Creative director & consultant

"My inheritance is creative intuition and a deep sensitivity to taste, quality, and memorable experiences."

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Joshua combines 13+ years of design experience with an art history background to bring a curatorial approach to branding for hospitality, place-making, culture, and experience-focused projects. Joshua leads with a strategic, meaning-driven mindset making each decision purposeful.

Beyond client work, Joshua has founded and lead a nationally-distributed, print-only cultural magazine called ARCHIE, established a drop-in mentorship program at Made by Emblem called "Office Hours", and routinely supports emerging creatives through organized portfolio reviews, awards judging, and post-secondary critiques.

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offerings

Concept Development
Creative Strategy
Brand Identities
Art Direction
Copywriting
Project Consultation

Awards

National Magazine Awards 2026: Gold, Best Integrated Branded Campaign

ADCC Awards 2025 Bronze, Crative Effectiveness in Design - Public
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RGD Brand Design Awards, Integrated Rebrand/Refresh
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AIGA 365 Year in Design Award: Brand and Identity Systems
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Print Magazine Award: Outdoor & Billboards
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Communication Arts Design Award: Social Good
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Communication Arts Design Awards: Shortlist, Identity Manual
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RGD In-House Design Award: Brand Identity
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Healthcare Advertising Award: Gold, External/Publication
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YYZ’s Excellence in Writing in Support of Cross Disciplinary Curatorial Practice

activities

Office Hours drop-in mentorship at Made by Emblem ・ Founder, Mentor ・ Ongoing
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YES! (Year End Show) Awards George Brown College ・ Judge ・ 2026, 2025
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RGD In-House Design Conference Speaker, "What is an in-house designer's social responsibility?" ・ 2024
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Global Media Campaign Collaboration Humber College + Business Academy Aarhus ・ Judge ・ 2024
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Digital Publishing Awards National Media Awards Foundation ・ Judge ・ 2024, 2023
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Photography Portfolio Review Issues Magazine Shop ・ Reviewer ・ 2024, 2023

Press
15.5.26
A massive country-western bar is coming to the EsplanadeA massive country-western bar is coming to the EsplanadeA massive country-western bar is coming to the Esplanade
21.11.25
Eloise and Bar Cart Signal a Fresh Chapter for St. Lawrence NightlifeEloise and Bar Cart Signal a Fresh Chapter for St. Lawrence NightlifeEloise and Bar Cart Signal a Fresh Chapter for St. Lawrence Nightlife
21.11.25
Inside Eloise, the Restaurant Where Design Meets AppetiteInside Eloise, the Restaurant Where Design Meets AppetiteInside Eloise, the Restaurant Where Design Meets Appetite
7.10.25
The Old Spaghetti Factory’s new sister spot is nothing like the kitschy red-sauce restaurantThe Old Spaghetti Factory’s new sister spot is nothing like the kitschy red-sauce restaurantThe Old Spaghetti Factory’s new sister spot is nothing like the kitschy red-sauce restaurant
30.7.25
The Old Spaghetti Factory is getting a sister restaurant and speakeasyThe Old Spaghetti Factory is getting a sister restaurant and speakeasyThe Old Spaghetti Factory is getting a sister restaurant and speakeasy
1.2.24
National Magazine Awards Typography featured on Pangram Pangram.National Magazine Awards Typography featured on Pangram Pangram.National Magazine Awards Typography featured on Pangram Pangram.
22.1.24
National Magazine Award identity featured on Brand New.National Magazine Award identity featured on Brand New.National Magazine Award identity featured on Brand New.
27.12.23
I Am Toronto Pearson featured on World Brand SocietyI Am Toronto Pearson featured on World Brand SocietyI Am Toronto Pearson featured on World Brand Society
20.12.23
National Magazine Awards Identity featured in World Brand DesignNational Magazine Awards Identity featured in World Brand DesignNational Magazine Awards Identity featured in World Brand Design
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17.7.26
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Dolly'sCOMING SOON: A country bar for the cowgirls.Dolly'sDolly's
5.6.26
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2026 National Magazine Award: Gold, Best Integrated Branded Campaign2026 National Magazine Award: Gold, Best Integrated Branded Campaign2026 National Magazine Award: Gold, Best Integrated Branded Campaign
15.5.26
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A massive country-western bar is coming to the EsplanadeA massive country-western bar is coming to the EsplanadeA massive country-western bar is coming to the Esplanade
2.4.26
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SPD 61: Medal Finalist, Design, Entire IssueSPD 61: Medal Finalist, Design, Entire IssueSPD 61: Medal Finalist, Design, Entire Issue
1.1.26
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A Place for MemoriesCelebrating Mount Pleasant Group's 200 years of giving memories a home. A Place for MemoriesA Place for Memories
21.11.25
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Eloise and Bar Cart Signal a Fresh Chapter for St. Lawrence NightlifeEloise and Bar Cart Signal a Fresh Chapter for St. Lawrence NightlifeEloise and Bar Cart Signal a Fresh Chapter for St. Lawrence Nightlife
21.11.25
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Inside Eloise, the Restaurant Where Design Meets AppetiteInside Eloise, the Restaurant Where Design Meets AppetiteInside Eloise, the Restaurant Where Design Meets Appetite
6.11.25
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2025 ADCC Award: Creative Effectiveness in Design, Public2025 ADCC Award: Creative Effectiveness in Design, Public2025 ADCC Award: Creative Effectiveness in Design, Public
7.10.25
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The Old Spaghetti Factory’s new sister spot is nothing like the kitschy red-sauce restaurantThe Old Spaghetti Factory’s new sister spot is nothing like the kitschy red-sauce restaurantThe Old Spaghetti Factory’s new sister spot is nothing like the kitschy red-sauce restaurant
30.9.25
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IATP wins an 2025 RGD Branding AwardIATP wins an 2025 RGD Branding AwardIATP wins an 2025 RGD Branding Award
16.9.25
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Y We TravelAn airport campaign exploring the human purpose for travel wrapped in a magazine identity aspiring to slow down, and inspired by posters from the golden age of travel.Y We TravelY We Travel
29.8.25
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EloiseEloise, a sophisticated new restaurant concept inspired by the area’s rail history and classic travel hospitality.EloiseEloise
30.7.25
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Bar CartBar Cart. A rail-car concept and identity for a new, clandestine cocktail bar on The Esplanade.Bar CartBar Cart
30.7.25
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The Old Spaghetti Factory is getting a sister restaurant and speakeasyThe Old Spaghetti Factory is getting a sister restaurant and speakeasyThe Old Spaghetti Factory is getting a sister restaurant and speakeasy
20.6.24
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Speaking at the RGD In-House Design Conference 2024"What is an in-house designer's social responsibility"Speaking at the RGD In-House Design Conference 2024Speaking at the RGD In-House Design Conference 2024
7.6.24
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National Magazine AwardsAn identity for the 2024 NMA’s built around the asterisk: a mark that, like the awards, denotes special significance.National Magazine AwardsNational Magazine Awards
30.4.24
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College Promenade Re-working the College Promenade visual identity in response to audience research and to better reflect its higher-end businesses.College Promenade College Promenade
1.2.24
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National Magazine Awards Typography featured on Pangram Pangram.National Magazine Awards Typography featured on Pangram Pangram.National Magazine Awards Typography featured on Pangram Pangram.
1.2.24
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Does Black History Month need a rebrand?The effect of visual identity design on real-world community identities.Does Black History Month need a rebrand?Does Black History Month need a rebrand?
22.1.24
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National Magazine Award identity featured on Brand New.National Magazine Award identity featured on Brand New.National Magazine Award identity featured on Brand New.
27.12.23
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I Am Toronto Pearson featured on World Brand SocietyI Am Toronto Pearson featured on World Brand SocietyI Am Toronto Pearson featured on World Brand Society
20.12.23
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National Magazine Awards Identity featured in World Brand DesignNational Magazine Awards Identity featured in World Brand DesignNational Magazine Awards Identity featured in World Brand Design
1.9.23
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Office Hours at Made by EmblemNo-commitment, drop-in mentorship aimed at students and new creatives.Office Hours at Made by EmblemOffice Hours at Made by Emblem
21.4.23
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I Am Toronto PearsonI Am Toronto Pearson: a new 'rallying cry' identity for Pearson's resilient heroes.I Am Toronto PearsonI Am Toronto Pearson
1.6.21
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Black Employee NetworkCrafting an Identity to support black professionals in the media industry for Mediabrands Canada.Black Employee NetworkBlack Employee Network
14.4.20
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Kiosk DesignIn-house design, photography, and art direction for Kiosk, a Toronto luxury furniture showroom representing Knoll, B&B Italia, and Poliform.Kiosk DesignKiosk Design
13.12.17
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Two Avenue RoadAn identity that re-discovers the pedigree of a luxury Toronto residence from Oxford Properties.Two Avenue RoadTwo Avenue Road
15.5.17
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AHLOT CannabisBranding and accessories to elevate cannabis rituals.AHLOT CannabisAHLOT Cannabis
23.2.16
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Issue 006: BrandIssue 006 of Archie, an independent print magazine founded, edited, and designed by Joshua Duchesne. Featuring Sean Brown, Talwst, Luis Mora, and River Tiber.Issue 006: BrandIssue 006: Brand
4.9.15
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Issue 005: Street"I've always liked the street, not knowing what it really meant."Issue 005: StreetIssue 005: Street
23.4.15
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Issue 004: Ink & IDs"We read people like we read books. Why not decorate the cover?"Issue 004: Ink & IDsIssue 004: Ink & IDs