Building something from the ground up is slow, sometimes uncertain work—but every now and then, there’s a moment that reminds you it’s all adding up.
We were recently profiled in the Montréal Guardian—our second media feature in as many months. They asked thoughtful questions—about why we started, who we’re designing for, and what it’s like turning a personal idea into a growing brand.
It’s exciting, and honestly, a little surreal. It means the work is getting out there, and more importantly, it’s resonating.
The feature was part of an ongoing series called "Homegrown Business", which is exactly how I think of Canada Colour. Local ideas, made here, with care. That the branding is coming through—that people are picking up on what we’re really about—means a lot.
Lately, we’ve also been reading through the reviews that have come in. Seeing people enjoy the work, proudly displaying it in their homes, sharing where they’re from and why it matters to them—it’s humbling.
Canada Colour didn’t start with a product. It started with a feeling. A gap I felt when I lived abroad. A sense that the symbols of home didn’t reflect who we are now—or how I wanted to remember where I came from. We didn’t invent these flags or these places. We just tried to present them in a way that felt modern, honest, and proud.
And now, with Canada Day around the corner, it feels like we’re part of something. People aren’t just buying prints. They’re celebrating where they’re from in a way that feels true to them. That’s the goal. Always has been.
Thanks again to The Montréal Guardian for the feature—and to everyone who’s supported, shared, or simply paused to take a closer look.
We’re just getting started.