About

For generations, OCAD University Illustration alumni and faculty have distinguished themselves through award-winning work, original visual storytelling, and influential careers. From children's books, editorial illustration, and graphic novels to advertising, branding, animation, and emerging digital media, OCAD U illustrators have made significant contributions to visual culture in Canada and internationally. Their accomplishments as artists, authors, creative directors, educators, and industry leaders reflect the program's enduring commitment to creative exploration, critical thinking, skilled craft, and distinctive artistic voices.

Created in celebration of OCAD University's 150th anniversary, the ILLU150.com archive documents and celebrates this creative legacy through a growing collection of signature projects and artist biographies. Conceived as a living archive, it seeks to preserve the program's collective history and document the diverse perspectives and creative practices that have contributed to its evolution.

Through continued research and contributions from alumni and faculty, ILLU 150 will grow as a resource for future exhibitions, publications, and scholarship, connecting generations of illustrators and sharing their achievements with the broader international creative community.

Contribute to the Archive

We welcome contributions to help expand this archive and celebrate the remarkable legacy of OCAD U Illustration. OCAD U Illustration alumni who have maintained professional practices for more than five years and received recognition through industry awards, notable clients and commissions, exhibitions, publications, or other public presentations of their work are invited to submit their signature projects for consideration. Please visit the Open Call link below for eligibility criteria and submission guidelines.

The ILLU 150 initiatives are led by Associate Professor & Illustration Program Chair, Shea Chang, with support from the Illustration 150 Committee, the Faculty of Design, and the OCAD U 150th Anniversary Committee.

ILLU150.com design by 4th year OCAD U Illustration student Danish Mirza, with support from Associate Professor & Graphic Design Program Chair, Ali Qadeer.