 

another when things didn’t go according to 

plan. Unique and creative ideas were the result 

of working in a team environment. Each person 

brought forward their expertise and this reduced 

potential risks and maximized problem solving. 

Although I will miss being a student and 

learning new things about the print industry, 

I am excited to jump right into the industry. I 

hope to start working full-time in the industry, 

specifically in a customer service role. 

I enjoyed working with various clients during 

my internship. It was challenging, yet very 

rewarding, when I got to see the client’s ideas 

brought to life. In the long run, I hope to create 

and manage my own company. The idea is to 

bring my fourth year business plan to reality, 

using the knowledge I’ve acquired in school and 

will acquire in the industry. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

169

Chelsea 

Rehel––––––– 


chelsea.rehel@ryerson.ca 

/in/chelsea-rehel 


Design 

Art Direction 

Layout Design 


Organized 

Artistic 

Reliable 

170 

C









R 

If I could add a course to Graphic 

Communications Management I would 

implement two things. One, design courses that 

challenge students with design-oriented projects 

and two, a concentration in design. Many 

students are surprised when arriving into the 

first year that there is little to no design. 

I believe GCM is a great foundation for 

students to understand the importance of print 

and how to produce a quality project. Adding a 

few design related courses or a concentration 

would evolve GCM to become an even more 

well-rounded program. 

The one thing I would change about my self is 

being a perfectionist. I have a tendency of over 

examining the details and stress about every 

little thing related to a design. When it comes 

to a project that I am really passionate about I 

tend to be very particular and overanalyze my 

content. Resulting in delaying a finished project 

because I am not satisfied with the overall 

quality. This may be a good trait to others but 

sometimes it gets in the way of my studies and I 

have to remind myself to work efficiently. 

PUBLISHING 

171

Giemil 

Reyes––––––– 


giemil.reyes@ryerson.ca 

/in/giemil-reyes 

giemilreyes.myportfolio.com 


Advertising 

Document Design 



Determined 

Independent 

Patient 

172 

G






I believe finding what you want to do occurs at 

various times in your life, and not in a specific 

moment. There are many things you discover 

you want to do, and those wants will evolve over 

time. If I had to pick one specific moment when I 

decided to follow what I wanted to do, it would be 

when a friend of mine, who I look up to, advised 

me to follow what fulfills me. Before that, I 

mainly listened to what people wanted me to 

do and forgot to assess how I felt about it. After 

talking to my friend, I began to step out of my 

comfort zone, and that lead me to discovering 

things I want to do. 

PUBLISHING 





R 

If I could change one thing about myself, it 

would be to gain more confidence in myself. I 

want to be able to think more positively instead 

of thinking, “This person, or these people, is/ 

are not going to like me and my work.” I tend 

to gravitate towards thinking negatively, and 

I do not want to keep that mindset. Over time, 

my lack of confidence has improved through 

the work experience I have been fortunate to 

have. However, there is still plenty of room for 

improvement, and I am always willing to work 

towards becoming a better me. 

173

Masumi 

Rodriguez––––––– 


masumi.rodriguez@ryerson.ca 

/in/masumi-rodriguez 

masu.myportfolio.com 


Publishing 

Printmaking 



Ambitious 

Practical 

Self-Driven 

174 

M





international 

exchange? 

The most important thing I’ve learned 

during my internship is the importance of 

sustainability practices in the print industry. I 

had the privilege of being exposed to a company 

that is committed to delivering sustainable 

practices, reducing not only their own carbon 

footprint but helping their clients achieve these 

practices to their business. I’ve noticed that 

their purpose isn’t to generate revenue, but to be 

able to offer an ethical alternative to consumers. 

This exposure inspired me to continue to grow 

my career under companies or corporations who 

are willing to make such initiatives! 

PUBLISHING 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



R 

My greatest achievements was being a part 

of the RyeTAGA team during my third year at 

GCM. It has been an amazing experience for me 

to have been in a role where I was able to develop 

the concept of the book and execute its design 

with my wonderful team of associate members. 

It is incredibly rewarding to know that all of 

our hard work had paid off in the form of the 

physical, printed book. This opportunity had 

really brought to light for me how real projects 

are executed in industry and given me a better 

respect for all the work involved in the process. 

175

Devorah 

Rubinoff––––––– 


devorah.rubinoff@ryerson.ca 

/in/devorah-rubinoff-93573b101 

behance.net/devorahrub9e22 


Packaging 

Project Managing 

Innovation 


Hard-Working 

Innovative 

Team-Player 

176 

D






What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



R 

I came to GCM knowing that I wanted to do 

something hands-on that would use my outsidethe-box 

thinking. From the start I enjoyed all 

my courses, but it was my first packaging class 

that made it clear what I really wanted to do. If 

you had told me in high school that I would find 

my passion in packaging, I would have difficulty 

believing that. Now thanks to my professors, my 

classes and the education provided by GCM, I 

know what truly interests me and what I want to 

spend my career doing. In the field of packaging 

I have found work that is engaging, practical, 

creative and rewarding. 

One of my goals for my time at GCM was to find 

ways to fully engage myself in the program, not 

only within the classroom, but also in extracurricular 

opportunities. Toward this end, I 

am proud of my role in the production of the 

Grad Book. As the Co-Project Manager and 

Co-Production Lead, I have been responsible for 

leading meetings, ensuring that all deadlines 

are adhered to, and working closely with other 

team members. This role has been a good 

experience for preparing me for the kind of team 

work and responsibility that will be required in 

any kind of job setting. 

PACKAGING & 

MARKETING 

177

Masami 

Shiono––––––– 


masami.shiono@ryerson.ca 

/in/masami-shiono 


Packaging 




Direct 

Outgoing 

Traveler 

178 

M


have changed 



What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



S 

In first year, the thought of living in the city and 

specially moving out from a small town in Alberta 

was very intimidating. I quickly realized that 

the opportunities and experiences were endless 

here at Ryerson and in the GCM program. In the 

past four years, not only was I able to deepen my 

passion for the printing industry but was able 

to network and meet life long colleagues and 

friends. My experience would have been nothing 

comparable without the amazing encounters that 

have shaped who I am today. 

One of my greatest accomplishments in GCM 

was having the opportunity to complete my 

internship program in Japan. When I first 

started looking for internship opportunities, I 

was focusing on finding a placement in Canada, 

either in Ontario or Alberta. However, when I 

found out that I was able to do an internship 

overseas, I could not resist the opportunity. 

To this day, this was one of the best decisions 

that I’ve made during my four years as a GCM 

student. The experience and connections I 

made were one of a kind, and something that I 

will never forget. 

PACKAGING 

179

Andrea 

Silva––––––– 


andrea.silva@ryerson.ca 

/in/andreacsilva 


Advertising 


Marketing 


180





international 

exchange? 




internship was how to apply what we have 

learned at GCM in a working environment. The 

internship helped me deepen my understanding 

of how the industry works. It also allowed me to 

make connections within different areas of the 

printing industry. It was important for me to 

grasp that understanding the science of print 

gives a person an advantage in creating designs 

that allow maximum utilization of the space 

given to their advantage. 

After graduation, my plan is to gain a wellrounded 

understanding of the printing industry. 

I plan to work for a company that allows me to 

move around freely internally and experience 

working in different areas of the company. It 

would be amazing to be able to contribute to 

a team of people from whom I can learn from. 

I ultimately want to add some value to the 

company I work for and help the company with 

accomplishing and reaching new goals. 

PUBLISHING & 

FRENCH 

AS 

181

Brandon 

Sitaram––––––– 


jsitaram@ryerson.ca 

/in/brandonsitaram 


Advertising 

Marketing 

Art & Creative Direction 


Determined 

Reliable 

Ambitious 

182





international 

exchange? 





BS 

The most important thing I learned at my 

internship is that I should continue doing 

something I love. I enjoyed learning at Ryerson, 

but applying my knowledge at my internship 

was unparalleled. Working every day didn’t feel 

like hard work. I believe the more you love what 

you do the more motivated and hardworking you 

become. If you are passionate, you take an active 

interest in learning, which makes for a more 

successful career. 

Rather than change something about myself, 

I would improve one of my weaknesses: public 

speaking. I aspire to become more confident 

and comfortable under scrutiny. I tend to get 

nervous in front of crowds and speak faster than 

usual or stumble over my wording. I believe that 

improving this will help in all aspects of my life 

by enhancing my reputation, boosting my selfconfidence 

and open up countless opportunities. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

183

Kaitlyn 

Sutherland––––––– 


kaitlyn.sutherland@ryerson.ca 

/in/kaitlyn-sutherland14 

kesutherland.weebly.com 



Customer Service 

Design 


Hard-Working 

Compassionate 

Punctual 

184







I would love to see another course focused on 

the magazine industry as this is something 

that I am really interested in. The magazine 

production course was one of my favourites 

and I think that I got a lot out of it. Being able 

to have a course that incorporates more of the 

design aspect of the magazine industry would be 

something that I think that many GCM students 

would benefit from in the future. 

After I graduate I hope to get a job in the field 

of Graphic Communications with the hopes to 

eventually be able to travel. Within the next 

couple years I would like to work, save money 

and travel. I think that it is so important to be 

able to experience the world when you have 

less responsibilities and flexibility to travel. 

Traveling allows you to experience places 

outside of your comfort zone and I believe that 

it can help build a person’s character. Learning 

about the world first hand can provide you with 

so much knowledge that you can’t get in school 

and potentially even in the workforce. 

PUBLISHING 

KS 

185

Paolo 

Talamo––––––– 


paolo.talamo@ryerson.ca 

/in/paolo-talamo-0361b8153 


3D Printing 




Adaptable 

Optimistic 

Dedicated 

186




I believe the future of the print industry 

lies solely in digital. For now flexo and offset 

lithography are the standards for production 

of multiple copies of an item but digital presses 

are catching up in speed and quality. This also 

solves the problem of print waste as there could 

be a smaller initial print run and if another 

copy is needed it could be printed on demand. 

Perhaps one of the biggest advantages to digital 

is the lack of an extensive make-ready when 

compared to traditional printing. 





PT 

If I could change one thing about myself it would 

be my organizational skills. I would describe 

my personal organization skills as “organized 

chaos” due to the fact that I operate fairly 

disorganized but am able to find everything that 

I need. However this works for the present and 

down the road when I have to find something 

that was completed in the past I have trouble 

locating it. Fortunately my time at GCM has 

taught me to become better organized and while 

I am not at the point I would like to be I am 

slowly achieving that goal. 

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Mary 

Toledo––––––– 


mary.toledo@ryerson.ca 

/in/marytoledo 


Advertising 

Digital Media 

Web Development 


Adaptable 

Responsible 

Team-Player 

188 

M





international 

exchange? 

What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



The most important thing I learned in my 

internship was to ask questions. Every project 

that I worked on would represent the university 

and it was important to make it a positive 

reflection. In order to make the best job 

possible, I would get as much information as I 

could about the job, ask for clarifications, listen 

to feedback and reflect on how I can improve 

my work. Writing notes for every project helped 

me stay organized and manage all the tasks 

that I had to complete. 

My greatest achievements in GCM would be my 

involvement in student associations and campus 

events. Starting at GCM, I focused mainly on 

my academics and adjusting to university life. 

I still continue to focus on my academics but I 

also know it’s important to make networks and 

get involved on campus. I’m glad to be a part of 

something bigger than me that will continue on 

after I graduate from Ryerson. 

T 

189

Nicole (Tsz Yan) 

Tsang––––––– 


tytsang@ryerson.ca 

/in/nicole-tty-tsang 


Packaging 

Marketing 


Adaptive 

Accountable 

Supportive 

190 

N





international 

exchange? 

Since I have done my internship abroad in 

China, I have noticed that every country has a 

whole different set of culture. Therefore when 

facing clients, it is important to notice their 

needs and communicate with them for better 

understanding. Also, I learned that we should 

pay more attention to the related product around 

us, for example, Coca-Cola usually produces a 

customizable and limited-edition Christmas 

product to fit the needs of each person. 



T 

After graduating in 2019, I have planned 

a working holiday trip to Asia or Europe. 

Throughout the trip, I hope to meet many new 

people and gain more useful experience to open 

up my mind-set and get myself ready for future 

career development. After the trip, I hope to 

find a job related to Graphic Communication 

Management program, which can challenge 

and motivate myself, also I hope to improve the 

current packaging industry. 

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Daniel 

Turney––––––– 


dturney@ryerson.ca 

/in/danielturney 


3D Printing 

Branding 



Organized 

Efficient 

Friendly 

192 

D





international 

exchange? 

After completing a few jobs as a project manager 

at Marks, I found that clear communication 

significantly aided my success in my work 

environment. In project management, effective 

conveyance of ideas is so important because the 

nature of the job is largely communication-based 

– whether that communication is with clients, 

designers, managers, or other colleagues. I 

found that honing this skill incited higher 

quality results in my work, which in turn helped 

me succeed through the course of my internship. 

MARKETING 



T 

After graduation, I plan to work in the industry 

while I further my education in the form of 

another degree or diploma. While my interests 

lie in the graphic communications field, I 

am fascinated by mechanical engineering 

and other technical sciences. I think that 

a combination of expertise in graphic 

communications management and mechanical 

engineering would put me in a position to 

work in exciting, specialized roles that would 

leave me feeling satisfied with myself and my 

educational accomplishments. 

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Joy 

Uddin––––––– 


joy1.uddin@ryerson.ca 

/in/joy-uddin 


Packaging, Labels and Tags 

Layout Design 

Management 


Resilient 

Adventurous 

Determined 

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have changed 



What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 



JU 

Entering Ryerson, I was eager to learn about 

an industry that many young people overlook. 

I was excited to start a new chapter in my life. 

I was a quiet, young female who usually kept to 

herself. As the years went on, I slowly tried new 

things. If you told me that I was going to be on 

the GCM Course Union for two years in a row, go 

to Germany for Interpack, and go to Florida for 

the TLMI annual meeting, I definitely would not 

have believed you. I am proud to have become 

more confident, and to have learned so much 

about the printing industry. 

My greatest accomplishments during my 

post-secondary years would be balancing work, 

school and extracurriculars. During second and 

third year, I worked a minimum of 25 hours a 

week, on top of a full course load. This proved 

challenging, but I would not have changed a 

thing. I learned to manage my time better, 

prioritize my tasks, and gained life skills that I 

could not have gained just in school. In addition 

to this, I kept up my GPA to keep the CPISTF 

Scholarship all four years, and achieved the 

TLMI Scholarship in 2018. 

PACKAGING & 

PUBLIC RELATIONS 

195

Raya 

Wahbeh––––––– 


raya.wahbeh@ryerson.ca 

/in/wahbehrzw 


Advertising 

Design 

Social Media 


Creative 

Motivated 

Confident 

196 

R








Growing up I have always been intrigued by the 

design of packages in grocery stores, billboard 

signs, book covers and more. When assigned 

projects at school, I would put an equal emphasis 

on both creativity (in terms of design and overall 

presentation), as well as content. I highly value 

the job it takes to build a successful project and 

enjoy the challenges, lessons, and achievements 

that come along the way. 

After graduation, I plan to continue building 

on the skills I have gained at Ryerson. With the 

level of ongoing innovation in today’s industry, 

there are various and endless amount of routes 

one can take, especially with creativity and 

design. Because of my increased fascination and 

confidence under various areas in industry, I 

hope to attain a future where I am able to apply 

those skills while I constantly learn and grow. 

W 

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Melissa 

Wroe––––––– 


mwroe@ryerson.ca 

/in/melissawroe 


Packaging 

Web Design 



Determined 

Hard-Working 

Organized 

198 

M


have changed 



What are 

your greatest 

achievements/ 




exponentially, not only as a person, but with 

my work ethics as well. I am very proud and 

pleased with myself for my accomplishments 

and achievements that I have gained. During my 

first year, I lacked confidence in myself in terms 

of assignments, exams, and group work. But as 

the years have gone by, I have noticed that I have 

excelled in all my classes demonstrating that 

hard work and perseverance really pays off. 

My greatest achievement at GCM would be my 

Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Trust 

Fund award. This scholarship has demonstrated 

my determination as I have maintained a GPA 

above 3.0 throughout my four years at Ryerson. 

This award is an acknowledgement of the hard 

work and perseverance that I have put my 

efforts into during my time at Ryerson. I am very 

proud of myself for achieving and maintaining 

my grades as I have worked hard to complete my 

Bachelor of Technology. 

PACKAGING 

W 

199

Yaotang 

Wu––––––– 


ytwu@ryerson.ca 


3D Printing 

Advanced Technology 

Entrepreneurship 


Accountable 

Efficient 


200 

Y







If I could add a new course to GCM, it would 

be a finance course. The course would make 

GCM students better managers in the future. 

Financial management will teach GCM 

students about cash flow management, which 

involves keeping accurate records of expenses 

and income, understanding and keeping track 

of the company’s financial activities, and 

composing all of the financial information into 

useful reports for management. 

After graduation, my plans are to travel around 

the world to immerse myself in different cultures 

and meet new people around the world before I 

settle down. I would go back-packing in Europe 

and Asia. By back-packing, I will gain valuable 

life experiences and develop a variety of useful 

skills to perform my duties in my future career. 

Taking time off to travel around the world could 

help me pave my career path. 

W 

201

Allison 

Yang––––––– 


allison.yang@ryerson.ca 

/in/allisonmaeyang 



Packaging 

Branding 


Loyal 

Meticulous 

Observant 

202


have changed 



My first year was actually back in 2014, before 

I decided to switch to the current curriculum 

at GCM. That year, I started a program that 

I wasn’t even entirely sure about. Little did I 

know how much was involved within the world 

of print. Fast forward to 2019, I have learned 

and experienced more than I thought I would 

from knowledgeable professors, alongside 

such talented and supportive peers. Ever since 

starting my university career, I always told 

myself and others that I couldn’t imagine myself 

in any other university program. 

PACKAGING 



AY 

After graduating from GCM, I hope to 

eventually start my own business. I mean, who 

doesn’t want to be their own boss? I know for 

certain that I won’t be a good fit in the print 

industry forever, but I hope to take what I 

learned from school, gain even more experience, 

and put it all towards my life-long project. 

Something that I’m very grateful for from 

this program is that we had the opportunity 

to learn all different aspects of the industry, 

and everything that I’ve learned is somehow 

beneficial to almost any career out there. 

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Shadi 

Yehia––––––– 


shadi.yehia@ryerson.ca 

/in/shadi-yehia 



Estimating 

Customer Service 


Quick Learner 

Leader 

Forward-Thinker 

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international 

exchange? 

My internship showed me that learning never 

stops and that work is just a continuation of 

school. Many of my coworkers welcomed change 

with an open mind and continually learned 

from each other. Having an open mind like 

what I saw during my internship allows brands 

and companies to stay relevant and grow. This 

creates a positive work environment and allows 

the team to be engaged and knowledgeable 

about the different aspects of the work. 

LEADERSHIP & 

MARKETING 



SY 

After graduation, I hope to be in a position 

that allows me to continue to learn and grow 

through challenging tasks and projects. As I 

expand my understanding of the business, I aim 

to be an asset to the company and partake in 

higher responsibility tasks. After working for 

a few years, I strive to bear more managerial 

responsibilities and to be involved in decision 

making. Most importantly, I would like to work 

in a company that encourages a positive and 

collaborative work environment. 

205

Wen 

Zhou––––––– 


wen.zhou@ryerson.ca 

//in/jwenzhou 

behance.net/jwenzhou 






Outgoing 

Adaptive 

Hard-Working 

206 

W








Z 

I discovered my love of design when I was in 

grade 11, during my yearbook class. It was my 

first time using Adobe Creative software and it 

allowed me to realize that there is something 

beyond traditional art. From there, I joined 

different types of creative activities and clubs to 

feed my passion. This journey really broadened 

my perspective of what is possible in this 

creative industry that is constantly changing 

and developing. At GCM, I learned to combine 

my joy of helping others and my creativity, and 

decided to become a great leader no matter what 

job my new journey will take me. 

My greatest accomplishment at GCM is 

getting on the Dean’s List, finishing my 

concentration, minor and my internship, and 

all the new skills and knowledge I acquired. 

But most importantly, all the lifelong friends 

and relationship I have made. They really 

helped and encouraged me during these four 

years, through happy times and sad times, 

they always supported me. GCM allowed me to 

discover who and what I want to become. 

PUBLISHING & 

MARKETING 

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02. 

208 

FACULTY 

PAGES

LIFE TIME 

IMPACTS 

THAT MAKE US 

BETTER 

209

RICHARD ADAMS 

KHALED AHMED 

CHRIS AMBEDKAR 

IAN BAITZ 

MARIETTA CANLAS 

ERIN COOK 

210

MARK CORRIGAN 

REEM EL ASALEH 

DIXON FAN 

KEVIN GREGG 

MARTIN HABEKOST 

TARAS KARPIUK 

211

NIKITA KUZMIN 

TANNISHA LAMBERT 

JASON LISI 

NATALIA LUMBY 

ANDREW MACDONALD 

SCOTT MILLWARD 

212

JAY PARK 

PETER ROEHRIG 

ART SETO 

DARSAN SIVANANTHARAJAH 

CHRIS SMYTH 

JAY WONG 

213

NOT PICTURED 

Derek Estey 

Thomas Hoffmann-Walbeck 

Nicola Kidd 

Chris Kular 

Rob LeClair 

Gillian Mothersill 

Trung Nguyen 

Donna Razik 

AFM Rupal 

Abhay Sharma 

Layal Shuman 

Diana Varma 

214

MAY TODAY’S 

SUCCESS BE THE 

BEGINNING OF 

TOMORROW’S 

ACHIEVEMENTS. 

STRIVE FOR 

PROGRESS, NOT 

PERFECTION. 

— Anonymous 

215

03. 

216 

STUDENT 

GROUPS

WE WORK 

TOGETHER 

TO MAKE A 

DIFFERENCE 

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COURSE UNION 

Students are represented by an elected Course Union, also known as the Graphic 

Communications Management Course Union (GCMCU). The GCMCU is a student-run 

team which works diligently throughout the school year to host various events for the GCM 

community, ranging from our annual Halloween Club Night to our annual Charity Acoustic 

Night. These are done in order to enhance the social, professional and academic lives of GCM 

students across all years, to increase interactions between students, and to encourage healthy 

social relationships within the GCM family. The GCMCU works in partnership with the 

Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) and Ryerson Communication and Design Society (RCDS). 

GCM Course Union Graduate: Megan Aquino (4th-Year Rep) 

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RYE 

PACK 

RyePack is a student group within GCM that is dedicated to the exploration and advancement 

of all things packaging. The goal is to focus on sustainability and teaching students about 

the various aspects of packaging design and mobilizing students by giving them a variety of 

opportunities to participate in and learn about the various sectors. The student group strives 

to connect industry members in packaging to students within the program to create a longlasting 

bond with the next generation. RyePack also prepares students with the foundation 

of packaging design to participate annually in the Paperboard Packaging Alliance Student 

Design Challenge. 

RyePack Graduate: Michael Loi 

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RYE 

TAGA 

220 

RyeTAGA is the official student chapter of TAGA at Ryerson University, which stands for the 

Technical Association of the Graphic Arts. It is the core mission of RyeTAGA to produce a journal 

for TAGA’s Annual Technical Conference. The journal contains academic research papers from 

students in the School of Graphic Communications Management and is completed designed, 

printed, and finished by students within the School of Graphic Communications Management. 

The journal travels with students of the GCM program to the conference to compete with other 

student chapters for the Harvey Levenson Undergraduate Student Paper Award and the Helmut 

Kipphan Student Publication Award, also known as “The Cup.” At the conference, students have 

the opportunity to take in seminars and keynote speeches, and to interact with professionals, 

educators, scientists, and other students within the printing industry. 

RyeTAGA Graduates: Aidan Kahane (President); Eleesa Jacob (Creative)

COLLOQUIUM 

The annual GCM Colloquium and Student Work Expo is a combined, annual event run by the 

undergraduate students in the Graphic Communications Management program at Ryerson 

University. The GCM Colloquium is a professional, academic and networking event that 

gathers students and industry professionals from across the Greater Toronto Area to discuss 

current trends and developments in the graphic arts industry. Each year the event has a new 

theme and invites guest speakers to give a keynote address. The event provides students with 

an excellent opportunity to interact with different company representatives, expand their 

knowledge, and discuss the latest technologies. The Student Work Expo is an opportunity for 

graduating students to exhibit their final business plans and thesis projects at the conference 

to fellow students and industry professionals. 

Colloquium Graduates: Taylor Page; Therese Martin 

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XPLOR 

RYERSON 

222 

Xplor Ryerson is the first-ever student chapter of Xplor Canada, a section of the Xplor 

International association. Xplor International is a not-for-profit group for professionals in the 

electronic document industry, aiming to create networking and educational opportunities for 

its members. The electronic document industry covers web design and development, email 

newsletters and marketing, PDFs, eBooks and ePubs, app development and design, and 

more. Xplor Ryerson organizes events surrounding these topics to engage students, such as 

educational workshops and networking opportunities, helping connect them to the industry. 

In bringing students together, we provide an opportunity to enhance student life at Ryerson 

outside of the classroom. 

Xplor Ryerson Graduates: Megan Aquino; Mary Toledo; Jerry Zhao


COLLECTIVE ARTS 

GCM Collective Arts started with a clear goal in mind: to give artistic students of GCM a 

creative outlet. The Fall 2018 semester was the launch of the first 2 issues, composed of 

submissions from GCM students from every year. Various photographs, illustrations, vector 

art, sketches, typography, and other forms of digital art are displayed throughout the halls of 

the Heidelberg Centre to showcase the creative talent of GCM Students. Social media is used 

to expand reach to other programs, schools, and fans all over the world while keeping the 

Heidelberg Centre a GCM-centric space. The easy-to-submit process and option for anonymity 

aim to make GCM Collective Arts as student-friendly as possible. The goal is to provide 

everyone with equal opportunity and shrink the gap between content creation and publishing. 

Future roadmaps for GCM Collective Arts include a physical compendium of the year’s issues 

and an increased focus on social media and outreach beyond GCM. 

GCM Collective Arts Graduates: Armen Dergalstanian; Joy Uddin 

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GRAD FORMAL 

COMMITTEE 

The Grad Formal Committee is a student group made up of fourth-year students that organize 

a celebration to commemorate the end of undergraduate education for students in the Graphic 

Communications Management program. The committee is responsible for all aspects of this 

event including choosing a theme and location for the party, marketing the event, selling tickets, 

overseeing the budget, fundraising, arranging entertainment, and organizing volunteers. 

Grad Formal Committee 2019: Jared Brookes (Venue Lead), Ali Chamas (Design Lead), 

Aidan Kahane (Finance Lead), Warren Jostiak (Marketing and Sales Lead) 

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OTHER GCM 

GROUPS 

Letterpress Club 

The Phoenix Challenge 

Ryerson Communication and Design Society (RCDS) 

Drupa Group 

Interpack Group 

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JOB FAIR 

The GCM Job Fair allows students to 

network with employers and interview 

for an internship or full-time position. 

This year’s graduating class is special, as 

they are the first to have participated in 

the new, split Summer or Fall internship. 

Students work in many areas related 

to the printing industry including 

graphic design, web development, 

production, prepress, estimating, project 

management, marketing, sales, customer 

service, and more. With the new split 

summer/fall option, more students are 

able to share their knowledge of trends 

and technologies with the companies 

present at the GCM Job Fair. 

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INTERNATIONAL 

EXCHANGE 

GCM has international partnerships 

with many similarly aligned 

educational institutions across 

Europe. Each winter, selected students 

participate in an invaluable learning 

experience by studying abroad for 

a semester. GCM also welcomes 

inbound exchange students from a 

range of international universities. 

Exchanges give students the chance 

to meet people from other countries 

and cultures, learn about printing 

as a global enterprise, and develop a 

network of contacts around the globe. 

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GRAD 

BOOK 

COMMITTEE 

Project Managers 

Design Leads 

Content Lead 

Photography Lead 

Funding & External 

Partnership Leads 

Faculty Advisor 

Devorah Rubinoff 

Warren Jostiak 

Vicky Do 

Shawn Antonio 

Hetvi Gandhi 

Toni-Marie Miller 

Amy (Zhao Hui) Lau 

Jonathan Modo 

Jay Wong 

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The Graphic Communications Management Grad Book Committee 

exists to produce the professional quality printed publication you 

are currently reading to showcase GCM’s graduating class. This 

publication is a long-standing annual tradition at GCM, and the 

final product is made available to employers at GCM’s annual Job 

Fair where it is used as a tool for the hiring of potential full-time 

employees. 

The Grad Book Committee is made up of seven students who 

worked together over a six-month period to produce the book 

entirely, putting into practice everything learned in class and during 

their internships. These students are responsible for every aspect 

of the final product, including project management, purchasing, 

sponsorship, creative concept, graphic design, layout, prepress, 

production, binding, finishing, and distribution. 

This year’s Grad Book was manufactured by Webcom, a Division of 

Marquis Book Printing Inc. a proud supporter of the Ryerson GCM 

program, and enthusiastic employer of GCM graduates. 

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

THANK YOU! 

The Grad Book Committee 2019 would like to thank everyone who has helped 

with this year’s production and made this year’s Grad Book possible. 

Proofreading 

Assistance 

Martin Habekost 

Jason Lisi 

Production 

Assistance 

Peter Roehrig 

Sponsors 

Spicers Canada 

Webcom 

Marquis Book Printing Inc. 

RCDS 


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ARTWORK CREDITS 

A big thanks to the talented students of GCM who submitted their lovely 

artwork for us to include in this year’s Grad Book! 

Riffat Ali 

Chelsea Antonucci 

Kelly Chau 

Jasmine De Leon 

Vicky Do 

Lea Michelle Enriquez 

Hetvi Gandhi 

Laura Gortana 

Isabelle Grouven 

Eleesa Jacob 

Warren Jostiak 

Michael Loi 

Katya Miclat 

Toni-Marie Miller 

Tharani Raveendran 

Devorah Rubinoff 

Andrea Silva 

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Ryerson GCM Grad Book 2019

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