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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.

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.

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View our creative (non-academic) branding and design projects.

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