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A look back at a small print project for Toronto Pearson. It’s the holiday card for Canada’s largest airport. I got to do a bit of illustration and digital metallic foil printing fun. .
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#illustration #artdirection #graphicdesign #prin

Hello 😊 I’m sharing some of the work I’ve done this past year. Here’s a campaign lead by Toronto Pearson International Airport. The aim was to gather both public and government support to build a major transit hub at the airport. I

Wishing everyone a LUMINOUS New Year ✨🕯🌟 #myturtleneckdesign #newyear #rumiquote #rumi #handmadecard #happynewyear #2019 #goldandgrey

It was a pleasure to attend @rgdhub’s Design Thinkers Conference yesterday. It reinvigorated my design batteries. It’s always good to be inspired and reminded why I do what I do. #rgdDT #designthinkers #toronto #graphicdesign #designer #n

Still true.👆🏽
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#myturtleneckdesign #professional #graphicdesigner #brandidentitydesign #branding #brandidentity #logodesign #logos #logodesigner #creativedirection #designconsultant #crossindustries #redadair #multidisciplinarydesigner #designt

The second post of my DESIGN PRIMER blog series is up. Why design now and not later?Here's an excerpt:

Many startup success stories today have often been co-founded by designers – Apple, Airbnb.com, Kickstarter, just to name a few. This means

Introducing DESIGN PRIMER, a series of blog posts on www.myturtleneck.com/blog 🤓🚀👋🏼 It's been a minute since I've blogged! I've often asked about my design process and I’ve written a little bit about it. I will be sharing some of what I kno

Throwback post (2 of 2) : The design of my own wedding. Art direction, wedding venue decor and wedding graphic design by @myturtleneckdesign @myturtleneck #rudyandcatherine .
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Additional credits: wedding dress, wedding party attire by @vinta_to, w

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2020/2017 • Time flies. We come back to unchanging places that mark the passage of time for me so clearly. It wasn’t that long ago but so much has changed and our kids have grown so much. Rumi says he still remembers coming here with you g

I don’t know if there’s ever a moment that I’m not celebrating, being in awe of or feeling grateful for you. But since it’s apparently #nationalsonsday let me celebrate you today too. You’re my light, my deeply sensitiv

Thank you for giving me your best poses, Kaiya. She’s a pro AND a darling. ‘Kumi’ (aka Kuya Rumi) loooved hanging out with you today.😍🥰😘 #kaiyangkaiya #niece #cutenessoverload #getoutofhere #familyvisit #cousins

It was a tough week in many ways. Two days after Rumi started virtual learning, his new teacher said she was suddenly reassigned to teach Grade 7/8 students instead. It’s so confusing for a bunch of 4 year olds already dealing with so much craz

*Someone* has been camping out over here lately and loving it.😏⛺️🥰 #smallspaces #nospace #mamalife #safeathome #thisboyslife #torontohome #home #homelove #rumiMB #manquilahome

Once upon a time, I rocked baby blue. #self #babymommy #rufflebum

First day of Senior Kindergarten!! Rumi’s excited. It’s all consuming and some minor tech issues. But it’s comforting to know that we’re all figuring this out together - including the new teacher. 😅🥰💻 #rumiMB #firstdayofsch

The best playground in Toronto + perfect weather. Rumi even got some unexpected playtime with a schoolmate. ☀️🌳✨#sundayfunday #lotsofwalking #chinesetakeoutpicnic #nathanphilipssquare #torontosundayfunday #grangepark #bestplayground #citykid #toront

We were actually quite impressed by the @immersivevangogh exhibit today. At different points, it was meditative and quite evocative. The videos of it don’t do it justice as this is truly an immersive experience that must be seen and felt in per

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"Katie Kirk"

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February 07, 2009 in dog

This yet-to-be published book is by illustrator Katie Kirk. It is too adorable for words! One does not need to be a dog lover to agree...

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