Alison Rowan
Graphic Designer
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaI'm a graphic designer, lettering artist and bookworm from Toronto, Canada. My freelance career began in 2009 and I graduated from OCAD University's Graphic Design program with a minor in English in 2015. Now, I work in both print and web, with projects spanning web banners to branding to book design. My work is characterized by attention to detail and a particular love for typography and lettering.
Work Experience
Alison Rowan: Graphic Design
Owner & Graphic Designer
Client- and self-initiated design projects including book design, branding, signage, flyers, stationery and web design.
September 2009
- Present
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Linux Foundation
Creative Services - Contractor
Working as part of a creative team to produce marketing and promotional materials including digital advertising, conference signage, t-shirts, handouts, infographics, and more.
August 2013
- Present
Ontario, Canada
Lumiere Press
Assistant
Assisting in production of fine, limited edition handmade books, working with and maintaining letterpress and Intertype machines.
September 2012
- August 2013
Ontario, Canada
Education
OCAD University
Bachelor of Design: Major in Graphic Design; Minor in English
"The Graphic Design curriculum has a strong focus on design process, typography, image making and strategic thinking. It engages you in the creation of principled, conceptually strong, imaginative and formally sound solutions to many types of problems. You’ll discover the larger impact of graphic design in the context of cultural and societal issues."
– OCAD Website
– OCAD Website
September 2011
- April 2015
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Languages
English (Native),
French (Advanced),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Photoshop,
Branding,
Lettering,
Print Design,
Typography,
Web Design,