Me & My Work
Hi! 👋 I'm a full time freelance graphic designer based in Toronto.
Using engaging and accessible graphic design, I focus on telling stories, visualizing data, communicating calls to action and demonstrating impact.
Other Bits and Bobs About Me
Treasurer of the board of Mayworks, Festival of Working People and the Arts
Co-Founder of Minnow, a magazine focused on conservation in the Great Lakes Region
I am a signatory on the Design Justice Principles and incorporate these foundations into my practice
I have a passion for all things print and am honing my skills in linocut printmaking and naturally dyed textiles
Experience
Previous graphic design instructor for the Environmental Visual Communications course at Fleming College, in partnership with the ROM
Previous Marketing Officer at Stella's Place — mental health for young adults
Previous Art and Marketing Director at Photographers Without Borders
Trained in accessible document design by Accessibility Canada
I also love to travel, here I am in Mongolia in 2018. Photo by Brian Hodges.
I have worked with artists, non-profits, policy-makers and businesses in the areas of mental health, climate justice, housing, social services and labour rights. Here are a few below.
"Alex works from a place of deep integrity and sensitivity, producing designs that capture target audiences and clearly communicate the intended message.
Her consultation process is thoughtful and collaborative, and she easily incorporates client feedback to achieve desired outcomes, always delivering on time and on budget. I would highly recommend Alex for design projects of any scale."
—Dagmar Schroeder
Marketing, Communications & Stewardship Manager, Stella's Place
"Alex and I connected on LinkedIn when I made a post looking for visual designers. We've collaborated on several projects now, and hopefully there will be more to come.
If you're looking to work with a talented visual designer who not only produces great work but contributes fresh ideas, I highly recommend reaching out to Alex."
—Negin Sairafi
Co-founder of RebuildTO, Co-founder of Reset, COO at Whimble
Let's Work Together
Thanks for your interest in working together! Please take some time to fill out the questions at this link so that I can get an idea of the scope, timeline, details and your vision.
I'm grateful to be working, organizing, and residing in Tkaronto on the traditional territories of the the Anishinaabeg, Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Chippewa and the Wendat Peoples. This territory is a part of the 'Dish With One Spoon' Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement to share, care for and protect the land and resources.
We are all treaty people.