Art director, graphic designer,
creative co-conspirator

Christian Papist

Art Director I Graphic Designer Creative Co-conspirator

 

A creative by nature, Christian is adventurous, driven & inspired to implement effective communications tools & design solutions for clients.

Christian Papist is an innovative, multi-disciplinary graphic designer and art director who serves both agencies and direct clientele spanning the not-for-profit, academic, retail, corporate, and lifestyle sectors. He has a particular proclivity for brand identity and logo design and brings his special talent for corporate communications that allow his clients to stand out and clearly communicate their goals.

With years of experience exercising his superpowers in both the traditional print-based world and the new-media digital landscape, Christian exemplifies quality and professionalism in his work. From his early career as a senior designer with EY Canada to being the in-house creative director of OUTDOORsmart!, and running his own boutique design shops, Christian has proven his ability to evolve masterfully in a myriad of environments, teams, and projects.

 
Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario - Caregiving Strategies Handbook

Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario - Caregiving Strategies Handbook

Trent University - Annual Report

Trent University - Annual Report

Canopy Support Services - Corporate Identity

Canopy Support Services - Corporate Identity

3G Lighting Inc. - Collateral

3G Lighting Inc. - Collateral

Trent University Housing Services - Housing Strategy

Trent University Housing Services - Housing Strategy

Goldfarb Inc - Annual Report

Goldfarb Inc - Annual Report

BOATsmart! - Explainer Video

BOATsmart! - Explainer Video

3G Lighting Inc - Sales Collateral

3G Lighting Inc - Sales Collateral

BOATsmart! Assure - Campaign, collateral

BOATsmart! Assure - Campaign, collateral

Some of the work.

  • A white line drawing of a stylized tree with leaves encircled, overlaid on a blurred background of a child on a swing.

    Canopy Support Services

    Corporate identity, collateral materials - Providing children, youth, and adults in need of support with access to specialized clinical services, supportive resources, & community connections. MORE

  • A promotional poster for Trinity College School, a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. The background is red with white and orange text that says "Ready for More?" and includes school details, website, social media icons, and the slogan "Realize what's within."

    Trinity College School

    Advertising campaign - Founded in 1865, Trinity College School is Canada's energetic, illuminating and complete education for promising students grades 5-12. MORE

  • Collage of five older adults with icons: mental health, group, medication, health, and apple.

    Regional Geriatric Programs

    Handbook, campaign, collateral materials - Ontario's network of specialized geriatric services works in collaboration with primary care physicians, community health professionals and others. MORE

  • Modern room with ceiling lights, a white box with rectangular openings, and illuminated square and rectangular wall fixtures.

    3G Lighting Inc

    Collateral material, advertising campaign - Designing, developing, delivering award-winning commercial lighting fixtures. MORE

  • A collage of images of modern office interiors, including meeting rooms, workstations, storage units, and open-plan office spaces, with overlaid red text promoting Triad Office Interiors.

    Triad Office Interiors

    Advertising campaign - Triad is one of Canada’s leading full-service dealers for commercial office furniture management services. MORE

  • A heart shape with a colorful, segmented interior on a brown background.

    Trent University

    Mental Health & Wellness Strategy - One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. MORE

  • A book cover featuring a textured, dark wood background with modern, stylized 'E' letters in beige and gray. Below, the title reads 'EAST CITY BUILDERS' in bold white and beige letters.

    East City Builders

    Corporate identity, collateral materials - From custom homes to additions & large renovation projects East City Builders is a full-service general contractor serving Peterborough & the Kawarthas. MORE

  • Cover of a study guide titled "BOATsmart! Pleasure Craft Operator Card Study Guide" featuring a boat on a river with rocks and trees, Canadian flag, and a sample operator card.

    BOATsmart!

    Study Guide, collateral materials - BOATsmart! is 100% Transport Canada Approved to certify Canadian boaters for their Pleasure Craft Operator Card. MORE

  • Pages of a fashion magazine featuring photos of women in stylish outfits, including one close-up portrait and full-body shots, on a black surface.

    Peros

    Collateral materials - A Canadian fashion label designed by Mark Peros and made in Toronto, Canada. MORE

  • The image features a logo with the letters 'MCT' in white, set against a red, circular striped background. The background appears to be a crumpled receipt or paper with faint, printed numbers and text.

    McColl Turner LLP

    Corporate identity, collateral materials - McColl Turner LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations to this growing region of Ontario. MORE

  • Trent University annual report cover with a mosaic of diverse images forming a globe and the slogan 'Learning to Make a World of Difference.'

    Trent University

    Annual Report - One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive learning that's personal, purposeful and transformative. MORE

  • Title page of a report titled 'Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario' featuring a colorful geometric logo on a blue background.

    Provincial Geriatrics Leadership

    Corporate identity, collateral materials - Ontario's network of specialized geriatric services works in collaboration with primary care physicians, community health professionals, and others. MORE

  • A campfire surrounded by people at night with trees in the background. Overlaid text reads, 'Labour Day WKND! Best for Last' with a small anchor symbol.

    OUTDOORsmart!

    Email Campaign - BOATsmart! is the easiest & fastest way to get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card online today! MORE

  • Green circular badge with the words 'arts' in purple and 'week' in red, attached to black lines and dots on a red background, representing a connected network for arts week.

    Arts Week

    Campaign creative - Artsweek is Peterborough Ontario’s biennial festival of the arts, a 10-day, multi-disciplinary showcase of creativity. MORE

  • Three men standing outdoors at sunset, holding guitars, with the text 'It's all about music & mud' overlayed.

    Extreme Mudfest

    Corporate Identity, campaign, collateral material - Extreme Mudfest is a 4-day mudding and live music festival located in Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada. MORE

We have worked with some pretty amazing people.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“Some people may run faster than me, but they don’t necessarily run as far.”

Let’s work together.

Say hello