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We have a particular passion for magazines and publishing.<br/><br/>We are a people-focused studio whose goal is to create work that makes our audiences feel seen, and guide clients through solutions and processes that make them feel heard.</p></div></div><h1 class="heading-49"><span class="text-span-35">TL;DR</span>We blend innovative thinking, precision and openness to creating meaningful solutions for people-focused partners.</h1><div id="process" class="our-process"><div class="studio-intro-2-copy"><h1 class="our-values-2024">Our Process</h1><p class="paragraph-51">We take a thorough, multi-step approach to make sure our work is well-researched, compelling, and helps to achieve our clients’ goals. The process for each of our project follows this seven step outline. <br/><br/>Of course, each project is a little different and the needs of each client differs, but this structure describes the major milestones of most of our projects and our dedication to getting it right.</p><div class="dropdown-div"><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">1. Conceptual Integrity</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">2. Diligent Process</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous and thoughtful approach to design. We believe that great work is born from diligence, attention to detail, and relentless pursuit of the highest standards.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">3. Transparent Relationships</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">4. Polished Products</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">5. Collaborative Spirit</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">6. Ethical Responsibility</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">7. Lifelong Learning:</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">8. Community Engagement</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div></div></div><div><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process.png" loading="lazy" alt="" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process-p-1080.png 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process-p-1600.png 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process-p-2000.png 2000w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process-p-2600.png 2600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process-p-3200.png 3200w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/6536cb6662590788d640945e_MbE%20Process.png 4480w" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 100vw, (max-width: 4977px) 90vw, 4480px" class="image-39"/><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/654538caf837db189edea9fb_process%20mobile%402x.png" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 90vw, 100vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/654538caf837db189edea9fb_process%20mobile%402x-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/654538caf837db189edea9fb_process%20mobile%402x-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/654538caf837db189edea9fb_process%20mobile%402x-p-1080.png 1080w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/654538caf837db189edea9fb_process%20mobile%402x-p-1600.png 1600w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/654538caf837db189edea9fb_process%20mobile%402x.png 1677w" alt="" class="image-41"/><div class="columns-7 w-row"><div class="column-7 w-col w-col-3 w-col-stack"><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">1. Discovery</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><p>Step one is to meet, maybe for the first time, and chat about your business and project needs. First dates can be awkward but they’re important to see if there is a good fit.</p></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">2. Proposal</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><p>After learning about you, your business, and any project you have in mind, there may be an opportunity for us to help. <br/><br/>If that’s the case, we submit an initial proposal of what that might look like.</p></nav></div></div><div class="column-10 w-col w-col-3 w-col-stack"><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">3. Commitment</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><p>Based on our proposal, we’d come to an agreement on budget, fee, schedule and commit to a contract before work can begin. Depending on the project, a deposit may be necessary.<br/><br/>This stage marks the beginning of working together on your project or business.</p></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">4. Kickoff</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><p>We’ll plan a meeting to brief you on exactly what our next steps are and to go over any further questions we might have.</p></nav></div></div><div class="column-11 w-col w-col-3 w-col-stack"><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">5. Work (in three phases)</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><p><span class="text-span-36">Phase One: Research</span><br/>To us, this is the most important part of the process. Good research grants us the information we need to make strong decisions for both strategy and design.<br/><br/>At the end of this phase we’ll present our findings, their significance, and how we plan to use that information moving forward.<br/><br/><span class="text-span-37">Phase Two: Design</span><br/>Taking all we’ve learned from you and through research, we’ll explore directions for the visual aspects of our work together.<br/><br/>At the end of this phase we’ll present our directions for your feedback. When giving feedback remember: the goals of the project or business.<br/><br/>After critiquing the design directions together, we’ll revise and repeat. In some cases the number of revisions may have a limit to which we’ll agree in the Proposal step.<br/><br/><span class="text-span-38">Phase Three: Build<br/></span>Once the direction is established it’s time to put all the pieces together whether it’s a campaign, brand identity, or publication.</p></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">6. Delivery</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><p>Deliverables are sent and the project is complete. </p></nav></div></div><div class="column-12 w-col w-col-3 w-col-stack"><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">7. Support</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><p>Finished doesn’t mean goodbye!<br/><br/>We’ll always be available for questions and support after handoff. Expect a few check-ins to make sure things are still going smoothly after our project is completed.</p></nav></div></div></div></div></div><div class="our-team"><div class="our-team-div"><h1 class="our-team-2024">Our Team</h1><div class="div-block-78"><div class="collection-list-wrapper-9 w-dyn-list"><div role="list" class="team-2024 w-dyn-items w-row"><div role="listitem" class="collection-item-8 w-dyn-item w-col w-col-6"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a13b5e0752cca24655f623_Erik.png" loading="lazy" alt="Erik Mohr" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 90vw, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 30vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a13b5e0752cca24655f623_Erik-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a13b5e0752cca24655f623_Erik-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a13b5e0752cca24655f623_Erik.png 1080w" class="image-14"/><div class="div-block-48"><h1 class="heading-20">Erik Mohr</h1><h1 class="heading-21">Creative Director</h1><h1 class="heading-24">Boston Cream</h1><a href="mailto:erik@madebyemblem.com" class="link-3">erik@madebyemblem.com</a><a href="mailto:erik@madebyemblem.com" class="link-block-2 w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/638e1bf20bbf7024df9ecdb5_email-01.svg" loading="lazy" width="27" alt="Line drawing of an envelope."/></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikrfmohr/" target="_blank" class="link-block-2-copy w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/639caa0e4d9a9e2fa34156d3_LI-In-Bug.png" loading="lazy" width="30" alt="erik@madebyemblem.com"/></a></div></div><div role="listitem" class="collection-item-8 w-dyn-item w-col w-col-6"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff932e2ec1fb265288d8_Joshua.png" loading="lazy" alt="Joshua Duchesne" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 90vw, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 30vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff932e2ec1fb265288d8_Joshua-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff932e2ec1fb265288d8_Joshua-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff932e2ec1fb265288d8_Joshua.png 1080w" class="image-14"/><div class="div-block-48"><h1 class="heading-20">Joshua Duchesne</h1><h1 class="heading-21">Associate Creative Director</h1><h1 class="heading-24">Old Fashioned</h1><a href="mailto:joshua@madebyemblem.com" class="link-3">joshua@madebyemblem.com</a><a href="mailto:joshua@madebyemblem.com" class="link-block-2 w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/638e1bf20bbf7024df9ecdb5_email-01.svg" loading="lazy" width="27" alt="Line drawing of an envelope."/></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaduchesne/" target="_blank" class="link-block-2-copy w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/639caa0e4d9a9e2fa34156d3_LI-In-Bug.png" loading="lazy" width="30" alt="joshua@madebyemblem.com"/></a></div></div><div role="listitem" class="collection-item-8 w-dyn-item w-col w-col-6"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff9d90ef44ca01a4f694_Marikha.png" loading="lazy" alt="Marikha Saira" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 90vw, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 30vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff9d90ef44ca01a4f694_Marikha-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff9d90ef44ca01a4f694_Marikha-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ff9d90ef44ca01a4f694_Marikha.png 1080w" class="image-14"/><div class="div-block-48"><h1 class="heading-20">Marikha Saira</h1><h1 class="heading-21">Project & Operations Manager</h1><h1 class="heading-24">Vanilla Dip</h1><a href="mailto:marikha@madebyemblem.com" class="link-3">marikha@madebyemblem.com</a><a href="mailto:marikha@madebyemblem.com" class="link-block-2 w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/638e1bf20bbf7024df9ecdb5_email-01.svg" loading="lazy" width="27" alt="Line drawing of an envelope."/></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marikha-saira-65158a155/" target="_blank" class="link-block-2-copy w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/639caa0e4d9a9e2fa34156d3_LI-In-Bug.png" loading="lazy" width="30" alt="marikha@madebyemblem.com"/></a></div></div><div role="listitem" class="collection-item-8 w-dyn-item w-col w-col-6"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ffa6362d2129f7ce3cde_Megan.png" loading="lazy" alt="Megan Drummond" sizes="(max-width: 479px) 90vw, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 30vw" srcset="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ffa6362d2129f7ce3cde_Megan-p-500.png 500w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ffa6362d2129f7ce3cde_Megan-p-800.png 800w, https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a8f1765c045b8ed46a/67a0ffa6362d2129f7ce3cde_Megan.png 1080w" class="image-14"/><div class="div-block-48"><h1 class="heading-20">Megan Drummond</h1><h1 class="heading-21">Senior Designer</h1><h1 class="heading-24">Apple Fritter</h1><a href="mailto:megan@madebyemblem.com" class="link-3">megan@madebyemblem.com</a><a href="mailto:megan@madebyemblem.com" class="link-block-2 w-inline-block"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/637bf3a7f1765c28378ed44e/638e1bf20bbf7024df9ecdb5_email-01.svg" loading="lazy" width="27" alt="Line drawing of an envelope."/></a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-drummond-a016818/?originalSubdomain=ca" target="_blank" class="link-block-2-copy w-inline-block"><img 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and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</p></div><div class="div-block-77"><h1 class="our-values-2024-copy">Procedural Diligence</h1><p>Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous and thoughtful approach to design. We believe that great work is born from diligence, attention to detail, and relentless pursuit of the highest standards.</p></div><div class="div-block-77"><h1 class="our-values-2024-copy">Transparent Partnerships</h1><p>Honesty and openness are the foundations of our relationships. We cultivate a climate of trust with our clients, ensuring clear communication and mutual respect at every step.</p></div></div><div class="column-9 w-col w-col-6 w-col-medium-6 w-col-small-small-stack"><div class="div-block-77"><h1 class="our-values-2024-copy">Polished Production</h1><p>Our work is our signature, and we strive for a level of polish that stands out and speaks volumes. From concept to execution, we pay close attention to ensure every detail is refined to perfection.</p></div><div class="div-block-77"><h1 class="our-values-2024-copy">Collaborative Spirit</h1><p>We believe in the power of collaboration and embrace the diverse perspectives and skills of our team. Together, we create synergies that lead to innovative and impactful design solutions.</p></div><div class="div-block-77"><h1 class="our-values-2024-copy">Community Responsibility</h1><p class="paragraph-52">Our integrity is reflected in our commitment to ethical decision-making, continuous learning, and active engagement with both the global design community and our local Toronto roots. We strive to create a positive impact on society, the environment, and the cultural fabric of the communities we touch.</p></div></div></div><div class="dropdown-div"><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">1. Conceptual Integrity</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">We pride ourselves on the strength and originality of our ideas. Each project is a journey of exploration, where creativity and innovation take the lead.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">2. Diligent Process</h1><div class="icon-2 w-icon-dropdown-toggle"></div></div><nav class="dropdown-list w-dropdown-list"><div class="text-block-8">Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our meticulous and thoughtful approach to design. We believe that great work is born from diligence, attention to detail, and relentless pursuit of the highest standards.</div></nav></div><div data-hover="false" data-delay="0" class="dropdown w-dropdown"><div class="dropdown-toggle w-dropdown-toggle"><h1 class="our-values-item">3. 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