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# Two Hot Soups Design

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Design resources](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/design_services/our-process/design-resources/)
- [+5 for a Useless Critique](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/2018/08/19/5-for-a-useless-critique/) - Criticism, or critique, is a well accepted practice in design*: designers cycle (or iterate) through making-thinking-remaking, until they become reasonably satisfied with the emergent result, or they run out of time and energy (hopefully the former). At key intervals within this process, designers seek feedback on their work, usually from colleagues, classmates, superiors and, sometimes,
- [No, by design.](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/2018/08/17/no-by-design/) - When you hire a competent, qualified, and experienced designer, you hire them to say “no” to you when it is needed. If you are refusing to accept the designer’s capacity to say “no” as a critical part of their skill set, you are simply interested in hiring a mouse monkey — someone slightly more skilled in Illustrator
- [11 Tips for Better Slides: Combining Text and Image](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/2018/08/17/11-tips-for-better-slides-combining-text-and-image/) - First, let’s review 2 core principles: You are your presentation. Slides are for your audience, but they aren’t your presentation. Good presentations are about personality (yours), great content (that’s you having something interesting to say), given in the right place and time, and to the right people.Less is more. That goes for how much text
- [Design Spec Work is Polite Theft](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/2018/08/17/design-spec-work-is-polite-theft/) - I’ve been a graphic designer for almost 20 years and, for the last 15, I’ve been a design teacher. While doing my first design degree, part of my classroom experience was to work—in competition with my classmates—on client projects. It was typical for all of us to pitch a completed project, with one selected by

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/) - We are a proud-to-be-small graphic design agency, located in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s grab a coffee! GRAPHIC & INFO DESIGN Logos; brochures; posters and presentations; charts, graphs and data visualizations; books and reports; newsletters…we design promotional and information-based materials that help you communicate both in print and digitally. WEB & INTERFACE DESIGN We can help your
- [Our Work](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/favourite-work/) - website design To design is to “[devise a] course of action aimed at changing existing situations into preferred ones.” H. Simon Information Design @ MRU The new ID website for MRU focuses on providing information needed by students looking to apply to the program and their parents. It also showcases student work and advertises upcoming
- [Let's grab a coffee!](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/contact-us/) - If you like talking on the phone, call us and either Chris or Milena will answer: 587-580-5509 or 587-580-5202. If you prefer email, try us at info@twohotsoups.ca. Either way, we're likely to ask you out for a coffee. Ever try Monogram in Altadore? They're great, but we're ok with you choosing too ;D.
- [Web & Interface Design](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/design_services/web-design/) - people + info + tech Designing a website for your company, organization, or small business means combining technology and information in such a way that it becomes meaningful and accessible. When someone first encounters your website, they need to get a sense (and this happens very quickly) that the information they will find will be
- [Our Process](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/design_services/our-process/) - how we work 1 Step 1: Getting on the Same Page Every project begins with a meeting. We can meet you at your office, one of the great coffee shops yyc has to offer, or over Skype. We will ask you some questions so we can better understand you and your business. We will take
- [Tech Training](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/training-services/) - on-on-one & group training Chris has been teaching software and hardware for almost 20 years. In the past 10, his experience includes working at Apple, Mount Royal University, and the University of Calgary. Grab him for a low-key tech chat over coffee, and find out how demystifying he can be. APPLE SOFTWARE & HARDWARE How
- [We <3 Design](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/design_services/) - full-service design We are small enough to respect your time and your money, and big enough to meet all your design needs. Large or small, whatever you need, our aim is to exceed your expectations. Every creative relationship begins with learning about who you are, what you need, and what you envision. STEP 1 Reach out to us. Start the conversation. We promise not
- [Graphic & Info Design](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/design_services/logos-branding/) - some of our favorite logos We <3 Logos TwoHotSoups loves designing logos. The logo is the key component of your corporate identity and brand. It is the avatar for you, your product, your business, your idea, or your organization. It must be unique, understandable, appropriate, memorable and, ideally, timeless. A logo is a unique graphical object. It can be a word mark made up of
- [About Us](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/about/) - We are a proud-to-be-small graphic design agency, located in Calgary, Alberta. We established Two Hot Soups on a shared belief that good design is created from good relationships: between people and ideas, experiences, and each other. Perhaps that’s because design brought us together, and it’s been our passion for over two decades. We believe in
- [Workshops](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/training-services/workshops/) - Graphic Design Fundamentals Knowing the fundamentals of design means increasing your visual literacy, which means more efficient and effective communication in all aspects of your work-life or business. We will teach you how to use hierarchy, scale, contrast, colour, and white space to create easier-to-read, more eye catching and memorable documents. We will base all our
- [Software & Tech Training](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/training-services/software-tech-training/) - One to One Training Apple Software & Hardware Apple software and hardware has been designed to be used in a wide variety of ways – as casual and social devices, as educational aids, for health and wellness, and for critical business support. How can you make the most out of your Apple software and hardware? What’s in it for
- [Our Favourites](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/favourites/)
- [Website Samples](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/website-samples/)
- [Layout Samples](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/layout-samples/)
- [Logo Samples](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/logo-samples/)

## Gallery Ape

- [our story](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/ape_gallery/our-story/)
- [us](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/ape_gallery/us/)
- [coffee](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/ape_gallery/coffee/)

## Projects

- [Horse Council BC](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/horse-council-bc/) - Horse Council BC is a membership-driven not-for-profit association representing the interests of the equine industry in all sectors throughout British Columbia. In 2008, we were commissioned to re-design the original site.
- [Dr. Jody Carrington](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/dr-jody-carrington/) - We've been lucky to work with Dr. Jody Carrington for over a year. During this time, we've re-designed her logo and web site (www.drjodycarrington.com), created 100s of presentation slides, developed a newsletter campaign, and consulted on scores of other cool projects. Jody is a registered psychologist, an author, an international speaker, and an all around
- [Tax Service Calgary](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/tax-service-calgary/) - Our client asked us to re-brand Tax Service Calgary with an updated logo, new website, all new written content, and customized social media presence. The client's mission is to provide high-quality tax accounting representation, for both personal and business needs. Our website design focused on approachability and ease of use in order to reduce the
- [Old Bailey](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/old-bailey/) - The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, 1674-1913, is a "fully searchable edition of the largest body of texts detailing the lives of non-elite people ever published, containing 197,745 criminal trials held at London's central criminal court." We were comissioned to re-design the look-and-feel of the site as well as key, data-rich pages.
- [ampDamp](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/ampdamp/) - ampDamp is a concept web browser extension that interacts with a USB knob to manipulate social media websites. Binary controls provided within existing platforms offer a vast horizon of possible interactions and the capacity to mute the dynamism of social media environments. Our current design is focused specifically on improving peer to peer learning on Twitter. It was
- [TAPoR: Text Analysis Portal for Research](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/tapor-text-analysis-portal-for-research/) - TAPoR is a discovery research tool portal for textual study. It contains links to tools for humanities research, reviews of these tools, and sample projects. Users can browse tools by type or tag, search and use tools, read and create tool reviews, contribute and advertise tools. We have been involved in the TAPoR project since its
- [Alberta Parks](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/alberta-parks/) - The project involved the creation of a new media resource and decision-making mechanism to assist with the management, recreational use and stewardship of Alberta Provincial Park protected habitats. We designed an on-line information and trip booking system for K-12 educators and an equivalent management system for park staff. For the educators, the site’s core functionality lies
- [Layouts for Chefs Gala 2005 – 2009](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/layouts-for-chefs-gala-2005-2009/) - From 2005 to 2009 we worked with UNICEF, Calgary chapter, to design all promotional materials for their largest fundraising event: Chefs for UNICEF Gala. Each year featured a new design, and a set of printed materials: invite, RSVP card, envelope, letterhead, sponsorship card, tickets, report to donors, and thank you ad. We also designed a 60+ page program
- [Dental Care for Children](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/dental-care-for-children/) - As the first Pediatric Dentistry clinic established in Calgary, Dental Care for Children is proud to provide Calgary’s young patients with a warm, friendly, and family-oriented dental experience that includes oral care, preventative care, and education. Our logo combines an abstract representation of a sun with a smile, and a suggestion of the healthy tooth through the
- [Le Fournil Bakery](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/le-fournil-bakery/) - As Le fournil Bakery reopened in its beautiful new space, it needed a new logo and an identity system that would reflect its growth and maturity towards an important and iconic figure in its community. Because every element within a design communicates the brand it represents, we worked closely with our client to appropriately position the company, establishing a unique brand character and identity materials that
- [Graas & Swanlund Dental](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/graas-swanlund-dental/) - Dr. Graas and Dr. Swanlund are a proud dental team focused on creating a comfortable, friendly, and caring environment for their patients. They are current with the latest industry research and practices so they can offer evidence-based choices and direction for treatment – the best practice for quality oral health and building strong lasting patient relationships. The Graas & Swandlund
- [Chefs for Unicef Gala 2005](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/chefs-for-unicef-gala-2005/) - This design is based on 3 elements: (1) the Gala's core theme – Road to Hope; (2) the UNICEF Canada’s tagline – For every child health, education, equality, protection; and (3) the existing UNICEF brand. We combined these three elements into one unified design. The thin line acts as a winding path, out of which emerge four young figures.
- [Chefs for Unicef Gala 2006](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/chefs-for-unicef-gala-2006/) - We used an icon of Africa, the Umbrella Thorn Tree, and a flock of birds to represent the gala event. Those attending the gala gather with a common goal: to build a place for hope. The Umbrella Thorn is one of the most widely distributed Acacia trees in Africa. It is said that stands of this tree
- [Odra Street Sweepers](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/odra-street-sweepers/) - Challenger Manufacturing underwent a re-branding, including a name change, requiring the redesign of key print and electronic promotional materials. The logo re-design was based on new company name: Odra Sweepers. After extensive client consultation and competitor analysis, the final logo uses a colour palette born out of the national pride of the engineer-owners, and a stylized image of
- [Waterton Industrial Ltd.](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/waterton-industrial-ltd/) - Waterton Industrial Ltd. conducts quality control and weld inspection for the energy sector and oil and gas. The company's core principles of "integrity" and "efficiency" are expressed through the thickness and stability of the "W" and the "I", while the core value of "safety" is expressed through colour choice and layering. The strong vertical line unifies the composition: this company has an unshakable,
- [Chefs for Unicef Gala 2007](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/chefs-for-unicef-gala-2007/) - The 2007 logo is made up of two iconic scenes: one of Calgary and one of Namibia. The two locations, though unique in culture, language, customs, and landscape, are unified, under the starry sky. They have the same hope for a world united for its children; united in its fight against AIDS. Like the birds in
- [Creative Elements](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/creative-elements/) - Our client asked us to experiment with logo alternative that expressed one or more of the four elements: earth, wind, water, and fire as metaphorical essentials for creativity. Creativity sparks. Ideas catch fire. Creativity allows for ideas to flow, like wind and water. The final design combines the visuals of a fire spark and the paths made by a circuit
- [GoPro Experience](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/portfolio/gopro-experience/) - Go Pro Experience is an exciting new startup in Calgary, Alberta aiming to provide quality rental services of high-end Go Pro gear and accessories to outgoing individuals needing to document their adventure, capture excitement, and create new memories. Go Pro experience provides equipment that helps individuals make their experiences theirs. The logo for Go Pro Experience literally expresses the aims of

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## Project Types

- [logo](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-type/logo/)
- [favourite](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-type/favourite/)
- [layout](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-type/layout/)
- [website](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-type/website/)

## Project Tags

- [logo](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/logo/)
- [dental](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/dental/)
- [calgary](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/calgary/)
- [industry](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/industry/)
- [small-business](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/small-business/)
- [startup](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/startup/)
- [not-for-profit](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/not-for-profit/)
- [innovation](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/innovation/)
- [government](https://www.twohotsoups.ca/project-tag/government/)