Hello – my name is Taylor. As a designer, I love to get my hands on any problem I can find. I would describe myself as a creative, organized, and detail-oriented person. I am passionate about solving problems and creating innovative and efficient solutions. I love research, and finding solid reasons to create the work I do. 

Some important things about me: If there is passion, there is a project. I am a self-professed crazy dog mom which led me to create “The Rudy Project” in my spare time; I am also a strong advocate for mental health support which led me to create “Press Pause” in May of 2020. After two years in business, we have partnered with many organizations across Canada to bring accessible, easy to use mental health resources to all kinds of people.

I am currently working full-time as a Visual and Product Designer for Smile.io. If you have any questions or ideas to share with me, feel free to reach out! I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Focus

Adobe CC: Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Photoshop

Figma, Sketch

Prototyping

Digital illustration

Research

User testing

Mental health and wellness

Presenting

Recognition

Second Place Wilf Rieck Pitch Competition / 2020 Entrepreneur pitch competition for leading-edge business ventures to win cash prizes.

Award for Highest Academic Achievement / 2017 Award for highest academic achievement in Idea Development, Basic Design, and History of Design.

Above and Beyond Award / 2017 Award in recognition of a student who has consistently provided high-level ideation and process, challenging themselves to go above and beyond in all aspects of their projects.