Justin Prno — Creative Director & Design Leader

a recruitment ad for National Capital Heavy Construction Association. The headline reads Building your future, while the image is of a mixed race male construction worker, but overlayed in a grid are various construction jobs and jobsites to denote the diversity and variety available.

Man walking in front of a painted wall. The design on the wall is of a Polygon gradient

Collage of social media posts featuring Burst Cider, with images of people enjoying cider and a close-up of colorful apples with the text 'It's Fruiting Delicious.

Assorted Burst Cider cans on a light blue background, featuring cranberry flavor prominently.

A couple out for dinner on a patio drinking wine. A wide flowing rainbow gradient band intertwines them.

Wine Growers Canada

Enjoying The Right Amount

Airport lobby with a skyguardian billboard. The billboard highlights the made in Canada properties of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone. The headline reads Capable, Dynamic, Canadian.

A man looking at an ipad that is displaying the VQA Ontario website

Justin Prno, based in ottawa

Most infamous for my Google Chrome backgrounds, I bring over a decade of agency experience, along with extensive in-house and independent expertise.

I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some of Canada's most renowned brands — and some, you'll know soon enough.

From crafting social graphics and landing pages for startups to developing brand identities and multi-channel campaigns for Fortune 500s, I partner with brands and agencies to drive creative impact.

15+ Years of experience

75+ Returning clients

50+ Brands created/refreshed

17 Awards / Recognitions

1 Client IPO & 3 Client acquisitions

Countless cups of coffee

Capabilities

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In the background there are many rows of grape vines under a blue cloudless sky, with someone holding a wineglass in the foreground.

Wine Growers Canada

Enjoying The Right Amount

Creative Direction

Naming

Scharf Estate Law

Estate Law Done Differently

Visual Identity

Web Design

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Advancing Mental Wellness

Creative Direction

Visual Identity

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AECON

CAA

CHEO

Canadian Medical Association

General Atomics

Cielo Waste Solutions

Google

Ledcor Group

Nutrien

OpenText

Thales Canada

VQA Ontario

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Collage of social media posts from various clients showcasing the diversity that is possible.

a short animation that shows a series of wordmarks that say Juno in different treatments.

Various Clients

Logos & Icons

A series of screenshots of different pages of the Scharf Estate Law website. The pages are shown in a grid.

A series of stills of social ads from The Right Amount campaign. The ads are shown in a grid.

Wayfarer Hotels / Lumina Learning

Vivic Research / QuietSpark Coaching

The Right Amount / Cielo Waste

LaNeo / Good To Go Snacks

Upland Studio / Frank Mobile

Wok n Roll / Essentia Health

Various Clients

Brand Naming

AWOL Brewery's Checkfire IPA beer can resting on top of a flat of other beer cans.

Posters for the Canadian Bankers Association that are raising awareness of the security and trust of Canada's major banks.

Core Capabilities

Everything comes down to two things: Maximizing Return on Creative for clients and building effective creative teams.

Creative Leadership & Management

Creative Vision

Guidance & Feedback

Project Management

Planning & Budgeting

Mentorship

Advising

I excel in enthusiastically guiding and supporting creative teams in turning visionary ideas into reality, whether for specific projects, on a fractional basis, or as a permanent design leader. By fostering innovation and collaboration, I ensure projects exceed expectations. My hands-on guidance, constructive feedback, and strategic oversight create an environment where creativity thrives and learning is fun, unlocking the team's full potential and passion.
Art Direction & Strategy

Briefing & Pitching

Brand Strategy

Positioning

Brand Architecture

Messaging & Copywriting

Campaigns

Purposeful and strategic creativity is what I strive for. I collaborate closely to craft comprehensive brand strategies and/or engaging social graphics. Through questionnaires and workshops, I uncover your "why," identify what makes you unique, understand your audience, and analyze the competition. Through personal research, I aim to understand my client's world, so that I can add contextual value. Transforming insights into compelling campaigns, I manage every detail from concept to execution, ensuring a seamless and memorable brand experience.
Visual & Brand Identity

Naming

Brand Story

Brand Personality

Logo & Brand Identity

Brand Guidelines

Colour & Typography Systems

Brand Collateral

I create visual identities and brand systems tailored to your needs. My process goes beyond creating logos. I build a comprehensive brand toolkit with primary, secondary, and tertiary assets that reflect your uniqueness, while also reflecting modern trends and styles. This includes creating logotypes, marks, colour palettes, typography, icons, illustrations, patterns, textures, and supporting marks.
Graphic & Visual Design

User Experience

Out of Home Advertising

Digital Advertising

Editorial & Print

Packaging

Signage & Apparel

Adhering to the principle that “form follows function,” I create designs rooted in strategy and purpose without sacrificing personality. My expertise spans websites, web apps, email, and interactive activations, ensuring a smooth user experience. I craft cohesive digital ecosystems that are visually appealing, functionally robust, and user-centric, guaranteeing a seamless and enjoyable user experience.

Areas of expertise

Justin Prno
Creative Director
& Branding Nerd

Justin Prno, based in ottawa

Most infamous for my Google Chrome backgrounds, I bring over a decade of agency experience, along with extensive in-house and independent expertise.