// 02.2025

Wayfinding and signage for // a community housing development // a student residence // a mass-timber tower // an urban community recreation centre //
a school of medicine // a skilled-trades campus 

Environmental graphics for // a bike parking facility

// 02.2025

Wayfinding and signage for // a community housing development // a student residence // a mass-timber tower // an urban community recreation centre // a school of medicine // a skilled-trades campus 

Environmental graphics for // a bike parking facility

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// Work Underway
Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Medicine - Brampton

// Work Underway
Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Medicine - Brampton

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// In Progress
Balmoral Recreation Centre with CS&P Architects and the City of Brampton

// In Progress
Balmoral Recreation Centre with CS&P Architects and the City of Brampton

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2025 //
A happy frame of mind goes a long way
Digital print

2025 //
A happy frame of mind goes a long way
Digital print

// Swash and Serif 8
Big thanks to the Toronto Design Directory for a great event

// Swash and Serif 8
Big thanks to the Toronto Design Directory for a great event

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// Strange Bouquet

// Strange Bouquet

UniversityOfWaterloo-InnovationArena

// In Construction
Our collaborations with DSAI continue with signage design for the University of Waterloo's Velocity Incubator, the Innovation Arena - find out more here

// In Construction  Innovation Arena
Our collaborations with DSAI continue with signage design for the University of Waterloo's Velocity Incubator - find out more here

// Update 
Installation progress
of rammed-earth signage for the 60 Mobile Drive project

// Update 
Installation progress of rammed-earth signage for the 60 Mobile Drive project

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// In Progress 
Signage and wayfinding for 10 levels of mass-timber designed by Moriyama + Teshima Architects and Acton-Ostry Architects for George Brown College

// In Progress  Limberlost Place
10 levels of mass-timber designed by Moriyama + Teshima Architects and Acton-Ostry Architects for George Brown College

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// New Project
Environmental graphics and signage in the works for the Balmoral Recreation Centre with the City of Brampton and  CS+P Architects

// Pavillion in a Park
Environmental graphics and signage in the works for the Balmoral Recreation Centre with the City of Brampton and  CS+P Architects

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2024 // 
No, you didn't miss our card... trouble at the printer (we didn't run a proof!) and perhaps it's not such a happy time for everyone everywhere - nonetheless, we hope you find the love this year

// 2024 
No, you didn't miss our card... trouble at the printer (we didn't run a proof!) and perhaps it's not such a happy time for everyone everywhere - nonetheless, we hope you find the love this year

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// In Construction 
Headquarters and multi-tenant building for the OSSTF
Photo: Moriyama & Teshima Architects

// In Construction 
Headquarters and multi-tenant building for the OSSTF - Photo: Moriyama & Teshima Architects

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// Work Underway
Donor recognition for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto

// Work Underway
Donor recognition for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto

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// In Progress   
Wayfinding for the City of Peterborough Arena and Library Complex with project partner Puncture and Perkins+Will

// In Progress   
Wayfinding for the City of Peterborough Arena and Library Complex with project partner Puncture and Perkins+Will

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// A Call
We're currently looking for support at all levels of experience - please be in touch via email

// A Call
We're currently looking for support at all levels of experience - please be in touch via email

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2023 //
More TimeTogether (less time apart)
Foil +
digital print

2023 // 
More TimeTogether (less time apart)
Foil + digital print

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// In Progress  
Wayfinding for the Carmen Corbasson Community Centre mass-timber extension and renovation with DSAI and the City of Mississauga


// In Progress  
Wayfinding for the Carmen Corbasson Community Centre mass-timber extension and renovation with DSAI and the City of Mississauga

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// The Intern
Super thankful to you Mitchell for another great summer and a sick poster - apparently we're all about clouds, computers and fruit bowls

// The Intern
Super thankful to you Mitchell for another great summer and a sick poster - apparently we're all about clouds, computers and fruit bowls

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// In Construction  
Concept design and development for the Hazel McCallion Central Library and the City of Mississauga with our project partner Modulex

// In Construction  
Concept design and development for the Hazel McCallion Central Library and the City of Mississauga with our project partner Modulex

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// Work Underway
A small, sweet and accessible interpretive program for a landscape revitalization project

// Work Underway 
A small, sweet and accessible interpretive program for a landscape revitalization project

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// Beyond the Basics

// Beyond the Basics

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// Project 
The "Boundless by Design" Campaign donor wall for the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design with the University of Toronto advancement team and architect Steven Fong

// Project 
The "Boundless by Design" Campaign donor wall for the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design with the University of Toronto advancement team and architect Steven Fong

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2022 //
Wishing and hoping for a new year filled with delight!
Digital print with foil stamp

2022 //
(Wishing and hoping) for a new year filled with delight!
Digital print with foil stamp

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// Inspiration... from the (mid?) 80's

// Inspiration... from the (mid?) 80's

// In Construction 
Our complete signage program for 455 René-Lévesque West in Montreal realizes GWLRA's Livmore brand developed by Community Inc. - photos by Alex St-Jean

// In Construction 
Our complete signage program for 455 René-Lévesque West in Montreal realizes GWLRA's Livmore brand developed by Community Inc. - photos by Alex St-Jean

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// No Words Just Letters

// No Words Just Letters

Havergal College

// Project  
We have designed the interior signage program for the Havergal College Junior and Secondary School Expansions, as part of Diamond and Schmitt's masterplan vision for an expanded and sustainable campus - p
hoto by Tom Arban

// Project  
We have designed the interior signage program for the Havergal College Junior and Secondary School Expansions, as part of Diamond and Schmitt's masterplan vision for an expanded and sustainable campus - photo by Tom Arban

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// Inspiration

// Inspiration

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// E-mail Typo  
It didn't get sent.. and the meeting went very well

// E-mail Typo  
It didn't get sent.. and the meeting went very well

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// Flower City Revitalization 
The City of Brampton has initiated the revitalization of several older community hubs and we're delighted to be developing a unique wayfinding and celebratory graphics program for the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre

// New Project 
The City of Brampton has initiated the revitalization of several older community hubs and we're delighted to be developing a unique wayfinding and celebratory graphics program for the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre

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2021 // (Mid-Year Card)
Stay well

// 2021 Mid-Year Card
Stay well

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// In The Works
No-gender pictograms with Neil Collyer

// In The Works
No-gender pictograms with Neil Collyer

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 // 2020
New Year - No... Yes! Best wishes for a year of choice and reflection - screen printed with grey and a random double-hit of fluo yellow

 // 2020
New Year - No... Yes! Best wishes for a year of choice and reflection - screen printed with grey and a random double-hit of fluo yellow

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// Event
Down but not out - originally intended to be an in-store installation, Phillip's contribution the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival is online here.

// Event
Down but not out - originally intended to be an in-store installation, Phillip's contribution the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival is online here.

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// COVID

// COVID

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// Contest Winner 
T-shirt design for the Sign Research Foundation: the perils of wayfinding - see you in Orlando!

// Contest Winner 
T-shirt design for the Sign Research Foundation: the perils of wayfinding - see you in Orlando!

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// Inspiration 
A great time having our work shot with Tom Arban - pictured here with one of several large wall pieces we designed for mform

// Inspiration 
A great time having our work shot with Tom Arban - pictured here with one of several large wall pieces we designed for mform

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// In Progress 
With Fütz Socks

// In Progress 
With Fütz Socks

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// In Progress 
Office graphics with visual speed and oomphatic colour

// In Progress 
Office graphics with visual speed and oomphatic colour

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// Event
Join us for the opening of "View Inside", a series of photographs by Phillip exhibited as part of the Contact Photography Festival.

// Event
Join us for the opening of "View Inside", a series of photographs by Phillip exhibited as part of the Contact Photography Festival.

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2019 // Fall
Lazy days, slow fades - gloss and yellow screen print on warm paper

2019 // Fall
Lazy days, slow fades - gloss and yellow screen print on warm paper

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// Event
Swash & Serif #6 with 3 prints combining inket and screen printing - photo courtesy of Toronto Design Directory

// Event
Swash & Serif #6 with 3 prints combining inket and screen printing - photo courtesy of Toronto Design Directory

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// In Progress 
We're currently working with Frontier Design on the implementation of their signage program for The New Toronto Courthouse - Image courtesy of Renzo Piano Building Workshop

// In Progress 
We're currently working with Frontier Design on the implementation of their signage program for The New Toronto Courthouse - Image courtesy of Renzo Piano Building Workshop

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// In Progress  
Kathryn is currently working with Clare Morneau and Gas Company in producing Clare's book Journey to Canada that documents the immigrant experience

// In Progress  
Kathryn is currently working with Clare Morneau and Gas Company in producing Clare's book Journey to Canada that documents the immigrant experience

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// Project 
Identity for Prevedello Design Build townhouse development

// Project 
Identity for Prevedello Design Build townhouse development

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// Inspiration

// Inspiration

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