Graphic Designer with a Production Mindset

I create thoughtful, production-ready design backed by hands-on print experience and a growing focus on process improvement. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to life in ways that are both creative and practical.


What I Do

  • Design for print and digital with a focus on clarity and usability
  • Prepare production-ready files with attention to detail
  • Apply structured thinking to creative challenges
  • Continuously improve workflows through Lean Six Sigma principles

My Approach

I bring together creativity and structure—combining design thinking with real-world production experience. My goal is always the same: to create work that not only looks good, but works effectively from concept to completion.


From the Blog

A glimpse into my creative journey, personal growth, and ongoing exploration as a designer.

The Trickster and the Art of Looking Over There

The Trickster is the master of distraction in my Emotional Cartography crew. Whether he’s tempting me with another side quest, pulling me into elaborate daydreams, or teaming up with The Procrastinator, he knows exactly how to redirect my attention when life gets uncomfortable. But his tricks aren’t always harmful. Sometimes, they’ve helped me survive difficult…

One Hell of a Good Week

I’ve had one hell of a good week. Sort of. The Depression Beast is still around, but this week I sent ten job applications, got back to my video editing course, and gave Diana her kitchen-window patrol back. A whiteboard and a “what I feel like doing” list helped me find a pace I could…

To Boldly Hope

During one of the darkest years of my life, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Star Trek: The Next Generation gave me something I desperately needed: hope. From the loneliness of growing up in a small Alberta town to finding comfort aboard the Enterprise, this is my tribute to the captain who taught me to boldly hope,…

Occasionally featuring insights from my creative sidekick, Diana.


Let’s Connect

If you’re looking for a designer who combines creativity with structure and follow-through, I’d love to hear from you.


Mission Success Stories

Every mission is unique. Every success has a story.

Here’s what clients, collaborators, and creative partners have shared about working with SuperMell.

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