Insights

Advocacy

Evidence for Democracy

is a national non-partisan organization that advocates for the transparent use of evidence in public policy and governmental decision making. At a time when the “muzzling” of scientists and data is prevalent, E4D engages in education, outreach and advocacy – helping to

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Community

Calgary Arts Flood Relief

The floods in Alberta brought devastation to many, including artists. Initial estimates put losses to the arts sector at $3 million. Artists are needing to recover from the impacts of damaged or destroyed venues and workspaces, loss of equipment or cancelled contracts and events. Within

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Marketing

Expanding the Circle: Calgary Arts Development

2012 wasn’t just any year for the arts in Calgary. It was the year we celebrated Calgary’s designation as the Cultural Capital of Canada and saw much work go in to beginning Calgary’s Arts Plan. Calgary Arts Development’s 2012 Accountability Report presents highlights from these and other accomplishments, clearly demonstrating that this organization

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Arts + Culture

Class of 2013: ACAD Grad Show

As the invitation reads: “The Grad Show is a culmination of four years of studies for the 2013 graduating class of the Alberta College of Art + Design, and the looking glass into the future of the arts in Canada”. Our Grad Show concept makes

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Environment

Intelligent Futures start here

Intelligent Futures provides smart, innovative approaches to building cities and communities. This infographic was developed to help the company easily explain what it does.   Sustainability and engagement are  the core of what Intelligent Futures is about, and the many areas of its work (such as urban and strategic

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Arts + Culture

ACAD Strategic Report

The Alberta College of Art and Design has been the home of some of the most exciting voices in Canadian art and design for the past 86 years. As alumni of the school, we were especially pleased to produce its 2012 – 2020 Strategic Plan for the Future. The book lays

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Social Business

Kelly Brothers Productions

This website was a blast for us to work on for many reasons, but here are two. First, any company whose brand borrows from the powerful imagery of Russian propaganda posters is practically guaranteeing a certain degree of fun for the designers involved. Second, we got to take advantage of

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Social Business

EPIC co-work space for social innovators

EPIC is a home to social innovators in Calgary – a co-work space that facilitates collaboration to help make the world a better place. After months of hard work, co-founders Mike Bowerman and Mika Nurminen are able to celebrate its launch this week. This innovative

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Political

A logo case study

We thought a case study would be a great way to show you what goes on when we get the assignment of creating a new logo. We’ve written previously about how we start a branding project by learning about a client’s core identity and values,

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