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To blog, or not to blog, that is the question. Through these musings, we hope to give you a better sense of who we are, what we believe in, and share our (design) perspective. Below, explore our creative opinion pieces and discover design tips and tricks to use in your daily life.

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Leadership Jennifer

Grief at work: Leadership reflection

Most creative teams are good at talking about the work. The brief, the concept, the execution, the feedback. It’s the other conversation — the one about where our own skills are heading — that tends to go quiet. Here’s what happened when I brought it to my team.

2026-06-01
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Culture Ayla

Learning to design my future

I just landed my first job as a Junior Graphic Designer — and I’m still in shock. Here’s what six weeks at a real agency taught me about design, growth, and figuring out where I’m headed.

2026-05-29
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Industry insights Michael

The skill you’re not talking about

Most creative teams are good at talking about the work. The brief, the concept, the execution, the feedback. It’s the other conversation — the one about where our own skills are heading — that tends to go quiet. Here’s what happened when I brought it to my team.

2026-05-29
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Industry insights Linden

The invisible work behind invisible illness

Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), MCAS, and POTS means my body occasionally treats everyday tasks like extreme sports. But it’s also changed the way I approach design, problem-solving, and work in ways I never expected.

2026-05-26
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Industry insights Leadership Jennifer

From vendor to partner: The shift that changes everything for marketing

Marketing teams often treat agencies as vendors, not partners—leading to missed insights and extra revisions. True collaboration and trust turn creative output into campaigns that perform.

2026-03-27
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Culture Owen

How to get to Southam Hall? Practice, practice, practice

I share how a guest lecture at Algonquin unexpectedly rekindled my passion for design and reminded me why I love what I do.

2026-03-02
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Industry insights Michael

Micro-changes that bring macro impact

If your brand feels dated, the logo is not always the problem. The system is. Micro-changes to templates, web components, and content defaults can create a surprisingly major shift.

2026-02-25
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Industry insights Linden

Annual reports: The most underrated brand power move

An annual report should be more than a compliance exercise. Done right, it’s a strategic brand asset that builds trust, tells your story with clarity, and showcases your impact. With thoughtful design and accessibility, it becomes a powerful tool that sets the tone for what comes next.

2026-02-12
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Design thinking Industry insights Linden

Why hitting pause on marketing will cost you more than you think

When times get tight, a lot of companies hit pause on marketing. But, newsflash, the silence doesn’t feel neutral. It feels like giving up. And that’s not cute.

2026-02-02
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Leadership Owen

A lesson learned through guest lecturing

I share how a guest lecture at Algonquin unexpectedly rekindled my passion for design and reminded me why I love what I do.

2025-12-12
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Design thinking Owen

Why graphic designers are supernaturally good at baking competitions

I’ve noticed that graphic designers like me seem to crush it in baking competitions, and I think I know why.

2025-11-03
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Leadership Jennifer

Why leaders should consider moonlighting too

The passion project, when pursued with intention, isn’t a distraction from leadership. The whole point of leadership isn’t to manage what is; it’s about imagining what could be.

2025-09-29
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