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From brand identities and websites to research reports and digital experiences, our work turns complex ideas into clear, engaging design. We combine thoughtful strategy with strong visual systems to help research institutes, academic organizations, nonprofits, think tanks and other public impact organizations communicate with confidence. Explore selected projects across branding, graphic design, publications and web design.

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Branding for a Canadian Research Report Series

Branding and visual identity design for a Canadian research report series, creating a clear and distinctive system that brings consistency and recognition across publications.

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Take a look at recent branding, graphic design, web design, and report design projects.

Weizmann Canada 2025 Impact Report

Weizmann Canada’s 2025 Impact Report, designed by Universe Design Studio to showcase the organization’s research, achievements, and impact.

Dyslexia Canada Annual Report Design

Accessible annual report design for Dyslexia Canada, featuring infographics and call-outs showcasing key activities, supporters, and team highlights.

Weizmann Canada Gala Brand Design

A sophisticated gala branding system designed for Weizmann Canada, including invitations, signage, fundraising materials, social graphics, and event collateral.

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.

Environics Institute Website Design

A full website redesign and rebrand for the Environics Institute, improving usability, clarity, and engagement for complex public opinion research.

Canadian Perspectives on Multiculturalism and Diversity Report Design

Accessible report design for the Environics Institute and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Bridging Divides initiative, featuring AI-generated artwork, research branding, and engaging information design.

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.

Joy Street Consulting

WordPress website design and vibrant contemporary retro-inspired branding for Boston-based nonprofit consulting firm Joy Street Consulting.

Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project

This case study highlights our redesign of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project think tank website, improving usability beyond a simple design refresh.

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.

Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence Research Findings Report Design

A fully accessible, highly visual report design aligned with the branding of the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence—featuring clear information hierarchy and engaging data visualization to improve readability and overall audience impact.

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.

Weizmann Canada 2024 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.

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.

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.

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 Research Report Design

Ongoing report design for the Environics Institute, including 20+ annual publications designed for clarity, accessibility, and impact.

Youth Employment Services Annual Report

Creative annual report design for Youth Employment Services featuring custom graphics, infographics, and authentic photography.

Wendy Wong

Logo and brand design for a Canadian Professor of Political Science + Principal’s Research Chair. 

U of T Centre for the Study of Pain

Branding and website design and development project for The University of Toronto's Centre for the Study of Pain (UTCSP).

Financial Accountability Office of Ontario

We created a bauhaus-inspired brand design for the new Ontario Government's financial accountability office.

Markus Goertzen Family Law

Branding and website design and development for Toronto family law practice Markus Goertzen Family Law. The modern logo and identity give the office a unique brand identity in a competitive market.

Measuring Main Streets

A project by the Canadian Urban Institute, funded by the Government of Canada, this project is a website of comprehensive data on Canada’s main streets. We created a CUI-related brand design for the website (not the website itself).

Research Digest Podcast

Brand design for New Horizon's research podcast, an Ontario think tank. The geometric abstract art communicates futurism and science in a minimal way and will give the podcast immediate visual recognition.

The Diversity Institute

The Diversity Institute is a Toronto Metropolitan University think tank. We created a complete contemporary brand system which can evolve over time and work across their many sub-departments and marketing initiatives.

Erin Tolley, Canada Diversity Research Chair

Brand design and development of research portfolio style website for Canadian gender, race, and inclusive politics researcher.

The State of Canada’s Cities

For the Canadian Urban Institute: Brand design, report design, promotional material, and social media support for an annual summit + report release highlighting the latest research on Canadian cities.

Canadian Caregiving Summit

Website design for a Canadian Caregiving Summit event. Brand development and all accompanying design assets created for the conference.

Amanda Clarke, Research Excellence Chair

Brand design and website development for Amanda Clarke, a Public Affairs Research Excellence Chair. Personal portfolio website for Canadian researcher.

Borealis Mental Health Care

Borealis Mental Health Care is an online service to connect people to professional mental health care, quickly. Based in Toronto, Ontario, we created the brand design and website for Borealis.

Anthony Moustacalis & Associates Law

Brand designer for Toronto criminal lawyer Anthony Moustacalis. Logo and website design for law office AMA LAW.

University of Toronto

University of Toronto website design. UNIVERSE Creative Director Elaine worked at U of T for several years and had the unique experience of working on the university’s main website redesign project. The redesign took a year to complete and she was involved in every part of the process.

The Social Finance Fund Hub

Brand, logo, and website design for Canada's Social Finance Fund Hub. This project includes a minimal, accessible, bilingual Wordpress website and a modern logo design.

The Action Group on Access to Justice

Complete graphic and web design services of conference identity design, multilingual Wordpress website design and report designs for The Law Society's Access to Justice initiative, The Action Group.

Design Intelligence Conference

Brand design and social media images for Toronto graphic design and AI conference.

New Horizon

Branding design for psychedelic therapy research institute. Identity includes illustrative work and minimal contemporary aesthetic.

New Mind Space

Brand design for online therapist service New Mind Space.

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