From strategy to concept, system & rollout.

What I Offer

The starting point is the strategy and context: what the organization needs to communicate, to whom, and why.

My role is to understand that context and use it to define the concept and visual direction. In collaboration with copywriters, strategists, developers and other stakeholders, I build a system that keeps the brand and its communications coherent across applications.

Art Direction & Concept

Before execution, I get clear on what the work needs to communicate, to whom, and in what context. I use that to define the concept, visual direction and narrative that give the project a clear point of view.

Concept development | Art direction | Visual storytelling | Visual territory | Moodboards | Image direction | Design principles

Visual Identity

A visual identity gives an organization a clear and recognizable way to show up. Working from the strategy and positioning, I define the core visual elements and how they work together across applications.

Logo design | Typography | Colour system | Image direction | Graphic language | Brand guidelines

Brand Systems & Guidelines

As brands evolve, new teams, formats and communication needs appear. I organize and extend the visual system so it stays coherent, and create practical guidelines that make it easier for others to use and build on.

Visual system review | Brand guidelines | Templates | Application examples | Asset organization | Rollout support | Visual system development | Design systems

Web & Digital Experience

A digital experience needs to make information clear, navigation easy and the organization easy to understand. I shape the content hierarchy, narrative flow, visual direction and responsive interface in collaboration with copywriters and developers.

Information architecture & site mapping | Content hierarchy | User flows & journeys | Wireframes | UX/UI design | Responsive design | Accessible UX/UI & WCAG-informed design | Digital design systems | WordPress / Elementor

Campaign Systems & Rollout

A campaign needs one strong idea and a clear story that can hold together across formats and channels. I define the concept and visual direction, then build a system that keeps the rollout consistent without making every piece feel identical.

Campaign Concept, Identity, Design | Art direction | Visual storytelling | Key visuals | Digital & print assets | Templates | Rollout guidelines | Visual Adaptation

Editorial & Publication Design

I organize content through hierarchy, pacing, imagery and layout so information is clear, engaging and easy to follow. Whether it is a report, publication, presentation or toolkit, the goal is to create a strong narrative flow while keeping it connected to the wider visual system.

Editorial direction | Information design | Data visualization | Data storytelling | Reports | Publications | Presentations | Toolkits | Production-ready files

Experiential Design

Physical spaces are part of how people experience a brand. Working with production, event and installation partners, I extend the visual system into spaces, signage, displays and event materials while keeping everything connected to the wider experience.

Booth design | Spatial brand experience | Signage systems | Environmental Graphics & Systems | Digital displays | Event materials | Production files

My Process

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01

Understand
Clarify the strategy, context, audiences, objectives and practical requirements before defining the creative response.

02

Define
Shape the concept, narrative and visual direction with the project team.

03

Build
Create the core elements, hierarchy, components and rules that form the visual system.

04

Roll Out
Apply the system across key digital and physical touchpoints, keeping the experience coherent as it expands.

05

Support
Refine, extend and adapt the system as new needs, formats or applications arise.

Need senior creative support?

I work with organizations, in-house teams and agencies on new projects, existing visual systems and ongoing creative needs.

Start here

Whether you’re looking for a Senior Designer or Art Director, starting a new project, or strengthening an existing system, tell me a little about what you’re working on and what you need. I work in English and French.