The co-op is built on a business model based upon the equality of roles and upon a shared decision-making process. As such, each member is involved in the development and direction of the organization. From this flows an active participation of each member in all spheres of the company, as well as teamwork based on collaboration, not competition. Free from external pressures, the co-op’s members can give full reign to their creativity and curiosity.
The members of 1-20MÉDIA worker co-op prize human contact and are dedicated to nurturing relationships of trust with their clients. We also believe in an alternative economy — the social solidarity economy.
The mission of 1-20MÉDIA is simple… to make each client's unique colour and well-defined identity shine by helping them give life to their ideas and concepts.
Conscious of the fact that an image carries a significan t advantage in the communication of an idea, 1-20MÉDIA is present from the conception of an idea to its realization so as to provide you with the quality tools necessary to meet your needs and objectives.
To accomplish this, we rely on our unique team of multidisciplinary creators, all guided by the same passion for visual communication. 1-20MÉDIA worker co-op was born of this common passion, enriched by the unique knowledge and experience of all its members.
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David Cormier | President/Artistic Director
A founding member of 1-20MÉDIA, David is animated by his creative passion. A gifted listener and analyst, he’s well-equipped to evaluate the particular needs of each client. With his 15 years of experience in graphic design, a diploma from the NAD Centre in 3D Design for Film and Television as well as from the Cégep de Chicoutimi in Visual Arts, he approaches the world of multimedia with an artist’s vision. With his vast experience, David embodies the spirit of 1-20MÉDIA and gives direction to the team.
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What would we find behind your refrigerator right now?
DC : Probably a lot of things… I’m the father of an adorable 1-year-old girl who makes a game out of hiding everything she can get her hands on, just about everywhere. I should actually see what she’s up to. Back in a minute…
You're alone at home with no electricity. What are you doing?
DC : Long live batteries! If it’s only my house in the dark, I’m connecting to my neighbour’s wireless network and surfing the ‘Net in search of anything interesting, inspiring… If we’re talking about a full blackout, I’ve grabbed my camera, my iPod and my cellphone, and I’m off on an adventure.
If you could only eat one thing for a month, what would it be?
DC :Impossible ! Food is my second passion. Discovering, creating, sharing, I’m in love with all aspects of food. If I wasn’t a graphic designer, I’d probably be a chef. The two fields actually have a lot in common.
Barry Ésau | Vice-President/Graphic Designer
An experienced designer, Barry has been working in graphic design and marketing communications for more than 20 years. With his deep aesthetic sense, his attention to detail and his passion for typography and languages, Barry coaxes each project to perfection, whether it be a brochure, a poster, an ad or a logo. Barry is also a unapologetic idealist, convinced that every person can help change the world, starting with oneself.
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Car, bus or bicycle?
BÉ : The bicycle, without question. I’d ride my bike all four seasons if only the city would clear the snow off the bike paths. It’s been two years since I adopted the bicycle as my principal means of transportation, and I feel freer, healthier and freer. Did I mention I feel freer?
Leif Ericson, Raold Amundsen or Neil Armstrong?
É: Neil Armstrong. My life as a dreamer started when I saw him set foot on the Moon (has it already been 40 years?!). I don’t want to take anything away from Ericson’s and Amundsen’s accomplishments, but neither L’Anse aux Meadows nor Polheim inspired me (and still inspires me) in way the Sea of Tranquility did!
Tea, coffee or hot chocolate?
BÉ : Tea in the evening to wrap up the day, coffee Saturday morning as I read the paper, and hot chocolate for those special moments with my kids. All three organic and fair trade (the drinks, not my kids!).
Jules Verne, Michael Crichton or Robert A. Heinlein?
BÉ : Heinlein. My favourite book of all time is Tunnel in the Sky, which I’ve probably read more than 20 times since my childhood. I’m not a huge fan of science fiction literature, but something in that book grabbed me and still hasn’t let me go.
Jonathan Raby | Multimedia Designer
Since obtaining his diploma in Multimedia Integration, Jonathan has rapidly evolved in the art of website development at 1-20MÉDIA. His intense interest in the ‘Net’s future has made him an efficient problem-solver and often leads to opportunities for new and interesting projects within the co-op. His broad range of interests have made him realize the extent to which the Internet can revolutionize any industry.
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You're alone at home with no electricity. What are you doing?
JR : I grab the oldest book I can find on my shelves and start reading.
An hour of snowboard, a day at the beach or a week in New York?
Definitively an hour of snowboarding, I love to ride!
What is your worst quality, your worst enemy and your best friend?
JR : Honesty, the infamous Saran Wrap… my XPS 16 Studio laptop!
What default will you be stuck with for the rest of your life?
JR : No matter how hard I try, I still have an ugly handwriting.
Laurier Rochon | Multimedia Designer
On the verge of graduating from the Computation Arts program at Concordia University, Laurier also holds a technical diploma in Multimedia Integration. His passion for art, technology and design is mirrored by his desire to learn and master these disciplines, as well as seeing them evolve. A member of the 1-20MÉDIA co-op for many years, Laurier is a Web development junkie, has an uncontrollable obsession with details and survives on a steady intake of music and coffee.
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Which enduring technology has best stood the test of time? Which has failed the test?
LR : Vinyl records and the turntable. Not only has the sound quality never yet been matched in both the analog and digital realms, but DJs are using vinyl more and more to distribute their music. There’s been a huge resurgence of popularity for this technology in the last few years, and it seems like vinyl will still be around for some time to come. Furthermore, no CD, cassette, 8-track or hard drive will ever look as good from as aesthetic point of view.
The failure: the fax machine. The fax is the meeting of a failed phone call and a failed scan. It’s slow and poor quality. The fax got stuck in time between much better inventions than itself, and quickly slipped through the cracks of mediocrity. Unfortunately, companies bought millions of these machines, and trying to figure out why people still use them when we have free phone services, hi-res scanners and e-mail is just a real headache.
Favourite artist or artistic movement?
LR : In no particular order: Michel de Broin, Casey Reas, Scott Hansen, Carsten Nicolai, Jonathan Harris, John Cage, Donald Judd… I’d love to play a game of chess against Marcel Duchamp if it was possible, and the Stuckist art movement is extremely entertaining.
Anything you hate?
LR : I have a severe aversion for peaches (and nectarines), I have never owned a television, nor set foot in a KFC, and I see red when stuck behind people who walk slowly while taking up the whole sidewalk, blocking others from getting past.
How many power outlets do you use to work?
LR : Sixteen (16).
