Amusing stories & views by us

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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Design thinking Owen

Design software tips: work smarter, not harder

Staying creative while managing multiple high-priority tasks is a daily reality at Initiate—and the key lies in workflow hacks that save time without sacrificing quality.

2024-06-03
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Design thinking Francesca

Designer Spotlight: Fran’s Creative Process

This month, we sat down with Fran, Initiate’s User Experience Designer, to chat about her creative design process.

2024-05-31
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Culture Christi

Vintage design treasures, by our designers

Here at Initiate we’ve realized that most of us own or collect vintage items, or love a good craft market! We want to share our favourite finds with you.

2024-05-27
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Leadership Jennifer

Remote work: it shouldn’t be about where, but how

Rather than obsessing over where people work, let’s value what they produce—because happy, trusted professionals will always do their best work.

2024-05-20
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Culture Jennifer

Things to consider when applying for a job at Initiate

In a sea of résumés, it’s often the smallest things—like spelling, curiosity, and clear communication—that set great candidates apart.

2024-05-13
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Culture Geneviève

Transferable Skills: From Policy Analyst to Graphic Designer

Geneviève is a graphic designer at Initiate. Before venturing into the creative industry, she spent 15 years working in policy analysis.

2024-05-06
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Design thinking Kevin

Designer spotlight: Kevin’s creative process

From childhood days spent reading Garfield to designing illustrated characters for client projects, Kevin’s creative journey has always been rooted in storytelling.

2024-04-30
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Design thinking Jamie

Why a beginner’s mindset is key in design 

At Initiate, embracing a beginner’s mindset has become part of our DNA—fuelling creativity, encouraging experimentation, and keeping us open to the unexpected.

2024-04-22
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Culture Industry insights Christi

From student to mentor: the other side of the fence

Saying yes—even while scared—helped me realize that I do have something to offer, and that overcoming imposter syndrome starts with showing up.

2024-04-16
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Leadership Michael

Mi diseño es su diseño

Initiate’s success isn’t just my story—it’s a collective one, built on the trust, talent, and shared creativity of a team that’s stronger together than any individual alone.

2024-04-09
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Leadership Jennifer

Birds do it; bees do it, and even creatives can do it

Sales may be more common in your every day life than you think. There is nothing to fear, only so much to gain

2024-04-02
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Design thinking Morgan

Designer Spotlight: Morgan’s Creative Process

From chalkboard menus to motion graphics, Morgan’s creative journey has always been shaped by curiosity, colour, and composition.

2024-03-29
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