welcome

about

He has a single purpose as a Creative Director: to drive a client company's corporate worth by originating affordable, actionable, unconventional solutions to conventional communication problems.

work  Gay Lea, Catholic Education Centre, Toronto Hydro Corporation, The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, Trees Ontario

He builds solid campaigns and cohesive looks for businesses. He is an accomplished brand strategist and possesses an exceptional understanding of the design and tactical components of the advertising process. He has conceived and produced brand-required creative for use in every medium.

work  Capital One, Rogers Communications, CAA, Ramada, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Sears Canada, CanWest International, Chattem Canada, Yonge Street Mission, DC United, York College (UK), Bradford College (UK), World Snooker Academy

His greatest thrill is pushing creative to the fringes. With his understanding of art and design he is able to make a fridge magnet eye-catching and bespoke enough to become a collectors item... and that is on his day off.

work  Clover Leaf, BMW, Bayer, Planned Parenthood – Canadian Network (National Organization), Wellesley Central, Red Toronto, fashion, restaurants, photographers, artists and musicians

work

CD packaging for Emmy Alcorn — Simon

Maritime based singer/songwriter with a jazzy pop sound.

profiles

Mark

Mark is a founder and creative director of Beacon, with more than 10 years of professional experience in marketing communications. Mark is passionate about bringing leadership and strategic direction to every creative marketing challenge. As founder, Mark remains involved on all accounts and maintains executive-level client relationships.

Some of his work experience includes Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, Canadian Marketing Association, Gay Lea Foods, Greenberg Turner, Livingston International Inc., Ontario Forestry Association, Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, TD Waterhouse, Toronto Hydro Corporation, Trees Ontario and University of Toronto.

Stephen

Holds a Biology degree from the University of Western Ontario. Did a year volunteer work in Camden, New Jersey with inner city children and terminally ill infants. With that experience, volunteered for another year in Toronto and started a site at Warden Wood Community Centre in Scarborough. Noticed a lack of good design in the area of non-profit organizations and went to design school where he met Simon. Graduated with top honours and became an Art Director at two ad agencies in the city. Met Mark. Moved to England for a few years and worked as a designer at the largest Architect firm north of London. Moved back to Toronto and joined Beacon.

Simon

Started in fine arts. Moulded into a designer by Johanne Daoust at Seneca@York. Met Stephen. Interned at Concrete. Freelanced in Toronto. Learned to silkscreen. Learned to code for the web. Moved out west. Criss-crossed the country multiple times. Moved back to Toronto. Met Mark. Joined Beacon.

Simon is a strong purporter of re-using existing materials in his work. He has designed and produced up-cycled clothing for bands accross Canada. Fascinated with every part of the process, Simon has learned much about printmaking, photography, illustration & web programming. Simon is an avid road cyclist, and misses the mountains a little bit.

Allicia

Received a diploma in broadcast journalism. Spent a few years in film school. Contemplated running away with her pony (yup a pony) to Hollywood to star in her own series for the Disney network. Became a student of advertising. Found her niche. Met Mark and joined Beacon!

Allicia loves planning events and has been running province wide equestrian shows for the past few years. She brings with her a knowledge of film production, photography and directing and is looking forward to having a real people job (she hears it’s a lot of fun)!

contact

Beacon Creative Inc.

34 Canton Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M3M 1N2 Canada

416 244 6492
info(at)beaconad.ca