Smarter thinking. There's a better way to inspire creativity.'

A new model

We're just now in the process of getting walls because we're growing, but we still have no traditional structure to sit within those walls - and we're just in the process of building the door to put our brand on. Yet we create, design, build exceptional work for many of the places and customer touch points your brand appears.

Impossible? No. Smarter? Yes.

We like to think of ourselves as the new model of creative organization, one that is built to efficiently withstand today's volatile economic climate, while still being at the forefront of rapidly evolving technologies and design methodologies. We've stripped away the extras, the structure, and almost everything else, leaving a free-formed collection of talented creative designers, developers and project managers that exist in perfect harmony, both as individuals and as collaborative teams.

How does this relate to the management, creation and development of your project? It relates in the following ways:

1. Designed smarter. A clear focus on your brand and messaging.
2. Developed smarter. Always using the latest technologies and methods of deployment.
3. Managed smarter. Straightening the lines of communication.

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Core People

Wes Straub

Partner | Creative Strategist

As the founder of Inspire Studios, Wes is a visual communications specialist with a strong focus on brand development. Over his twelve year career, he has been at the forefront of leading highly successful branding initiatives for Brahma Compression, Solex Thermal Science and EMIT Technologies. Firmly planting roots as one of Calgary’s top design talents, Wes has also been called upon by large agencies such as Trigger and Zero Gravity in a consulting role to provide creative support and training.

Marshall Gill

Partner | Creative Strategist

Recently having returned from running Inspire’s sister company in Mexico, Marshall is one of Calgary’s most recognized branding experts and now an equal partner with Inspire Studios. In Mexico, Marshall successfully created and managed brands for the destination’s largest resorts, land developers and commercial businesses such as Grupo Questro, Hotel California and Casa Dorada, and has been instrumental within various consulting roles with Inspire prior to becoming a partner in the company.

Steve Thompson

Partner | Web Development Engineer

The third partner in the company, Steve is one of Calgary’s most talented and experienced web development engineers. During his ten years in the industry, Steve has led the development of complex sites for the Calgary Film Festival, Solex Thermal Science, Brahma Compression and more. Steve has also been involved on a consulting basis with Calgary’s largest agencies, such as Trigger and Rare Method, providing developmental strategy and management for some of their most complex web initiatives.