THE DESIGN FOUNDATION is an ideation consultancy inspired by science, culture and art. We craft thoughtful and engaging digital experiences to connect people and ideas, and organisations to audiences, in meaningful ways.
We are a collaborative design agency known for providing a wide range of creative technological solutions. We custom tailor our teams to respond to the specific requirements of our clients' needs and are motivated by our desire to create design responses that engage users and empower brands.
PROFILE
We provide a culture of partnership among disciplines.
Research and strategic thinking underpins everything we do. Our design is the product of carefully considered observation, conversation and collaboration. We work in an interconnected way with our clients, fusing deep understanding of content, design and technology.
We work closely and in an integrated way with our clients allowing us to help shape strategic decisions and deliver relevancy for both the client and their audience. Content is the central driver for our work. We continuously invest in both design and technological frameworks to build content-led engagement.
SERVICES
STRATEGY
BRANDING
MARKETING &
COMMUNICATIONS
PRODUCTION
INDUSTRIES
Content Strategy
Content Planning
Creative Direction
Creative Design
Media Design
Media Planning
Creative Design
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Motion Design
Interactive Design
Logo and Print Design
Series Opening/Package Design
Film Opening Sequences
Promotional Campaigns
Broadcast Design and Branding
Integrated Broadcast Campaigns
Interactive Media
Immersive Media
Production
Post-Production
Filmmaking
Editing
2D Motion Design
3D modeling
3D animation
Illustration
Cultural Institutions
Museum Exhibits
Film and Broadcast
Entertainment
Art and Design
CLIENTS
MUSEUMS
ARTS & CULTURE
ENTERTAINMENT
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History
The Smithsonian Institute Travelling Exhibit Services
The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
The Delaware Museum of Natural History
The United States Mint
The Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21
The Philip J Currie Dinosaur Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum
Waterloo Region Museum
Toronto International Film Festival
Kuala Lumpur Petrosains Science Centre
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
Moses Znaimer Television Museum
Pierre Berton Heritage Centre
Stompin' Tom Connors Heritage Centre
Ontario Water Conservancy
The Toronto Zoo
The Calgary Zoo
Alliance Atlantis Broadcast Communications
History Channel Canada
National Geographic Canada
BBC Canada
HGTV Canada
Movietime Network
Showcase Network
Realworld Media
AWARDS
ARCHITECTURE
PRINT DESIGN
BROADCAST
PRINT Magazine
HOW Magazine
Applied Arts
Communication Arts
Condé Nast Magazine
Emmy Award
Promax | BDA Awards
New York Design Awards
The Telly Awards
Canadian Architect Magazine
Canadian Interiors Magazine
Azure Magazine
ARQ Magazine
FEATURED
AN EXCITING NEW ADDITION OPENS ITS DOORS
ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM
OF PALAEONTOLOGY
A TIMELY DOCUSERIES EXPLORES ABORIGINAL CLIMATE PERSPECTIVES
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
A CATACLYSMIC EVENT IS UNEARTHED AND EXAMINED
PHILIP J CURRIE
DINOSAUR MUSEUM
A STUNNING RENOVATION HOUSES A TRIBUTE TO A CANADIAN LEGEND
PIERRE BERTON
HERITAGE CENTRE
THIS IN-DEPTH EXHIBIT EXPLORES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF NATURAL HISTORY
