Scroll down and check out our stats. Some are techy, some are personal,
but they're all part of what makes Touchwood tick.
We don't just have one working philosophy.
We have three.
1. Hands on in a hands off world
In this wireless, HD, digital age of tweeting, sharing and liking, we pride ourselves on working with any tools that help your project reach design nirvana.
From pencil to paintbrush, from hammer to hacksaw, from our hands to our minds, we believe in using elements beyond a software palette. Whether ducking mosquitoes while trying to get the right shot, or covered in sawdust creating props for an annual report, the results are usually unique, always effective. Of course, if needed, we're pretty handy with that other nifty tool, the computer mouse.
2. Ego-free design
However you're looking to rebrand, renew or reinvent your communications, we create solutions that fit you, not us. Winning awards is not our priority; you are.
We're weird that way.
3. Small is the new big
Who you meet is who you work with — and, when required, we consult our close network of experienced, like-minded writers, programmers, editors, and thinkers, all of whom share our client-centric dedication. No multi-level, endless turnstile-of-people-with-vague-titles here. You get big agency thinking, not big agency headaches (or bills for that matter).
Shawn is an art director, designer and artist with 20+ years of agency and corporate experience. He's worked across all design fields, from catalogues to product design to organizational branding — not to mention advertising, video and interactive media. His work is edged with a fresh, personal style and has received dozens of national and international awards as well as prominence in esteemed design textbooks. His clients have included: United Way Canada, The Smithsonian, Holt Renfrew, SunLife, The Body Shop (Canada and International), Canadian Tire, and Bayer Canada.
Boards
Member of the Program Advisory Committee for the Applied Photography Program at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
Past member of Lakeshore Arts Council.
Juries
Past member of the Interactive Media jury panel for the New York Art Directors Club.
Past member of the Interactive Media jury panel for the London International Awards.
A Senior Project Manager and Interactive Producer with 16+ years of industry experience, Diane handles the overseeing and management of the production process from inception through final execution. As Touchwood's primary client advocate, she consistently ensures the expectations of all Touchwood stakeholders are not just met, but surpassed. Her clients have included: the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association, IBM, YTV, Bank of Montreal, IMAX, Yamaha Motor Canada, Teletoon, TVO, Nelvana, Comedy Network, TFO, and Nintendo.
Boards
Board of Directors for Community Living Dufferin
Multimedia and Web Development Advisory Committees for Humber College
Evaluator for the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
