Designer + creative solopreneur

Laughing in nature - photo by Jenise Poitras

Hello! My name is Agnes, and I’m the woman behind this small, mighty design company. I established Fig Design in 2006, and love the creative process.

I started offering design services back when my two sweet children were young. I am super grateful to have found a path that allows me to run my own business while also working with amazing visionaries making the world a better place. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve their inspiring dream.

I’ve loved creating and crafting since I was young. Drawing, painting and organising aesthetically-pleasing spaces bring me joy. I’ve had the pleasure of selling my illustrations at art shows in years past. What a great gig! I really do enjoy the creative process.

“If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”

-Vincent Van Gogh
Enjoying herbal tea in a café - photo by Jenise Poitras

Some of my favourite things

  • Walking barefoot along the ocean surf

  • Long bike rides

  • Those really funny moments when you can’t stop laughing with sisters over a board game

  • Chocolate, of course

  • Relaxing in a café with an herbal tea

  • Wandering local farmers’ markets

  • Warm summer breezes in flowery meadows with bees buzzing all around

Fig Design is based in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, on the windswept marshes of the Bay of Fundy. Working with clients near and far.

  • A smiling man with glasses and a beard, wearing a light blue t-shirt with a logo, sittingcross-legged outdoors against a geometric background.

    Agnes is a creative tour de force! She has an exceptional ability to transform abstract ideas into professional and practical works of art. And she's an absolute pleasure to work with!"

    Stu Murray, Author, Educator, Guide

  • A woman with curly blonde hair smiling, wearing a navy blazer and red blouse, standing outdoors near green plants and yellow flowers.

    Agnes is such a pleasure to work with. Her process is very straightforward, and something that distinguishes her from other graphic designers I have worked with is her ability to listen well, and then craft what she hears into a creative and almost unexpected interpretation that feels fresh, while still reflecting our core brand identity. And, she is incredibly receptive to feedback, which makes the creative process smoothe, easy, and efficient. I highly recommend working with Agnes! She is creative, professional, and very responsive!

    Brandy Hall, Shades of Green Permaculture, Atlanta, GA

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a red embroidered top, sitting at a wooden table against a black background, smiling at the camera.

    I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out for both of the websites created by Agnes. The websites were developed very creatively and feel both modern and uniquely tailored to us. From the beginning, I felt heard and supported throughout the process. Communication was clear, timelines were met, and the final result was even better than I imagined. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautifully designed website.

    Marieka Chaplin, Environmental Scientist

  • A woman with curly hair smiling, wearing a white shirt and a colorful scarf, sitting indoors with potted plants and wooden furniture in the background.

    Agnes created a stunning website for me! The logo, pictures, quotes, flow of information, the branding colours were all beyond my expectations. I enjoyed working together: her patience, time and effortlessly being able to express my work that I consider very sacred. Not only is Agnes proficient in her work, she is a true artist and it makes a difference.

    Jennifer Ayer, Wild Air Wellness

  • A woman with wavy blonde hair smiling outdoors with a colorful, bokeh-like effect overlay.

    Agnes brought my vision to life with her exceptional talent and attention to detail. Her creativity and expertise exceeded my expectations, leaving me absolutely thrilled with the result.

    Jules Jones, CrystalSpirit Sound Healing

  • Christina Dehaas, website design client for Fig Design

    Fig Design was the ideal company to build my new website. Agnes understood my values and the intention of my services and was genuinely motivated to increase the positive impacts my small business could provide. She was professional with a compelling approach. Agnes guided me through a comprehensive process to realize my vision through effective communication and timely results. She was grounded in her capability, confidently creative and a delight to work with. I highly recommend Fig Design!

    -Christina DeHaas, Holistic Coach