Emi Takahashi  EMI  TAKAHASHI
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Emi Takahashi 高橋恵美 is a visual artist & graphic designer based in Tiohtià:ke/Mooniyang/Montréal. Her practice seamlessly blends glyph design F , typography U, and image-making  N  to build visual worlds   FUN  rooted in craft, material exploration, and collaboration.









A Latest Trails

  • Kozo processing and washi papermaking in Ino, Japan
  • Material animations & titles design for upcoming feature documentary film by Sybilla Patrizia, with Nik Arthur
  • Art direction for upcoming experimental short film by Nik Arthur
  • Visual identity for re:arc institute, with Michelle Kuan


B Select Clients 

Arc'teryx, GANNI, Houndstooth Label, Inter/Access, Northwestern University, Ploeg Arts, re:arc institute, Tyler McGillivary, University of Toronto


C Collaborators

Nik Arthur, Eric Francisco, Elena Kirby & Masumi Rodriguez, Michelle Kuan, Hinako Omori, Rebecca Wilkinson








Education
2020
2018 
OCAD University, BDes Graphic Design (Honours)
Royal Danish Academy, Visual Communication 


Talks & Workshops
2023
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2022
2021

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2020
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2019
OCAD University, Design Research Methods
Rhode Island School of Design, Typography Elective
Cyanotype Workshop, EQ Bank
Variable Axes & Superglyph, Collisions Workshop, studio basic
Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Visual Communication, Offshore Studio
OCAD University, Graphic Design Workshop
Launchpad SUMMIT, Frontier Panel Discussion & Workshop, Artscape Daniels Launchpad
OCAD University, Graphic Design Workshop


Press & FeaturesLiner Notes (Catalog): For Future Reference: Emi Takahashi & Nik Arthur, by Alex Siber
It's Nice That
The Malee Scholarship (Sharp Type)
TYPEONE Magazine Issue 06
The Pangram Paper (Pangram Pangram) 1
The Pangram Paper (Pangram Pangram) 2
Grilli Type


Awards & Grants2023 
2022
2021
2021
2021

2020
2020
2019
2019

2018
2018
2016
Canada Council for the Arts, Explore and Create
Ontario Arts Council, Artist-Presenter Collab. Projects
Toronto Arts Council, Creative Communities Grant
Canada Council for the Arts, Digital Now
The Malee Scholarship, Women of Typographic Excellence
OCAD University Medal in Graphic Design
Nora E. Vaughan Award
RGD Awards, Typography, Honourable Mention
ADCC Student Competition, Graphic Design, Silver Winner
Mariah’s Fund Scholarship
Joubin-Selig Bursary
Jan van Kampen Scholarship


Last Updated 26.03.05





TITLE

here-there audio archive
2022

 CATEGORIES

  • Website Strategy & Concept
  • Web Design
  • Art Direction
  • Exhibition Design
  • Newspaper Design
  • Photography

DESCRIPTION

Audio archive dedicated to collecting, sharing, and amplifying anonymous and unguided stories from the Asian Canadian diaspora.

Each story is inextricably linked to the next through a “pass-it-on” structure: contributors first answer a question asked by the previous person and at the end ask a question for the following person — creating a linear chain that weaves a rich anthology of lived histories and experiences.

The archive website prioritizes web accessibility and contributor agency. Each recording occupies its own “room”, where the contributor has been given the space to tell their story. The colour of these rooms has been chosen by each contributor. All audio files are transcribed; text size and visual contrast can be adjusted by visitors. The colours on the site are coded as HTML colour names alt-text, ensuring an inclusive experience for folks using screen readers. A guestbook invites visitors to share their personal thoughts and experiences.

The archive came to life through the here-there listening room at Whippersnapper Gallery, a gathering space for contemplation and conversation. It centers around nineteen unguided audio stories shared by Asian Canadians across Canada. The listening experience is supported by a typographic window installation and newspaper takeaways. A custom-made communal table features prominently in the space.

Collaboration with Michelle Kuan & Michelle Lu
Web Development: Donya Aref, Oliver Gadoury
Table Design: Matthew Lee





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