Business Details
17 Years
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Indigenous Creative Agency | Design de Plume
Founded in 2009, Design de Plume is an Indigenous and women-owned creative agency that harnesses the power of design to amplify marginalized voices and build inclusive, sustainable futures. Our work integrates Indigenous knowledge systems with cutting-edge design solutions across sectors including higher education, healthcare, cultural institutions, and Indigenous businesses. We operate across Canada and the United States, guided by our IIDEAS principlesIndigeneity, Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Sustainabilitywhich form the foundation of every project.Our team of certified graphic designers and developers combines technical expertise with cultural advocacy to create accessible, ethically grounded designs that honor traditions while fostering innovation. With decades of collective experience, we prioritize collaboration, environmental responsibility, and community empowerment, ensuring our clients' visions resonate authentically with diverse audiences.
Services
Branding
Campaigns
Design Systems
Websites
AR/VR Consultation
Indigenous Stock Photo Libraries
Strategy
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We are Indigenous and women-owned with 15+ years of culturally informed design expertise
- Our IIDEAS framework ensures equity-focused, universally accessible design solutions
- We hold RGD certifications and have won international design awards for innovation
- Our team includes certified accessibility specialists with proven implementation results
- We maintain partnerships with Indigenous communities across Canada and the United States
Associations and certifications
- Registered Graphic Designers of Canada
Services
Branding
We create culturally resonant brand identities that reflect Indigenous values and modern design principles. Our approach combines storytelling with strategic visual systems to build authentic connections with diverse audiences. Certified designers ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints while maintaining accessibility standards.
Campaigns
Our multidisciplinary campaigns integrate Indigenous narratives with digital innovation to drive engagement. We develop targeted strategies for sectors including education, healthcare, and cultural institutions, ensuring messaging aligns with community values while achieving measurable impact through ethical storytelling practices.
Websites
We build accessible, culturally responsive websites that meet WCAG 2.1 standards while reflecting Indigenous design aesthetics. Our development team creates intuitive user experiences with content management systems tailored to organizational needs, ensuring digital inclusion for all audiences across Turtle Island.
Design Systems
Our design systems combine Indigenous visual languages with modern frameworks to create cohesive brand ecosystems. We develop scalable pattern libraries that maintain cultural integrity while ensuring accessibility compliance, enabling organizations to maintain consistent visual communication across all platforms and materials.
AR/VR Consultation
We guide clients in creating culturally appropriate augmented and virtual reality experiences that honor Indigenous knowledge systems. Our consultation ensures ethical implementation of emerging technologies while maintaining accessibility standards, helping organizations create immersive storytelling experiences that respect traditional protocols.
People
Jennifer Taback
Co-CEO
A member of Shawanaga First Nation and RGD-certified designer, Jennifer serves as strategic advisor and cultural bridgebuilder. She leads innovative projects that integrate Indigenous storytelling with emerging technologies while maintaining traditional knowledge systems.
Meggan Van Harten
Co-CEO
As RGD-certified leader, Meggan drives equity-focused design strategies and accessibility implementation. She develops organizational frameworks that embed inclusive practices into core operations, ensuring compliance standards align with real-world user experiences across diverse communities.
Questions
What makes Design de Plume's approach unique?
We integrate Indigenous knowledge systems with modern design practices through our IIDEAS framework, ensuring culturally grounded, accessible solutions that honor traditions while fostering innovation.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We work with higher education institutions, cultural organizations, healthcare providers, Indigenous businesses, NGOs, and financial institutions seeking inclusive design solutions.
Are your designs accessible to all users?
Yes, our team includes certified accessibility specialists who ensure compliance with North American accessibility standards while prioritizing real-world usability.
Do you work outside Canada?
We operate across Turtle Island, serving clients in both Canada and the United States through our multidisciplinary design teams.
What accreditations do you hold?
Our designers maintain Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) certifications and have received international awards for ethical design practices.
Reviews (6)
Ritchie Rich
Dec 25, 2021
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Had my business logo done here a few years ago. They did an amazing job and great people to work with.
Matthew Strain
Sep 04, 2018
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I’ve been working with design de plume since their start. I have always been happy with our work and it has always been done on time. Very well run operation with a good management team.
Margaret Flietstra
Dec 01, 2017
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Design De Plume turned my brand vision into reality. I don't know how they did it, but I was so impressed with every stage of my business branding project. They never fail to deliver on timely work, amazing customer service and excellent product. The feedback on my project from clients, the doula industry and general public has been wonderful. Thanks DDP!
Westaway LawGroup
Sep 01, 2017
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We are thrilled with the work Jenn and Design de Plume has done. Jenn is always professional, courteous and willing to go above and beyond. The company's customer service is exceptional. Jenn responds very quickly to emails, answers questions (big or small), and informs the customer exactly when to expect the product. dePlume's delivers A+ products quickly.
Heather Webster Legal Administrative Assistant/Law Clerk Westaway Law Group
Heather Webster Legal Administrative Assistant/Law Clerk Westaway Law Group
Moriah Simpson
May 04, 2017
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Design de Plume did a phenomenal job designing my invitations. They listened to my wants and added an incredible personal touch. When I was indecisive and wanted revisions they made them with no complaints and no hesitations. I was blown away by the quality and attention to detail of the designers and my invitations were sent for printing in a very timely fashion! Thanks so much Design de Plume!!!
Kimberley Dawn
Nov 04, 2014
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I am beyond thrilled with our family pictures that were taken by Meggan Michaud! The creativity and quality far exceeded our expectations! Design de Plume will definitely be our to go photographers for our annual family pictures : )