The present is where anything is possible. Where inspiration strikes like a thunderbolt. Now is the moment.
We harness the power of now to tell your story and design it with purpose to inspire a future of lasting impact.
OUR PURPOSE
Strategy
Branding
Design
Visual Identity
Brand Experience
Communications
Innovation
Brand Stories
Copywriting
Website Design
Search Advertising
Paid Social
& More.
WHAT WE DO BEST
Intuition
We trust our gut and let instinct ignite the creative process, taking the time to love the details while committing to excellence.
WE EMBODY OUR VALUES EVERY DAY
Receptivity
We cultivate open, curious minds, delight in the unexpected and view challenges from many perspectives.
Resilience
We embrace bravery and bring it to every project, because we know great design affects change for good.
Human
We foster genuine relationships and trust with our team and clients, because open collaboration unlocks meaningful work.
Perspective
Life is short - it's why we bring so much passion and care to all our work.
Meet the team
KATE KERR
Strategy Director, Partner
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Kate leads strategy at Presently. Kate's also a qualified mindfulness based stress reduction coach (trained at UMASS Medical School, Boston) and was recently nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.
Kate believes in the power of reinvention, effective change and the ability of design to powerfully influence consumer choice. She has brought her beliefs to bear while leading global efforts on behalf of some of the world’s leading brands including Mars, M&M’s, Uncle Ben’s, McDonald’s, Walmart, and Kraft Heinz. And, she’s done so working with one of the top design consultancies in London, England and three of Canada’s top firms.
Kate is a sought-after and inspirational speaker. She’s also head wrangler for two young sons!
DON KERR
Copywriter, Partner
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Don is the seasoned professional spearheading marketing and content creation initiatives at Presently. With a wealth of global experience, Don expertly navigates print advertising, direct marketing, media outreach, blogging, and copywriting to cultivate strong connections between corporations and their clientele.
Grounded in the core principles of effective brand expression – Clarity, Simplicity, and Wit – Don is dedicated to fostering compelling emotional ties between brands and their stakeholders.
Outside of the studio, Don is an enthusiastic urban farmer and a dedicated reader with a penchant for unraveling mysteries and historical biographies.
HEIDI KOMMIT
Digital Design Director, Senior Designer
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With over 30 years in the creative industry, Heidi is a designer who believes great design starts with empathy, curiosity, and courage. She built her career around thoughtful, inclusive work that connects people in genuine ways. Her experience spans digital and print design, branding, and art direction, with work for Indigo, Hilton, Belkin, 7-Eleven, Loblaws, and Sobeys. Drawn to projects that challenge convention and tell a story through simplicity, emotion, and craft, she loves collaborating with others who value ideas as much as execution, combining diverse perspectives to create human, purposeful design. Whether developing a visual identity, refining a campaign, or shaping a brand’s look and feel, she approaches each project with care, intention, and respect for the creative process.
Design, for Heidi, is about making people feel something and leaving things a bit better than she found them.
MANPREET MATHARU
Designer
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Manpreet is a Graphic Designer who finds inspiration in curiosity and the power of storytelling to craft thoughtful, impactful designs.
With a background in design and communication, she brings over ten years of experience building brands, products, and experiences, having worked with names such as Pepsi, 7UP, Nestlé, and Maple Leaf.
Additionally, she loves contributing to wildlife and nature initiatives and enjoys expressing her creativity through hands-on craft projects.
ROBIN ELDRED
Digital Marketing Director
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Robin is a master of delivering the most powerful digital ad strategies and platforms. His broad, cross-industry experience provides the perspective and insight to ensure our clients achieve outstanding campaign results.
In a world of purely data-driven strategies, Robin brings a human element to his work featuring a thoughtful, plain language approach to creative messaging. Sure, he knows all the bells and whistles that add impact and drive conversions but he always remembers that we’re ultimately dealing with humans.
If you’re talking with Robin and think you’ve mistakenly called Steve Carell, don’t be surprised. It’s really Robin and he’d love to chat!
ROGERS SANDERS
Finance Director
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Roger manages the finances of our company. It’s something he’s done for many European and Canadian companies and we’re extremely fortunate to have him on our team. Never one to stay idle, he’s a dedicated, determined genealogist and an enthusiastic ‘new’ golfer.
MEGHAN SHIRLEY
Client Services Director
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Meghan leads project management and heads up our client services. She’s a masterful juggler, never letting a ball drop. She’s passionate about brands and has over 15 years of experience in the branding and design industry. She believes in collaboration and a solutions-oriented mindset to help clients solve marketing and business challenges.
She has extensive experience building marketing communications with brands including Tim Hortons, Shoppers Drug Mart, Kraft Heinz, Bio-K+, Laura Secord, Irving Tissue and Cavendish Farms.
Meghan loves all things fashion, design and style and embraces the small and simple joys in life.
4-DAY WORK WEEK
Presently was among the vanguard of companies introducing the 4-Day Work Week in Canada. Based on a 100-80-100 model, we receive 100% pay for 80% of our time in exchange for 100% productivity. What has it delivered? The quality of our creative product has improved. We are happier to be at work. We’re grateful for the extra time in our lives. Our revenue increased while hours decreased. Our clients enthusiastically welcomed and supported the change. We’re producing improved results for those same clients. The positive impact of working smarter, not harder, has been immense.
News from the present, where design, trends, and our agency’s journey unfold.
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Our CEO, Kate Kerr is nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards
RBC CANADIAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS 2024
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The surprising results of a 4 Day Work Week!
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Announcing the 4 Day Work Week!
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CASE Circle of Excellence Award 2021
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