Human-centered creative for organizations on a mission

We are visual communication designers for purpose driven organizations and social change makers. We partner with organizations to create solutions that motivate and inspire positive change in the world.

You’re on a mission. We’re here to turn your vision into strategic, human-centered design that pairs your goals with engaging storytelling that will resonate with your audience. 

Our work changes minds around today’s most important issues, inspires action, highlights healthcare innovation, advocates for mental health, shines a light on addiction and recovery and much more.

We’ll uncover unmet needs that bring your organization to the next level.

Our work in action

You’re igniting change, we’re here to tell your story in a way that will make an impact.

Our advocacy

Creating more good in this world is what we’re about. 

We started Veterans Connect Canada (VCC) because we recognized a gap in support services that we wanted to help fill.
VCC helps Veterans connect with the support they need on their journey to better mental health. 

There is a problem. We help because we can.

Our services

We partner with our clients in true collaboration to communicate who you are and what you stand for.

Refine Your Goals

  • Focus your scope.

  • Identify transformation and innovation in your value chain.

Plan Objectives

  • Get stakeholder buy-in.

  • Plan campaign and content marketing.

  • Optimize existing assets.

  • Customize workflow to suit the project.

Create and Design Great Content

  • Tell your brand story.

  • Show your thought leadership.

  • Create authentic relationships with your audience.

Types of Work We Produce

We output to digital and print formats, and understand what it takes to deliver great looking materials on time and on budget. What’s more important though is the foundation behind these materials and how they work together.

Motion Graphics

Need to illustrate complex ideas and data for video? We create visually stunning motion graphics for online, television and film applications.

Video Production

We produce videos for content marketing and documentary applications. We like to tell authentic stories of transformation and innovation.

Presentation Design

We design Powerpoint and Keynote presentations that impress. Working with our clients, we make marketing or educational presentations based on current learning practices that have high impact and drive results.

Branding

We produce logos, icons, and word marks. We apply brand identity to collateral and campaigns to create visual identities that work in print, online and out-of-home applications.

Infographics

Got data? We can help clarify your complex data and ideas into clear and engaging infographic design.

Books and Reports

We provide creative direction, art direction, layout and design services for books and reports. These range in complexity and style from manuals and textbooks to annual reports and magazines.

Print Collateral

We make brochures, calendars, posters in any size and dimensions for marketing, content, and out-of-home applications.

Web Design

We provide visual design services for apps, websites, and social media platforms. These services range from website design, to email marketing campaigns, and social media postings.

Some words from our clients

Thank you for creating such an exquisite website! We have had many compliments from our clients. We wanted a great website and you certainly delivered that to us! And it was a pleasure working with you.

Barbara Penney & Jane Theriault, The Essential Body

Aurora has proven to be a consummate collaboration partner at all times remaining flexible and open to exploring new concepts with an open mind and taking those initial inspirations and augmenting them with their own fresh ideas. The collaboration has generated an abundance of concepts that have allowed Copeman materials to remain fresh and thought-provoking.

Les Jickling, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Copeman Healthcare
We have truly appreciated Aurora’s vast knowledge of their industry and their professional guidance to keep us on track and within budget. We would highly recommend Aurora and feel confident that anyone using their services would not be disappointed in their high calibre of work.
Andrea Harte, Habitat Interiors

Throughout our client-vendor relationship Aurora has been consistently responsive, engaged, and committed to high quality work. Without fail Aurora delivered on time, on budget, and above our expectations. Their design proposals have led us to implement their style across our offerings.

Sjors Reijers, Senior Advisor, Mental Health First Aid Canada

Organizations we’ve worked with

Client: The University of Calgary
Client: PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Client: MTS
Client: Mental Health First Aid Canada
Client: The Mental Health Commission of Canada
Client: McDonalds Canada
Client: Discovery Channel
Client: TELUS
Client: Channel 4 UK
Client: CBC
Client: Visa
Client: The University of British Columbia