The Ottawa Design Club is a group of creatives with a dream of uniting the design community in Ottawa. With inspiration from the Montreal Design Club, our founder, Isabelle (Izzy) Poirier, and cofounder, Ariane Bédard, came together in 2020 to create a safe and inclusive space for local artists to share their work and meet new people with a similar passion.

As a side-project during the pandemic, The O.D.C. also started curating zines. With the support of their community, they have been able to publish several zine editions, each with its own unique theme, design, and multi sensorial experience.

Zine 006's theme is "Renaissance." It's an exploration of rebirth and renewal through art. This zine is all about embracing change, from the struggles of letting go of the past to the beauty of what's now. In its 176 pages, you'll find rich personal stories about motherhood, gender identity, and self-acceptance, alongside artistic journeys reimagining classical artwork and repurposing old clothing. "Renaissance" is a transformative experience that will touch the hearts of its readers. 

Ottawa, Ontario; 176 pages; 139mm x 216mm; Winter 2023