5 Per Cent: Against the Odds
Canadian Women in Industrial Design

Helen Kerr, Patty Johnson, Diane Bisson, Dianne Croteau, Rachel Dacks, Michelle Ivankovic and Cynthia Hathaway are not household names, but chances are that you have a product they have designed in your home, or office. This title looks at the work of seven women who have defied convention and carved out successful careers in industrial design.

This is a fascinating look at the work of seven women who have defied convention and carved out successful careers in industrial design. Helen Kerr, Patty Johnson, Diane Bisson, Dianne Croteau, Rachel Dacks, Michelle Ivankovic and Cynthia Hathaway are not household names, but chances are that you have a product they have designed in your home, or office. This publication recognizes and celebrates the achievements of seven very talented female industrial designers, who against the odds, have built thriving and successful international careers.