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

We work alongside your team to deliver strategic print and digital communication.

BUILT ON TRUST

Our collaborations with leading institutions

Government of Canada
Meta
WWF
RBC
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Kids Help Phone
Johns Hopkins University
CBC
Canadian Geographic
Government of Canada
Meta
WWF
RBC
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Kids Help Phone
Johns Hopkins University
CBC
Canadian Geographic

OUTCOMES

Leading with culture, designing with purpose

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.

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

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Culturally relevant imagery and messaging that embraces your identity and helps you stand out from the crowd

Mitigating non-compliance risks for accessibility standards

Communication that carries the essence of your organization, spotlighting your values, mission, and differentiators

RECOGNIZED EXCELLENCE

Awards and accolades that set us apart

Jennifer Haskett, Director of Operations, Marketing & Communications, CBC

We engaged with Design de Plume to design and support our brand package for the National Indigenous History Month in 2022. The timelines were tight and the task was large: to create an inclusive design for a cross-country campaign, spanning all platforms. Not only did they deliver a beautiful package, they spent time socializing it and the meaning behind each element throughout our marketing, design and Indigenous hub teams.

Selected projects

Our team creates culturally informed campaigns, rooted in community and aligned with your goals.

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

Young woman with long curly red hair sitting on the floor with fellow students, with a laptop on her lap. The laptop has a Université de Sudbury logo.

Université de Sudbury

Amplifying the Francophone student community through Université de Sudbury’s new strategic branding and messaging.

Curly-haired person lounging on a couch a watching a social media reel on their phone featuring the TD brand.

TD Bank

A nationwide digital and print campaign that features three stories of impact from Indigenous communities.

Poster of information about Indigenous Self-Identification by Maamwesying OHT. The poster is on a glass wall in a public office space.

Maamwesying Ontario Health Team

A brand identity that reflects their mandate to provide culturally sensitive, compassionate, respectful, and qualified healthcare to Northern Ontario communities.

Mother holding a daughter while standing in a field, wearing t-shirts with the logo for the Center for Indigenous Health

Johns Hopkins University Center for Indigenous Health

Re-envisioning Indigenous healthcare through inclusive, community-driven cultural alignment.

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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).

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.