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“We are truly thrilled with the process and results of working with Kris Klaasen and the team at Working Design on our project to completely redesign and build Kiwassa Neighborhood House’s brand and communication materials.
We believe they really nailed it in understanding and articulating who we are as an organization. People love our new logo, website and communication materials, describing them as beautiful, wonderful, clear and very user friendly.
Always professional and thorough, Kris was excellent to work with and also understood our budget constraints.
Very important to us, Kris helped our non-profit agency build our capacity to develop our messages and materials in-house, using templates they created. Our ability to successfully communicate (and keep our website and materials updated ourselves) has hugely improved.
Nancy McRitchie, Executive Director
Kiwassa Neighborhood House
“Working Design is not only creative, reliable, innovative and quick at providing design solutions, they are actually committed to the work of their clients. That’s why they are always my first choice for graphic design projects.”
Bill Tieleman, President
West Star Communications
“The folks at Working Design breathed new life into our Finding Solutions newsletter with their creative ideas and brilliant design. And they made the redesign process enjoyable as well!”
Ian Hanington, Editor, Finding Solutions
David Suzuki Foundation
“When you need a web site designed, and do not know where to begin, you need the kind of support and encouragement that Working Design offers. Kris helped me understand what I needed on my web site, how it could best be presented, and created a template that surpassed my expectations. I feel secure in the knowledge that Working Design will help me present, and grow, my new business in a sympathetic and generous way.”
Patricia Porter, President
Leading to Learning
“Whether it’s a first impression or another dynamic conference web page for an existing client, this great team gives us a clean, crisp, professional look that makes us a better company.”
Ian Sinclair, Vice President
WE Travel
“As managing editor of HEU’s flagship publication the Guardian, I find Working Design’s services to be invaluable. From initial concepts to final production, I can count on the team at Working Design to provide the insight and ideas we need to bring out the best in our quarterly magazine.”
Patty Gibson, Editor, The Guardian
Hospital Employees’ Union
“The promotional pamphlet created by Working Design for my psychotherapy practice has been a tremendous success. The return on this investment is substantial and has been the foundation of my practice. Working Design created a brochure that has high impact, graphic visual appeal and draws new clients to my practice on a regular basis. “
Cheryl Woolstone
Psychotherapist
“The changing of our name and logo was a huge undertaking for our organization. The role of Working Design in our process of change was pivotal to its success.
Their expertise and talent in facilitating the development of a new name, designing a new brochure, and producing a new logo transformed our visual identity into one that richly reflects and communicates the essence of our organization. And their professionalism demonstrated that they are an organization that understands and cares about the culture and values of the non-profit.”
Cathy Nidoski, Communications Director
REACH Society for Child and Youth Development
“We are thrilled to be in collaboration with Working Design. They are competent, efficient and creative. Everything you should expect from the people who help shape your ‘identity’.”
Kyla Epstein
CoDevelopment Canada
“We knew we could count on Working Design to develop an accessible, logical, and beautiful format for our steward manuals. Working Design transformed hundreds of pages of dense, single-spaced technical information into open and friendly workbooks that our stewards treasure.
In fact, a focus group of stewards reviewing the brand new Contract Interpretation Manual found the document so immediately useful that they refused to turn in the draft copies!
The best advice about maintaining a safe workplace or contract interpretation is useless if no one reads it. Thanks to Working Design, HSA’s stewards will have an easier time resolving thousands of workplace issues for HSA members.”
Yukie Kurahashi
Health Sciences Association
“Whether the project is building a magazine from the ground up, preparing a complex book for publication or creating a memorable graphic look for a comprehensive communications project, Kris Klaasen and Working Design never fail to deliver quality, contemporary design accessible to every audience.”
Geoff Meggs
“Apart from an instinct for strong visuals and overall layout, Working Design offers something every editor dreams about: the confidence of knowing that – no matter what happens during production – you will have a finished product that not only meets your deadline but is worth boasting about.”
Dan Gawthrop, Editor, Public Employee
Canadian Union of Public Employees – BC Region
“This is yet another Annual Report that we can really be proud of. Thanks, as ever, for your great design.”
Gordon Hardy, Executive Director
Peoples Law School
“I’ve worked with Working Design on many projects over the years, from newspaper layout to booklet design. Their team has always given me innovative design, knowledgeable advice and a willingness to adapt a job to changing needs. Best of all, in a business where deadlines mean everything, you can always count on them to get the job done.”
Sean Griffin, Editor, The Fisherman
Author of CancerSmart 3.0: The Consumer Guide
“We love to heap compliments on Working Design as you’ve done so so much for us beautifully.
The artwork for three Juno-nominated CDs (Varal, Capivara and Jogo da Vida); a website that still looks great; beautiful brochures in French and English for which we receive many compliments on their original design, a poster and ads; and ongoing support for Celso’s career and friendship and general willingness jump in and embark on our many and varied projects as they arise.
Jessica and Celso Machado
“Creative approaches, variety of ideas and concepts, always a good understanding of client, market and audiences’ needs. This is the experience of working with Working Design.”
Dr. Jorge Cerani, Osteofit Project Director
Project Manager of the PHSA Smoke-Free Grounds Policy.
“Thank you very, very much for doing our promotional materials for us this year. It’s a huge step up for us in terms of having nice, professional materials that fit with our other work. You guys rock!
Kirsten Daub
Codevelopment Canada
“I received a copy of the ASAP manual - it does look beautiful! I especially love the cover designs and the colours turned out really nice. Good work!
Sarah Barrett
Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
“I have used the services of Working Design for more than 20 years because they are creative, efficient and exceed expectations. They help us to raise a lot of money for our clients.”
Harvey McKinnon, President
Harvey McKinnon Associates
