Do you have questions? Here are the answers to the most frequent ones. For any other inquiries, please write to us at info@demandespeciale.ca.
Do you have questions? Here are the answers to the most frequent ones. For any other inquiries, please write to us at info@demandespeciale.ca.
What services does Special Request offer?
We are a Montreal design studio specializing in visual identity and branding. Our services include visual identity, identity redesign, art direction, editorial design, packaging, web design, campaigns, and animation.
How does a project work?
Each project begins with a listening and research phase to fully understand your objectives. This is followed by design, iterations informed by your feedback, and then the delivery of final files and templates.
How much does a project cost?
Each mandate is unique: the cost depends on the scope, deliverables, and timeline. Write to us with some details about your project, and we will provide you with a personalized estimate.
What are the usual lead times?
A comprehensive visual identity project typically takes four to eight weeks, depending on its complexity and feedback times. We will establish a clear timeline together from the outset.
Do you work with clients outside of Montreal?
Yes. Based in Montreal, we collaborate with clients across Quebec, Canada, and internationally, both remotely and in person.
How do I start a project with you?
Email us at info@demandespeciale.ca with an overview of your project, your goals, and your timeline. We will get back to you to schedule an initial discussion.
Is Demande Spéciale a graphic design studio in Montreal?
Yes. Demande Spéciale is a graphic and brand design studio located in Montreal, at 4812 Saint-Denis. We design visual identities, brand systems, publications, packaging, and websites.
Where are you located in Montreal?
Our studio is located at 4812 Saint-Denis, in the Plateau-Mont-Royal. Meetings are by appointment only—write to us to schedule a visit or a call.
Do you offer motion graphics and animation?
Yes. We create animations and motion design to bring brand identities to life: intros, social media content, projections, and video dressing.
What sets Special Request apart from other design studios?
We place listening and understanding at the heart of our approach to create meaningful, bold identities designed to stand the test of time rather than follow trends.
Do you create logos and visual identities?
Yes. Visual identity is at the core of our practice. A typical mandate goes far beyond just a logo: we build a complete system (logotype, typography, colors, iconography, usage rules) and its print and digital adaptations, designed to last.
What is a branding agency and what does it do?
A branding agency defines what a brand says, shows, and represents. Specifically: positioning, name, visual identity, tone, and then the application of this system across all touchpoints (website, packaging, publishing, campaigns, signage). Demande Spéciale is a Montreal-based design studio that covers this entire chain.
How to choose a graphic design agency in Montreal?
Look at three things. First, the portfolio: does the work stand the test of time, or does it follow current trends? Second, the method: does the studio explain its decisions or impose a style? Finally, the scope: can it support you from the logo to the website, packaging, and campaign? Our project index is public if you want to judge for yourself.
How much does a website redesign cost?
There is no single price: the cost depends on the number of pages, the content to be produced, the features, and the technical integration. Each project is custom-quoted after an initial conversation, and we present a detailed budget before starting. Write to us for an estimate.
Do you do packaging design?
Yes, packaging is part of our services. We design labels, boxes, and containers while taking into account production and printing constraints, in line with the brand's identity. Our projects for distilleries and record labels are examples of this.
Do you offer UX/UI design for web and apps?
Yes. We design web and mobile interfaces: information architecture, mock-ups, interface design and prototypes, through to integration. Web design is one of our main services and is always aligned with brand identity.
How does a rebranding project work?
A redesign begins with a diagnosis: what works in the current brand, what no longer works, and why. This is followed by repositioning, then the design of the new visual system, and finally its gradual deployment across existing media. We support the transition rather than replacing everything at once.
Do you work with small businesses and startups?
Yes, we work with cultural organizations, institutions, and businesses of all sizes. For a young company, a project might be limited to a basic identity and a showcase website, then expand as the company grows. The starting point is always a conversation about your real needs.
Where can I see your portfolio?
All of our projects are available in our index, filterable by service and client. You will find visual identity, editorial, packaging, web design, and animation mandates, carried out for both cultural and commercial clients.
Do you do digital branding?
Yes. Digital branding is the extension of identity onto digital media: website, social networks, animation, interface design systems. We design these variations at the same time as the identity, so that the brand remains consistent online as well as in print.