Education Committee Members

Diana Varma RGD is an award-winning design educator by day and a podcaster by night; getting creative with creatives about all things creative. She is a woman in STEAM who operates a traditional offset printing press, a variety of digital press technologies, as well as engaging in exploratory print-making practices such as LEGO letterpress. She teaches within the School of Graphic Communications Management (GCM) and the Master of Digital Media (MDM) program at Toronto Metropolitan University, as well as through digital learning platform, Domestika.

Diana has written 150+ published articles in Graphic Arts Magazine and through the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, as well as 170+ episodes through her podcast called Talk Paper Scissors, speaking with global experts about design, printing, typography, branding, books and publishing.

Diana holds the position of VP of Education on the RGD Board of Directors for Canada’s largest professional association for graphic designers and she’s actively involved in organizational initiatives, chairing the RGD’s Education Committee, regularly speaking at conferences and conducting workshops.

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.

Arezu Ahmadi, Associate RGD and founder of A.Pencil Design, launched her graphic design agency in Cambridge, ON, in 2024 to empower visionary women entrepreneurs. With over seven years of experience in branding, marketing, advertising, and web design, she holds a bachelor's degree in graphic design and UX certification. Arezu is committed to transforming clients' visions into compelling brand identities and engaging web designs, enhancing the professional image and online presence of small businesses while helping them achieve their goals.

Graphic designer bringing creativity and a dash of fun to every project. Her passions lie in motion, web design and development, all while prioritizing accessibility as a fundamental design principle.

I am a designer, artist, educator and small press publisher. As a creative director, my mission is to design a web that is more humane, that is crafted ethically, that is available to all visitors regardless of ability, and that is built using open source technologies. I also run a small, nascent and independent Riso-powered press, creating and publishing my own and other artists books in collaboration with others. My research interests include the history of vernacular typography and Jewish visual culture, as well as the strange and strained relationship between design and belief.

I am a highly skilled branding and graphic designer with 15 years of industry experience. My passion lies in creating visually captivating designs that leave a lasting impact, that are as unique as the client they represent. With a strong focus on collaboration and a deep understanding of design principles, I consistently deliver innovative solutions across a wide range of projects and media.

Throughout his 30-year career, multi-disciplinary designer John deWolf has designed print, exhibitions, signage and wayfinding, brands, and interior environments. His many skills include designing accessible, inclusive communication systems, particularly for diverse audiences.  Design is not only physical and aesthetic, but also cognitive and experiential. Process, program, system, story, service, and experience are integral to Mr. deWolf's interdisciplinary approach. As a counterbalance to consumer culture, Mr. deWolf advocates sustainability, inclusivity, and social and community awareness.  John is driven by a desire to preserve culture and heritage, and develop public initiatives that benefit the community.

Amelia is a Canadian expat, now living in New York City, and wearer of many hats — designer, strategist, illustrator, storyteller, brand builder — showcasing her multidisciplinary creativity. As each pixel meets purpose under her deft touch, Amelia seeks to ignite change through creative cross-pollination, inviting you to explore the extraordinary in every detail. Amid her diverse creative ventures, catch her captivated by colour swatches or on a quest for the finest G&T.

Preet is a versatile and passionate creative professional specializing in design, branding, illustration, and art direction. Originally from India and now based in Toronto, Canada, she brings a rich cultural background and diverse experiences to her work. Preet's innovative approach and commitment to creativity help her craft solutions that deeply resonate with audiences, bringing ideas to life in unique and compelling ways.

Fe Wyma is the Senior Consultant of Communications and Creative Services at NVision Insight Group and the founder, principal designer, and restless spirit of Kapwa Communications. For more than 20 years, she’s provided visual communications, branding, and corporate training services to both the public and private sectors from coast to coast to coast. Fe is also a graphic design educator who shares her love of layout and typography with emerging designers and strives to help them set a strong foundation for a fulfilling design practice. Fe’s own professional practice is guided by the belief that design can affect positive change in the community through responsible, creative practices.

I’m a Graphic Designer with an architectural edge and over 8 years of turning ideas into eye-catching visuals. My skill sets span from crafting dynamic brand identities and digital illustrations to designing sleek wayfinding and experiential projects. The projects I worked on include cultural, heritage, development-related, public, and commercial projects, with local and multilateral organizations within Africa, Europe and North America. To mention some names, Takween ICD, the British Museum, the World Monuments Fund, different UN Organizations, and currently Arcadis in Toronto. My passion lies in blending my architectural background with graphic design to shape innovative visual experiences. Where my architecture degree fuels my understanding of space, texture, and light, my design skills add a vibrant flair to projects. This emerges from my belief that creativity thrives where diverse design worlds collide.