Nina Hidaka
Nina Hidaka (she/her) is a Toronto-based graphic / brand designer who was raised in Japan. She specializes in brand identity and visual communication. Currently, she is enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Brand Design program at the School of Design at George Brown College.
RUNWAY 44
Branding
Print
Digital
Digital
RUNWAY 44 is a fashion event held in Toronto twice a year, bringing together brands accessible to young target audiences. This festival celebrates the diversity of Toronto’s populace, encourages confidence, and breaks traditional fashion norms. It represents an energetic space where fashion is a reflection of the vibrant culture of Toronto.
Recognition
Concept Development Program - Campaign
Issued by Applied Arts Inc · Jun 2024
Entire Design Program - Campaign
Issued by Applied Arts Inc · Jun 2024
Website Design - Single
Issued by Applied Arts Inc · Jun 2024
Concept Development Program - Campaign
Issued by Applied Arts Inc · Jun 2024
Entire Design Program - Campaign
Issued by Applied Arts Inc · Jun 2024
Website Design - Single
Issued by Applied Arts Inc · Jun 2024
Emerging Graphic Designer of the Year
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024 · Jul 2024
Graphic Design/Branding
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024 · Jul 2024
Graphic Design/Colorfoul Project
DNA Paris Design Awards 2024 · Jul 2024
Mission
RUNWAY 44 celebrates three communities with strong symbiotic relationships: fashion, music and Torontonian culture. Its mission is to celebrate the fashion industry and inner beauty through its engagement with fashion while supporting young and future designers in Toronto’s fashion community. The theme of the festival, taking place in the fall of 2024, is “Break Barriers". It celebrates diversity, encourages confidence, and breaks the barriers of traditional fashion norms.
RUNWAY 44 celebrates three communities with strong symbiotic relationships: fashion, music and Torontonian culture. Its mission is to celebrate the fashion industry and inner beauty through its engagement with fashion while supporting young and future designers in Toronto’s fashion community. The theme of the festival, taking place in the fall of 2024, is “Break Barriers". It celebrates diversity, encourages confidence, and breaks the barriers of traditional fashion norms.
Brand Strategy
Various colour options and photo directions are utilized to showcase each brand and style in this multicultural fashion show. Additionally, flowers are incorporated as a motif to celebrate the blooming of individual styles and the flourishing of young talent in Toronto’s fashion scene. The background patterns are created by the logo, representing the mosaic city of Toronto.
Brand Attributes
BOLD / VIBRANT / CONFIDENT /
UNIQUE / PASSIONATE / EMPOWERING
Various colour options and photo directions are utilized to showcase each brand and style in this multicultural fashion show. Additionally, flowers are incorporated as a motif to celebrate the blooming of individual styles and the flourishing of young talent in Toronto’s fashion scene. The background patterns are created by the logo, representing the mosaic city of Toronto.
BOLD / VIBRANT / CONFIDENT /
UNIQUE / PASSIONATE / EMPOWERING
