Contact Me
Jadleydesign@gmail.com
My Design Journey…
From a hobby to a career!
Started in public school when I recorded video games and edited the footage using programs like After Effects and Sony Vegas. Using these programs alongside copious amounts of video games led to me having an appreciation for the digital arts. After middle school I went to Port Credit Secondary School where I met the digital arts and yearbook teacher Ms. U, who taught me more adobe programs like Indesign and Illustrator. The experience I had in the yearbook class (where my cover design won!) inspired me to learn more about graphic design, and eventually apply to YSDN.
Going to the York/Sheridan graphic design program was an incredible experience that expanded my mind to what design can be. I learned the power that design has in the world. I learned about what it was like working in a team of designers. I also learned how to take constructive feedback and create in an iterative process. I could go on and on, but if I could summarize I would say it’s formed a solid foundation for my design knowledge.
Working at CulturaliQ and Dream have been amazing experiences which have taught me a lot about working with in-house clients and how to keep non-designers involved in the process, among the myriad of new creative challenges!
My Objectives
Make a Difference with Design
I think working in design is a great way to achieve all types of personal and career goals. Through working in the graphic design industry, I hope to help solve real problems that people face, big or small. I also hope to create things that bring joy to myself as well as the people my work is meant for.
My Interests
Jack(son) of all Trades
As long as I can remember I’ve loved computers and what they can do, but I always strive to have a balance of interests. To keep me from bouncing off the walls, my parents enrolled me in hockey. Nowadays I don’t have the money to play hockey, so I play pickup soccer and basketball with friends. I also live vicariously through characters in movies and tv shows. My favorite movies are Lord of the Rings (all), The Matrix and Star Wars.