Who are we?
Established in May 2009, Design de Plume’s core team has expanded to include some great talent. All our designers, programmers, and copywriters are keen on staying up to date with the latest technological developments. Our core team combines a wide array of expertise that comes from our diverse background experience having worked in several sectors including mining, educational, medical, retail, not-for-profit, and finance.
What’s in our name?
Design de Plume is a our nod to “Nom de Plume”!
Our Philosophy
We’re an Indigenously owned, Sudbury-based, independent graphic design firm run by passionate, forward thinking designers. When we’re not working on projects and handling requests, you can usually find us out and about at local events and supporting community initiatives.
We’re members of the Registered Graphic Designers, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, and the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce and we look forward to promoting economic development across Canada.
Our volunteer time is spent working with Petsave, the Sudbury Design Society, Nickel City Roller Derby, and the YWCA.
Our Partners
As a former computer graphics college instructor, a mentor for the Regional Business Centre and a mentor for the Registered Graphic Designers association, Melissa enjoys sharing her knowledge. This comes in handy when training clients and staff to manage the resources we create for them.
Melissa is DDP’s resident photographer. Her combined experience with corporate photography and previous wedding photography has made her an ideal photographer for any occasion. From events to headshots Melissa has captured it all, making sure to bring out an organization’s best.
When she’s not behind a camera or a computer screen, Melissa is on the track playing for the local Roller Derby team or kickboxing at the club. She also enjoys acrylic and watercolour painting.
She is committed to her community and encouraging the development of design locally. Through her leadership as the President of the Sudbury Design Society (2013 – 2018) she has organized and planned design conferences, mentoring initiatives, award exhibitions, and lead the development of fundraising focused on assisting related Sudbury initiatives.
Her strategic approach to her design work and her knowledge of AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliance and WCAG 2.0 have lead clients to have materials that are enjoyable and accessible both in print and web.
Meggan has been awarded with the Cambrian College Alumni award for her outstanding contribution to the college and the community.
She enjoys spending her spare time with friends and husband playing board games, video games and crafting.
She is a skilled project manager whose background working in a variety of fields allows her combine the best creative and technical practices available to create beautiful, cost-effective campaigns for her clients.
Jenn is Registered Graphic Designer and won a Northern Ontario Business Award in 2014 for her work as a young entrepreneur in Northern Ontario. She is from the Shawanaga First Nation and is currently on the board for the Registered Graphic Designers and the Sudbury Design Society.
She also has a diploma of Graphic Design from Cambrian College and a degree in Communications from Laurentian University.
Our Team
She graduated from Cambrian College with a Graphic Design (PAGD) Ontario College Advanced Diploma as a Cambrian Scholar.
She is from the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, located on the North Shore of Manitoulin Island.
Jennica strives to better her local design community, as the President of the Sudbury Design Society, by working on creative initiatives and projects and by supporting and mentoring students and local designers.
A.D. Graphic Design
Mat started his creative career by graduating from Sheridan College’s B.A.A. Illustration program. After having worked as a children’s illustrator and as a graphic artist in the video games industry for several years, he expanded his education by attending St. Lawrence College’s Graphic Design program, graduating with distinction.
Mat’s background makes him particularly adept in user experience design, interaction design, brand identity design, and illustration. He also enjoys educating and encouraging young creatives to aspire to new heights with their work.
UX and problem solving are central to everything he does, caring deeply about creating world-class, useful and beautiful products & immersive web experiences that help people and make a difference.
She is enjoying her current role as Project Manager and working directly with clients while overseeing projects at all stages of the design process.
In her spare time, she has been a member of the Greater Sudbury Speakers Toastmasters Club for the past 5 years and has been on the executive team for 4 years. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Combining illustration, an understanding of the importance of UX/UI when designing websites, and a passion for taking part in the design community, she spends her time outside of work volunteering with the Sudbury Design Society and creating fun and lively illustrations.