I’m a creative specialized in art direction, branding, and communication design. I create concept-driven work that is thoughtful, intentional, and brought to life in playful ways.
ABOUT ME
I started my creative journey as an advertising art director in Toronto, working with clients like Lululemon, the Directors Guild of Canada, and the Canadian Cancer Society, to name a few. I then spent 2 years in London UK working with the design team at 4Creative, followed by a senior design role at Interbrand, building brands in physical and digital spaces. Currently, I work as senior designer at Q30.
I also run an independent practice as art director and designer, working on a wide range of projects — some of my clients include the Toronto Flower Market, IDEO.org, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I am driven to use design as a tool to shape our lives and to enable connection and community.
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EXPERIENCE
— Senior Designer at Q30
— Senior Designer at Interbrand
— Freelance Designer at 4Creative
— Art Director at Juliet Creative
— Art Director at Zulu Alpha Kilo
— Designer at Whitman Emorson
EDUCATION
OCAD University — Toronto
BDes Advertising
Minor in Media Studies
Penninghen — Paris
Art Direction
RECOGNITION
— 2023, Communication Arts Winner, Typography Competition
— 2022, Communication Arts Finalist, Design Competition
— 2022, Clio Music, Silver, SickKids: “Lily’s Raincoat“
— 2019, ADCC, Bronze, EGM: Dear 2030
— 2019, Communication Arts Webpicks, Pardon Website
— 2017, Applied Arts Student Awards, Entire Ad Campaign
— 2017, Zulu Alpha Kilo Employeeship Winner
CURRENTLY
🌎 Reading around the world one book at a time
CONTACT
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