Digital Design & UX Foundation - Vancouver

I’m a Montreal-born Designer, based in Vancouver. I’ve been working in digital for over ten years, specializing in interactive experiences. I have a not-so-secret love affair with illustration and product design.

Throughout my experiences, while remaining design obsessed and very hands on – I’ve come to love leading a team and mentoring those eager to grow. I’ve also gained a solid understanding of the balance between business requirements and design freedom.

Excellent work ethic, an obsession with brand consistency, and thriving in a fast paced environment – have taught me to successfully oversee large projects, while collaborating with development teams.

My portfolio includes; product design, adaptive / responsive design, conceptual campaign work, lead visual design, motion design, illustration, and select personal projects.

When I’m not behind a screen, I can be found painting, planning my next adventure, or grinding away on a personal project.

Altruism ( creative or otherwise ) inspires me most: I’m a proud supporter of Kiva, GVN, World Malaria Day, and 20 | 20 | 20.

Karina is an experienced UX and graphic designer with a primary focus on interaction design and product development. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Psychology, she originally started as a digital illustrator and gradually moved to web development and branding. Her biggest passion is working with startups and custom-built products, as it gives her a chance to work with different stages of the product, from visual identity, design, and branding to front-end development, market research and testing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-daukaeva/

A graduate of Bachelor of Science program, with a major in Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT), and a concentration in Design at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver, Canada.

8+ years of experience in strategic communications, with focused on User Experience and Interaction Design consulting. Covering all areas of User Experience – including conceptual/ feature analysis and strategy, user research, wire-framing, flows, heuristic reviews/ usability evaluations, and user testing. Have experience with just about every type of interactive medium (and every industry) – Web, mobile, desktop – and specialize in complex interaction challenges, including applications and social media. https://www.linkedin.com/in/inque/

UX Designer, passionate about all stages of design. From research to information architecture to testing to hi-fidelity prototypes. “I am the users best advocate. Through simple, intuitive, fun and engaging design” https://www.linkedin.com/in/andres-navas-20b20b36/

A leader in brand and campaign management for local music events at the Waldorf, Fiona designs collateral for events in both print and digital media and manages social media content (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.). Some of her clients include: The Georgia Straight, Beatroute Magazine, Daily Hive Vancouver. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-samson-08337360/

I manage and operate a small pharmacy while also taking on various freelance design projects on the side. I am driven to maintain a high level of empathy for my customers, whether for the end user within design or my patients within healthcare- this is the common thread between my two careers. I am always on the look out for new challenges and creative projects, but operating a small retail business has also helped hone my appreciation for the monetary side of any business endeavour. Creative direction and design in general are my passion, however I am especially drawn to creating products that allow people to solve their problems or improve their life in some tangible way. Any opportunity that allows me to learn something new is time well spent. I am always interested in new projects and will work tirelessly until they’re finished. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dammeyer-78084093/