Janet Young
Partner
With more than 35 years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, research, and brand management, Janet is responsible for articulating the seamless integration of strategic design and brand identity for KDA’s signage and wayfinding, media architecture, and street furniture programs worldwide.
Janet’s multi-disciplinary skill sets, strong design and creative sensibility, coupled with her keen management skills, have helped shape and define KDA’s unique approach to design.
Demonstrating a commitment to and an ability to solve complex, multi- faceted programs, Janet leverages her years of experience and expertise to deliver fully integrated design initiatives that add value to overall projects. Her ability to creatively lead stakeholder consultations results in defining not only the requirements and deliverables of the project but also its marketable personality. Janet’s proactive and tactical approach to KDA’s design process also helps uncover unique opportunities for synergy.
Every project KDA undertakes presents its own distinct set of challenges, goals, and aspirations. As such, we employ an overarching strategic approach to ensure the framework specifically addresses the needs of the project.
Having previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for one of Canada’s largest theatre production companies, Janet worked extensively with design agencies, news publications, tourism groups, and arts and cultural institutions to create unique and engaging experiences. As Marketing Manager for one of Toronto’s esteemed real estate developers, Janet was responsible for developing marketing and sales strategies for residential communities across Ontario.
Collectively, Janet’s active involvement in personnel management, guidance, and mentorship ensures the KDA team is experienced, highly motivated, and aligned with the firm’s overarching design philosophy and vision. Janet continues to contribute to maintaining the firm’s reputation for consistently delivering tailored, meaningful design solutions that align seamlessly with the goals and objectives of KDA’s clients.
Jeremy Kramer
