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1dea Design + Media Inc.

Name: 1dea Design + Media Inc.
Address: 993 Princess Street, Suite 211, Kingston, ON, K7L1H3, CA
Telephone: +16137045336
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1dea Design + Media Inc.

Helping organizations grow through websites, branding & design. Kingston • Ottawa • Toronto Changing the way brands are made. "One idea" at a time.

09/06/2026

Good design doesn't start with design. Before we begin exploring what something should look like, we need to understand what it needs to accomplish.

That means getting to know the organization, its audiences, goals, challenges, and the context surrounding the work. Those insights help us make more informed decisions about everything that follows, from strategy and messaging to user experience and creative direction.

By doing that thinking upfront, design becomes more than a visual exercise. It becomes a way to solve the right problem and create something that works for the people it needs to reach.

09/05/2026

A strong brand is more than how an organization looks. It is how everything works together.

From your visual identity and messaging to your website and marketing materials, every touchpoint should reinforce who you are, what makes you different, and why that matters to your audience.

That is why our approach to branding starts with strategy. We take the time to understand your organization, your audience, and your goals before translating that thinking into a brand that is clear, cohesive, and built to support where you are going.

We are proud to have that approach recognized, with 1dea Design + Media named one of the top branding agencies in Ottawa.

Whether you are building a new brand, evolving an established one, or bringing greater consistency to how your organization shows up, our team can help.

Learn more about our branding services:
https://1dea.ca/branding/

Read about the recognition:
https://1dea.ca/1dea-design-media-recognized-as-a-top-branding-agency-in-ottawa/

08/27/2026

We’re hiring an Account Manager, Websites & Brand to join our team at 1dea.

We’re a small, highly experienced and collaborative team working remotely across Ontario. This role is a pretty important one for us! You’ll own a portfolio of client accounts and stay closely involved in both the relationship side and the planning and delivery of the work. That includes leading client conversations, building project plans, writing briefs and recaps, tracking scope and timelines, and helping clients make good decisions about what should happen next. You will help guide and shape the strategic direction with clients.

Website work is a significant part of the role, so we’re looking for someone with experience leading complex website projects and a solid understanding of WordPress, UX, content, design and development workflows.

It’s a permanent, full-time, fully remote position, with an anticipated start date in October.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. And if someone comes to mind who may be a good fit, we’d really appreciate you sharing the posting with them.

Learn more and apply:

https://1dea.ca/careers/job-posting-account-manager/
Applications close September 14 at noon.

08/25/2026

Happy Birthday to 1dea’s resident marketing mastermind, Ashley! 🎉🎂

If there’s a new trend, platform update, or algorithm shift, you can bet Ashley already knew about it yesterday. As our Marketing Lead, her strategic vision for our clients is unmatched, and her kind, collaborative, and supportive energy makes every project a breeze.

Ashley, we hope your day is filled with celebration, cozy vibes, and plenty of dog snuggle time! 🐶✨

Help us wish Ashley the happiest of birthdays in the comments below! 👇

08/18/2026

Meet Archie, Kelsy's four-legged sidekick! 🐾

Around Kelsy's house, Archie is better known as Boi or Little Prince, and he takes his role as the self-appointed Fun Police very seriously. If she's been working a little too long, he'll quietly place a paw on her leg to remind her it's time for a break.

When he's not supervising the workday, Archie can usually be found watching the world go by from his favourite window or making his presence known during Kelsy's calls. He's never shy about joining the conversation, whether he's been invited or not.

Before every nap comes one long, dramatic sigh, as though he's had the busiest day of anyone in the house. And despite being famously picky, he'll never pass up the chance to roll in garbage juice on garbage day.

Spoiled, sweet, and full of personality, Archie certainly keeps life entertaining for Kelsy every single day 💙🐶

08/15/2026

At 1dea, we partner with businesses, associations, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and not-for-profits across Ottawa to solve complex communication challenges. Whether you're strengthening your brand, launching a new website, developing marketing materials, improving your search visibility, or looking for ongoing WordPress support, we build solutions that are rooted in strategy and designed for long-term success.

Every project starts with understanding your organization, your audience, and your goals. From branding and graphic design to website design and development, SEO, accessibility, and ongoing support, our team works collaboratively to create digital experiences that build trust, strengthen engagement, and deliver measurable results.

If you're searching for an Ottawa creative agency, Ottawa branding agency, or Ottawa web design and digital marketing partner, we'd love to start the conversation.

Learn more about us and book a discovery call:
https://1dea.ca/

08/13/2026

Many organizations need to communicate with multiple audiences, each with different responsibilities, priorities, and information needs. Healthcare providers, community organizations, educators, administrators, and program partners all rely on the same resources, but they use them in different ways.

Supporting that level of complexity requires more than good design. It begins with understanding how the organization works, how information moves between different groups, and what each audience needs to accomplish.

That approach guided our work with the Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program. Rather than creating a single deliverable, we developed a collection of educational and communication resources that helped make important information more accessible, practical, and easier to use for healthcare providers and community organizations across Ontario.

The strongest communication solutions reflect the way an organization actually operates. When people, processes, and information work together, organizations are better equipped to share knowledge, support their audiences, and create lasting impact.

Explore the full project:
https://1dea.ca/our-work/ontario-harm-reduction-distribution-program/

08/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Dominique! 🎂💜

Dominique brings an infectious energy that keeps the mood light, makes the office more fun, and brightens even the busiest days. Whether she’s sharing a laugh with the team or going all-out as our resident Halloween enthusiast, she simply makes the workplace better by being herself.

On top of that, Dominique brings incredible technical skill to every project, combining sharp attention to detail with a talent for keeping things organized and building strong client relationships. She makes complex challenges look effortless while always being someone her teammates can count on for support, encouragement, and a good laugh.

This birthday is extra special as she celebrates alongside her daughter, making the day even more meaningful. We hope it’s filled with lots of laughter, wonderful memories, and time spent with the people who matter most.

From all of us at 1dea, happy birthday, Dominique! We hope you have an amazing day and a fantastic year ahead!

08/03/2026

Happy Birthday, Karen! 🎈♥️

Every team has someone who helps keep things moving forward, not by seeking the spotlight, but by supporting the people around them. Karen brings thoughtfulness, encouragement, and a calm perspective to everything she does, making a lasting impact on both our team and our clients.

She's always willing to share her knowledge, celebrate someone else's success, and remind us that the best ideas come from working together. Those qualities have shaped the culture at 1dea in countless ways.

We hope today gives you the chance to celebrate with the people you love, enjoy all your favourite things, and take some well-deserved time for yourself. Here's hoping there's a Diet Coke and a bag of All Dressed chips somewhere in the mix, too. Wishing you an amazing year ahead!

07/10/2026

Not every website problem starts with traffic. In many cases, the bigger challenge is what happens after people arrive.

If users can’t quickly find what they need, they leave. Navigation slows movement through the site, and too many steps create friction that interrupts action.

As AI continues to reduce how much users rely on browsing, expectations continue to shift. People increasingly arrive expecting direct access to information and a faster path to taking action.

Bytowne and Fox Theatre needed a platform that could support programming, ticket access, and ongoing audience engagement without creating unnecessary complexity.

We redesigned the experience with conversion in mind, focusing on clearer navigation, simplified paths to showtimes, and reducing the number of steps between browsing and booking.

Both cinemas were brought onto a shared WordPress platform that created consistency across the experience while still allowing each location to maintain its own identity.

The result is a system that improves how users move through the site while making ongoing management easier for the team.

Explore the full project:
https://1dea.ca/our-work/bytowne-and-fox-theatre/

Address

993 Princess Street, Suite 211
Kingston, ON
K7L1H3

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16137045336

Website

http://www.1dea.ca/

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