In a notable achievement for local creativity, we are happy to share that we have been honoured with a Bronze Summit International Award in the Logo Design category. This prestigious honour recognizes our work on the logo created to celebrate Nanaimo's 150th anniversary of incorporation.

There is no denying that The Princess Bride has many memorable characters, but none are quite as iconic as the Dread Pirate Roberts. This enigmatic figure, shrouded in mystery and fear, teaches us a timeless lesson about branding and the importance of name recognition. Let's dive into how the Dread Pirate Roberts exemplifies the power of a name and what we can learn from his legacy.

Throughout the last 10 years I've been fortunate to work so many different kinds of businesses and people. I've learned about industries that I wouldn't have otherwise. And I have met business owners who inspire and feed my own drive. Grateful for every opportunity that has come my way.

“An Alphabetical Astronomical (sorta musical) Adventure “Launches Young Readers into Space-themed Tongue-Twisting Fun!

The joy I felt upon learning that my banner was chosen surpassed the typical victory of a design competition. To me, it felt like a 'welcome home' gift—a waving banner guiding me back to my hometown.

When École Quarterway Elementary School students return from winter break and walk to school again, they’ll spot new colourful designs that are like “a storybook come to life” along Bowen Road.

“I almost fell on the floor,” Scott said. “Here was this grown woman out in the world, beautiful, intelligent, and it was this little girl that I wrote to who I never met until this moment. And she is now the author of these two books.”

VIU Graphic Design alum Amy Pye is channelling her creativity into a new medium these days –children’s books. While she is still doing marketing design work during the day – both with her own company, Pye Design, and as Art Director with Real Estate Webmasters – earlier this year, she published two children’s books.

A new children’s book by a Victoria author is teaching kids the importance of doing their part to fight COVID-19.

Well, I did it. I can cross it off my bucket list…finally. I’ve written and illustrated my first Children’s book! G is for Grizzly Bear is now available through Amazon and through my website at www.artbyamy.ca. On the website, you will also find a list of local retailers.

Out of more than 4,100 submissions from 27 countries, Pye Design is named a Silver winner in the 2020 Summit Creative Award competition for its creative work for the Loon Foundation.

If you know me, you know that Tofino is my happy place. I have spent many years hiking up and down Radar Hill, visiting the House of Himwitsa First Nations Art Gallery, being thrashed about on a surfboard (I need lessons), and exploring the Lone Cone trail. So when Hotel Zed approached me to help them market their new Tofino location, I was stoked (as a Tofitian might say).

We've been working with the EarthFair Store for several years. Their brand existed long before Pye Design and was a spur of the moment design put together by the sign company. For many years, it worked. But it didn't really represent them or what they stood for.

Happy to announce that Pye Design has a NEW HOME! You can now find us at Unit 305, 3450 Uptown Boulevard, just above the Best Buy. We are here Monday to Friday so c’mon by for some java and a tour!

I designed these banners pre-Covid. When I created them, I was simply following the brief that had been supplied. Rotary does wonderful things for the community and the goal was to represent their core values, which include promoting peace, fighting disease, growing local economies, saving mother and children, supporting education and providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene.

Canada Day seems like the perfect day to reveal this new brand for the Loon Foundation, does it not?

Infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. If you’re looking for a way to deliver information to your audience in a creative way, infographics could be the way to go. See below for some benefits of using visuals as a form of communication.