Founded and run by Peter Scott and Glenda Rissman, q30 is organized around a strong core team and a carefully managed network of people doing great work of their own. This way, we offer the best of the best in every situation.
We believe that the finest teams are formed by bringing together strong individuals and letting them grow in their roles with us. We’ll let them tell you in their own words:
My role at q30 is to
manage, motivate, direct, inspire, source, budget, email, order dinner, replace the water bottles, etc.
I have been practicing my craft for
approximately 9,125 days (you figure it out).
My work has been most influenced by
a few great teachers, the love of type and cutting my design-teeth in the pre-computer era.
I do my best work when I’m able to work with a great team.
I think great design has the power to bring great strategic thinking to life.
When I’m not working I
coach both my kids’ hockey teams in winter and buff my vintage Airstream in summer.
My role at q30 is
to share my passion for design while problem solving. I’m the one who pushes for more… “Did you try this?”, “Did you see that painting?”, “Can we bring a stronger concept to this?”
I have been practicing my craft for
many, many years. Since 1978 to be exact… that was when I left high school and found a community of people at an art college who look at the world while tilting their head to one side. I finally felt like I fit in.
My work has been most influenced by
art history, contemporary art and design, the inspiration and dedication of my peers, and my father’s ability to help me see that anything is possible in business if you work hard and love what you do.
I do my best work when
I’m able to fully understand the issues, and work as a team, including the client, to solve a problem.
I think great design has the power to
help people see things in an unexpected way.
When I’m not working
I’m dabbling. I don’t mind admitting I’m a dabbler. I have many interests and not enough free time at the moment. Cooking, gardening, biking, going to galleries, hearing live music and being in other parts of the world.
My role at q30 is
to conceptualize and then to produce things. Mostly interactive things these days.
I have been practicing my craft for
about 18 years. That can’t be right, can it?
My work has been most influenced by
the Funk & Wagnalls wildlife encyclopedia set from 1974.
I do my best work when
I’m able to talk directly and openly with key decision makers.
I think great design has the power to
get us out of this mess.
When I’m not working I
…is this where I’m supposed to say that I’m always working?
My role at q30 is
to design, to organize staff fun events and to turn on the dishwasher.
I have been practicing my craft for
12 years.
My work has been most influenced by
art, travel, books and my mom.
I do my best work when
I’m able to walk to work.
I think great design has the power to
stop traffic, to evoke emotion and to outlive us all.
When I’m not working I
go to brunch, go to concerts and flake out on the cottage dock.
My role at q30 is
to create communication platforms for business.
I have been practicing my craft for
over 16 years.
My work has been most influenced by
various artists, designers, business leaders, and Glenda and Peter (brownie points?).
I do my best work when
I’m able to understand the problem.
I think great design has the power to
influence.
When I’m not working I
do stuff at home, which feels like work but without the pay cheque.
My role at q30 is
web development, and to offer and create engaging ideas for the web.
I have been practicing my craft for
7 years.
My work has been most influenced by
strong programming standards, design patterns, and Brian Eno.
I do my best work when
I’m able to visualize the end result, work within an object-oriented programming environment, and be in love with the design.
I think great design has the power to
from a web standpoint allow the end user to navigate content with a clear path without second-guessing or hesitation.
When I’m not working I
take some time to disconnect and do some drawing with pens and pencils, sometimes pencil crayons.
My role at q30 is
to organize, tidy, keep the supply drawers supplied and provide some levity. Oh… and to try to make the coffee stronger!
I have been practicing my craft since
I became an older sister.
My work has been most influenced by
the phrase “A place for everything, and everything in its place.”
I do my best work when
I’ve slept very well the night before.
I think great design has the power to
provoke emotions of any kind.
When I’m not working I
do theatre – act, sing and direct.
My role at q30 is
web design and producer
I have been practicing my craft for
10 years
My work has been most influenced by
all the people I have worked with.
I do my best work when
I gots my headphones on.
I think great design has the power to
change the world for better.
When I’m not working I
am living.
My role at q30 is
primarily print design. At times I’m also involved in building relationships with clients.
I have been practicing my craft since
nearly 10 years.
My work has been most influenced by
music, travel and magazines.
I do my best work when
I’ve had a a solid sleep and a coffee.
I think great design has the power to
change the way people think.
When I’m not working I
socialize, sing, play piano, write and cook.