Eiko Emori’s talent receives new recognition

Eiko Emori is a Japanese-Canadian graphic designer and glass sculptor who has a chapter dedicated to her in the newly released book Women Graphic Designers: Rebalancing the Canon.

It was published in 2025 by Bloomsbury Visual Arts in the UK, which highlights the contributions of female designers around the world.

Born in Japan, Emori was educated in both Japan and abroad before settling in Ottawa. Before becoming a glass sculptor, Emori specialized in graphic design. She was particularly known for the books she designed in Canada, including projects for the National Gallery of Canada.

She is now a retired graphic designer and an active glass sculptor who showcases her work at her home on Chapel Street in Sandy Hill.