I’m Merike!

(like “merica” in America - but we can just keep things simple here and you can call me Mez)

I’m a graphic designer, illustrator, and calligrapher, with a formal background in animation and visual development.

I graduated from Capilano University in 2019 in 2D Animation and Visual Development. I spent the following years travelling, working temporary roles from hospitality to farm labour to calligraphy.

In the time between working and experiencing life abroad, I independently explored graphic design and landed freelance projects with local entrepreneurs.

My signature style is always evolving and I’m always learning to adapt, but what comes naturally to me are ideas that are sleek, modern, bright and illustrative.

I can do this:

  • logo and brand design

  • layout design

  • calligraphy and typography

  • illustration

  • motion graphics

  • video editing

I know this:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
    Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, AfterEffects

  • Microsoft Office Suite
    Word, Powerpoint, Excel

  • Squarespace, Wordpress

  • iPad Procreate

…because
of this:

  • Capilano University

2D Animation and Visual Development

  • University of British Columbia

Art studies, media studies, general curiosities

  • 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