Design should be useful, engaging and beautiful — and at times, experimental. In a world of dynamic and disruptive change, designers need to execute quickly with careful analysis and thorough testing. 

I’m a design leader who specializes in visual brand strategy, digital product design, creative direction, photography and illustration. During my tenure as Design Director for The Globe and Mail, I have been recognized with awards for art direction, design and visual storytelling from renowned organizations such as The Advertising and Design Club of Canada, The Association of Registered Graphic Designers, The Society for News Design and Applied Arts magazine. In 2016, The Globe and Mail was nominated for World’s Best Design by SND.

Over a 15-year career, I’ve led major projects, redesigns and marketing campaigns for  Texas Instruments, The Globe and Mail, Canada’s Walk of Fame, American Express, Nissan, Hyundai, Rolex, The Independent Film Channel, the Toronto Star, The Canadian Jewish News, Metroland Media Group and Alliance Atlantis Films. 

I'm a proud contributor to The Trust Project and the Toronto Film School's graphic design and interactive media program.


Awards

• RGD Social Good Design Award, 2018
• The Society for News Design World's Best Design nomination, 2016
• The Society for News Design Award of Excellence, 2005 - 2016
• The Society for News Design Award for Redesign, 2010
• Applied Arts Magazine Design Annual Award, 2006
• Advertising Design Club of Canada Silver Award, 2006
• Advertising Design Club of Canada Award of Merit, 2006


Lectures, seminars and speaking engagements:

• Toronto Film School, Graphic Design and Interactive Media program. 2014 - 2025
• The Trust Project, San Jose Museum of Technology. 2019
• McGill University: Journalism and Media conference, Montreal. 2017
• RGD Creative Directions portfolio reviews, Toronto. 2017
• World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers, 22nd World Advertising Conference, Prague. 2012
• Society For News Design Annual Workshop, Denver. 2010
• University of King's College School of Journalism, Halifax. 2009 - 2012

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