John is a pillar in the Eastern Canada design community. Whether professionally designing experiences for the built and natural environment through his practice, Narrative Environments; teaching the next generation of designers at NSCAD University; or, writing thought-provoking articles on pressing design issues for international design periodicals—John brings a passion and curiosity for the field of design that you cannot help but be inspired by. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with John under a pro bono capacity and marvelled at his talent to bring people together and coordinate their efforts to create powerful change. He is a thoughtful collaborator, empathetic leader, and a masterful champion of the creative process. He will make the outcome of any project better by simply being part of the conversation.

—Greg Dubeau

John and my working relationship has spanned several decades and it has always been a pleasure to partner with John on interpretive and wayfinding projects. Unique vision, creative honesty and attention to detail are qualities rarely found in one person, but they are found in John and you can see that reflected in his amazing work.

—Philip Prozenko

I had a wonderful opportunity to work under John’s guidance at Form: Media. He was an amazing supervisor and was always there to support and listen. He was very encouraging and open to ideas. John is a great designer full of creative ideas and inspiration, and I have learnt a lot from him. I have been impressed by his attention to detail and his dedication to any project. His interpersonal and communication skills have always been commendable.

—Sahisna Chitrakar