In every issue of Kolbe Times, we like to highlight the work of an artist we admire. This fall, we realized that we didn’t have far to look for someone who is passionate about creativity – our own graphic designer, Angus McIntyre.
McIntyre was born and raised in Calgary, and graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 1988 with a degree in Visual Communications. It was a time before computers, and as McIntyre puts it, “everything was done by hand, so we learned how to draw, old school.”
After graduation, he honed his craft working for a variety of ad agencies in Calgary and Ontario, before heading off to Nassau in the Bahamas where he lived for almost five years. There, he did design work for Etienne Dupuch Publications, a major publishing house that produces a number of magazines, books and guides for visitors.
Now living and working in Cayley, Alberta, McIntyre loves nothing better than helping his wide range of clients stand out in the crowd. He believes good design is relevant, versatile and iconic, getting an instant reaction without a confusing message. The challenge of creating a logo that meets his own high standards is what feeds McIntyre’s creative spirit.
McIntyre has also branched out into web design and development for a number of big clients, but also enjoys coming alongside smaller companies, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations and artists, helping them design and maintain their own websites using popular platforms like Word Press. He then hosts their site and helps with content management. McIntyre has become adept at helping his clients set up unique online store fronts, where customers can buy products, tickets and software items online.
McIntyre is making a name for himself with his clean, simple and beautiful design work. When you talk to McIntyre, it’s instantly obvious that he loves what he does, and he also loves the variety of ways he gets to use his creativity, versatility and problem-solving skills every day. But he also has a practical side. “The proof is in the pudding,” says McIntyre. “Results are what counts…it’s not how you start, but how you finish.”
For more information on McIntyre Communications, visit www.mcintyrecommunications.ca
