
Who we are
Burst! is a full-service creative agency, who offers our clients the tools they need to create truly innovative designs that will push their visions forward — but in a boutique context, giving them the personalized, hands-on involvement of the team as a whole. We create strong, stimulating work for companies at various stages in their development, whether at the birth of the brand or when established companies want to reinvigorate their existing brand.
Our team is made up of young, dynamic professionals with the skills to match our passion and vision. We are brand strategists, artists, designers, copy writers, marketers and project managers who work collaboratively to guide and oversee every phase of your brand’s development and the design work that follows it.
Our team is passionate about what we create. Passionate about what we design. And passionate about the energy and commitment that it takes to consistently exceed our clients’ expectations.
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What we do
Through experiences with our clients, we have confirmed that our core practices are both effective and precise — each client requires uniquely creative and individualized approaches. Whether the approach involves creating an innovative brand for a start-up company, strengthening existing brands for established companies entering a new phase of their growth, or giving back to our greater community through our work with pro bono initiatives. We breathe life into your creative vision by offering you innovative solutions that are tailored to link this vision with your business objectives, allowing you to reach that greater return on your investment that you deserve.
Services
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+ Brand creation + Logo and icon development + Tagline generation + Name generation + Product and package design + Re-branding or brand revitalization + Stationery and communication packages + Web design |
+ Web site programming + Copywriting + Print communications + Annual reports + Brochures + Posters and campaigns + Publication design + Social Media |
Our people
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Jeff PinderPrincipal
A Winnipeg native, Jeff graduated with a Fine Arts honors at the University of Manitoba in 2000. He continued to pursue his education at VanArts, and re-located to Vancouver where he received his Diploma in Classical animation |
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Robert ListaAccount Manager A Toronto native who recently migrated to Vancouver, Rob brings his large portfolio industry talents to our business. In the past ten years, Rob has birthed two successful businesses (Platinum Beats Records, Outline Art Supply Co.), has managed a successful DJ career, and also excelled in the world of promotions. Shortly after landing on the west coast, Rob decided pursue a Diploma in Marketing Management, and graduated from the BCIT School Of Business with honors in the Professional Sales option. Meeting new people, and experiencing new and exciting things is what make’s Rob tick. Combined with his “go getter” attitude, Burst! is looking to utilize his talents to supply our customers with the sales expertise and customer service they demand. |
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Andrew KlotzGraphic designer
Graduating at the top of his class while attending The Art Institute of Vancouver, Andrew brings his many creative talents to the table, notably his wizardry with the Abobe Creative Suite. From print, to web, to custom font design, he is the definition of a professional graphic artist. |
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Alvin KwanGraphic designer / Interactive designer Alvin comes to us fresh out Emily Carr University where he obtained his Bachelor of Communications Design. With specialization in web design, motion graphics and typography, his keen eye has recently landed him the 2011 Student Finalist Salazar award for print design. To add to his already impressive background, Alvin also produces custom fonts, notably a typeface called “Fabrica” which is optimized for legibility on a mobile screen. To say that Burst! is enthusiastic to have Alvin on our team is an understatement, and we look forward to providing our clients with his large portfolio of talent. |
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Lindsey LeCopywriter / Social Media Marketing enthusiast, networking junkie, BBM addict, nerd. When Lindsey’s attention isn’t glued to her Blackberry, she’s managing our social media platforms and creating copy for print and web. Her growing experience derives from BCIT where she was a part of their Marketing Management program and from working and volunteering in various sectors such as government, corporate and non-profit. |
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Darren JarvisLead Developer Like our fancy schmancy websites? Meet Darrin Jarvis, the mastermind behind it all! Darrin has over ten years of web development experience and has helped create highly intuitive websites for large publishing and corporate companies. Darren’s forte is in PHP, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX and ASP. As though that wasn’t enough, he’s also a whiz with CMS systems IBM Websphere, Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress and custom asp projects. |
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Denys KravchenkoInteractive Developer A master of the Drupal back end, Denys was the missing piece of the puzzle to keep Burst!’s ever growing workload streamlined. With his large coding skill set which includes wizardry in HTML5, CSS3, and JQUERY it’s no wonder why we chose him to stand beside our lead developer Darren Jarvis. Graduating with honors from the “Da Vinci” School of Art and Multimedia, Denys comes to us all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Now living in Vancouver, he now enjoys a life of outdoor activities and lots of MOMO sushi. |
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OscarPublic Relations Meet Oscar, Burst!’s most beloved employee (according to Burst! staff, clients, and neighbours). Oscar’s busy day includes client lunches, surfing the web for new prospects, and most importantly utilizing his puppy dog eyes to seal the big accounts and earn himself a bone. |
