Where sophistication and spunk co-exist.

Cali is a resilient designer whose focus on research and process facilitates deep critical examination to uncover hidden potential for dynamic brands and experiences fostering genuine engagement and lasting connections.

If there's one thing you'll remember about Cali, it's her drive for using design to challenge rhythms, infuse moments with magic, and go above and beyond to craft solutions that withstand scrutiny.

If you want to chat about a project, grab a coffee, or say hi!

Contact me through email, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

Fun Fact

It takes 3 minutes (on average) for me to take off my shoes and sit cross-legged in my chair. Being comfy just makes everything better right?

Did you know?

I've immersed myself in a smorgasbord of experiences in my life so far - Theatre? Musical Instruments? Crochet? Singing? Oh, you bet! I even fancy taking a trot or two on horseback. There's plenty more where that came from… just ask me!

Recognition

World Brand Design Society (WBDS)

2025 Spatial Design: Cultural Spaces, Silver Award
2025 Identity: Brand Design Communication, Silver Award
2025 Identity: Brand Redesign, Commended Award
2025 Packaging Design: Product Redesign, Bronze Award
2025 Packaging Design: Product Creation, Bronze Award
2025 Visualization: Interactive, Bronze Award
2025 Writing: Graphic, Bronze Award
2025 Writing: Tone of Voice, Bronze Award
2025 Advertising: Branded Content Campaign, Commended Award

The Advertising & Design Club of Canada (ADCC)

2024 Student Awards, Graphic Design — Shortlist
2023 Student Awards, Graphic Design, Bronze

Applied Arts

2023 Student Awards, Entire Packaging Design Program
2023 Student Awards, Social Responsibility Program

Communication Arts

2024 Design Competition, Student Work — Shortlist (x3)

Core77

2024 Design Awards, Packaging, Student Notable

Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan)

2024 Salazar Awards, Print Design — Honourable Mention
2023 Ray Hrynkow Scholarship
2023 Salazar Awards, Interactive Design — Honourable Mention
2022 Salazar Awards, Print Design — Honourable Mention

Dieline

2024 Concept, Wine & Champagne, 1st Place Award

Graphis

2024 New Talent, Logo Design — Honourable Mention
2024 New Talent, Branding — Honourable Mention
2024 New Talent, Packaging — Honourable Mention
2024 New Talent, Exhibits — Honourable Mention

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

2024/25 KPU Viewbook Feature
2022 The Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award
2021 The Kwantlen Student Association Design Endowed Award

Pentawards

2024 Student Concept, Luxury Goods, Silver Award

Registered Graphic Designers of Canada (RGD)

2024 Student Awards, Award for Packaging Design — Honourable Mention
2024 Student Awards, Award for Web Design — Honourable Mention
2024 Student Awards, Award for Placemaking Design — Honourable Mention  
2023 #HeyRGD Design Thinkers Scholarship, Selected by Roodenburg Design Consultants
2023 Student Awards, SLD Award for Packaging Design — Honourable Mention
2023 Student Awards, Entro Award for Placemaking Design — Honourable Mention
2021 #HeyRGD — Honourable Mention

Currently

Designer at Dossier Creative

Education

Bachelor of Design, Graphic Design for Marketing from Wilson School of Design

Certificate, Foundations in Design from Wilson School of Design