I’m Merike!

(like the “merica” in America, or “Erica” with an M)

I’m a North Vancouver based graphic designer, UX/UI designer, and illustrator, with a passion for making beautiful and effective design experiences that help brands to communicate and stand out.

I’m a 2019 Graduate from the 2D Animation and Visual Development program at Capilano University, previously completed media and arts courses at the University of British Columbia, and am currently becoming certified as a UX/UI Designer and Researcher at BCIT.

Over the last few years I’ve had the pleasure of turning ideas into realities with small businesses and local entrepreneurs, creating graphic designs and illustrations for Pickle’N’Sprout, M-Sea Underwater Services, Artisan Ornaments, Family Dental Centers, and more!

I like design a lot. My style naturally leans into bold minimalism and Scandinavian design, but I love adapting my skills for the right look and feel of the brand and people I’m collaborating with.

I can do this:

  • print + digital design

  • logos + branding

  • packaging design

  • typography

  • freehand illustration

  • motion graphics + video editing

  • basic web design

  • UX/UI design research + prototyping

I know this:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud Software:
    Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects

  • Canva

  • Figma

  • Microsoft Office Suite:
    Word, Powerpoint, Excel

  • Squarespace, Wix, Wordpress

  • iPad Procreate

…because
of this:

  • Capilano University
    2D Animation and Visual Development (2019)

  • University of British Columbia
    Art + media studies, general curiosities

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
    UX/UI Design (2026)

  • Countless hours on Youtube and Skillshare

…and someday
I’m going to do this:

  • Learn sign language

  • Create a feature design for a brand I love

  • Go paragliding

  • Brew homemade kombucha