What Clients Say

Visual Integrity

“You are willing to put excellence and quality of product first—and yourself second. You are willing to continue to work on what you love to get the desired result in the end. I come to you because I know I won’t get just a quick answer; you will give the story behind the answer and I learn a lot every time we go over something together. You are my standard for visual integrity—if you say it’s good—it’s good.”

— VP, Operations, Astound Group

Beautiful

“Have you seen the annual report? It’s beautiful! Best ever! The paper is beautiful, too. You are one of the most talented people I have ever met. Truly. It’s inspiring. I’ve learned so much from you.” 

— Stakeholder, Engagement, City Planning Division, City of Toronto

Outstanding

“Really outstanding…you’ve put some real structure to our talks and helped to formulate a very organized and presentable way to get our message across. Your commitment to design has taught me so much and I expect so much more now.”

— Director, Online Solutions (Toronto)

Next Level

“With every event, I learn something new about the importance of quality graphics. It’s always so great to see elements of your design across our various platforms and event video content. It really lifts our work to the next level and makes things so cohesive. It’s been a pleasure to work with you.”

— Coordinator, Communications and Public Affairs, Global Centre for Pluralism (Ottawa)

Clear Vision

“Karen has such clear vision and direction. With a wealth of experience and knowledge she takes you through the process patiently, step-by-step supported by visuals and references. Her passion and dedication to see clients succeed and meet their goals is what makes her such an amazing Creative Director and individual to work with.”

— Artist (Toronto)

Away from the Crowd

“I just had a chance to read this and go through this proposal. It’s excellent! I understand there was a tremendous amount of work that went into it—and it shows. That type of customization—perhaps scaled down for a given pursuit size—is what I believe helps DIALOG stand well away from the crowd.”

— Director of Communications, DIALOG (Vancouver)

Inspiring

“This is truly an amazing document. I can't believe how good you make our work look. Beyond just delivering I know that you truly care about our work and it shows. The printed material holds a very sacred value in our office and has set an impossibly high bar for all our publications moving forward. You do truly beautiful and inspiring work.”

— Executive Director, Community Forests International (New Brunswick)

Trust

“I trust you because I think you’re the best. I have crafted everything thus far with your original work as a starting point.”

— Principal, OG Architect (Halifax)

Consistent

“Karen, if there was any way to do it, I would love to work with you on a project. I love the report. You have done well. Again. I saw a good flow throughout. And the illustration style was consistent. Nicely done. It was actually an exciting piece of information.”

— Graphic Design Instructor, University of Manitoba

Amazing

“This was an amazing webinar presentation. Excellent work and collaboration with other global industry leaders. Stone is not boring anymore!”

— Project Coordinator, PICCO Engineering (Toronto)

Design Documents

“Everyone is loving the work you’ve done! In 75 years, the client has never had anyone who could design documents—until you came along!”

— President, Digital Agency (Calgary)

Great

“Thanks for your hard work on all this, Karen. You are so great to work with.”

— Senior Project/Production Manager, Brand Design, Etsy (Germany)

Minimalist

“Karen’s style is minimalist, always reaching to convey the strongest message with the least material and effort. She has good instincts for expressing ideas efficiently without overcrowding or becoming too dense. She has an eye to keep her work approachable and memorable.”

— Director, Research + Development, Young + Wright Architects (Toronto)

Love

“Reps love your idea of the catalogue items being printed on the booth display…it was easy to scan barcodes at the show. Rox commented she doubled an order because of it!”

— VP Sales + Marketing, Umbra (Toronto)

Talented

“You are SO ridiculously talented!! Makes my eyes hurt sometimes at how nice the stuff you create is.”

– Senior Administrative Assistant, DIALOG

Growth

“We did a massive presentation yesterday. Looking at the branding throughout our deck I’m so glad you came when you did and stepped up our material, whether it was proposals, pitches, etc. Since then, my focus has been putting our best foot forward…and it was you that helped us get there! It’s not a coincidence we had our most growth during that time.”

— Executive Director (Toronto)

Think Differently

“This year, I was encouraged to think differently about our annual report. Karen had our team think about the visual language of the report, including the power of a theme that can be woven throughout the content and visuals. She surfaced dozens of examples of beautiful reports that were full of compelling content. Her love of publication design was contagious!”

– Senior Manager, Communications and Public Affairs (Ottawa)

Insight

“I think you are one of the few people who can see a problem and a solution at the same time while in it. I don’t know how to explain it any better than to say, most other people have a better idea of what could have been best, in retrospect. That is, long after everything is said and done. You are truly blessed with the gift of insight.”

— Principal, Indigo Ink Studios (Winnipeg)

Obsession

“We’re digging into your design direction. It’s becoming an obsession. I’m taking it very seriously and enjoying it; your creative direction continues to reinvigorate me. What you provided is light years ahead. You are unique in your willingness to deep dive and a bottomless well of creativity.”

– Bid Director, Eastern Construction

Experience

“I’m in the middle of writing two large proposals. We have our own design team here; none with the architectural experience that you have, which I think could really help me and my team when selling. You help drive me to want to be better and I know you can help.”

— Vice President, Sales (Toronto)

Brilliant

“Your passion for design is infectious and I can’t help but want to learn more. So glad to I get to work with such a brilliant, creative and hilarious person!”

– Officer, Communications and Public Affairs (Ottawa)

Incomparable

“This is so incredibly beautiful and intelligent.
Your ability to design text is incomparable.”

– Waterfront Toronto

Want

“I don’t know what’s in that box; but, whatever it is…
I want to own it!”

— Freelance Copywriter

Right

“The feedback we received from industry people about the quality of our booth, the product, and overall presentation was amazing. I’ve never been so proud to stand in front of a presentation of any service. When marketing people from other suppliers come to our booth and ask who designed and built our booth—you know you are doing something right. Ottawa sold a large signage order on Friday to PCL because of the brochure you designed and produced!”

– Vice President, Sales (Toronto)

Professional

“I feel like I wrote a colouring book compared to what you have refined here. Just by working with you, I was educated in better understanding fonts, having spatial awareness, and consistency. You are truly one of the most gifted and talented people I have ever worked with. You are a genius in your craft. You made me look so professional.”

– Director, Online Solutions

Ideas

“I can’t help but read through some of your posts…you’re a fantastic creator. The post about ideas resonated with me deeply.”

– Telecommunication Site Manager, Jaza Energy (Nigeria)

Leave an impression

“You truly are one of the hardest working and talented person I have ever met. Thank you for being so passionate about your work…and for inspiring me to want to do more than what we are doing. Not only does your work leave an impression on people; but, your attitude and dedication as well. I’m so proud to have you on our team.”

– Vice President, Sales

Well-focused

“Can I just say, I just think both of these decks are really excellent! And really well-focused, and really clearly laid out. It was easy for me to see where the questions were. Thank you very, very much.”

– Associate Director, Social Impact, World Education Services

Additional Thinking

“I always appreciate your additional thinking you put into the experience behind an annual report. The last client was a good example; you had this idea to leverage their impact stories in a coffee table book (which I knew they would never buy into)—but, I still presented it because it gets people thinking a little differently.”

— Founder, Digital Agency (Calgary)

Problem

“I think we stretched a little too far in the first concept, although they loved design. The problem I’m having is that your work looks sooo good.”

— Founder, Studio (Calgary)

Fabulous

“I appreciate your fabulous work with our creative assets. I recently created several decks using your template and what a game changer it is! I love the way you provide options / variations that I always have something to pick from. All graphics look pretty sharp and it’s a pleasure to work on a deck now.”

— Senior Manager, Employer Solutions, #WelcomingEconomy

Best in Canada

“I don’t think I’m being biased when I say that your designs were among the best in Canada.”

— Campaign Manager, Green Party Ontario

Genius

“I have enjoyed your unique insight and thoughts on a variety of topics and I think you are one of those not-well-known geniuses.”

– Professor, University of Manitoba