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 research, academic, and public impact organizations communicate complex ideas through clear, modern design. We are proud to create meaningful work — 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.
Environics Institute Website Design
A full website redesign and rebrand for the Environics Institute, improving usability, clarity, and engagement for complex public opinion research.
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.
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.
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.
First Policy Response
Website and brand design for a Toronto Metropolitan University COVID-19 policy news website, First Policy Response.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Looking for something a little more creative or edgy?
View our creative (non-academic) branding and design projects.
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