OCAD University, Toronto, Canada Area
OCAD University (www.ocadu.ca) is Canada’s “university of imagination.” The university, founded in 1876, is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. OCAD University is building on its traditional, studio-based strengths, adding new approaches to learning that champion cross-disciplinary practice, collaboration and the integration of emerging technologies. In the Age of Imagination, OCAD University community members will be uniquely qualified to act as catalysts for the next advances in culture, technology and quality of life for all Canadians.
OCAD University Alumni
Liz Peters
Freelance Art Director
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Design, Advertising
Experience
Y&R June 2013 - August 2014
BBDO September 2011 - December 2012
Grey Canada October 2009 - September 2011
Leo Burnett Toronto May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Outdoor Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Typography, Concept Development, Interactive Advertising, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Art Direction
Malin Bondeson
Photography Professional
Photography
Education
OCAD University 1994 — 2007
AOCAD, Photography
Marek Pluciennik
Visual Artist/Film Artist/Freelance Videomaker
Fine Art
Education
University of Helsinki 1996 — 1998
Visiting Student Studies
Akademia Sztuk Pięknych im. Jana Matejki w Krakowie 1993 — 1994
Video and Media Studies
OCAD University 1992 — 1994
Foundation studies
University of Toronto 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
Experience
AAVE Festival October 2013 - Present
City Ghettos of Today August 2013 - Present
Taiteen edistämiskeskus-Arts Promotion Centre Finland October 2013 - April 2014
freelance fine art / media art curator November 2012 - June 2013
Freelance Filmmaker 1997 - 2013
Skills
Multimedia, Video Production, Digital Marketing, Video, Illustration, Film, Art Exhibitions, Theatre, Editing, Galleries, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Art, Photoshop, Curating, Contemporary Art, InDesign, Art History, Photography
Matthew Fraser
Director of Consulting at Metabolic
Environmental Services
Education
TU Delft Leiden University 2007 — 2011
Master of Science, Industrial Ecology
Ontario College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Industrial Design
Experience
Metabolic November 2013 - Present
Except - Integrated Sustainability June 2011 - September 2013
TU Delft January 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Environmental Policy, Energy, Industrial Design, Sustainable Business, Systems Thinking, sustainability..., Communication Design
Melissa Langley
Student at Blackpool and The Fylde College
Photography
Education
Blackpool and The Fylde College 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Photography
OCAD University 2010 — 2011
Graphic Design
Experience
THEMESHOTS LEISURE LIMITED March 2015 - Present
Black's Photography June 2012 - August 2013
St. Joseph Communications, Media Group March 2013 - June 2013
St. Joseph Communications, Media Group April 2013 - April 2013
Trend Hunter September 2012 - September 2012
Toronto Life Magazine August 2012 - August 2012
Michelle Culjat Longo
Interior Architect SIR/MSA, Longo Arkitektur AB
Architecture & Planning
Education
Royal Institute of Art 2008 — 2009
Restaureringskonst
OCAD University 1991 — 1996
OCAD, Environmental Design
Experience
Longo Arkitektur ab June 2005 - Present
Tengbom 2010 - 2014
Reflex Arkitekter 2007 - 2010
Thomas Eriksson Arkitekter 2002 - 2004
Ahlsen & Tengbom Inredningsarkitekter 1998 - 2002
YabuPushelberg June 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Comprehensive Planning, Interior Architecture, Architectures, Architectural Design, Space planning, Sustainable Design, Space Planning, Architecture, Concept Design, Architectural Interiors, ArchiCAD, Design Research, Concept Development, AutoCAD Architecture, Interior Design, Retail Design, Commercial Interiors, Residential Design, Furniture, SketchUp
Michelle Ivankovic
cofounder at Double Double
Design
Education
OCAD University
ID
Experience
Double Double March 2014 - Present
foodhuggers.com June 2013 - Present
michelle ivankovic enterprises incorporated international November 2009 - Present
Umbra 2000 - 2009
Skills
Rapid Prototyping, Furniture, Rendering, Research Design, Industrial Design, Product Design
Nancy Seto
Freelance UX Design Researcher at Tribal DDB Amsterdam
Design
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Design, Industrial Design
George Brown College 2004 — 2005
Art and Design Foundation
Experience
Tribal DDB Amsterdam January 2013 - January 2013
Tribal DDB Amsterdam June 2012 - December 2012
Fablab Amsterdam December 2011 - March 2012
Cyberbahn, a Thomson Reuters Business January 2010 - April 2011
Massey Hall March 2001 - April 2011
Art Gallery of Ontario October 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Design Research, Design Thinking
Natasha Stevens
Freelance PR Services
Public Relations and Communications
Education
OCAD University 2008 — 2010
Photography
Thomas A. Blakelock School 2004 — 2008
Experience
Obscure Alternatives PR February 2009 - Present
Keep Zero Gravity May 2011 - September 2012
Photosynthesis Studio September 2005 - April 2011
Skills
Facebook, Brand Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Press Releases, Social Media, Management, Microsoft Office, Online Marketing, Fashion, Photoshop, Visual Merchandising
Nicholas Robins
MLA candidate, The University of Edinburgh
Architecture & Planning
Education
OCAD University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Printmaking
San Francisco Art Institute 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Printmaking
Experience
The University of Edinburgh September 2014 - Present
Skills
Urban Regeneration, Land Use Planning, Research, Printmaking, Writing, Illustrator, Management, Urban Agriculture, Photoshop, InDesign, Plant Identification, Public Relations, Events Organisation, Curating, Project Management, AutoCAD, Landscape Architecture, Social Media, Landscape Design, Plant Design, Urban Design, Teaching, Plant Maintenance
Nora Fager
Graphic Designer
Graphic Design
Education
Visual Communication at The Royal Danish Art Academy for Design 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Visual Communication
OCAD University 2013 — 2013
Exchange semester, Visual Communication
Östra Grevie folkhögskola 2009 — 2011
Eftergymnasial, Grafisk design & illustration
Högskolan i Borås 2009 — 2009
Kurser i Mönsterkonstruktion, Modeillustration, Grafisk Portfolio och Modefotografering
Experience
Branderz December 2014 - May 2015
Sustainable Studio March 2014 - April 2014
Södra Esplanaden March 2009 - March 2009
Skills
Typography, Photoshop, Brochures, Logo Design, Layout, Graphic Design, Bookbinding, Co-design, Illustration, InDesign, Illustrator
Paul Parolin
Creative Director, Contract at BSUR
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 2002 — 2006
Experience
BSUR July 2015 - Present
Freelance November 2014 - June 2015
The Hive November 2008 - August 2014
Lowe Roche May 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Creative Strategy, Creative Solutions, Advertising, Art Direction, Idea Generation, Creative Direction, Online Advertising, Client Presentation
Rena Li
interior desiger at Sinolink Property
Graphic Design
Education
ontario college of art & design 2001 — 2006
BD, design
Experience
Sinolink Property design department assiantrock bundDecember 2010 - August 2011
astronaut-media August 2008 - April 2011
design connection 2006 - 2007
Robert Augustynowicz
Founder & CEO at raid5 Solutions
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 1994 — 1998
BFA, Integrated Media
East York Collegiate Institute 1992 — 1994
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Experience
raid5 Solutions January 2012 - Present
Philips Lighting August 2012 - December 2013
IKEA Industry Konstantynów Łódzki October 2010 - June 2012
IKEA Industry Wielbark September 2009 - September 2010
IKEA Industry Wielbark May 2008 - September 2009
ART Reklama (obecnie d-well) September 2007 - March 2008
Gregory Signs June 2006 - June 2007
Somerville Merchandising Inc. May 2004 - June 2006
DNS Display Industries Inc. September 2002 - May 2004
Creative Displayworks September 1999 - September 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Product Design, Materials, Manufacturing, Graphic Design, Process Engineering, Quality Management, CAD/CAM, PDM, Google Adwords, CAD, Marketing Strategy, Solidworks, International Project..., Furniture, Engineering Design, Pro Engineer, Inventor, Concept Development, Management, MS Project, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Design, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Marketing, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, R&D, Google Webmaster Tools, Software Project..., International..., FMEA, Google Docs, SEO, Google Apps, Google Analytics, Engineering, Unigraphics, Product Development, AutoCAD, Automation, Solid Edge, SEM, Design Engineering
Rod Chong
COO at Slightly Mad Studios
Computer Games
Education
OCAD University 1990 — 1993
New Media
Experience
Slightly Mad Studios April 2015 - Present
Electronic Arts February 2006 - October 2014
Skills
Presentations, Co-marketing, Brand Development, International Business, Digital Media, Presentation Development, Business Strategy, Trans Media, Personal Branding, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Game Development, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Video Games, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing
Roland Elliott Brown
Journalist
Writing and Editing
Education
UCL 2009 — 2010
Master's Degree, Russian Studies
OCAD University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Media
Experience
IranWire November 2013 - Present
Skills
Orwell, Book Reviews, Russian Foreign Policy, Russian Literature, Online Journalism, Speaking for broadcast, Interviews, Podcasts, Manuscript Criticism, Editing audio for..., Iranian foreign policy, Writing, Research, Journalism, Iran human rights, Microsoft Office, Editing
Romain Vallet
Architecte D.E. H.M.O.N.P.
Architecture & Planning
Education
2007 — 2009
Diplôme d'État d'Architecture, Architecture
2004 — 2007
License d'architecture, Architecture
2003 — 2004
Basic studies, Design
Experience
Atelier 9.81 September 2013 - Present
Axel Schoenert Architectes Associés October 2009 - June 2013
Axel Schoenert Architectes Associés July 2008 - June 2009
Associations de Paralysés de France June 2007 - June 2007
Skills
ArchiCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Sustainable Design, Rendu visuel, Artlantis, Digital Fabrication, Architectural Design, Graphisme, Urban Design, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Model Making, AutoCAD Architecture, Photographie, SketchUp, Design Research, Architecture, Architectural Drawings, InDesign
Rosemary Dawn Allison
Web Content Provider at Internet Marketing Synergies
Writing and Editing
Education
Open University 2000 — 2001
Certificate in Natural Sciences, Natural Sciences
OCAD University 1970 — 1974
BFA, Fine arts
Experience
Internet Marketing Synergies January 2014 - Present
Self employed 2013 - Present
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations November 1992 - Present
Self-employed writer September 2013 - December 2013
Alex Mero 2010 - 2010
Kids Can Press 1972 - 1974
Skills
Creative Writing, Books, Freelance Writing, Poetry, Photography, Editing, Web Content, Non-fiction, Proofreading, Publishing, Copywriting, Fiction, Literature, Art, Blogging, Copy Editing
Sarah Driscoll
Masters of Art Business Candidate Sotheby's Institute of Art
Fine Art
Education
Sotheby's Institute of Art 2014 — 2015
Masters of Art Business (candidate)
Ontario College of Art and Design
Collecting Contemporary Art
University of Toronto 2008 — 2012
Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classical and Ancient Studies, Renaissance Studies and Art History
Experience
Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund February 2014 - August 2014
Lumír Hladík December 2013 - March 2014
Romspen Mortgage Investment Fund April 2013 - February 2014
TDS Personnel January 2013 - February 2014
Haywood Securities May 2012 - December 2012
Spencer Judge
Art Desk Placement at Harper's Bazaar
Design
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
BDes
Parsons School of Design 2010 — 2011
Teddy Hunter
Sound Artist
Music
Education
The University of Edinburgh 2015 — 2017
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Art Space and Nature
The University of South Wales 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Sound and Music, 1
OCAD University 2014 — 2014
Intergrated Media
Kingsley School Bideford
Experience
Kennacott Court March 2013 - July 2015
Widemouth Bay Cafe July 2014 - December 2014
Kingsley School Bideford June 2014 - June 2014
Skills
Singing, Music Industry, Art, Rowing, Sound, Film Music, Singer-songwriter, Composition, Music, Recording, Piano
Terry Woods
Independent Management Consultant | Marketing | Strategy | Organisational Development | MBA
Management Consulting
Education
Rotterdam School of Management 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
OCAD University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Design (BDes)
Experience
T.C.L. Woods Consulting March 2012 - Present
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University January 2011 - March 2012
InnoSpa International January 2008 - June 2010
Beal Institute for Strategic Creativity May 2006 - December 2007
Thorarinn Ingi Jonsson
Education
The Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague 2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Sculpture
Salzburg Summer Academy 2011 — 2011
Icelandic Academy of Arts 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine and Studio Arts
Ontario College of Art and Design 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Integrated Media
Thy Nguyen
Global Account Manager and Recruitment Strategist
Staffing and Recruiting
Education
University of Toronto
OCAD University
Experience
Sqore.com March 2015 - Present
NetJobs Group AB November 2014 - March 2015
techjobs.com November 2014 - March 2015
MDSearch.ca February 2010 - June 2014
Slade Consulting Group Inc. January 2010 - June 2014
Telepoll Canada Inc. 2009 - 2009
Gsus Sindustries 2003 - 2005
Skills
Networking, Healthcare, Executive Search, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Recruitment Advertising, Account Management, Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Management, Team Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, Time Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Technical Recruiting, Sales
Tiphaine Rolland
Graphic Designer at Yubl
Graphic Design
Education
L'Ecole de design Nantes Atlantique 2009 — 2014
Master's degree, Graphic Design, Master II
Ontario College of Art and Design 2012 — 2012
Graphic Design, Bachelor of Design
Lycée La Colinière 2006 — 2009
A-levels specializing in Arts, Literature
Experience
Yubl February 2015 - Present
IDAPT March 2014 - August 2014
HAVAS 360 September 2011 - October 2011
Crédit Agricole August 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Spanish, InDesign, Photoshop, Typography, Premiere, Branding & Identity, Project Coordination, User Interface Design, Game Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Data Visualization, After Effects, Drawing, Mac OS, Packaging, Web Design, iOS, Windows, 3D Studio Max, Editorial, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Dreamweaver, Digital Illustration, Shopify, Publishing, Animation, Graphic Design, Android, Adobe Muse, French, English, Photography, Character Designs
Valentina Molinari
Graphic & Web Designer
Design
Education
OCAD University 2013 — 2013
Dipl., Digital Media Skills
Toronto Image Works 2012 — 2013
Dipl., Digital Publishing & Digital Multimedia Web
Language Studies International, Toronto 2009 — 2009
First Certificate in English FCE - Cambridge Advance English CAE
Centro Studi Leonardo da Vinci 2004 — 2006
Dipl., Optician Optometrist
Università degli Studi di Genova 1998 — 2004
Intercultural Communication Degree, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Diploma di Maturità Linguistica Commerciale 1993 — 1998
Experience
Creative Destruction Lab 2013 - Present
Graphic & Web Designer 2012 - Present
Toronto Image Work - TIW April 2013 - May 2013
Italian Teacher 2010 - 2011
Ottica Molinari 2005 - 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, CMS, Dreamweaver, User Interface Design, Retail manager, Optometry, Foreign Languages, HTML, CSS, Wireframes, Opticians, jQuery, Photoshop, Web Design
Vaso Vukovic
Accessory designer specialized in luxury and sustainability
Design
Education
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation (KADK) 2013 — 2015
Cand. design, Sustainable Luxury (Fashion)
The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - Schools of Architecture, Design and Conservation (KADK) 2010 — 2013
BA Design, Industrial Design
OCAD University 2011 — 2012
Sint Lukas 2009 — 2010
Experience
Vakigrad February 2013 - Present
Skills
Adobe photoshop, Sustainable Fashion, Trend Forecasting, Brand Development, Luxury Goods, Adobe Illustrator, Customer Segmentation..., Concept Development, Photoshop, Visual Identity Design, Illustrator, Accessory Design, Creative Problem Solving, Industrial Design, Fashion, Fashion Design, Concept Design
Ville Kokkonen
VILLE KOKKONEN OFFICE FOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN GmbH.
Design
Education
Taideteollinen korkeakoulu - Konstindustriella högskolan / University of Art and Design Helsinki 1998 — 2001
Master of Arts (MA), Industrial Design
Ontario College of Art and Design 1995 — 1999
Experience
Artek 2008 - 2014
Artek 2005 - 2014
STUDIO VILLE KOKKONEN 2004 - 2005
Skills
Concept Generation, Product Design, Design Thinking, Industrial Design, Concept Development, Strategic Design, Service Design, Design Strategy, Experience Design, User-centered Design, Design Management, Sketching, Visual Communication
alina gavrielatos
Visual Artist/ Film Maker
Fine Art
Education
OCAD University 1986 — 1990
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Painting, Illustration & Design, MA-Honours
Experience
Freelance Visual Artist/ Filmmaker May 1991 - Present
Alina Gavrielatos February 1990 - Present
Storyboard Artist-Illustrator January 1990 - Present
Eastside Edicational Trust April 2012 - Present
Alina Gavrielatos 1990 - Present
Skills
Mixed Media, Fine Art, Art Education, Digital Photography, Contemporary Art, Printmaking, Collage, Visual Arts, Sculpture, Illustration, Art Exhibitions, Craft, Art History, Modern Art, Galleries, Film, Curating, Photography, Public Art, Art, Animation, Figurative Art
david broder
senior art director at MARK BBDO
Marketing and Advertising
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design
design and illustration
Experience
MARK BBDO 2010 - Present
leo burnett prague 2004 - 2010
bates praha 2003 - 2004
bates toronto 2000 - 2002
gheorghe gabriela
Education
OCAD University 1996 — 2009
economic
grant gilchrist
Motion Graphics Designer at Manic Films
Animation
Education
OCAD University 1983 — 1987
AOCA, Communication & Design
OCAD University
Communication and Design
Experience
Manic Films ltd. October 2007 - Present
ITN Productions 2014 - 2014
Gucci Group London 2005 - 2014
E-Graphics/TBWA 2013 - 2013
IncrediBull 2013 - 2013
Sit-up ltd 2012 - 2012
Paramount Comedy 2007 - 2008
Skills
Logo Design, Character Design, 3D animation, Creative Direction, UI Design, Animation, After Effects, Editing, Final Cut Pro, 3D, Video, Photoshop, Motion Design, Graphics, Character, Web Design, 2D, Illustration, Visual Effects, Video Editing, Digital Design, Compositing, Graphic Design, Art, Broadcast, Illustrator, Motion Graphics, Post Production
hennie jacobs
Betty & Cat
Publishing
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 1981 — 1983
No degree sought, environmental design
Marymount High School 1962 — 1967
Junior Matric with honours
Experience
betty & cat November 2011 - Present
Betty & Cat 2010 - Present
Uniface 1992 - 1994
Feedback Taalinstitut 1990 - 1992
Skills
Copywriting, Proofreading, Editorial, Published Author, Fiction, Creative writing
jennifer leo
kitchen design, sales at Raywal Kitchens
Design
Education
2003 — 2007
undergraduate, Drawing and painting
Experience
Raywal Kitchens December 2012 - Present
Italian Interiors January 2012 - Present
Florence Design Academy January 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Space planning, Concept Development, 3D Studio Max, Interior Architecture, Rendering, Interior Design, Furniture, Rhino, Sketching, Design Strategy, Model Making, Industrial Design