Ball Creative and Communications

MEET YOUR MAKERS

Ours is a close-knit team of individuals who love to shop, eat, play and work. We have a ridiculously strong work ethic, our days are full and focused. Most of us like our coffee black and preferably hand tamped and pulled in the office. As a group we have varied tastes in everything from music to sushi or video games to steeped tea. Our differences play well together as we each bring new and exciting ideas and perspectives to the table.

PRINCIPALS

In 2001, Jan Ball and Hayley Ballinger brought complementary marketing and design skills together to launch Ball Creative & Communications Inc. With a decision to focus on retail branding, promotions and packaging design we were able to put our passions to work. We are an ideal mix of experience and expertise... creativity, communication and organization. Working with a specialized team, fabulous clients and creative partners has provided us success and enjoyment.

Jan Ball has more than twenty-five years of experience in brand management and communications strategy. She is regarded as an expert in brand management through her proven ability to maximize performance and budgets while understanding both clients' and consumers' needs. Jan began her career as a pioneer in the Radio community, as Calgary's first female on-air talent. Her natural creative insights lead her to become an award-winning radio writer, subsequent creative director and Account Manager. Her professional education includes that of SAIT and the University of Calgary.

Hayley Ballinger as Creative Director surpasses fifteen years of experience creating brand imagery, advertising and communications design. As a leader of various creative teams, she developed an efficient and effective way to apply talent and experience in the best manner possible. Her passion for strong, singular messaging ensures effective retail communications. Hayley has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from ACAD and the University of Calgary.

Jan Ball
Principal,
Brands & Strategy

If you could have dinner with any person living or dead...

Ahhh, there are so many, all interesting. Walter Landor, Cesar Millan, Barack Obama, John Lennon, Edward Norton, Hillary Clinton, Wolfgang Puck, Jane Jetson, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Mr. Magoo? I love how he glides through impending demise, always coming out on the good side.

If I wasn't working in Advertising & Design I would be...

Very sad.

Favorite Quote...

Without strategy, execution is aimless. Without execution, strategy is useless.

Favorite fortune cookie saying...

"Your great attention to detail is both a blessing and a curse." OR there's always "You will have a thrilling time... next week."

Hayley Ballinger
Principal,
Creative Director

Before I die I want to...

Travel around the rest of the world. To date I have crossed off Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, US, and Vatican City.

I hope that I can bring my kids with me when we are finally ready to start wandering the globe again. Only 167 countries left to see.

If I wasn't working in Advertising & Design I would be...

I have always wanted to get a degree in Psychology; I find people fascinating and I would love to learn more about what makes them tick. Or start a custom furniture design company with my brother who is an amazing carpenter.

The worst thing you could say to me...

"I don't respect you." I understand that we can't always like everyone we meet, but it doesn't mean we can't respect people we don't like.

Favorite fortune cookie saying...

"Every exit is an entrance to new experiences."

Tina Van Der Linden
Project Manager

The best thing you could say about me....

Is your a great mum.

In my spare time I...

I run back and forth chasing a ball in the beautiful game of soccer.

If I could have dinner with any person living or dead...

It would be Edson Arantes do Nascimento, for those of you not up on your soccer, I mean football, that would be the one and only Pelé, also known as "The King of Football".

Before I die I want to...

Do some traveling in Europe, specifically the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Clare McCall
Designer

Before I die I want to...

Scuba Dive in the Great Barrier Reef.

The worst thing you could say to me...

Which part of England are you from?

If I could have dinner with any person living or dead...

I should probably say my Mum because I only get to see her once a year...but I'm going to say Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters...I think he'd be charming, super witty and he could tell me what Kurt Cobain was really like!

If I wasn't working in Advertising & Design I would be...

In my wildest dreams - drummer in a rock band...in reality, probably an illustrator or set designer.

Vel Guey
Designer

The best thing you can say to me...

"It's Friday!"

Before I die I want to....

Travel the world.