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How to Implement Digital Authentication in Design Practice

Master modern UX patterns to integrate biometrics, passwordless logins, and multi-factor authentication into your digital products while maintaining a frictionless user experience.

Created byMarc St. Jacques
BeginnerUpdated May 15, 2026
How to Implement Digital Authentication in Design Practice

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand how digital seals and authentication differ from basic e-signature use
check_circleIdentify governance risks in distributed digital sealing workflows
check_circleReview the operationally enforceable regulatory requirements of professional associations in Canada
check_circleApply chain-of-custody controls for issued, revised, and superseded deliverables
check_circleAssess implementation requirements for multi-office and multi-jurisdiction teams
check_circleImprove traceability and audit readiness for digitally issued project documents

About This Course

Digital seals and authentication are no longer niche administrative tools. They are becoming part of core professional practice as firms move to fully digital project delivery, distributed teams, and tighter expectations around document control, liability management, and auditability. Many practices adopt e-signing tactically, but discover gaps in governance when drawings circulate across consultants, contractors, owners, and permitting stakeholders.

This session is designed for architecture and design professionals who need to operationalize trusted authentication, not just “turn on” a tool. Drawing on experience supporting the deployment of digital signature solutions in regulated professional environments, the webinar covers how to define signing authority, protect professional seals, manage revisions and superseded sets, and maintain a defensible chain of custody across common project workflows. It also addresses how digital transformation decisions affect client service and internal coordination, including bilingual and multi-jurisdiction delivery realities.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Differences between digital seals and basic e-signatures
  • Identity, authority, and authenticity in paper vs. digital authentication
  • The chain of legal reliability for electronic signatures
  • Cryptographic evidence and document integrity in PDFs
  • Handling and re-authenticating document modifications and markups
  • Variability in provincial regulatory requirements and guidelines across Canada
  • The baseline requirements for professional digital seals (sole control, unique identity, protection of integrity)
  • Best practices for implementing digital authentication within multi-office or multi-jurisdictional teams

Your Instructor

Marc St. Jacques
Marc St. Jacques

Digital Transformation Advisor

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Marc St-Jacques is a senior sales and market growth executive with over 25 years of experience leading commercial strategy, digital transformation, and revenue expansion across technology, cybersecurity, and professional services sectors. Currently serving as Vice-President, Market Growth at La Coopérative de Notaires du Québec, Marc is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives for notary members and mortgage-related services. He focuses on building high-impact partnerships with financial institutions, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and enhancing market positioning to increase both market share and member value. Prior to this role, Marc spent more than seven years as Vice President of Sales at Notarius, where he led national sales strategy, scaled customer acquisition, and played a key role in expanding the adoption of digital signature solutions across regulated industries. His leadership contributed to consistent revenue growth, strengthened partner ecosystems, and the modernization of sales operations through CRM implementation and structured sales processes. Marc’s earlier experience includes executive leadership roles in cybersecurity and identity management at Carillon Information Security, as well as senior positions in technology commercialization, B2B platforms, and marketing at organizations such as Cossette Communication. He has also founded and led his own consultancy, advising organizations on leveraging technology to bridge communication and business gaps. Known for combining strategic vision with hands-on execution, Marc brings deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, partnership development, and sales leadership, with a consistent track record of translating complex digital solutions into scalable business growth.

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