Collage of award-winning logos by Sumack Loft, including a loon, skull, oak leaf, bear, reading bear, mouse, and blue loon. Custom logo design for businesses and organizations in Ottawa and beyond.
Branding & Identity, Business Growth & Marketing, Design Process & Strategy, Website & Digital Design

Award-Winning Logo Design in Ottawa: What Makes a Great Logo?

Hiring a designer isn’t just about making things look good—it’s about making them work. The right creative partner will help your brand tell the right story, build credibility, and create a strong, consistent presence across all platforms. But how do you find the right fit? This guide breaks down what to look for when hiring a designer, from process and portfolio to communication and long-term collaboration.

llustrated branding for Dandelion Foods, featuring a dandelion logo and organic food elements.
Branding & Identity, Business Growth & Marketing, Design Process & Strategy, Website & Digital Design

Hiring a Designer: What Small Businesses Should Know

Hiring a designer isn’t just about making things look good—it’s about making them work. The right creative partner will help your brand tell the right story, build credibility, and create a strong, consistent presence across all platforms. But how do you find the right fit? This guide breaks down what to look for when hiring a designer, from process and portfolio to communication and long-term collaboration.

Brand Design

A Year in the Life of an Ottawa Logo and Brand Design Specialist

A Year in Review for an Ottawa logo and brand design specialist. 2018 was an enjoyable and challenging year for Sumack Loft; have a look at a few favourite projects we worked on in the past year!

Website Design

Professional & Affordable Custom Website Design – It’s a Thing!

Looking for a beautiful custom website at an affordable cost? Look no further. We work hard to ensure that your website looks great and does exactly what you need it to do, at a price that won't break the bank.

Website Design

WordPress Website Design Selected for UK Trade Show Exhibition

A website designed at Sumack Loft has been selected as one of a handful of sites to be showcased by WordPress.com at the UK’s largest construction expo.

Company Rebrand

Launching a Successful Company Rebrand in Toronto

How we launched a successful company rebrand in Toronto with a powerful new identity, website, and print/online media campaign.

Brand Design

Do you need a “Dreamy” New Logo?

How do you design a "dreamy" logo? You ask the right questions, that's how! Out here at Sumack Loft I collaborate with my clients to produce effective and attractive visual branding and website design based on your wants and needs... even when what you want might be something a little outside the box!

Graphic Design

How To Hire A Good Graphic Designer

Where to look, who to ask, what to look for!   You know how when you look around — whether you're out and about or simply looking at the TV or the internet — you're bombarded with visuals from the myriad different companies out there? If you want to stand out, you know you need … Continue reading

Website Design

Website Redesign for Ottawa Building Consultants

Redesigning an existing website to provide new flexibility. One of our favourite clients, Homesol Building Solutions, recently added an Atlantic division to their company, and in so doing, needed to include a whole new section to their website. Rather than try to "Frankenstein" the existing site and end up with something that looks a bit … Continue reading