We leave every project on a highnote

Get to know the team

Get to know the team

We are a graphic design and communications consultant agency specializing in helping you – contractors, engineers, and architects – create winning proposals and get more work. We develop and deliver full-service, PROVEN graphic design and communication solutions. Period.

Our team has over 35 years of combined professional experience

Our team has over 35 years of combined professional experience

Learn more about our team members and why working with us is a great opportunity.

Why choose Highnote?

Why choose Highnote?

  • We’re creative, experienced and collaborative.
  • We have over a decade of specific experience and know how you can stand out and make your proposal a winner.
  • We get to know your company and projects to create a custom, unique strategy for your proposal.
  • We engage in every step of your proposal creation and share your unique voice.
  • We’re a smart alternative to internal staffing, resulting in fresh solutions.
  • We know the Canadian and U.S. American infrastructure mega-projects markets and what it takes to stand out.
  • We are heavily invested in your pursuit and provide winning and proven results.

How your information is presented matters. Period.

Megan Dufresne, Founder + Creative Director

Founder + Creative Director

Megan Dufresne

Megan Dufresne

Megan has been working in design and communications since 2007 and has extensive experience in developing and implementing short and long-term strategic communications plans. She has developed a branding and communications process that can be customized to any brand or project. Her ability to research, strategize, write, design and implement all levels of communication efforts allow her to not only meet communication goals, but exceed them. She specializes in being able to create quarterly communication plan lookaheads while remaining flexible to craft solutions for emerging issues and topics that may arise.

Megan has experience working closely with major engineering and infrastructure companies throughout North America to develop communications and marketing solutions for their projects ranging in size up to $12 billion, and continues to work with these clients.

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Senior Graphic Design + Photographer

Imogen
Wallis-Mayer

Imogen
Wallis-Mayer

As a graphic designer and professional photographer, Imogen seeks to combine colour, style and design in any composition, whether through digital or physical presentation. Imogen offers ten years of work experience and her time at Ryerson University, where she graduated with honours from their Image Arts Program. Her professional photography skills and strong graphic design background allow her to capture your message within your custom images and visual designs.

In addition to her photography and graphic design experience, Imogen has designed and developed over 50 websites. She knows how to create an online presence that is easy to navigate and converts users with a clear call-to-action. Imogen’s specialty is converting text into graphics that communicate your message quickly and effectively. Her ability to work in digital and print design allows your artwork to be converted for any use, no matter the size or use – this results in evergreen, reusable, high-quality work, reducing overall costs in production efforts.

Imogen knows that strong visual content is one of the most authentic ways to introduce and grow your brand. Her goal is to capture images and create designs that represent your message and make a connection with your audience. With a curious mind and a passion for remarkable design, Imogen focuses on leaving a unique and lasting impression through her work.

Senior Graphic Design + Photographer

Imogen
Wallis-Mayer

Imogen
Wallis-Mayer

As a graphic designer and professional photographer, Imogen seeks to combine colour, style and design in any composition, whether through digital or physical presentation. Imogen offers ten years of work experience and her time at Ryerson University, where she graduated with honours from their Image Arts Program. Her professional photography skills and strong graphic design background allow her to capture your message within your custom images and visual designs.

In addition to her photography and graphic design experience, Imogen has also designed and developed over 50 websites. She knows how to create an online presence that is easy to navigate and converts users with a clear call-to-action. Imogen’s specialty is converting text into graphics that communicate your message quickly and effectively. Her ability to work in digital and print design allows your artwork to be converted for any use, no matter the size or use – this results in evergreen, reusable, high-quality work, reducing overall costs in production efforts.

Imogen knows that strong visual content is one of the most authentic ways to introduce and grow your brand. Her goal is to capture images and create designs that represent your message and make a connection with your audience. With a curious mind and a passion for remarkable design, Imogen focuses on leaving a unique and lasting impression through her work.

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Communications

Dani Karrass

Dani Karrass

Dani is a senior communications specialist and writer with an MA in Communications from Simon Fraser University. Working for multi-million-dollar brands, local governments, and non-profit public service organizations, she produces sophisticated communications strategies, original writing, social media campaigns, and complex layout designs.

Dani specializes in local government communications and writes, designs, and delivers news releases, social media campaigns, newsletters and economic development-focused content. As a Communications Consultant on projects & campaigns for the cities of Campbell River and Port Alberni, the District of Lantzville and Qualicum Beach, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Port of Miami, BCIT and BC Hydro (1 million campaign views), she created layout designs for infrastructure projects, annual reports, complex capital project infographics, social media graphics, and public engagement info posters for high-impact print and digital media campaigns. Dani’s strengths are translating complex information into accessible and tangible words and design. She’s a meticulous writer and researcher with a keen eye for detail. In short, Dani helps you sound and look awe-inspiring and resonate with your citizens and community stakeholders.

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300+

successfully completed proposals + presentations

$16B

worth of successfully completed proposals

35+

years of extensive collective expertise

What our clients have to say…

I have worked closely with Megan on several major construction project pursuits over the the past year in collaboration with multiple different players. She has successfully provided graphic design and branding services to our firm on 10+ multifaceted and highly involved project pursuit efforts. Additionally, Megan developed and executed an all-encompassing graphic design training program for our proposal team back in May of this year, in which she delivered impeccably.

I have truly been amazed by Megan’s ability to develop compelling branding elements, executive summaries, and technical graphics by just simply listening to project teams discuss why their way is better. Every project she delivers is better than the last. There hasn’t been a time that our firm has hired Megan and regretted doing so. Each time I work with Megan, I learn something new. Her ability to teach and inspire is astounding and has made me better in my role. I would recommend Megan to anybody who needs a creative, innovative, and solutions-driver thinker and doer.

Ilana Mann, ISM Consulting

It’s hard to find a graphic designer who “gets you” and can translate written narrative or a discussion into a clean, easy-to-follow graphic representation. Megan not only does this incredibly well, she is good at predicting your needs, suggesting creative ideas, AND she teaches you along the way! Our company has hired Megan for various graphic services including a fully customized InDesign training course for our team. The course was thoughtful, relevant, and addressed our real-time projects and needs, and Megan supported us all individually to address our different levels of prior knowledge and skillsets.

Megan has been instrumental in taking our proposal team to the next level, and I definitely recommend her for graphic development, branding, template design, messaging and conceptualization, and Adobe training!

Carrie Good, Flatiron

I’ve worked with Megan and her team on my last three projects. Not only do they have exquisite taste and style, they are responsive, hard workers, and good listeners. Having worked with numerous proposal graphic designers over my career, Megan is a unicorn. She understands the process, what the end product needs to convey, and works amazing well with technical teams to make sure the right vision is communicated in each piece. I look forward to many more opportunities to work with Megan and her talented team.

Melanie Harris, THINK Proposals

MD Creative produced a brilliant comprehensive brand and communications strategy that was thoughtfully executed and highly in tune with our agency’s needs. She was professional, responsive, and an absolute joy to work with. I would, and have, recommended her highly, with no reservations.

Una Gair, House of Wolf & Associates

This team displays a unique capability to translate the vision and purpose of an idea, company or strategy into a tangible branding package that captures and communicates it’s true essence. They have honed their methodology to engage their clients in a collaborative manner that ensures a the final product exceeds expectations. Their ability to understand business strategy and the critical elements of their clients specific success criteria set them apart from their industry counterparts. Simply put, “they are the very best at what they do.

Ian Matheson, 3BP Solutions