Pierre Bélanger

Partner and Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer

Pierre is a fervent explorer of contemporary design who favours graphic simplicity and relevance over the latest fad. With a solid twenty years’ experience, he offers graphic design and photography services to architects, designers, manufacturers, contractors, and others in the field. His strong analytic faculty and insatiable curiosity drive him to seek out the latest technologies and trends. After earning a diploma in architectural technology in 1986, he started his career with the prestigious firm Daoust Lestage architecture and urban design, where he was project manager and art director for the office’s presentation, promotion, and communications tools. In 1998, Pierre started his own graphic design firm, L’Atelier Image-In. He received business-development grants and became a member of the Société des designers graphiques du Québec (SDGQ). Aside from his professional responsibilities, Pierre takes on volunteer positions within the field. He was a founding member of the Lumec Fondation Concept Lumière Urbaine (CLU) and is now a member of the committee. He also participates in the “promotion” project of the issue table instituted by Mission Design.

wine, his iPad, photography, and vegetables...but just a little

Languages spoken: French, English

Julie Payette

Partner and Co-Founder | Business Development & Public Relations

Julie’s entire career has been devoted to promoting architectural and design talents. In 1987, she hired on as a researcher and stylist for the magazines Les idées de ma maison and Décormag, where she stayed for ten years. In 1992, however, her entrepreneurial spirit and passion led her to start a parallel career promoting Montreal designers, including Jean-Pierre Viau. In 1994, she founded Juliette Communication and created a new specialty: press relations for architects and designers. She then set out to convince these professionals, who were not in the habit of promoting themselves in the media, of the relevance of her service. A determined pioneer, Julie built an international network of contacts in the specialized press. From 1999 to 2008, she designed and organized tours of projects for international journalists attending SIDIM. In 2001, she was responsible for internal and external communications for the Caisse de dépôt during construction of its new building. She stepped up to a new level in 2005, when Juliette Communication partnered with L’Atelier Image-in to form volume2. Today, with the same pleasure and renewed conviction, Julie continues to serve all of her clients, both small and large. She is also a member of the issue table instituted by Mission Design.

Butoh dance, visiting Robert, and vegetables

Languages spoken: French, English

Louna Payette-Brisson

Communications coordinator and cocktail party goddess

Aware of everything that goes on at volume2, Louna is the eyes, ears, and sometimes the voice of reason of the office. She is always ready to lend a hand to her colleagues or clients and has become an indispensable part of the firm. Methodical and professional, Louna keeps close track of dossiers and makes sure that all the elements come together for successful mandates. In addition to her communications tasks, Luna is the agency’s bookkeeper.

pasta, motorcycles, hiking, and animals

Languages spoken: English, French

Pénélope Fortin

Public Relations & Communications

Since earning a bachelor’s degree in interior design from the Université de Montréal in 2008, Pénélope has pursued her lifelong passion for design and architecture through her work behind the scenes of the industry. She began her career in event production, working as a project manager for design trade shows and design awards/competitions. Pénélope joined the v2com team in 2013, infusing creativity, meticulous attention to detail and infectious enthusiasm into her role as head of media relations and communications.

spectacular landscapes, cultural diversity, pineapple and champagne, laughing out loud.

Languages spoken: English, French