An experienced designer, I find inspiration in minimalist design, bold colours, and typographic beauty. I hold an MA in Art History from York University, a BA (Hons) in Art History from University of Toronto, and a Publishing Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University. I was a staff member of the Art Canada Institute from 2014 to 2021, serving as Web & Layout Director from 2017 to 2021. I was also the copyeditor for Inuit Art Quarterly from 2016 to 2019. In 2021, I chose to embark on a freelance career, focusing on print and layout design and copyediting. I am a board member of Rungh Cultural Society. My art writing has been published by The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and C Magazine. I also co-curated the following exhibitions: Piece by Piece (2015; with Karina Irvine and Jenna Shamoon), Gales Gallery, York University; Helen Lucas: Roots to the Present (2017; with Jenna Shamoon), Todmorden Mills Heritage Site; and ab NEXT: Contemporary Abstraction by Emerging Artists (2017; with Linda Jansma), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.…

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An experienced designer, I find inspiration in minimalist design, bold colours, and typographic beauty. I hold an MA in Art History from York University, a BA (Hons) in Art History from University of Toronto, and a Publishing Certificate from Toronto Metropolitan University. I was a staff member of the Art Canada Institute from 2014 to 2021, serving as Web & Layout Director from 2017 to 2021. I was also the copyeditor for Inuit Art Quarterly from 2016 to 2019. In 2021, I chose to embark on a freelance career, focusing on print and layout design and copyediting. I am a board member of Rungh Cultural Society. My art writing has been published by The Robert McLaughlin Gallery and C Magazine. I also co-curated the following exhibitions: Piece by Piece (2015; with Karina Irvine and Jenna Shamoon), Gales Gallery, York University; Helen Lucas: Roots to the Present (2017; with Jenna Shamoon), Todmorden Mills Heritage Site; and ab NEXT: Contemporary Abstraction by Emerging Artists (2017; with Linda Jansma), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.…

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An experienced designer, I find inspiration in minimalist design, bold colours, and typographic beauty.

I hold an MA in Art History from York University, a BA (Hons) in Art
History from University of Toronto, and a Publishing Certificate
from Toronto Metropolitan University. I was a staff member of
the Art Canada Institute from 2014 to 2021, serving as Web &
Layout Director from 2017 to 2021. I was also the copyeditor for
Inuit Art Quarterly from 2016 to 2019. In 2021, I chose to embark
on a freelance career, focusing on print and layout design and
copyediting. I am a board member of Rungh Cultural Society.

My art writing has been published by The Robert McLaughlin
Gallery and C Magazine. I also co-curated the following exhibitions:
Piece by Piece (2015; with Karina Irvine and Jenna Shamoon), Gales
Gallery, York University; Helen Lucas: Roots to the Present (2017;
with Jenna Shamoon), Todmorden Mills Heritage Site; and ab NEXT:
Contemporary Abstraction by Emerging Artists (2017; with Linda
Jansma), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Education

Graphic Design and Visual Communication Skills Certificate at OCAD U
March 1, 2023
MA in Art History with Curatorial Diploma at York University
October 1, 2017
Publishing Certificate at Toronto Metropolitan University
May 1, 2013
BA (Hons. with Distinction), Art History, English at University of Toronto
April 20, 2010

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Other
    uniE621 Various Marketing Materials
    Great marketing materials are essential for donor stewardship and audience engagement. Promotional materials created for various clients have included brochures, flyers, social media campaigns, newsletters, print and digital advertisements, and greeting cards.…
    uniE621 Event Design
    The Art Canada Institute hosts yearly free events, featuring the authors of their popular art book series, as well as artists, curators, and visual culture experts from across the country. Each event has elegant and engaging branded print and digital materials, such as table and way-finding signage, PowerPoint presentations, posters, print and digital invitations, promotional advertisements, comment cards, staff badges, and VIP tickets.…
    uniE621 365-Day Desk Calendar
    A leading resource on art in Canada, the Art Canada Institute (ACI) has a wealth of beautiful, full-colour contemporary and historical artworks across its website and print publications. As a charitable organization, ACI relies on both maintaining and growing its donor base. The 365 Day Calendar donor gift was created as an elevation of the 12-Month Desk Calendar. It is an engaging and informative daily reminder of ACI’s important work in the arts community.…
    uniE621 Art Book Design
    The Art Canada Institute (ACI) is a registered charitable organization, whose mandate is to make art and art history in Canada a multi-vocal conversation. While a digital first organization, the ACI also publishes incredibly rich, full-colour art books under the imprint the Canadian Art Library. This library of monograph books introduces readers to contemporary and historical artists in Canada though a presentation of their most important works, the critical issues they address, an in-depth illustrated biography, and a look at the techniques and evolution of their artistic style. The books have a very flexible design template so that each is unique while still maintaining a unified visual identity.…
    uniE621 Annual Report & Catalogue Designs
    The Art Canada Institute’s catalogues and reports are essential tools for fundraising and communicating their abundant programming. The Annual Reports each have a unique design that presents the organization’s accomplishments and financial statements, while still representing the ACI’s recognizable brand. Catalogues display the upcoming books in the organization’s publishing season, generating excitement and anticipation. Importantly, they also presented information on the ACI’s available books and resources.…
    uniE621 Michael Gibson Gallery Newsletter Redesign
    Michael Gibson Gallery’s newsletters have become a beloved weekly read for their clients. A redesign was in order, not only to integrate the new logo, but also to offer a more pleasurable reading experience.…
    uniE621 Michael Gibson Gallery Brand Refresh
    MGG, an established London, Ontario, commercial art gallery, requested a logo update that incorporated both their acronym, and full name. The logo needed to be legible at small sizes (for social media) and also have weight when grouped with other logos. This clean and simple design is flexible depending on where the logo is being used. The square MGG can be used separate from the full text as needed. MGG’s newsletters have become a beloved weekly read for their clients. A redesign was in order, not only to integrate the new logo, but also to offer a more pleasurable reading experience.…