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THE AMAZING MACE The first in an ongoing series deconstructing the mystery behind the design process. The Challenge: To create a modern ceremonial staff that reflects both the values of George Brown College and the dignity and honour of the Office of the Chancellor of the college. In March 2012, Sally Horsfall Eaton was named the inaugural Chancellor of George Brown College. As the result of conversations, she challenged the School to create a ceremonial mace that would celebrate the Office of Chancellor. Luigi Ferrara Dean, Centre for Arts and Design, took up this challenge and so began the process of developing the George Brown College ceremonial mace in collaboration with students, alumni, faculty, staff and senior management. 42  JANUARY 2015 | IN PRODUCTION ISSUE 01 | IN PRODUCTION 43