Optamedia’s very own Art Director, Valery Goulet, has just returned from a remarkable, creative retreat with the internationally renowned graphic designer, Stefan Sagmeister. During the the week long study at L’École internationale d’été de Percé, Sagmeister enlightened the students to reflect on how Design and Introspection influences the creative process. The students had to produce preliminary work - defining a list of ten elements emanating their personal experience and creating a logo which was a representation of their personality, life and individuality. Lessons ranged from learning effective business processes for small companies, branding with a purpose and creating typographical representations using various mediums.

To see the projects realized that week, visit Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far.

Optamedia has won an ACE Award in the Corporate Identity category and an Award of Distinction in the Annual Report category.

Now in its 28th year, the ACE Awards is Edmonton’s annual award show recognizing the best advertising and design work created by in-market agencies, design houses, freelancers, clients, media and suppliers. This year, 420 entries were submitted to the ACE Awards.

Being honored as one of the only multiple ACE Award winners in 2008 highlights our creative achievements over the past year. The talent of our team has enabled us to create some of the best work in the market. Achieving awards such as ACE attracts exceptional creative talent to our agency and demonstrates to clients that they are with the right agency partner.

Optamedia’s own corporate identity won the ACE Award in this category while the Award of Distinction in the Annual Report category was awarded for Eveready Income Fund’s 2006 Annual Report.

ACE Award
Corporate Identity: Optamedia “Creativity is in Everyone…”

Award of Distinction
Annual Report: Eveready Income Fund

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Optamedia has earned a position on Alberta Venture’s Fast 50, a list of the province’s fastest growing companies. Now in it’s tenth year, the Fast 50 is a list of companies that have achieved the most significant grown in revenue, assets, and employees over a three year period. With over 160,000 readers, Alberta Venture magazine is where the province’s business community continually turns for the most up-to-date news shaping Alberta business. Being listed as one of the top ten fastest growing companies in Alberta is a significant achievement in our growth. The talent and dedication of our team has enabled us to win noteworthy accounts. We are delighted to continue to expand our team and help our clients achieve their goals in 2008.

> Read the News Release > See the rest of the Fast 50 on albertaventure.com