Branding & Design have never been about creating something that simply looks good.

THEY’RE about helping clients communicate who they are with clarity, confidence, and purpose

Meet Tom

Great design isn't about decoration—it's about communication. Every logo, publication, presentation, or marketing asset should have a purpose: to communicate clearly, build trust, and strengthen a brand. My process begins with understanding your needs, your audience, and what makes you different—because effective design starts with clear thinking. Throughout my career—most recently as an independent designer and previously in creative roles with other organizations—I've worked with clients across a wide range of industries, creating everything from brand identities and annual reports to books, presentations, and marketing campaigns. I enjoy the challenge of turning ideas into clear, engaging visual communications. Every project is different, and that's what keeps design interesting. My goal is the same: to create design-driven communications solutions that help people understand, remember, and trust you.

Tom Threndyle / RGD
tomthrendyle@yahoo.ca
(647) 567-2496

  • Founder, graphic designer, art director, project manager / Clients: Nikori Lifestyles, Core Driver Press, Robertson Contracting, Beach & Beyond Custom Excursions, Presbyterian Church in Canada, St Andrew’s Church Toronto

  • Senior designer / Creative participation: FedEx, Walt Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Willson Oakville Film Festival, Mother Parkers, House Warmings, St Andrew’s Church

  • Senior designer / Creative participation: CIBC, Regional Municipality of York, Horizon Holidays, Praxair, GTA Task Force Report, Mayor’s Homelessness Action Task Force

  • Graphic designer / Creative participation: INCO, Coopers & Lybrand, Hospital for Sick Children, Prudential Insurance, Citadel Assurance, Ontario Womens’ Directorate

  • 1984 Sheridan College of Applied Arts & Technology / Visual Arts - Graphic Design

    Honours: Sheridan College Board of Governors’ Award: Top honours graduate, 1987

    Additional academic awards from Sheridan College:
    • Heinz-Jordan Award
    • Loomis & Toles Award for first- and second-year outstanding academic achievement

    RGD Certification 02/2010

For over 30 years, I’ve helped clients communicate with clarity through strategic thinking and purposeful graphic design—creating design-driven solutions that are memorable, trusted, and built to grow.

Tom’s approach

get clarity

say it smarter

look the part

What People Are Saying

  • Thomas is the best graphic designer I’ve ever worked with. He brings passion to his work and an openness for learning and growth. He sees the big picture but also the small details that matter. The quality of his work is superb! We are doubly blessed because Tom is easy to work with — he’s reliable, collaborative and patient. We can be picky, but there is never any attitude with Tom. Could you ask for anything more?

    HELEN KAMPFMULLER / Former Music at St Andrew’s committee lead

  • Thomas was the Creative Director at DP&D Communications then later at iGroup. Thomas is loyal, committed, incredibly creative and diligent in producing digital and print design. Thomas used colours and typography to create masterpieces for our clients. He worked with clients such as the City of Toronto, City of Mississauga, York Region and various travel clients. I highly recommend his work.

    TIM MISCHUK / Former President, DP&D Communications

  • Thomas's art direction is very good. When a project's design details are complex, he is able to convey directions verbally or in thorough, well thought-out emails that simplify the design execution relating to photography, fonts and other design elements. Thomas is reliable, detail-oriented, and maintains a professional and calm demeanor even when time frames are tight. He is a pleasure to work with.

    STEVEN GURNON / Former senior designer, Emerson Design