Food For Thought

For Carrie, design has been an obsession she's danced around all her life, however, it wasn't until moving to Victoria B.C. that she made the decision to hone her skills. Attending Pacific Design Academy turned out to be a perfect fit; design, and this little coastal city swiftly stole her heart. Coming from a customer service background, Carrie is undoubtedly a people person, and finds the psychology behind the choices they make as consumers fascinating. She has an insatiable curiosity, a real passion for sharing knowledge, and is constantly finding new inspiration at every turn. When it comes to design, to say that Carrie is organized would be the understatement of the year. We love her for it, and look on in envy at her beautiful, colour coded calendars. Time management is certainly something she's got nailed. Just as obvious is her love of bold colours, researching a new project, and her zeal for branding. With the guidance of PDA's industry professionals, and experience working on real world projects, Carrie has built a portfolio to be proud of— one that will certainly jump start her career in the graphic design industry. 

In a time when there are so many food fads, it's hard to know who to listen to, or what to believe. Unfortunately, Virgin Coconut Oil has been unjustly criticized and is largely misunderstood. Carrie's infographic goes over the reality of the super oil's unbelievable health benefits. And as we all know, the girl has definitely done her research, so read on with confidence.

This is a topic Carrie is very passionate about, and is one that has aided her own health and beauty needs. She'll soon be putting together a more in depth infographic, with even more tasty bits of information and useful tips on how to incorporate Virgin Coconut Oil into your life. So stay tuned via Twitter! 

follow Carrie on Twitter @care2design 
or you can reach her at carrieann.hubka@gmail.com 

A Sinking Feeling

Hello, my name is Gillian Jefferson. Unlike some of my classmates, design isn't something I knew I was destined for from the get go. I'd been surrounded by the business as a child, but hadn't considered the profession for myself. Well, sometimes you need to take a few steps back to see what's right in front of you. After five years spent working and travelling abroad, my love of design hit me like a ton of bricks, and I haven't looked back since. I now drool over beautiful fonts, I bump contrast, I suddenly know which colours are meant for each other, and a good sheet of paper... don't get me started. So no, I didn't start out knowing that this is what I wanted to do, but now, there isn't a doubt in my mind— I'm in love.

The infographic below was inspired by the very real possibility of the federal government approving the current proposal for an oil pipeline that runs from the Albertan Tar Sands all the way to the coast of Northern British Columbia. While the tone of this topic may not suit today (being Valentine's Day and all), it's certainly a topic that's close to a lot of hearts; mine included. 

sign the petition:

 http://dogwoodinitiative.org/no-tankers/petition

you can follow me on Twitter @gpjefferson or reach me at gillianpageproductions@gmail.com