Presenters
Jurgilas, Tony, RGD
Moderator: It’s Not Easy Being Green: Arts and the Environment
Jurgilas, Tony, RGD
The principal chief design strategist at 50 Carleton is a founding member and past-president of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers. A multiple creative award winner, Tony is charged with the task of maintaining 50 Carleton’s high standard of quality and ethics. Tony is a professor in the Cambrian College graphic design program where he delivers the Professional Practices course he created to prepare students for a responsible career in the industry. He is also a member and past-chair of the curriculum advisory panel for Cambrian’s Graphic Design program. He was a member of the board of directors of the Sudbury Design Society, which, in part, fosters relations between industry professionals and the business community by raising awareness of the value of good design, accessibility and sustainability. He is a past nominee of an Ontario Premier’s Award in recognition of his outstanding career achievements and his many philanthropic contributions to the community and the province. He was bestowed with a Stellar Award in recognition of his commitment to experiential learning. Tony’s office is paperless.