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How we partner with in-house teams

When I moved to Toronto 25 years ago, there was a very different belief about in-house designers than exists today.

Acorn Magazine, Spring 2018  
Architectural Conservancy Ontario 

For as long as I can remember I’ve been drawn to the photography of Walker Evans.

Uppercase Magazine #37: The CMYK Issue, January 2018

I grew up in a house that had a green refrigerator and stove.

Communication Arts, January-February 2016

Have you ever had clients who, after the presentation of your initial design concepts, became quiet, nervous or even afraid of what they were looking at?

Applied Arts, March 2015

One of the best lessons I have learned as a designer is that it’s difficult creating something simple, something impactful. Saying a lot with a little is a challenge. The design of logos, stamps and flags comes to mind.

Communication Arts, January-February 2015

Over the years, I’ve learned that when it comes to riddles, the world is split into two types of people—those who live for a good riddle and those who abhor them. 

Applied Arts, December 2014

Mobile billboards and their all-uppercase, badly kerned, scratched plastic letters do have a place in the advertising world

Applied Arts Magazine, September-October 2013

I experienced something on the internet recently that I’m convinced has its origins in a little-known 16th century phenomenon. 

Communication Arts

Excellent observational skills make us better designers—but like most things, they need practice.

Applied Arts, July 2012

Curiosity. If “innovation” is the new mantra of business, then we must learn to nurture curiosity and creativity at an early age.