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)