We are in a new world, a world that is starving for authenticity and meaning. Starving for experiences that are unique and worthwhile, products that are relevant and brands that stand for something we can believe in. In a word, we are starving for culture. At Cause+Affect Design, we help our clients define, celebrate and communicate their culture through the development of innovative ideas, products and spectacles.
JANE COX
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jane Cox is a founding principal and the Managing Director of Cause+Affect. A visionary and catalyst, Jane has led numerous ventures across a wide variety of sectors including real estate development, fashion and consumer products, and cultural events and infrastructure.
With over 12 years experience in consulting and design in Canada and the UK, Jane’s career evolved from that of an Interior Designer at Gensler, one of the world’s largest design firms, to an Associate at Onespace, a leading boutique real estate development consultancy. Following her return to Vancouver and the founding of Cause+Affect, Jane also co-founded Jorg&Olif, the sustainable lifestyle company. As creative director, Jane developed the brand from local start-up to an internationally recognized and trendsetting brand sold to a UK based fashion and lifestyle company.
As Managing Director, Jane leads Cause+Affect’s brand services which are represented through a diverse range of culturally influential projects including Fuse at The Vancouver Art Gallery, EPIC-The Sustainable Living Expo, Volkswagen’s Green Guts, Jacqueline Conoir and the globally renown Pecha Kucha Nights.
As well as her work with private clients, Jane has been a past member of the Cultural Facilities Advisory Group for the City of Vancouver and was selected as their City Insider by Wallpaper Magazine for their Vancouver travel publication.
STEVEN COX
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Steven Cox is a founding principal and the Creative Director of Cause+Affect. As a former Architect, Steven’s consulting and design expertise are grounded in a clear understanding of the physical experience, allowing him a unique perspective for his firm’s brand communications work.
With over 12 years experience in Architecture and design in Canada and the UK, Steven began his career in the offices of design heavyweights Alison Brooks Architects and Softroom Architects in London and Arthur Erickson and Nick Milkovich in Vancouver. His diverse design work has included award winning housing developments, museum exhibitions, retail interiors and brand campaigns for clients including Virgin Atlantic Airways, Selfridges, The Victoria&Albert Museum, The City of Vancouver and Volkswagen.
As Creative Director of Cause+Affect, Steven is responsible for all design content including such influential projects as Vancouver House for the Olympic Games, Townshift - Visions for Surrey and Vancouverism, a globally renown exhibition series on Vancouver. Concurrent to his work at Cause+Affect, Steven sits as an advisory board member to the Vancouver Film School and continues to act as an external consultant to many of Vancouver’s leading real estate developers.
Steven received a Bachelors of Environmental Studies and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, and professional qualifications as a British Architect from the South Bank University in London, UK.
