After three years of honing their skills, students in St. Clair College's Graphic Design program had the chance to put their portfolios on full display at the annual Grad Show.
The theme of this year's show at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on March 5, 2026, was 'Chromatic,' where students displayed work ranging from print and interactive design, branding and identity pieces to motion graphics, video, illustration, photography, and more.
Hundreds of people – family, friends, industry, many alumni, and future students in the program – came out to the event in support of the graduating students.
"It seems to grow a little bigger every year and provides our community with a robust look into the creativity, craft and technical facility of our grads," said Graphic Design program coordinator, Mike Lovell. "The energy in the room is fantastic from start to finish, and for the faculty, it's incredibly rewarding to see our students shine for the community and for their diverse skill to be recognized by all the visitors throughout the night."
That's exactly the vibe Morgan Fowler felt at the Grad Show.
"Today's a very proud day for myself and for everyone here," said Fowler, who had an array of designs, including stickers, postcards, murals, and the Ford City Flash newsletter on display. "We've grown to become a family over the past three years, and all of us have developed our individual styles. It's just so beautiful to see that."
She was initially intimidated to enter the program three years ago – but says she's grown so much as a designer in an ever-evolving industry and is proud to showcase her work.
"I was so scared to enter this program, and I didn't think I had it in me. But after three years, I can confidently say I love it, and I'm excited to learn more," Fowler said. "I'm so happy to be here and share with my classmates."
Classmate Bryce Winters created the design for the show's 'Chromatic' theme.
"Everything turned out so amazing and blew me away. I'm speechless," Winters said. "We all came together and just built on each other. And just to see everyone's work come together in different styles, it's amazing."
SamiaRose Ferrarelli, also a third-year Graphic Design student, noted every student had something different to offer, showcasing the diverse group of inventive minds at work.
"Every table is different, but all the same in different ways," Ferrarelli said. "It's my favourite thing, because it shows what we can do," she said. "This is a part of me."
Prof. Lovell said the feedback from industry was fantastic, and the showcase also serves as a great preview for students who will join the program in the Fall of 2026.
"I'll often receive notes post show from incoming high school students sharing their excitement for what the show provided for them," Prof. Lovell said. "It gives prospective students a chance to visit each booth and chat with our grads about their experience in the program."
