Client
Generator Design of Canada Inc.
Role
- Graphic Designer
- Social Media Specialist
Date
- 2016 – Present
Contact
- email@domain.com
I’ve spent some time writing blogs that actually try to say something, clear, engaging, and hopefully worth sticking around for. Along the way, I’ve also designed the visuals to pull their weight, making sure everything feels cohesive, readable, and on brand.
It’s all about that balance, strong storytelling paired with thoughtful design, so the whole thing works together instead of competing for attention.
Here are a few favourites I keep coming back to.
Nelvana: A Fond Farewell
(For Now)
After more than 50 years of bringing stories to life, the lights at Canada’s most famous animation studio have dimmed.
Vague Client Feedback: Decoding Design
Sometimes, designers are handed feedback like “Make it pop”
and feel in need of hiring a translator (or a psychiatrist).
Tag, You’re Out:
A Farewell To Hashtags
Think hashtags still matter? Think again. Algorithms have evolved, and so should you.
My Love Affair with
Big, Bold Design
If you’re tire of safe, soulless design, maybe it’s time to embrace the extremes.
The Heart Of The Matter: Surviving Me
I love my heart—its stubbornness, its fire. So when my cardiologist first suggested fixing it, I refused.
The Thief And The Cobbler:
Greatest Film Never Made
When you think of the most famous animated films of the past one hundred years, which ones make your shortlist? Here’s mine.
Visual Design Principles Matter—Even If You’re Not a Designer
Good design isn’t magic, it’s strategy. Knowing the rules means you can break them on purpose.
Blog For Reading: What’s In No Name?
While groceries weren’t on the list for the day, something yellow caught my eye in a long line of outlets.
Surviving Spring:
A Creative’s Guide
Welcome to the wacky world of sleep deprivation and seasonal allergies!
Spare Change: Take Your Bike To Work
I like to find the quickest way to do the best job I can, from designing to trying to dress my daughter for day camp.
Familiar Faces:
The Nagel Girls
You’ve seen these illustrations. At salons. On covers. Besides being artworks I admire, what are they called?
One McAnime, Please: McDonald’s Rebrands
I couldn’t believe my eyes as I pulled into the McDonald's drive-thru to get my daughter a Happy Meal.
GenerEHtor: Canada 150
We love Canada. We love it so much that, for Canada’s 150 birthday, we came up with 150 reasons to love our country.
Work Like MAD: Our 2021 Christmas Card
Once upon a staff lunch, someone exclaimed: “Let’s make a Christmas card that looks like MAD Magazine!”
The More Hue Know: Colour Theory
Ever wonder why a certain colour makes you feel something? Or why so many logos are either red or blue?
20 Signs You Might Be a Graphic Designer
Whether you’re a graphic designer or know one,
chances are you can relate to the following.
