Canada’s Top Graphic Design Agencies to Know in 2026

Canada is in the middle of a creative boom. Over the last few years, our studios have evolved from hidden gems to global leaders, building brands that compete with the biggest names in the United States, Europe, and Asia. From Montréal’s experimental houses to Toronto’s refined design studios, Canadian creativity is reshaping how the world thinks about branding, identity, and storytelling.

This new generation of designers works with both precision and intuition. They combine research with emotion, strategy with art, and concept with craft. Their projects are sharp, modern, and human. What sets Canada apart is the honesty behind the work. These studios focus on meaning, not noise—design that connects rather than performs.

We’ve rounded up ten of the most influential agencies defining creativity in 2026. Each one has carved out its own space, but together they tell a bigger story about where design is heading—and why Canada has become one of the most exciting creative destinations in the world.

Vanderbrand

Vanderbrand approaches design like architecture, building every brand from structure and strategy. Their work is calm, intelligent, and lasting, often defined by a sense of balance and craft. The studio explores place, audience, and emotion to build identities that are timeless and confident. Their projects range from real estate and hospitality to cultural and lifestyle brands, with an attention to materiality and detail that has become their signature.

Creative Director: Julie Vander Herberg, founder and principal, leads the studio with a focus on clarity and story-driven design.
Notable Clients: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Brookfield Properties, The Hazelton Hotel, Oxford Properties.
Why they stand out: Vanderbrand’s refined, research-based approach makes every project feel deliberate, sophisticated, and built for longevity.

Bruce Mau Design

Bruce Mau Design, or BMD, has shaped culture through design for more than three decades. The studio’s philosophy is simple: design can change the way people think, work, and live. Their projects bridge architecture, culture, and brand strategy, resulting in systems that feel both visionary and grounded. Whether designing for institutions, exhibitions, or major brands, BMD’s work connects bold ideas to everyday experiences with precision and purpose.

Creative Director: Laura Stein, Chief Creative Officer, leads the creative vision across disciplines, uniting strategy, story, and design.
Notable Clients: The Andy Warhol Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Roots, Gagosian Gallery.
Why they stand out: BMD creates design systems that inspire progress and prove that creativity can influence how the world moves forward.

Underline Studio

Underline Studio is known for design that blends intellect and emotion. Their background in editorial and publication design gives them a strong command of typography, rhythm, and structure. The studio creates visual systems that simplify complex information without losing impact. From cultural organizations to academic institutions, their work balances function with beauty in a way that feels effortless.

Creative Directors: Claire Dawson and Fidel Peña, co-founders, guide the studio’s creative direction through collaboration and insight.
Notable Clients: Aga Khan Museum, Harvard Medical School, Seneca College.
Why they stand out: Underline brings an editorial mindset to branding, crafting systems that are as intelligent as they are beautiful.

Meat Studio

Meat Studio operates between Toronto and Beijing, merging eastern and western influences into a single creative language. The studio treats typography as storytelling, using design to explore culture, identity, and expression. Their work is bold, layered, and contemporary, blending motion, form, and texture with conceptual precision. From fashion to publishing, Meat creates work that’s as global as it is personal.

Creative Director: Ronald Tau, founder, leads a cross-cultural team focused on storytelling through type, form, and meaning.
Notable Clients: Nike, Adidas, Vogue, NBA.
Why they stand out: Meat’s bilingual and cross-disciplinary design proves that creativity can bridge worlds and spark conversation everywhere.

Wedge Studio

Wedge Studio has mastered the art of design that feels both smart and emotional. The team creates cohesive brand worlds that connect across packaging, digital, and campaign storytelling. Their process is rooted in strategy, but the result is full of warmth and personality. Wedge has become known for defining the visual identities of brands that people genuinely love.

Creative Leads: Sarah Di Domenico, Chief Creative Officer, and Justin Lortie, Design Director, bring equal parts craft and intuition to every project.
Notable Clients: Snapple, SSENSE, CAVA, Keurig Dr Pepper, Cocofloss.
Why they stand out: Wedge captures the perfect mix of commercial clarity and creative charm, making every brand feel authentic and alive.

Baillat Studio

Baillat Studio brings motion, color, and rhythm to identity design. Their projects feel like moving compositions, each one blurring the line between art and communication. The studio thrives on experimentation and collaboration, often merging design with sound, light, and digital performance. Baillat’s work is emotional and kinetic, giving brands energy and atmosphere that extend beyond static visuals.

Creative Director: Jean-Sébastien Baillat, founder, oversees a multidisciplinary team working across branding, music, and visual culture.
Notable Clients: C2 Montréal, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, DDB Canada, Nuits d’Afrique.
Why they stand out: Baillat’s unique ability to combine art direction, technology, and experience makes their work instantly recognizable and impossible to ignore.

Blok Design

Blok Design is known for poetic, human-centered design. The studio’s approach combines research and reflection with visual restraint, creating identities that are meaningful and enduring. Every project is carefully considered, from concept to material choice. Their design philosophy centers on authenticity, producing work that connects emotionally while maintaining simplicity.

Creative Director: Vanessa Eckstein, founder, leads creative exploration through empathy and cultural awareness.
Notable Clients: Roots, Nike Foundation, OCAD University, Lucky 21.
Why they stand out: Blok’s work is timeless and personal, showing that honesty and artistry can live in the same breath.

Concrete Design

Concrete Design is known for its minimalist sophistication. The studio builds clear, consistent systems that communicate quality and trust. Their work blends strategic direction with design precision, often emphasizing texture, space, and balance. The result is identity design that feels refined but never distant. Concrete’s portfolio spans lifestyle, retail, and architecture, unified by a modern, confident sensibility.

Creative Director: Jonathon Yule, Executive Creative Director, leads creative strategy with an emphasis on elegance and structure.
Notable Clients: Holt Renfrew, Loblaws, Joe Fresh, Four Seasons Private Residences.
Why they stand out: Concrete’s disciplined design systems create luxury through simplicity and clear visual logic.

Jacknife

Jacknife is a full-service branding and design agency based in Toronto with a reputation for creating bold, insight-driven work. The studio blends research, strategy, and craftsmanship to produce brands that feel timeless and relevant. Their projects span brand strategy, identity systems, packaging, environmental design, and digital experiences, each one rooted in clarity and creative purpose. Jacknife’s process focuses on uncovering what makes a brand distinct, then expressing that truth through thoughtful storytelling and design that connects on a deeper level.

Creative Director: Mikey Richardson, co-founder and Creative Director, leads the agency’s creative direction with an emphasis on strategy, storytelling, and detail.
Notable Clients: Nike, Jackson-Triggs Wine, and Element Event Solutions.
Why they stand out: Jacknife bridges creativity and commerce with equal skill, delivering design that performs in the real world while staying true to its conceptual foundation.

LG2

LG2 is one of the country’s most respected design agencies and a creative force with global reach. The studio builds brands from purpose, believing that design can drive meaningful change. Their process blends research, cultural insight, and strong visual storytelling to help clients connect with audiences across industries. LG2’s work feels dynamic and adaptable, shaped by strategy but guided by emotion.

Creative Director: Ryan Crouchman, Partner and Executive Creative Director, leads the branding and design team with a focus on thoughtful, results-driven work.
Notable Clients: Bell, Under Armour, Tourisme Montréal, Hydro-Québec, Les Producteurs de lait du Québec.
Why they stand out: LG2’s purpose-driven philosophy and scale make it a leader in creating brand ecosystems that evolve with the world.

Final Thoughts

Canada’s creative scene is thriving, with design studios producing work that’s thoughtful, precise, and globally admired. From Vanderbrand’s structural elegance to LG2’s purpose-driven storytelling, these agencies represent the best of what modern design can be.

At Jukebox, we’re proud to collaborate with creatives who share this vision. Design is universal—it connects people, builds trust, and shapes the world in ways that last.

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Research and references: The Brand Identity, It’s Nice That, Creative Boom, Communication Arts, Applied Arts Magazine.
Image sources: official agency press kits and public portfolios. All creative credits belong to their respective studios.