This is Idea Market
Idea Market formed in 2006 and we’ve been winning hearts ever since. We believe a good client relationship begins with getting to know each other, so here we are…
Carson Pierce Benevolent Dictator
The Life Story
Carson manages our accounts, projects and business stuff, so in most cases he’ll be your main contact at Idea Market. He’s a rare breed who understands design concepts and programming languages, yet is actually pretty good with people. Who knew?
Carson graduated with his BComm in marketing and jumped right onto the internet in 1993. Carson started working as a professional webbie in 2002, then got going with Idea Market in 2006. Carson now holds down the fort in our head office in Red Deer.
Answers to Questions You Didn’t Ask
What teams or clubs were you in in high school? None. My high school jacket has a patch on the sleeve that literally says “Nothing”.
Past jobs not included on your resume: fish gutter, daycare operator (in charge of 57 children), record label exec.
Your contributions to the IM iTunes library: 80s synthpop and odd electronic music, mostly from Germany
Hidden shame: I have been a New York Islanders fan since 1981.
Who would play you in the movie of your life? John Ritter.
Graeme Duckett Lead Web Designer
The Life Story
Graeme takes his place as our go-to web designer. Lucky for us, he’s well-rounded and we include him in print and branding projects as well.
Graeme joined Idea Market in the Fall of 2009, after earning his New Media Production and Design diploma from SAIT in 2009 and having worked in the trenches as a freelancer. Graeme is currently stationed in Calgary.
Answers to Questions You Didn’t Ask
Favourite typeface: Seravek
What is your design philosophy? It’s about making your work speak to the subconscious. Great design goes unnoticed.
A good quote: “For me, design is like choosing what I’m going to wear for the day – only much more complicated and not really the same at all.” – Robynne Raye
Something you can’t go without, not even for a day? The internet.
In your refrigerator we would find: Beer, water, dill pickle dip and chocolate milk. Yup, that’s all I need.
Most important client quality: A client that understands the value of design.