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Innovative, strategic solutions

Design Strategy | creative design | project management

For us design and strategy are one. Projects begin with a consultation to assess specific requirements and are followed by thorough research of the subject matter in order to determine the most appropriate and effective response.

We have experience in creating new brand identities and are familiar with the strict applications of existing brand guidelines. We understand the importance of developing cost estimates and production schedules to provide services on time and on budget.

Information design

  • annual reports
  • books & magazines
  • brochures & posters
  • exhibition display & signage
  • brand & event identity
  • packaging

Digital media

  • social media campaigns
  • video graphics
  • e-pubs & newsletters
  • advertising
  • website graphics
  • website design

Project support

  • copywriting
  • editing & proofreading
  • print management
  • photo research
  • translation coordination
  • and more!

Be clear, have impact

What our clients say

"Dependable, easy going and a joy to work with. Without hesitation I can easily recommend Design Matters for any type of design requirement."

Laura Lamar

Program Operations Manager, CANARIE Inc.

"It has been a pleasure to work with Design Matters, and I would be delighted to recommend them to other government departments."

Michael L. Eyestone

Deputy Director, Policy Planning Division, Global Affairs Canada

"Excellent design services provided by Design Matters. We would be pleased to work with your organization on future projects."

Dario Catana

Manager, Design, Exhibitions, Canadian Museum of History

"Whether developing an advertisement, an infographic or an annual report, Design Matters demonstrates that “design matters”!  Creative and discerning, they are my go-to for high quality design work."

Rhona Lahey

Director of Communications and Marketing, Canadian Association of Optometrists

"Design Matters is the designer of choice for Tabaret Magazine, the bilingual signature publication of the University of Ottawa. We are very satisfied with the quality of service and design provided to us by Design Matters."

Linda Scales

Editor, Tabaret, University of Ottawa

"Having worked together for many years, I can heartily recommend Design Matters for any design project."

Eric Harris

Executive Editor, Canadian Geographic

Awards

Applied Arts: editorial design (3)

National Magazine Awards:
Magazine of the Year (art direction)
Gold Medal – cover design
Art Direction – entire issue
Art Direction – single article (2)

Folio New York: cover design

Publications

Applied Arts Awards Annual (3)

The Presence of Excellence:
National Magazine Awards – 25 year retrospective

Directions: The Advertising and Design Club of Canada

GDC@40: Graphic Design Association of Canada Professional Review

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