edition

The Creator's Collective edition is the publication arm of our initiative.
edition aims to provide a publication platform for the GBDA/MDEI community to express their voices and creativity.

The print publication is a celebration of a variety of works by GBDA & MDEI students and will be released at Odyssey.

edition

Zaid Amer: Taking the Time to Read even When you have None.

The Edition

Feb 15, 2019
3 min

Zaid Amer: Taking the Time to Read even When you have None.

In the age of countless self-help articles with just one kooky trick and Instagram influencer’s constantly telling you how they made $600...

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The Edition

Feb 6, 2019
4 min

Brian Dumbelton: 365-Days of Posters

At the start of third year, I felt like I didn't have anything in my portfolio I was really that proud of. I didn't feel like I was...

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Kalil Magtoto: Paving a unique path as a GBDA student

The Edition

Jan 30, 2019
4 min

Kalil Magtoto: Paving a unique path as a GBDA student

I’ve often heard people both laud and gripe about the broadness of GBDA as a program. It definitely isn’t an easy road to travel,...

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The Edition

Jan 23, 2019
3 min

Stratford Resource Bins

The Stratford Resource Bins started, as so many exciting things do, over coffee with Karin at Balzac’s. It was a warm September day when...

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The Edition

Jan 22, 2019
3 min

Who is the Creators Collective?

You may be wondering what is this organization, what do they do, why should I get involved? Well, here are the answers to all, or most of...

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Kyera Mapp: Create Something Today, Even If It Sucks

The Edition

Jan 23, 2018
3 min

Kyera Mapp: Create Something Today, Even If It Sucks

This past summer I was in a serious rut. I’m sure we have all been there. Whether it be a creative block or extreme boredom. For me it...

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Lisa Liu: How to Calculate Your Chances Of Getting A Co-Op Job in Processing

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Jan 16, 2018
2 min

Lisa Liu: How to Calculate Your Chances Of Getting A Co-Op Job in Processing

The first week of co-op applications, I found myself wondering if I had applied to enough positions to get a co-op position in the first...

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Savannah Pluzak: GBDA Students Can Stand Out with a CAPM Designation: Why You Shouldn’t Overlook It

The Edition

Jan 9, 2018
3 min

Savannah Pluzak: GBDA Students Can Stand Out with a CAPM Designation: Why You Shouldn’t Overlook It

Let’s face it, the job market is tough. Landing a great job comes down to having great credentials. Anything a student can do to...

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Laura Rychlik: How to Become an Influencer in Your Industry

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Jan 2, 2018
3 min

Laura Rychlik: How to Become an Influencer in Your Industry

So you want to be the next Gary Vee or Casey Neistat? I mean I hear you, who doesn’t?! When it comes to making your mark in a field, the...

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Saphera Peters: The Reason Why School is Limiting Your Creativity

The Edition

Dec 12, 2017
4 min

Saphera Peters: The Reason Why School is Limiting Your Creativity

DISCLAIMER: These opinions are strictly my own and NOT meant to offend anyone. This is an article based on my personal opinion from...

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The Edition

Dec 5, 2017
4 min

Calvin Zheng: How to Fail Effectively

Just don’t fail in the first place! Ha! Just kidding. It’ll (unfortunately) inevitably happen to everyone at some point, and it’s never...

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The Edition

Nov 28, 2017
2 min

Aseel Attar: What Is Purpose?

Here… in this moment, a female from Saudi Arabia wants to share her ideas on purpose as she struggles to understand herself better. …What...

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Daniel George Ruginets: What’s the message?

The Edition

Nov 21, 2017
5 min

Daniel George Ruginets: What’s the message?

I have a question for you, what was the message behind “New Coke”? In 1985 Coca-Cola decided to release something that they called “New...

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Abbie Goulet: How To Get the Job That’s Not Posted

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Nov 14, 2017
5 min

Abbie Goulet: How To Get the Job That’s Not Posted

Hi, my name is Abbie Goulet. I am a graduate of GBDA Class of 2017, and I recently got hired as a User Experience Designer for the exact...

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Ryan Carruthers: What I Learned form My First Speed Networking Event

The Edition

Nov 7, 2017
4 min

Ryan Carruthers: What I Learned form My First Speed Networking Event

The University of Waterloo Arts faculty along with our Arts and Business Professor, Kathleen Pierce organized and hosted a speed...

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Jay Barrett: It’s Time to Get Ready for the Rest of Your Life

The Edition

Oct 31, 2017
4 min

Jay Barrett: It’s Time to Get Ready for the Rest of Your Life

For many of you, the fear of being in the so-called “real world” is starting to set in. The likelihood of just two weeks of vacation, the...

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The Edition

Oct 24, 2017
2 min

Sam Foss: Why Photography?

I remember when I was little my dad pointed over to a bus full of tourists. Each of the tourists filed out of their seats after driving...

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Marissa Harley: What GBDA Means to Me: My Lightbulb Moment

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Oct 17, 2017
4 min

Marissa Harley: What GBDA Means to Me: My Lightbulb Moment

If I could be anything in the world, what would I like to be? Easy. A User Experience Designer. Now, if you had asked me that question 5...

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Jackie Shiu: Managing Your Side Projects

The Edition

Oct 10, 2017
4 min

Jackie Shiu: Managing Your Side Projects

Hi everyone! My names Jackie and I’m currently a 4th year student in GBDA. I’m excited to be writing for Creator Spaces and hopefully...

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Austin Fisher: Follow Your Dreams, Podcast with Anchor!

The Edition

Oct 3, 2017
5 min

Austin Fisher: Follow Your Dreams, Podcast with Anchor!

University is a great place to explore and really dive deep into what interests you the most—the greatest thing about GBDA is how...

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