About
DDP is more than a creative agency: we harness the power of design to amplify Indigenous voices, support marginalized communities, and build a more sustainable, inclusive world for all.
Leading with culture
Founded in 2009, Design de Plume is an Indigenously and women-owned creative agency that works with:
- 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)
We work across Turtle Island (Canada and the US) and harness the transformative power of design to empower communities, weaving Indigenous wisdom and women-led innovation into every project to create more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable futures.
Collaboration is our cornerstone. As an Indigenous-owned and women-led firm, we champion inclusivity and accessibility in design, ensuring that every voice and perspective contributes to a harmonious and impactful narrative.
Sustainability and accessibility are not just concepts; they are the foundation of our work. We strive to create designs that are not only environmentally responsible but also universally accessible, reflecting our commitment to a better, more equitable world.
Design de Plume is more than a creative agency; we are cultural advocates and changemakers. Our work is dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices and stories, embedding equity and diversity in every aspect of our design, and building a future where inclusivity is visually embraced and celebrated.
Our team
LEADERSHIP
Jennifer Taback RGD, B. Comm Hons
Co-CEO, she/her/kwe
Jennifer Taback is a member of Shawanaga First Nation and Co-CEO at Design de Plume. She sees herself as a visual translator, helping to bridge connections and use emerging technology to facilitate dialogue, increase understanding, and make some cool stuff along the way. Jennifer currently serves the role of listener, advisor, and strategist on projects that venture into new and unknown territories, while acknowledging the experiences and stories of the past.
Current accreditations and governance experience:
- Registered Graphic Designer of Canada
- Cambrian College Board of Governors – Vice Chair and Chair of the Indigenous Education Circle
- Nickel Basin Federal Development Corporation – Board Member
Meggan Van Harten RGD
Co-CEO, she/her
She brings equity and accessibility to the heart of the business. Bringing a decade of experience in design to her leadership role, Meggan sets the vision for projects, establishes standards, and builds both business and client strategies that lead to greater impact. She recognizes the value that accessibility work creates for people, and projects, with proven results. She provides insight and implementation guidance for content writers, designers, and organizations looking to adopt accessibility into their core and ensures that compliance standards and real-world experience align in unique and innovative ways.
Current accreditations and speaking engagements/publications:
- Design Thinkers 2023 – How Prioritizing Accessibility in Branding Creates Stronger Brands and a Better World
- ID24 2023 – Accessibility in Action: Indigenous Communities
- AI’s exclusion of Indigenous voices is history repeating itself – Mashable
- Registered Graphic Designer of Canada
MANAGEMENT
Chloe Blair
Operations manager, she/her
Christine Lewis
Client manager, she/her
Maria Legault
Intermediate project manager, she/her
Lisa Baer-Tsarfati
Project manager, she/her
Keely Moxam
Project co-ordinator, she/her
DESIGN
Jennica Robinson
Design lead, she/her/kwe
Lynne Risk
Senior designer, she/they
Lindsay Levesque
Digital designer, she/her
Davide Dorigo
Designer, he/him
Lauren Polchies
Designer, she/her/nekəm
Ashley Wadge
Junior designer, she/her/elle
Andy Mckenzie
Junior designer, he/him
DEVELOPMENT
Erik McManus
Senior web developer, he/him
Xiangxu Teng
Web developer, she/her
Accolades
| Date | Award |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) Branding Award Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages brandingDNA Paris Award Conservation Through Reconciliation – Graphic Design/UX |
| 2022 | Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) Social Good Design Awards |
| 2021 | Worldwide Logo Design Award (WOLDA) Silver Award, Flexible Logo Indigenous Tourism Ontario brandingWorldwide Logo Design Award (WOLDA), Award of Excellence DAWN Canada branding Sudbury Design Awards – Clarity Gala des PME’s/SEO |
| 2020 | Worldwide Logo Design Award (WOLDA), Award of Excellence, Category 1 Logo The Americas (Her Music Awards) |
| 2019 | Worldwide Logo Design Award (WOLDA), Bronze Award, Category 1 – Logo New – The Americas, 2SLGBTQ+ Worldwide Logo Design Award (WOLDA), Bronze Award Indigenous Mapping Workshop Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce |
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