Melissa is a graphic designer and art director based in Toronto. She is driven by curiosity and a love for typography, but guided by research and strategy.
DESIGN AWARDS & RECOGNITION:
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- RGD DesignThinkers Vancouver Scholarship, 2023
(Right To Life, Campaign)
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- RGD Student Awards Honourable Mention, 2022
(Right To Life, Campaign)
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- Applied Arts Student Awards Winner, 2021
(Type Couture, Editorial Series)
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- In-class Pitch Competition: Client: People of Colour in Advertising and Marketing (POCAM), First-place Winner, 2021
( PO [CAM:Era], Campaign)
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- In-class Pitch Competition: Client: Toronto Police Service, Third-place Winner, 2021
(Hate Crimes Prevention, Brochure Design )
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- Emerge Media Awards Finalist, 2020
(Coffee Time, Editorial Spread)
FEATURES:
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Eight DesignThinkers Vancouver scholarships awarded to emerging designers
is bereal real? does it even matter?
(Blog graphics for The Mint Agency)
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Saying "No"​ To Spec Work: A New Approach To Sourcing Creative Talents.
(Written words & article graphics)
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Type Couture | 2021 Awards Winner | Applied Arts
SUICOKE INTRODUCES CHERRY BLOSSOM HUES TO ITS LINEUP OF SANDALS AND SLIDES
(Product photography & design assets for SUICOKE)
NEW COLORWAY: PINK WEB-EXCLUSIVE
(Product photography & design assets for SUICOKE)
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