Hi, we’re J5

One of Canada’s leading design and innovation studios.

Ready to transform your organization?

Most organizations are shaped by the challenges of the past. But the world has changed, and so have the people within it. Their needs are more complex, their expectations are higher than ever before.

Design is our way of understanding what people are truly experiencing, and how to create services and systems around those realities. Through design, we can reimagine how organizations work and build new possibilities that were not visible before.

A KINDER, MORE BEAUTIFUL FUTURE.

A KINDER, MORE BEAUTIFUL FUTURE.

We believe that design can transform the services people rely on every day, whether that’s accessing care, navigating a system, or supporting a community.

J5 partners with organizations doing important work in our communities, the ones caring for people when they are most vulnerable. Our mission is to provide these institutions with the same access to strategic design that transforms commercial products.

Industry Expertise

 
  • We partner with healthcare organizations to co-create new strategies and models of care that improve both patient and caregiver experiences, while reducing staff workloads.

    We recognize the growing pressures on healthcare systems and work to redesign services that enhance outcomes and ease the burden on healthcare professionals.

  • J5 partners with private sector organizations that are ready to transform the way their people work and the way their technology supports them. While many businesses invest in HR and IT solutions, few take the time to understand how these services are truly experienced by employees and end users. That’s where we come in.

    We help HR and IT teams shift from system-centered to human-centered service delivery, bringing clarity to complex processes and creating experiences that feel intuitive, supportive, and empowering. Through research, co-design, and prototyping, we uncover the real needs and pain points in employee and IT journeys, then work closely with internal teams to design services that are easier to use, more connected, and aligned with strategic goals.

  • We transform complex, processes into efficient, digital solutions that are accessible, scalable and inclusive for all.

    Our design-led approach ensures these changes are sustainable and user-friendly so government can be viewed as a trusted service provider increasing user adoption and satisfaction with citizens.

  • Non-profits are on the front lines of addressing society’s toughest challenges, but limited resources and traditional service delivery models can hinder their impact.

    J5 partners with non-profits to rethink how they engage donors and co-design services in collaboration with the vulnerable communities they serve, ensuring that their efforts have a meaningful, lasting effect.

Our clients

J5 Design has been recognized globally for our commitment to human-centred solutions that turn ideas into meaningful outcomes that people adopt and transform systems.

Alberta Health Services

Government of Alberta

Suncor Energy

University of Calgary

Covenant Health

City of Calgary

Microsoft Canada

Red Deer Housing

United Way of Calgary

University Hospital Foundation

Canadian Mental Health

Calgary International Airport