Hugh Langis is an illustrator, sr.product designer, living and working in Montréal, Canada.
Hugh grew up next to a lighthouse in Gaspé Peninsula, Québec and is a self-proclaimed ambassador for his hometown of Percé. He’s collaborated on projects and clients of all scales, backgrounds, and needs, from local start-ups and small businesses looking to shape their creative identity, to nationally established organizations in need of effective digital product solutions. His work has been published and exhibited in Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles, New York, Milwaukee, and Portland. Formerly a partner at Half Hunter Inc, he is the co-founder and community builder of Good Gorilla Coworking Space, a hub for creative entrepreneurs. He was also a sessional instructor at OCAD University. He currently lives in Montréal with his 35 plants.
For work inquiries, freelancing, mentorship, or invite me for a cup of coffee. please email hugh@hughlangis.com
Photo: Sarah Kohler
Creative Partnerships
Technology —
gaiia software, oxio(acquired), Deloitte, TWG(acquired), Apple (Canada), Project Oasis, FCT, Upletic, Founded, Diligen, Tao Solutions, MathUP School, Thinkwire, Life Tales, Ornge, Paays, Pledge Hero, Kastio, Fast Forms, Next Ltd, Flipd App, Lighthouse Labs, Rubicon Publishing, Mode Digital, Flowpress, I Love Tennis, 40 Degrés, Toronto Stroke Network, Re-Code – McConnell Foundation, Adjacent Possibilities,Functional Imperative, Visual Antidote, AMCTO, ASET, Bondwood, Cardboard Stage, Adfits, NASPP, Lendogram, Hospital Connections, ICA Associates
Media —
Penguin Random House, American Football International, Condé Nast Traveller, OC Weekly, L’actualité, University of Toronto, The Globe and Mail, Cramer-Krasselt, Maisonneuve, Penfield Children's Center, Switch Entertainment, Tell People, Literary Review of Canada, Precedent Magazine. Nylon, The Stranger
Finance —
Interac, Lake Finance, Cape May Capital, Smart Things Capital, Bridgerock Technologies, Pilot Trading, MyHome Wallet, Canadian Lenders Association, Dealnet Capital, Pegasus Fintech
Lifestyle & Professional Services —
Holt Renfrew (Canada), Staples (Canada), Ciele Athletics, Big Trouble Pizza, Anchor Law, Mother Nature Partnership, PTL International, Principled Advisor, Royal LePage, Epicater, Shafir Law, Dickson Appell LLP, Art Agency Inc, The College of Dietitians of Ontario, Kinetic Pilates, Susan Pinker, Brand Momentum, Fourth Floor Distribution, Curbside Cycle
Talks
2021,2022
Seneca
Guest Speaker for Illustration Class- Hugh the Swiss-Army Knife
2018
Pecha Kucha
Guest Speaker for Pecha Kucha Exhibiting Collaboration: The Co-working Edition
2018
Humber College
Guest Speaker for the Graphic Design Advanced Diploma Program
2016 & 2017
OCAD University
Guest Speaker on panel for the Cultural Community Expo
Interviews and Press
The UX Collective Newsletter
#MadewithPaper for WeTransfer
10 years #iPad (Apple Canada)
Ciele Athletics
NBA Canada TV #CourtSurfing
Juxtapoz
Tangled Fingers
Toronto Life
Radio-Canada
Movember for Sharp Magazine
Awards & Juried Selections
American Illustration Publication
Selected (No. 29)
Chosen ( No.39,28,27)
Creative Quarterly
Best of Show No. 13
Group Exhibitions
2023
Post-it Show 19
Giant Robot 2 Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
2019
Post-it Show 15
Giant Robot 2 Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
2019
Fix Up Look Sharp 3
Northern Contemporary Gallery
Toronto, ON
2012
100$how
Wieden+Kennedy,
Portland, OR
2011
Toronto Draws Tintin
SteamWhistle Gallery,
Toronto, ON
2011
Creative Type 3
The Palmerston Gallery
Toronto, ON