BRANDING AND DESIGN

Comprised of creative professionals with extensive expertise in branding and design, ImageStudio is about creating work that gets noticed and gets results.


We are committed to providing excellence in communication creative and dedicated to creating work that best supports our client’s communication goals by helping develop powerful messages through design and visual storytelling.

We know every business is unique and has its own specific challenges. Whether you need to launch, brand, or renew a desired reaction with a specific audience, and/or re-engage your workforce for continued success, our ability to design effective creative is only matched by our commitment to understand your business objectives.


ImageStudio treats each challenge uniquely and implements solutions that are tailored to your specific requirements. We help craft your message, refine it to perfection, advise on the best medium to reach your intended audience, and create the vehicle to deliver it.

ImageStudio follows the billing practices and ethical guidelines as defined by the International Association of Business Communicators and the Graphic Design Society of Canada.

To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.

- Tony Robbins -

Our Team

We deliver powerful messages through design and visual storytelling.

 

  • Brandon Brind

    Creative Director

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    With an eye towards achieving measurable results for his clients Brandon has been bringing ideas to life for over 20 years. His expertise includes helping clients clarify their objectives and goals for their communication creative as well as managing and coordinating all aspects of the design process. As an established design professional his extensive body of work has garnered numerous awards, both nationally and internationally.

    Brandon is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators and has served on the board of directors for the BC chapter and as a blue ribbon panel judge for the IABC Gold Quill awards program for three years.

    A graduate of the American International School of Vienna, Brandon studied Creative Arts at John Abbott College and holds a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Communication Studies from Concordia University in Montreal.


    • Deana De Ciccio

      Art Director

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      A results-oriented graphic design and marketing professional, Deana delivers integrated communication creative that bring brands to life.

      As a founding partner Deana has been working with ImageStudio for over 20 years. Her expertise includes infographic design for visual storytelling, corporate identity, brand strategy, and print and online communications.

      A member of the International Association of Business Communicators, Deana has a Fine Arts diploma from John Abbott College, Montreal, and holds a Masters Certificate in Marketing Communications Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

       

       

      Clients

      Great ideas, great creative, great clients.

      Alliance Films
      Bank of Montreal
      Breakwater Resources
      British Columbia Automobile Association
      Canadian Mental Health Association
      Coast Capital Savings
      Continental Fan
      Coopers & Lybrand
      Cunningham Lindsey
      Digital Music Express
      Enhanced Marketing Services
      Fraser Health
      Hong Kong Bank of Canada
      Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
      Molson Breweries
      Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
      Ontario Ministry of Education
      Ontario Ministry of Environment
      Opera Atelier
      Pension Commission of Ontario
      Provincial Health Services Authority
      Royal Bank of Canada
      Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
      Royal Ontario Museum
      TransCanada Pipelines
      Vancouver Coastal Health
      Weldwood of Canada
      Westminster Savings
      WorkSafe BC
      University of British Columbia
      Yamana Gold

       

      Testimonials

      • Forwords Communication

        Brandon Brind is a communicator, first and foremost, whose chosen form of expression is creative design. I have worked in partnership with Brandon for almost a decade in his capacity as creative director and designer, on a wide range of client projects. He never fails to listen, and to respond, in ways that are thoughtful, strategic and timely. In addition, his creativity has won the praise of clients, and the recognition of his peers for the way in which his visual communication supports business success.

        I have been honoured to work on a number of award-winning projects with Brandon, and he has become an indispensable and steadfast member of my team. I just couldn’t do what I do – and wouldn’t enjoy it as much! – without Brandon Brind by my side.

        Jennifer Wah, ABC, MC Principal Consultant

      • City of Coquitlam

        Working with ImageStudio is always a pleasure, and the work Brandon did for us at the City of Coquitlam consistently demonstrated his professionalism and exceptional understanding of strategic graphic design. He enabled us to produce materials that engaged our audiences and delivered our message both visually and through the content itself.

        Brandon’s ability to grasp the objectives of the communications and develop creative solutions is an enviable skill, and one that we benefitted from with each new project. It is no surprise to me that Brandon has been recognized with multiple awards of excellence for his work, and I highly recommend him as an exemplary graphic design professional.

        Therese Mickelson, ABC, Manager, Corporate Communications

      • Royal Ontario Museum

        I first worked with Brandon and Deana when I hired ImageStudio to help design and fabricate the Royal Ontario Museum’s orientation system. We quickly established an excellent working partnership and I worked with them for many years, producing banners and signage, for both interior and exterior usage, most of which had to be bilingual entailing a great deal of patience, lots of proofing and tight deadlines. ImageStudio never failed me even under enormous pressure and the design services they provided were of exceptional quality. Together we created a product that, if you were to go to the Royal Ontario Museum today, would still be currently in use.

        Jill Dyer

      • Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

        I have had the pleasure of working with Brandon for many years on a number of key communications projects. He brings the unique ability to help translate complex editorial content into accessible and graphically appealing concepts that entice and excite readers. He supports and helps drive creative beyond traditional boundaries, and he always delivers support and service with a commitment to help achieve required outcomes. As a busy communicator who seeks collaborative partnerships with the suppliers I engage, I truly appreciate and value Brandon’s passion for service, his unwavering commitment to excellence, and above all, his desire to effectively satisfy his client’s needs.

        Eduarda Hodgins, ABC
        Manager, Employee Communications & Change Management

      • British Columbia Automobile Association

        Brandon delivers the whole package—creative design solutions completed on time and within budget. He’s takes the time to understand his customer’s needs and is personable and professional. It’s a pleasure to recommend his services, but, truth be told, I’d rather keep him all to myself!

        Heather Prime, ABC, Communications Manager

      • Tekara Organizational Effectiveness

        I hired Brandon to create a graphic identity and elements for a special corporate program. He had to work within some defined parameters, including a strong brand, but despite what appeared to be limitations, he was able to create an “outside the box” design that met our needs. I appreciate that Brandon approaches an assignment like this with an open mind, and spends the time to understand the client’s business and goals, before jumping to design solutions. The result was a win-win all ’round: great design that complemented the corporate brand.

        Tracey Wimperly, ABC, Associate

      • Vancity

        I worked with Brandon at Fraser Health when he designed a patient information brochure. Despite a client who had many changes and a lot of content to work with, Brandon delivered a beautiful and functional brochure on time and on budget. Brandon is personable and a good listener. I highly recommend him.

        Rosetta Cannata, ABC, Communications Manager

      • International Association of Business Communicators

        Brandon Brind volunteered his time to design a stunning IABC Gold Quill Awards brochure. He carefully listened to our vision and took charge of the project to turn it into a reality. He respected our budget, was a team player and was able to meet our deadlines even when we had very last minute changes. Brandon really helped us achieve our goals, was a key player in contributing to the overall success of our project and exceeded our expectations with the final design.

        Angela Green, CMP, Director, Business Development

      • Cunningham Lindsey

        I’ve had the pleasure of working with ImageStudio for over 10 years. During that time Brandon and Deana made a committed effort to understanding our business and our customers, and to assisting us in developing quality marketing collateral that reaches our target markets and accurately reflects our brand messaging. Their creative guidance, depth of experience, and commitment to service and collaboration have made ImageStudio a valued business partner.

        Kris Newman, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Communications

      • Enhanced Marketing Services

        I had the pleasure to work with ImageStudio on a number of projects and have been genuinely impressed with the service and products they provide. When ImageStudio was commissioned to develop our visual identity they created some branding that significantly improved our company image and helped pave the way to new business opportunities. We received many favorable comments from our clients and business partners about our new identity.

        ImageStudio also created the look and feel of The Molson Business Edge our primary communications vehicle for The Molson Customer Care Program. Offering more than just an eye for aesthetics ImageStudio helped shape and focus the perception of our marketing communications. The MCCP became the footprint for many similar programs to follow.

        If you’re looking for someone to develop and provide creative direction and then coordinate all the production details I strongly recommend ImageStudio.

        Tony Palermo, Marketing Director

       

      Portfolio

      Samples of our work.

      Vancouver Coastal Health

      Employee Engagement Campaign

      Sauder School of Business

      Alumni Magazine

      Canadian Mental Health Association

      Marketing Materials

      TransCanada

      Employee Publication

      IABC Gold Quill Award

      Call for Entries

      Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

      Branding of new programs and teaching tools

      Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

      Employee Newsletter

      BCAA

      Employee Communications

      The Deanshaven Story

      Book

      Recognition

      Award winning communication creative.

       

      ImageStudio has been recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators with local (bronze or blue) national (silver) and international (gold) awards for our communication creative. IABC awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the communications business. Rather than being subjective each entry must clearly demonstrate that it has achieved all of the goals and objectives that it set out to do in support of a specific business need.

      Entries are judged against the Global Seven-point Scale of Excellence including:

      Business need/opportunity
      Stakeholder analysis
      Goals and objectives
      Solution overview
      Implementation and challenges
      Measurement and evaluation

       

       

      2014 – Gold Quill Award of Excellence

      Communication Creative – VCH True North—Picturing the Possibilities.

      2014 – Bronze Quill Award of Merit

      Communication Creative – VCH True North—Picturing the Possibilities.

      2013 – Silver Leaf Award of Merit

      Communication Creative – VCH True North—Picturing the Possibilities.

      2012 – Gold Quill Award of Merit

      Communication Creative – We are here. A special employee publication for TransCanada

      2012 – Bronze Quill Award of Excellence

      Communication Creative – We are here. A special employee publication for TransCanada

      2011 – Silver Leaf Award of Merit

      Communication Creative – We are here. A special employee publication for TransCanada

      2010 – Gold Quill Award of Merit

      Communication Creative – Intersections Newsletter for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

      2009 – Silver Leaf Award of Excellence

      Communication Creative – What’s your recipe for retirement for BCAA

      2009 – Silver Leaf Award of Excellence

      Communication Creative – Intersections Newsletter for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

      2009 – Bronze Quill Award of Excellence

      Communication Creative – Intersections Newsletter for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

      2006 – Silver Leaf Award of Merit

      Publications – Viewpoints Magazine for UBC Sauder School of Business

      2005 – Blue Wave Award of Merit

      Special Publications – Healthy Heart Pages for Vancouver Coastal Health

      2005 – Blue Wave Award of Merit

      Publications – Viewpoints Magazine for UBC Sauder School of Business

      2003 – Silver Leaf Award of Excellence

      Communication Creative – PCDirect and PhoneDirect Campaign for Coast Capital Savings

      2003 – Blue Wave Award of Merit

      Communication Creative – PCDirect and PhoneDirect Campaign for Coast Capital Savings

      2001 – Silver Leaf Award of Merit

      Communication Creative – AXC Get Serious Campaign for Continental Fan

       

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