I bring together form and function to create experiences that captivate and inspire discerning audiences.
This page traces my journey – from early adventures and media features to luxury campaigns and interactive projects, demonstrating how I help brands create moments that endure.
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2009
Completed Master of Arts, Economics
After graduating from Bachelor of Business Administration at Bishop’s University in 2007, I moved across Canada to study Behavioural Economics at University of Saskatchewan. During this time, I became interested in information design, and worked for university’s IT department (where I learned a lot about tech and design).
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2010 – 2012
Digital Nomad Lifestyle Content Creator
I began my design career with a travel and lifestyle blog while doing a year abroad (in Australia), eventually building a community of engaged readers who followed my traveling adventures. During this period, I spent significant time in Thailand, Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Serbia and Croatia. My work caught the attention of Air Canada’s En Route and ELLE Serbia, showcasing my ability to share stories that resonate and connect with audiences. Other press features included Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health and Grazia Magazine.
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2013
Pioneering Social Marketing Campaigns
I partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to create Serbia’s first national tourism social media campaign along with a group of local influencers and tastemakers. With 23,000+ organic photo uploads to Instagram, this initiative reshaped the country’s perception among Europe’s millennial travelers (becoming a recognized marketing case study and a travelling art show) and was later acquired by BBC Travel.
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2015 – 2020
Corporate Experience
In the corporate world, I specialized in design and communication strategy for architecture and real estate – industries where precision, storytelling and high-value client relationships are paramount. I closely supported the leadership of MCM Partnership and Hapa Collaborative with design and communications related projects, which gave me a unique lens for understanding corporate audiences and crafting visual narratives that resonate with them.
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2021 – 2024
Private Practice
Through my private practice, I’ve been collaborating with tech, wellness and real estate clients – including Storylines (a luxury residential cruise experience) and KPU Communities Trust (championing First Nations reconciliation through real estate development). These ongoing client relationships combine creativity and long term design thinking to deliver results.
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2024 – 2025
Tech Startup World
Over the years, I became interested in personal development and alongside Igor (my partner) have been working on a LMS platform to help coaches and practitioners deliver daily protocols and engaging content. Our tech startup DIAL (Day In A Life) was a quarter-finalist in Accelerate Okanagan 2025 program (where we presented our MVP).
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Now
Expertise and Passion
My design career has been led by my passions: art, technology and adventure. These subjects have always inspired me and I’m excited to partner up with those who want to raise standards and create lasting impressions. My background in business allows me to work smoothly alongside executives in a range of industries. After a decade and a half of design, storytelling and strategic experience, my work creates brands that delight and transform.
For partners who share a vision, I bring not just skills but a perspective shaped by years of working across lifestyle and innovation. If you’re seeking to inspire humans in new and meaningful ways, I’d love to start that conversation.
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