For five years, as a side project, I collaborated with a physician (Dr. Clifford Chan-Yan) to design and illustrate a book about the clinical physical exam. I wanted to combine a bold contemporary style with quirky illustrations that were like everyday people with just a little characterization. These are just a few of the many illustrations included in this publication…
There is something satisfying about going through the processes of creating logos and or icon graphics, although it can be a difficult challenge if one is working to get the approval of a client’s committee of varying opinions. Often, I have to verbally explain my process to get the client on board to understand why the shapes, colours and arrangements might bring some meaning to their corporate insignia.
For a business consulting firm in Vancouver – 2021
A UBC/ St. Paul’s Hospital collaboration – 2018
For an SFU initiative, Community Health Solutions Research Institute – 2013
Icon and wordtype for UBC’s Digital Tattoo Project – 2010
For an SFU based project – 2007
For a pilates studio from the 90s.
For an Internet cafe that was part of a language school in Vancouver – late 90s.
Sometimes the size that fits in an ID pouch, wallet or pocket, information guides are a handy tool for referencing the kinds of technical information that is difficult to recall from memory.
The compacting of many important details onto a small piece of print real estate often makes for interesting design challenges.
An accordion fold business card accommodates more information.
Digital cartoons created in Illustrator (2010) for an organ transplant presentation.
My first digital (Illustrator) illustrations published in a medical journal from 1996 for Drs. J. Sladen and J. Reid.
A medical diagram (2012) for a journal illustrating the improved design of an artificial heart valve.
HIV poster - final version
HIV poster - rejected
Front panel of Princess Ave. Map
This map (in progress) for children and their families is intended to be a multilayered, informative guide to places in the neighbourhoods that have significance in an historical, cultural and recreational context. It will even include children’s favourite places and children’s photographs. This is one of many projects that Anne Marie Slater, lead artist, has conceived as part of her community engagement committment.
My part is the graphic design. Due to some funding issues, especially for printing, and delays with photo permissions and other supporting information, the project is temporarily stalled.
In addition to the cultural and historical aspects of this project, there is also an intent to raise awareness of the diversity of these areas including the fact that many children live here, in an area that is often neglected and marginalized.
Princess Ave. Map: Outside
Princess Ave. Map: Inside
Some items designed for the Arts Umbrella Dance Company as part of parent volunteer contribution. Some were used and ones that were not may still be used. Excluding the Emily Molnar graphic, all of the figures are dancers from the Arts Umbrella Dance Company. The Emily Molnar graphic was used to honour her when she left AU to direct Ballet BC. The shirt designs were the beginning of developing sellable swag to raise funds for the dance company. The cards were developed to thank donors and volunteers as well as to sell as greeting cards to help recover costs.
Care and Advocacy; poster; digital print; 8.5 x 11 in; 2008
For this poster, I used fragments of photos that were shot on a rainy, early morning walk to work along Hastings Street. It was well received and the next year I was asked to do 2 more posters. I made 2 different posters incorporating assorted photo images and was quite pleased with how they worked with the themes. Unfortunately, the client was not happy with them so they were never used.
Moral Courage; unused poster; 8.5 x 11 in; 2009
Integrating Ethical Reflection; unused poster; 2009
Shifting to Wellness; DVD cover; digital print
These educational materials were part of a project designed to support shift workers to live healthy lifestyles. The booklet was litho printed in 2 colours. The photo images are screen captures from the video and were altered to duotones.
Visual Formations 