New Lexus Canada Web Site launched

TORONTO, Dec. 18 -- Envoy Communications Group , a leading international design, marketing and technology company, announced today that Devlin Applied Design, a wholly-owned subsidiary, has been contracted by Lexus Canada to provide usability, interface design, back-end development and deployment services for the creation of a new Lexus Canada web site. The web site recently launched on December 16th.

``This is a wonderful opportunity to partner with a world-class company on the strategy, content and design of their new site,'' said Catharine Devlin, President and CEO of Devlin Applied Design. ``By deploying our full range of e-business consulting and development capabilities, we are assisting Lexus in establishing an even greater and more strategic presence on the Web.''

``Devlin's extensive research and usability analysis coupled with their vision, passion and understanding of the user experience, makes them the perfect choice for our e-business initiatives,'' said Larry Hutchinson, National Manager of Lexus Canada. ``They have both the skill set and creativity to ensure that we will accomplish our goals.''

``The Lexus win is a significant achievement for Devlin which has again demonstrated its broad experience and ability to provide innovative services for the fast-paced e-business marketplace,'' said Geoff Genovese, Chairman and CEO of Envoy Communications Group. ``Their quality work is driving strong growth even in these challenging economic times.''

About Devlin Applied Design

Since 1994, Devlin Applied Design (Devlin) has produced a variety of award-winning internet, intranet and extranet sites for an impressive list of blue chip clients including: FedEx, BASF, Barclays Bank PLC (iUnits.com), Cott Corporation, Lucent Technologies of Canada, Group Telecom, IMAX Corporation, Camco (GE Appliances Canada), and MAC Cosmetics. As one of North America's leading web usability testing firms, Devlin provides a complete range of internet development services including: application development, interface design, usability analysis, e-business strategy and web animation, which are augmented by a state-of-the-art, in-house Usability Lab. Devlin is a member of the Oracle Partner Program, an Apple Premier Developer, an IBM Best Team Member and a Lotus Business Partner. For more information, visit Devlin's web site at http://www.devlin.ca.

About Envoy

Envoy Communications Group is an international design, marketing and technology company with offices throughout North America and Europe. Combining strategy, creativity and innovation, Envoy's interconnected network of companies delivers business-building solutions to over 200 leading global brands and has successfully completed assignments in more than 40 countries around the world. Envoy clients include adidas-Salomon, BASF, FedEx, Honda, JPMorgan Chase, Lexus, Microsoft, Nissan, Panasonic, Safeway, Sprint Canada, Steelcase, TD Securities, Toshiba and Wal-Mart. For more information on Envoy visit http://www.envoy.to.