John Di Costanzo, Founding Principal

As president and principal of Duegood, John heads the creative side of the business. For over 25 years, John has provided strategically creative solutions to assist organizations in their marketing and communication initiatives. He has worked in all sectors of creative communications including corporate, B2B, financial, government, consumer packaged goods, promotions and advertising.

With a thorough knowledge of traditional and new media communications, John delivers successful fully-integrated solutions. John’s brand strategy experience, business acumen and professionalism brings a diversified vision to all projects.

John has worked with non-profits, NGOs, and government organizations that include Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Housing Connections, City of Toronto Public Health and CATIE to name a few. Over the years, John has worked on projects for a variety of for profit organizations including Nestlé, Reebok, RBC Financial Group, ICI, Labatt, McDonalds and Canada Lands Corporation.

John has been acknowledged for his contribution to the organization of community sports for youth and has served on the Board for the Withrow Park Ball Hockey League for 20 years. In addition to playing organized ball hockey, John crews and races on sailboats, is a tennis addict and when downtime permits explores the art world.

Duegood support team

Located in downtown Toronto, Duegood principal and working project partners provide direct contact with clients. Duegood relies on an extensive network of support and consultants developed in the fields of academia, education, health care, the environment, social advocacy and representation, marketing, research, program development and information technology.

The firm’s philosophy centres on interdisciplinary resourcing and a belief that design is “problem-solving”. This in turn allows for creative solutions that meet client needs.