We welcome submissions for the new Face of Edmonton that are able to reflect the ancestry, diversity and aspirations of our region and its river valley.
4. This remains a risk-friendly, respectful and creative city
5. Our first Face of Edmonton is revealed
The “e” circumscribes
the now completed
Anthony Henday
around Edmonton
and is transected by
our river valley.
2014
14. We welcome submissions for the new
Face of Edmonton that are:
• Able to reflect the ancestry, diversity and
aspirations of our region and its river valley
• Accessible and safe for anyone,
• Elemental: 1 color, scalable, readily discernible
at 200 x 200 pixels
Note: your design can but does not need to include an “e” transected by the river
2023
15. Face of Edmonton engagement stages:
1. Indigenous peoples from September
2. Art & Design community + (1) from October
3. Business, charity and government leaders and
(1-2) thereafter
Feedback from the above groups will then be invited to
refine the initial sketches submitted.
4. Edmontonians including from (1-3) vote in 2024
16. Why submit a design concept?
1. Gain exposure of your designs & events
2. You own and can sell or license your designs
3. We offer to help produce, sell and distribute
merchandise with your winning design, you
receive at least 50% of the net proceeds
4. Learn from and give back to the people and
places you love
17. Submit your design concept here
https://www.edmontonriver.com/face.html
The winner is decided by popular vote
and then announced by May 1, 2024
Editor's Notes
The e can still be seen because of the industrial zone in the SE,
which sits between railway line going NE and whitemud running east.
If this is seen as a face with a speaking mouth, then Sherwood park looks like a voice bubble
Edmonton has attracted a lot of attention regarding its rebranding exercises, and portraying this place in a positive light remains an important issue.
We’d like to help, and we’re convinced that this is a solvable problem.
Or depicted in the minimalist version that focuses just on Edmonton and its river
Or say merry Christmas, with e=angel and t = trunk
Edmonton in a box is designed to showcase how we think different, outside the box ideas can flourish here.
This is our most popular line drawing to date, especially with youth who are looking for a new way to identify with Edmonton
The Edmontonian e can be dressed up celebrate the many great things made here
Edmonton word puzzle includes a pyramid that represents the recurring architecture including at city hall.
The letters can be connected to make words
87 in total, including several that form sentences
More than any other city in Canada
Edmonton says a lot.
Edmonton word puzzle includes a pyramid that represents the recurring architecture including at city hall.
The letters can be connected to make words
87 in total, including several that form sentences
More than any other city in Canada
Edmonton says a lot.
A compass looking a little like a drop of liquid
With Edmonton inside representing the gateway to the north
A compass looking a little like a drop of liquid
With Edmonton inside representing the gateway to the north
A compass looking a little like a drop of liquid
With Edmonton inside representing the gateway to the north
I thank you for your time.
We’re a family based organization based in Edmonton.
Creating unique designs to be shared with the people
Due the potential importance we’ve trademarked the e
Demonstrated the value and resonance with the people and visitors
We look forward to working with you
We’ve had positive feedback from Ryan Kelly – mayors office,
Councillors Michael Oshry Mike Nickel
Ronna Bremer, Director of Image, Brand, and Marketing in Corporate Communications
Why are we doing this – billion dollar gap in image vs reality of Edmonton,
to convince our family to move here from UK (tough decision),
co-workers to move (they didn’t),
to recruit new employees (only local),
to fundraise for cancer (starting),
to get grants (tough),
compete to host intl conferences (lost to Boston)
I thank you for your time.
We’re a family based organization based in Edmonton.
Creating unique designs to be shared with the people
Due the potential importance we’ve trademarked the e
Demonstrated the value and resonance with the people and visitors
We look forward to working with you
We’ve had positive feedback from Ryan Kelly – mayors office,
Councillors Michael Oshry Mike Nickel
Ronna Bremer, Director of Image, Brand, and Marketing in Corporate Communications
Why are we doing this – billion dollar gap in image vs reality of Edmonton,
to convince our family to move here from UK (tough decision),
co-workers to move (they didn’t),
to recruit new employees (only local),
to fundraise for cancer (starting),
to get grants (tough),
compete to host intl conferences (lost to Boston)
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