Associate RGD Committee

Rupsha is a Designer specializing in Human-Centered Design, an Emerging Design Educator, and an Emerging Design Researcher. Rupsha is pursuing her Master of Design at York. Her work involves looking at the intersection of design, accessibility, and everyday health management. Her research focuses on designing interventions in augmented reality to assist with everyday activities for people living with early-stage dementia aiming to enhance their quality of life through the integration of rituals and habits. Supported by the Government of Canada Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grant, she is working with people with dementia, their care partners, and community organizations across Ontario to design better ways to support people living with dementia in everyday life.

Born and raised in Mexico, and with a background in business, advertising and education, Jessica is a multidisciplinary designer with a passion for creating meaningful experiences through visual communication. Thanks to her previous career in advertising, Jessica combines a business-oriented mindset with a creative edge. During her studies in experiential design in Vancouver, Jessica developed a multicultural approach to her work, whether in editorial, wayfinding or exhibit design. Whether working on branding campaigns, exhibits, or wayfinding projects, Jessica brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience to every project she undertakes.

A dynamic visual designer with a passion for typography and editorials. I love experimentation and seek challenging work with learning opportunities to further build upon the skills I have. Also play bass guitar in my free time and would love to do a free jam. :)

Hi! I am a graphic designer who is passionate about impactful design. Making positive impact through my creative work is what motivates me whether it is sustainability or diversity. My work ranges from corporate communications, branding, packaging, and social media. I approach every new project as a chance to learn, grow, and embrace new ideas. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, running, taking nature photos, exploring hiking trails, personal development, and doing artsy activities. My source of inspirations are fitness, travels, books, and nature.

Leah is a graphic designer with an advanced diploma from Centennial College, graduating with high honours and receiving the Dean's Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. With years of hands-on experience in agency, in-house, and freelance settings, Leah excels in branding, editorial design, and digital marketing, delivering innovative and impactful solutions.

Emma Hodgson is a designer, artist and design researcher who recently graduated from York University's Master of Design program. Emma’s research for her master’s thesis incorporated design history, science and technology studies, feminist theory, parody branding and the history of athleisure to critique everyday self-optimization practices and the ideals that they promote.

I am a graphic designer with a background in health, art and education. I am passionate about crafting artful solutions to communications needs by following a structured but evolving process with my team. My work is guided by my education in visual arts and my experience as a storyteller and educator. As a purpose-driven professional myself, I have developed a compass for my concepts and design that aims for genuine empathy by actively listening and understanding the target audience.

Since 2012, I have conceptualized, planned, created, edited, and launched visual solutions and marketing campaigns that have allowed clients to achieve success, connect with customers, and make a good impact.

My name is Stephen Zander, having graduated from Visual College of Art & Design (VCAD) in 2019, I've been working as a Graphic Designer. Largely for rolling paper brands in Canada such as RAW, Elements, and Juicy Jays under HBI Canada. However, the real joy has been providing graphic supports to various NGO's. At the core of any project I get to work on, is the desire to highlight the good stuff! I believe that design has the ability to shape the world around us, and that the world is ripe with beauty. I like to connect people to the beauty and benefits found in the natural, commercial & marketing world. Recently, I've been working as Check7 Graphics Co. a small Vancouver based graphic design studio. Emphasizing efforts towards small-medium sized business, and the authenticity inherently involved. Additionally, I work as a Digital Marketing Specialist for Thrive Electrify. If I'm not designing something, you can catch me outside, working on weird little ad-hoc projects, or getting inspired by the streets of Vancouver. Thanks for taking the time to read! Keep up the good work, Stephen Zander