Inclusive Communications and Design for Companies

Reduced Barriers. Enhanced Engagement. Greater Authenticity.

BUILT ON TRUST

Our Collaborations with Leading Organizations

Communication Solutions For Teams and Customers

Empowering your team and customers to easily access all the information they need about your company and brand starts with including DEIA in communications. Authentically including all voices in communication contributes to a positive brand identity, more loyal customers, and stronger team culture.

Unlock increased team momentum through lowered barriers to participation and stronger cultural inclusion

Boosted return on your marketing dollars from engaging with a higher percentage of customers with a disability

Reduced non-compliance risk for accessibility

RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE

Awards and Accolades that Set Us Apart

Nathalie Bernier, Director of Communications, Indigenous Services Canada

Your collaboration, patience and professionalism has been really appreciated. You did a fantastic job.

We are an Indigenous and women-owned business that creates inclusive and accessible designs that resonate

This translates into higher engagement and participation rates, reduced non-compliance risks for accessibility, and higher ROI.

  • Leaders in applying IIDEAS lenses (Indigeneity, Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainability)
  • Curation of authentic Indigenous photo libraries
  • Indigenous and women-led with access to a diverse roster of creative talent

We work alongside your team to deliver strategic print and digital communication. Our lenses ensure that people of all backgrounds and abilities can do business with you or work with you long-term.

Selected Projects

Our team creates culturally informed campaigns, rooted in community and aligned with corporates’ ESG goals.

Explore our portfolio to view the transformative power of diversity in communications.

Royal Bank of Canada

From inception to execution, our approach centered around active listening and ground-up collaboration.

CBC National Indigenous Peoples Day

Combining iconic CBC imagery with a celebration of diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis storytelling.

Kambo Energy Group

Developed a brand identity to reflect Kambo’s work and resonate with the underrepresented communities they serve.

A TD Bank front desk where an advisor speak to the DDP team while filming. The desk is in front of a large mural of an Indigenous man in regalia.

TD Bank

Developed a nationwide digital and print campaign that featured three stories of impact from Indigenous communities.

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Frequently Asked

About Design de Plume

We’re a full-service creative agency providing:

  • Strategy,
  • Branding,
  • Campaigns,
  • Design Systems,
  • Websites,
  • and more!
Yes, we’re Canadian-owned and located in Sudbury, Ontario. We service all of Turtle Island (North America).
Yes! We’re a full-service creative agency providing: Strategy, Branding, Campaigns, Design Systems, Websites, and more to financial institutions like banks and venture capital firms.

We offer services across a variety of industries such as:

  • Higher Education (Universities, Colleges)
  • Cultural (Museums, cultural centres, historical projects)
  • Government (Federal, Tribal/Indigenous, Provincial)
  • Indigenous Businesses
  • NGOs (ie. Not-for-Profits)
  • Healthcare (Hospitals, Health Centres)
  • Financial (Banks and Venture)

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Inclusive design at DDP means designing with—not just for—diverse communities. We take the time to listen, learn, and engage with the lived experiences of the people who will use or be impacted by what we create. It’s about creating space at the table for everyone—and sometimes, it’s about redesigning the table altogether
Accessibility ensures everyone can engage with your messages and is inclusive of all abilities. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about respect, inclusion, and equity.

Accessible design results in work that:

  • Increases engagement and participation rates
  • Reduces non-compliance risks
Yes, we design all our websites to meet accessibility legislation, including the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) in the U.S. and provincial standards in Canada such as the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) in Ontario, as well as applicable requirements in other provinces like Manitoba’s AMA, Quebec’s Act to Secure the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act.

We follow WCAG 2.1 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) as the global standard for digital accessibility to ensure our websites are inclusive and usable for everyone. However, we see compliance as the floor—not the ceiling. Our goal is to create thoughtful, accessible designs that truly serve all users, regardless of ability.

Indigenous Design

Yes! Click here to view more information about how our work has amplified Indigenous culture in business.