Dennis Lenarduzzi shapes meaning. For over three decades, he has built brands as living, evolving systems—fusing strategy, design, culture, and space to create outcomes that endure.

A creative force with a sharp, collaborative mind and an instinct for possibility, Dennis has led ambitious brands through moments of reinvention and growth. His expertise spans graphic, environmental, and industrial design, with a focus on clarity of vision and precision in execution.

He has guided institutions like ATB Financial and ConnectFirst through bold brand transformations, built high-performing teams, and led award-winning design practices. At his atelier, Makespace/LanguageArts, he redefined the intersection of brand, culture, and space—merging meaningful storytelling, and structured design into a purpose-driven whole.

Recognized by ACE, Ad Rodeo, Cassies, AMPIA, and Digital Alberta Embers, Dennis’ work has appeared in Communication Arts, Applied Arts, Strategy, DesignEdge, ID Magazine, The One Show, LogoLounge, and The World’s Best Typography—a testament to ideas that stand apart and stand the test of time.

Core Competencies

Brand Strategy & Positioning

Creative Direction & Leadership

Visual Identity Systems

Integrated Campaigns

Branded Environments

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Rebranding & Change Management

Internal Creative Team Building

Fractional & Embedded Creative Consulting

Awards + Publications

MacEwan College Distinguished Alumni Award 1999

Finalist, The Mayor's Award for the Arts, 1998

Best of Show, Advertising Club of Edmonton ACE 1996, 2013, 2015, 2023

Advertising Club of Edmonton ACE 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024

Ad Rodeo Calgary Anvils 2014, 2020 

AMPIA Rosies, Best TV Commercial 2010, 2016

CSS Design Awards 2020

Cassies 2018

Digital Alberta Embers 2018

Communication Arts 2019, 2023

Design Edge 2009

Studio Magazine Annual 1996

Applied Arts Annual 1996, 2007, 2011, 2023

Virtu 10 Award, Directions in Canadian Design 

International Summit Awards 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013

Apple/Financial Post Design Effectiveness Award 1997 

40th International Design Review - I.D. Magazine, 1997

The Canadian Design Resource (2005)

Habitat: Canadian Design Now (WAG 2002)

Design in Canada  (Knopf  2001)

Logolounge –Various Editions (Rockport)