Work That Speaks for Itself
We’re a graphic and web design studio that turns creativity into clarity. From bold brand identities to seamless websites and polished reports, our work blends strategy, design, and function in equal measure. At Universe Design Studio, we help nonprofits, academic institutions, and public organizations bring their ideas to life through clear, modern, and meaningful design — the kind that looks great and works beautifully.
Featured Project: Branding for a Canadian Research Report Series
Branding for a research department’s report series with a clear, distinctive visual identity.

Explore Our Universe of Work
Explore our recent branding, web, and report designs.
Joy Street Consulting
WordPress website design and professional branding for Boston-based nonprofit consulting firm Joy Street Consulting. Portfolio project by Universe Design Studio.
Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights’ 2025 Annual Report
Highly visual, accessible report design using a refined, minimal identity system aligned with Action Canada’s core branding.
Branding for a Canadian Research Report Series
Branding and visual identity design for a Canadian research report series by the Environics Institute, developed with a contemporary, vibrant, and on-brand visual system.
The Canadian Tax Observatory
Branding and website design for the Canadian Tax Observatory, an independent research and public engagement initiative working to improve Canada’s tax system.
Daily Bread Food Bank Annual Impact Report 2025
We introduced key accessibility and usability enhancements to this annual report, including increased typography scaling, clear heading structure for easier navigation, and callouts that highlight key points for quick scanning.
Social Capital Partners
Branding and website design for Social Capital Partners, a Canadian nonprofit with a focus on social impact initiatives and policies.
Black Canadians in Electoral Politics
Branding and reports for a project on Black Canadians’ political participation, including website and podcast branding.
Weizmann Canada 2025 Impact Report
Weizmann Canada Impact Report designed in a magazine-style format with high visual impact. Universe Design Studio created a visually engaging, easy-to-read report that highlights key achievements and tells the organization’s story.
Canadian Child Care Survey Report
Explore our design of the Canadian Child Care Survey Report for Environics Institute and YWCA Canada. Featuring AI-generated artwork, bilingual accessibility, and data-driven visuals.
The Next Toronto: City of Toronto Report Design
Discover The Next Toronto, a strategic report outlining bold goals for growth, equity, and prosperity for the City of Toronto. This document guides the city’s direction over the coming decade—defining key priorities, performance measures, and design-led implementation strategies.
Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care
An initiative of four University of Toronto faculties focused on health, climate, and sustainability. We created a logo and visual identity that unites their specializations through colour, form, and cohesive design.
Future Skills Report Designs
A selection of recent report designs for the Diversity Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University, created in partnership with the Future Skills Centre. Each report follows a cohesive design system that blends both brands’ visual identities for a consistent and professional look.
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Graphic and web design work for the Women's Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a research department/think tank at Toronto Metropolitan University.
First Policy Response
Website and brand design for a Toronto Metropolitan University COVID-19 policy news website, First Policy Response.
Environics Institute for Survey Research
Modern, accessible report designs and sub-branding for the Environics Institute’s survey research on social and policy issues in Canada.
Looking for something a little more creative or edgy?
View our creative (non-academic) branding and design projects.
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