Acme collaborates closely with clients to create work that embraces both the conceptual and cultural dimensions of each project, while meticulously attending to production details. Our portfolio spans diverse projects, from visual identities and annual reports to creative campaigns, websites, magazines, exhibition catalogues, and books.
Design with purpose.
Crafted to connect.
Driven by curiosity.
Past clients include Against the Grain Theatre, Amplified Opera, Ali Kazimi, Indigenous Screen Office, Kyo Maclear, Mammalian Diving Reflex, New College, Shakespeare in the Ruff, Shyam Selvadurai, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, University of Toronto (U of T) Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation, U of T Entrepreneurship, U of T Faculty of Music, U of T Government Relations Office, U of T School for Graduate Studies, Victoria College, Vtape, and YYZ Books.
Michael Barker, the creative director of Acme, founded the studio in 2008. Beginning his career at Bruce Mau Design in 1999, Michael has since worked with diverse institutions in the public, creative, and cultural sectors. His experience includes serving as an in-house designer for the University of Toronto, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Toronto Wildlife Centre. Michael approaches design as a way to explore his curiosity about the world and to foster positive change within it.
Michael is a Certified Designer (RGD) with the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, a professional organization that promotes professional standards and best practices in the graphic design industry.
