Hello!
I’m Caì
Visual designer, frontend developer, and travel enthusiast
About
CLIENTS
XP YEARS
A little inspiration, a little imagination, 100% designer
From designing ads to producing tunes, my roles have touched on many areas including corporate branding, print design and web development. I have designed for all kinds of businesses, from individuals to international corporations across the globe. Each experience has helped me grow, both as a designer and as a person. I also enjoy endless learning, so when I’m not working you’ll normally find me scouring the Internet for new tools and tutorials.
Additionally, I have had experiences that have helped shape my unique views. A wanderer and wonderer at heart, I am happiest when experiencing anything new. From the exotic cuisines found around the world, to the celebrations of modern and ancient cultures, each adds a new point of inspiration.
Portfolio
IA : Inteligencia Automóvil Branding
Friends & Advocates Peel & Surrounding Areas
Encuentro Marino Restaurante
With a background in traditional arts, and education in digital communications, I’m always up for a challenge
Aside from the usual Adobe standards like Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, I am well versed in a variety of other creative programs, such as Corel, and open source programs like InkScape, Gimp, and more. I am also constantly learning and upgrading skills in HTML, CSS/SASS and PHP, using WordPress often. And, if there are programs I don’t yet know about, it isn’t for long.
Additionally, I have created a number of designs and campaigns for social media and email using apps like MailChimp to create uniform communications that are both visually appealing as well as built with responsive and adaptive design in mind to be accessible to those with disabilites.
Experience
April, 2016 – Now
Visual Designer and Frontend Developer
Freelance graphic art and design, including web and print. Primarily working with small and medium sized businesses across several continents.
– Greet/meet with clients to discuss project briefs/updates
– Create logos, graphics, and illustrations based on client specs
– Create graphics/illustrations as specified for use in print or web
– Build new websites using a CMS
– Ongoing maintenance of websites
– Create business cards, corporate identities, brochures, other printed materials
The Well, Creative Consultants / Canada
January, 2013 – Now
Visual Designer and Frontend Developer
– Greet and meet with clients to discuss project briefs and updates
– Create logos, graphics, and illustrations based on client specs
– Build websites and redesign existing sites
– Ongoing maintenance of websites
– Create business cards, corporate identities, posters, brochures, flyers, and other printed materials
Pixel Pixy / Toronto, ON
September, 2006 – Now
Web Designer and Developer
– Designed and built a new website with responsive design
– Built with CMS so staff can easily update regularly
– Perform bug fixes and tweaks as needed or requested
– Create audio tracks for members’ theatre productions
Friends & Advocates / Brampton, ON
January, 2016 – April, 2017
Graphic Designer
– Greet and meet with clients to discuss project briefs and updates
– Create logos, graphics, and banners based on client specs
– Build websites and refresh existing sites
– Create corporate branding materials, brochures, signage
Kurz Design / Toronto, ON
January, 2014 – March 2014
Graphic Designer/Administration
– Determined client needs/wants by meeting with them to review their ideas and products
– Created designs/prepared proofs of client designs for print
– Designed/Created posters, brochures, business cards, flyers and other printed goods as requested
– Operated the digital press to complete client orders
MinuteMan Press / Toronto, ON
January, 2014 – March 2014
Administrative Services
Administrative assistance for the Toronto unit of First Nations and Inuit Health. Assessed and recorded reports and daily communications with all of Ontario’s 207 first nations settlements and 126 bands.
– Booked and managed travel, and created expense reports
– Organised meetings, took minutes, and collaborated with other AA’s to compile and distribute meeting notes and documents
– Created and edited databases
– Sorted, replaced and archived hard copy files
Health Canada, FNIH Ontario / Toronto, ON
Study
- Advanced Photoshop Techniques
- Advanced Illustrator Techniques
- Children’s Illustration
- Create Eye Catching Infographics
- Ideas from the History of Graphic Design
- Learn JS
- PHP for Designers
- Intro to Ruby
- Learn Bootstrap
- Intro to UX
OCAD
Design Intensive Cert.
Seneca College
Digital Media Arts
Graduates are prepared to meet the growing demand of “digital artists” skilled in the creation and implementation of computer graphics visuals for the ever growing field of “New Media”.
Refs
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My experience with Cai was the best! I like very much how the menu design looks. It is nice, modern and according to the business. Also, she has great ideas and it is on time. Thanks very much to Cai from Perú!
My best wishes for you.
José Bernable
Encuentro Marino Restaurant
Lima, Perú -
Love the full layout! Looks like a real book! Super excited about it. 🙂
xoxo
Melanie Curtin
80 Lays Around the World
New York, NY -
Hello everyone, I highly recommend Cai's services due to the fact that she is excellent designer and she is able to catch the client's essence and give different approaches in order to provide always the best option for the client all this with dedication and a smile . I am satisfied with the work that she is doing. She help me to find the name and she design the logo of a project of mine. And I am very happy with that.
So, I highly recommend Cai.Sincerely,
Gabriel Martínez
Bytes Cyber Cafe
Yucatán, México -
Wow! Awesome the new website! It looks great and will help us to provide more information and services to current and prospective members. Thanks for your help and teaching us how to use it!
Andrew Raralio
Friends & Advocates Peel, NPO
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Hello
Looking for help with a project and don’t know where to start? Drop me a line!
I’m happy to discuss any questions, and walk you through any concerns. Have an idea of what you want but not sure how to achieve it? I’ll help you reach a solid plan and get started on your way. Need urgent updates and can’t find your original files? Let me help you recover what was lost and ease the stress.
Drop me a simple hello, or provide a brief overview of what you’re looking for to get started.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Toronto, ON, Canada
Whatsapp: +1 416 668 4994
Hours: 7:00 – 21:00 EST