West Hawk Associates

West Hawk Associates West Hawk Associates is a full-service communications consultancy, providing seasoned professionals, David has 20 years of professional experience.

West Hawk Associates draws on the services of a select group of seasoned communications professionals. Our writers, editors, graphic and web designers, photographers, videographers, and translator work closely together to ensure timely delivery of individual projects and integrated packages. David Wylynko is our principal associate, providing writing, editing, research, design, and coordination se

rvices. He possesses a Journalism Degree from Carleton University and a Master of Literature degree from Queen's University. Previously, David worked for several years as a journalist and as a communications advisor in government and the private sector. James Hrynyshyn is our senior associate, providing writing, editing, graphic design, web design and coordination services. James has 20 years of professional writing and editing experience. He possesses a Journalism degree from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia. James has worked for major Canadian and U.S. newspapers and magazines.

Having trouble finding the right word for your technical document? Hire a good editor.
02/26/2020

Having trouble finding the right word for your technical document? Hire a good editor.

When scientists and others use their specialized jargon terms while communicating with the general public, the effects are much worse than just making what they’re saying hard to understand. In a new study, people exposed to jargon when reading about subjects like self-driving cars and surgical ro...

From a couple of years ago, but worth revisiting every now and then until the message gets through.
04/26/2019

From a couple of years ago, but worth revisiting every now and then until the message gets through.

A new movement strives for simplicity.

Helvetica. There is no escape. Nor should there be.
04/22/2019

Helvetica. There is no escape. Nor should there be.

The 62-year-old typeface that's used everywhere from subway signs to corporate branding has been updated for the 21st century.

Next time you think your copy editor is too picky:
02/06/2019

Next time you think your copy editor is too picky:

A frequently printed error has caused widespread misreadings of the seminal text—and the interpretation of democracy.

A seven-month-old look at communications in 2019, and still very much on point.
01/02/2019

A seven-month-old look at communications in 2019, and still very much on point.

In the year ahead, marketers will embrace the cutting-edge technology of … the printing press? Maybe not, but the successful ones will find authentic ways to stand out and make connections with their audiences.

Reading should be difficult. Who knew?
12/19/2018

Reading should be difficult. Who knew?

One study found that students recalled 57 percent of what they read in Sans Forgetica.

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