Affordable housing is a pressing issue across Canada and the challenge is felt acutely by Black and Indigenous seniors in Hamilton, Ontario. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, St. Matthew's House embarked on the 412 Barton affordable housing project, designed...
7 Designs for Social Change We Love
At Kitestring, we help socially-conscious businesses and organizations connect with their communities through purpose-driven design and down-to-earth marketing solutions. Honestly, we appreciate good design for any purpose. But our true passion lies with design...
how to give good design feedback (even if you’re not loving the design)
Feedback is essential to reaching a fantastic design. The trick? It’s crucial that design feedback is shared in a collaborative, constructive manner to maintain respect and enthusiasm for the project from start to finish. As the client, you want to ensure the designer...
hamilton love – after running around the bay
Our previous Hamilton Love post about Around the Bay shared how the race is a longstanding tradition in Hamilton, Ontario. It's clear that it has made a significant impact on the local community and as a (virtual) participant in this year's Around the Bay, I can...
why personal development is professional development
Being a creative marketing agency, we’re no strangers to the benefit of professional development. We have bi-weekly time blocks for self-driven creative development — anything that inspires us and leads our team to create stronger branding and creative marketing...
how to get out of a marketing rut
Marketing (and business) is all about creativity and innovation, but sometimes even the most talented creatives, business owners, or professionals can find themselves in a rut. Whether you work in marketing, run a small business, or work for a non-profit, you’ve...