Pierre Bélanger
Partner, art director, director of photography, Webmaster, computer technician, carpenter, electrician, plumber, handyman, and dad
Pierre is a fervent explorer of contemporary design who favours graphic simplicity and relevance over the latest fad. With a solid twenty years’ experience, he offers graphic design and photography services to architects, designers, manufacturers, contractors, and others in the field. His strong analytic faculty and insatiable curiosity drive him to seek out the latest technologies and trends. After earning a diploma in architectural technology in 1986, he started his career with the prestigious firm Daoust Lestage architecture and urban design, where he was project manager and art director for the office’s presentation, promotion, and communications tools. In 1998, Pierre started his own graphic design firm, L’Atelier Image-In. He received business-development grants and became a member of the Société des designers graphiques du Québec (SDGQ). Aside from his professional responsibilities, Pierre takes on volunteer positions within the field. He was a founding member of the Lumec Fondation Concept Lumière Urbaine (CLU) and is now a member of the committee. He also participates in the “promotion” project of the issue table instituted by Mission Design.
Pierre likes: wine, his iPad, photography, and vegetables...but just a little
pbelanger@volume2.ca
Partner, art director, director of photography, Webmaster, computer technician, carpenter, electrician, plumber, handyman, and dad
Pierre is a fervent explorer of contemporary design who favours graphic simplicity and relevance over the latest fad. With a solid twenty years’ experience, he offers graphic design and photography services to architects, designers, manufacturers, contractors, and others in the field. His strong analytic faculty and insatiable curiosity drive him to seek out the latest technologies and trends. After earning a diploma in architectural technology in 1986, he started his career with the prestigious firm Daoust Lestage architecture and urban design, where he was project manager and art director for the office’s presentation, promotion, and communications tools. In 1998, Pierre started his own graphic design firm, L’Atelier Image-In. He received business-development grants and became a member of the Société des designers graphiques du Québec (SDGQ). Aside from his professional responsibilities, Pierre takes on volunteer positions within the field. He was a founding member of the Lumec Fondation Concept Lumière Urbaine (CLU) and is now a member of the committee. He also participates in the “promotion” project of the issue table instituted by Mission Design.
Pierre likes: wine, his iPad, photography, and vegetables...but just a little
Julie Payette
Partner, public relations agent,
and chief of everything
Julie’s entire career has been devoted to promoting architectural and design talents. In 1987, she hired on as a researcher and stylist for the magazines Les idées de ma maison and Décormag, where she stayed for ten years. In 1992, however, her entrepreneurial spirit and passion led her to start a parallel career promoting Montreal designers, including Jean-Pierre Viau. In 1994, she founded Juliette Communication and created a new specialty: press relations for architects and designers. She then set out to convince these professionals, who were not in the habit of promoting themselves in the media, of the relevance of her service. A determined pioneer, Julie built an international network of contacts in the specialized press. From 1999 to 2008, she designed and organized tours of projects for international journalists attending SIDIM. In 2001, she was responsible for internal and external communications for the Caisse de dépôt during construction of its new building. She stepped up to a new level in 2005, when Juliette Communication partnered with L’Atelier Image-in to form volume2. Today, with the same pleasure and renewed conviction, Julie continues to serve all of her clients, both small and large. She is also a member of the issue table instituted by Mission Design.
Julie likes: Butoh dance, visiting Robert, and vegetables
jpayette@volume2.ca
Partner, public relations agent,
and chief of everything
Julie’s entire career has been devoted to promoting architectural and design talents. In 1987, she hired on as a researcher and stylist for the magazines Les idées de ma maison and Décormag, where she stayed for ten years. In 1992, however, her entrepreneurial spirit and passion led her to start a parallel career promoting Montreal designers, including Jean-Pierre Viau. In 1994, she founded Juliette Communication and created a new specialty: press relations for architects and designers. She then set out to convince these professionals, who were not in the habit of promoting themselves in the media, of the relevance of her service. A determined pioneer, Julie built an international network of contacts in the specialized press. From 1999 to 2008, she designed and organized tours of projects for international journalists attending SIDIM. In 2001, she was responsible for internal and external communications for the Caisse de dépôt during construction of its new building. She stepped up to a new level in 2005, when Juliette Communication partnered with L’Atelier Image-in to form volume2. Today, with the same pleasure and renewed conviction, Julie continues to serve all of her clients, both small and large. She is also a member of the issue table instituted by Mission Design.
Julie likes: Butoh dance, visiting Robert, and vegetables
Anne-Sophie Gauclin
Manager, press relations projects
and lead media explorer
Anne-Sophie has ten years’ experience in communications, event management, and administration. Since 2008, she has specialized in press relations in the architecture and design fields – fields for which she had a particular affinity. Meticulous, she offers personalized attention both to our clients and to journalists. Over the years, Anne-Sophie has developed solid relationships with the media, both national and international.
Anne-Sophie likes: badminton, photography, dark chocolate, the sound of the sea, and her baby’s laughter
asgauclin@volume2.caManager, press relations projects
and lead media explorer
Anne-Sophie has ten years’ experience in communications, event management, and administration. Since 2008, she has specialized in press relations in the architecture and design fields – fields for which she had a particular affinity. Meticulous, she offers personalized attention both to our clients and to journalists. Over the years, Anne-Sophie has developed solid relationships with the media, both national and international.
Anne-Sophie likes: badminton, photography, dark chocolate, the sound of the sea, and her baby’s laughter
Thibault Hagenbourger
Stagiaire en marketing, chargé du développement de v2com.biz.
Thibault est un étudiant français, arrivé en avril 2011 et terminant son Diplôme Universitaire Technologique en Gestion Administrative et Commerciale à l’Université de Bourgogne. Il affectionne particulièrement les nouvelles technologies et est toujours à la recherche de ce qui sera la nouvelle tendance de demain. Il aime parcourir le web et utiliser les réseaux sociaux afin de suivre l’actualité et les « buzz » Internet. Discret et calme, c’est un observateur hors pair qui sait donner son avis de façon objective. Déterminé par l’idée que le parfait n’existe pas, il persiste depuis toujours à vouloir améliorer continuellement ce qu’il entreprend dans la vie. Il aimerait faire de ses passions une carrière professionnelle dans le développement de marque.
Thibault aime: son chien « Todjee », la musique, le sport et manger des fruits.
thibault@volume2.caStagiaire en marketing, chargé du développement de v2com.biz.
Thibault est un étudiant français, arrivé en avril 2011 et terminant son Diplôme Universitaire Technologique en Gestion Administrative et Commerciale à l’Université de Bourgogne. Il affectionne particulièrement les nouvelles technologies et est toujours à la recherche de ce qui sera la nouvelle tendance de demain. Il aime parcourir le web et utiliser les réseaux sociaux afin de suivre l’actualité et les « buzz » Internet. Discret et calme, c’est un observateur hors pair qui sait donner son avis de façon objective. Déterminé par l’idée que le parfait n’existe pas, il persiste depuis toujours à vouloir améliorer continuellement ce qu’il entreprend dans la vie. Il aimerait faire de ses passions une carrière professionnelle dans le développement de marque.
Thibault aime: son chien « Todjee », la musique, le sport et manger des fruits.
Billie-Anne Racine
Graphic designer and director
of the office’s daily sound track
From a very young age, Billie-Anne was already highlighting her artistic talents by drawing on walls and scribbling on everything within reach. The major turning point in her creative fibre took place during her years of studying for her bachelor’s degree in graphic design at the Université du Québec à Montréal, where she discovered a passion for typography. She developed a modern approach guided by the simplicity of words and the subtlety of visual elements. In the fall of 2009, she joined the volume2 team, whose ideology she shares. Since then, she has emboldened the agency’s graphic design, and the good group chemistry constantly pushes her to evolve and push the boundaries. Her fields of activity revolve around branding, publishing, and the Web.
Billie-Anne likes: black and white, looking at the stars, bike rides, and the scent of the ocean
billie@volume2.caGraphic designer and director
of the office’s daily sound track
From a very young age, Billie-Anne was already highlighting her artistic talents by drawing on walls and scribbling on everything within reach. The major turning point in her creative fibre took place during her years of studying for her bachelor’s degree in graphic design at the Université du Québec à Montréal, where she discovered a passion for typography. She developed a modern approach guided by the simplicity of words and the subtlety of visual elements. In the fall of 2009, she joined the volume2 team, whose ideology she shares. Since then, she has emboldened the agency’s graphic design, and the good group chemistry constantly pushes her to evolve and push the boundaries. Her fields of activity revolve around branding, publishing, and the Web.
Billie-Anne likes: black and white, looking at the stars, bike rides, and the scent of the ocean
Claudie Grenier-Côté
Graphic designer and plastic surgeon
(aka Queen of Photoshop)
Claudie has been on the volume2 team since the spring of 2009 and is also studying graphic design at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Precise and careful, she stands out for her multitude of talents in graphic design, photography, and Web integration.
Claudie likes: laughing, music, photography, cats, and travelling
claudie@volume2.caGraphic designer and plastic surgeon
(aka Queen of Photoshop)
Claudie has been on the volume2 team since the spring of 2009 and is also studying graphic design at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Precise and careful, she stands out for her multitude of talents in graphic design, photography, and Web integration.
Claudie likes: laughing, music, photography, cats, and travelling
Louna Payette-Brisson
Communications coordinator
and cocktail party goddess
Aware of everything that goes on at volume2, Louna is the eyes, ears, and sometimes the voice of reason of the office. She is always ready to lend a hand to her colleagues or clients and has become an indispensable part of the firm. Methodical and professional, Louna keeps close track of dossiers and makes sure that all the elements come together for successful mandates. In addition to her communications tasks, Luna is the agency’s bookkeeper.
Louna likes: pasta, motorcycles, hiking,
and animals
lpayette@volume2.caCommunications coordinator
and cocktail party goddess
Aware of everything that goes on at volume2, Louna is the eyes, ears, and sometimes the voice of reason of the office. She is always ready to lend a hand to her colleagues or clients and has become an indispensable part of the firm. Methodical and professional, Louna keeps close track of dossiers and makes sure that all the elements come together for successful mandates. In addition to her communications tasks, Luna is the agency’s bookkeeper.
Louna likes: pasta, motorcycles, hiking,
and animals
Sango et Yuki
Thérapeutes à temps partiel
Jeune couple de Border Collie, Sango et Yuki contribuent à la bonne humeur au sein de l'équipe.
Sango likes: faire des "slaloms", le poulet et courir dans la forêt
Yuki likes: les bébés, se coller et courir après les écureuils
sangoyuki@volume2.caThérapeutes à temps partiel
Jeune couple de Border Collie, Sango et Yuki contribuent à la bonne humeur au sein de l'équipe.
Sango likes: faire des "slaloms", le poulet et courir dans la forêt
Yuki likes: les bébés, se coller et courir après les écureuils