About Stephanie

Hi there! My name is Stephanie (but you can call me Steph), and I am a freelance graphic designer. From a very early age, design has been my passion - I lived it, breathed it, and ate and drank it too. I have been a creative soul in nearly all aspects of my life from the moment I can remember, whether it was designing and executing my 7th birthday party invitation or developing a new brand identity for a corporate client - it's in my blood. ​

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I spent five years at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia (where I was born & raised) studying a Bachelor of Creative Industries, majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Advertising. I didn't think that was enough, however, so I decided to enroll in a double degree (because, you know - who needs a life?) with a Bachelor of Communications majoring in Marketing - which is what led me to move across to the other side of the world. In 2016, I studied a winter semester exchange at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, and since then, North America has been home!

 

I have been running my freelance graphic design business since 2007, when I was a young, doe-eyed teen with a passion for creating things and living in a world of colour, art, a high-speed internet connection, and the non-existence of comic sans. I still am that girl today; however, I do have a little more tolerance for comic sans (but if you like "Papyrus" or "Chiller," I don't think we can be friends, sorry)

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As well as graphic design, I also have 5+ years of experience in the events and marketing industry, where I was an Event Coordinator and Social Media Marketing Manager for over 25 not-for-profit organizations in Perth, Western Australia. 

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I specialize in branding, web design, social media, SEO, and print & digital publishing. I am an Instagram Strategist, Adobe Specialist, a Certified WIX Partner, and a part of the Shopify Partner program. A huge aspect of my design regime is focusing on typography, minimalism, and intricate composition. In 2020, I pivoted my niche to specialization in the beauty and aesthetics industry, however, no industry is off limits for me! I love to design, and whenever I get the opportunity to, I take it. I am also the creator & co-host of the podcast, The Empower Hour with Dufferin Media which is available on all major podcast platforms.

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My design philosophy is to create with passion, create with purpose, and tell a brand's story through the use of design. When I am not buried behind my laptop, I am usually traveling, watching Gossip Girl for the 100th time, eating sushi, or discovering my new favourite gin.

Design is on my mind 24/7 - so if you're interested in working together, brainstorming ideas or just want to say hello - drop me a line!