Winona So
hello
I’m a graphic designer who strives to create the perfect balance of beauty and clarity in design.
I have experience in both print and digital design ranging from presentations, reports, bids, social media graphics, exhibition design, and trade shows.
Toronto, ON
education
Master of Digital Media
,Ryerson University
September 2016 - August 2017
- Master Thesis: Avatars in the Theme Park Industry: Creating a Better Queue
- Graduate Assistant for Creativy and Collaboration (CRI 810)
- Teaching Assistant for Digital Skills and Innovation for the Global Economy (EID 100)
- Teaching Assistant/Graduate Assistant Program - Learning and Teaching Office
- Overall GPA: 4.24
- Ryerson Graduate Fellowship Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts
,University of Waterloo
September 2010 - December 2014
- Major in Honours English - Rhetoric & Professional Writing, specializing in Digital Arts Communication
- Arts & Business Co-op Program
- University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship
- 2014-2015 - Rhetoric and Digital Design Award
hobbies
Etsy Store - Win's Emporium
- I am the creator and designer of Wins Emporium that sells hand-made cross stitch patterns, designs, and buttons.
Unit Guider
,Girl Guides of Canada
1999 - 2010
, 2017 - Present
- Organized events, campfires, sing-alongs, and games at camps
- Responsible for purchase of food and camping supplies
- Received Chief Commissioner's Award
- Girl member at 8th Vancouver, adult guider at 68th Toronto
Board gamer
- Primarily plays Eurogames and solo games.
- Graphic Designer for LionWing’s Maid Knight Saga,
Picaresque Roman, and Gun and Gun. - Proofreader for LionWing’s Gun and Gun, LionWing’s Kradia Wild Hunt Festival, and Funtail’s Glen More II: Chronicles.
work experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
- Create compelling social media graphics, marketing assets, brochures, and materials for clients in beauty, applications, ebook, and b2b areas
- Work under tight timelines, and ensure quick turnaround for client needs
- Collaborate closely with clients to ensure that projects are up to specifications
Graphic Designer
,LionWing Publishing
August 2020 - Present
- Design and prepare board game files for print including all components - cards, player boards, package design, and tokens
- Worked on Gun and Gun, Picaresque Roman, and Maid Knight Saga.
- Create marketing campaign to advertise Kickstarter launch and ongoing ordering opportunities
- Implement Kickstarter campaign page including all graphics and updates, as well as interact and work with the board game community in answering questions
Senior Graphic Designer
,Tulip
November 2018 - January 2021
- Responsible for executing creative concepts, design, production of brand assets for both print and web for marketing campaigns
- Design and create RFPs in order to win contracts from external companies
- Work with external agencies in organizing and design of booth, signage, collateral, and advertising for events and trade shows
Program Support Assistant
,University of Toronto
September 2018 - August 2019
- Manage and assist the Technology Leadership Initiative program by running industry events, workshops, and site visits
- Provide general administration support to professors and executives leading the program
Graphic Designer
,Lord Cultural Resources
October 2017 - June 2018
- Create PowerPoint and Word templates for presentations, reports, and bids in order to win contracts from potential clients
- Design and create assets for global clients based in the heritage and cultural industry using Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Implement and code web pages for the company website ensuring visual consistency and appeal
DIGITAL PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
,Centre for Extended Learning
April 2015 - April 2016
- Develop lecture slides and materials for University of Waterloo online courses
- Collaborated with professors, other production assistants, developers in designing and publishing course content
- Created illustrations and icons for information graphics, and diagrams in online courses with Adobe Illustrator