About Me.
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Hello! My name is Genevieve Myrthu, creator of “Pencil Mouse
Designs”. I have been building on my graphic design skills professionally at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) graduating with two diplomas: Graphic Communication and Print Technology (‘21) and New Media Production and Design(‘23). I specialize in brand and logo development, print production, website design, digital illustration, and typography. I am also interested in basic animation as well as photography. I have realized that to be in this field, you must commit to being a lifelong learner, and value the client’s vision in complement to my own. I am always excited to work on a project! When I am not at my computer you can find me drinking coffee, walking my rescue pup Ziggy, or busy with a needle and thread. EDUCATION
New Media Production and Design Diploma Awarded June 2023 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Calgary, AB
- Visual Communications – Learned the application of design theory and principles for both static and motion graphics - Digital Storytelling – Utilized Search Engine Optimization analytics in digital storytelling strategies - Production Company – Scoped, managed and executed a large-scale media project - Web Communications – Studied best website practices and design Graphic Communications and Print Technology Diploma Awarded June 2021 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Calgary, AB
- Layout and Typography – Applied the best practices for document layout for both digital and print applications - Press & Bindery – Operated printing equipment and pre-press software - Print Management Studies – Learnt the business side of the print industry - Print Production – Followed a design brief and created original assets in a team CREDENTIALS Issued by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology(SAIT) - Photography Certificate of Completion (November 2023) - Time Management and Organizational Skills (December 2023) EXPERIENCE UI/UX and Graphic Designer April 2024 - Present Empowered Futures - Working in a team to accomplish tasks for developing a mentorship website and app - Following brand guidelines, while creating original content on Figma - Communicating across the Slack online platform between designers Digital Media Volunteer April 2024 - Present Queensland Diamond Cove Community Association - Create original assets and social media posts to promote community engagement - Managing social media pages and responding to comments - Updating the community’s website regularly to keep the public informed of events Pencil Mouse Designs April 2023 – Present Owner, Freelance Design and Crafting Brand - Communicate with clients to form a creative brief to understand their goals - Updating social media and the website to maintain an online presence - Create original artwork to sell online and at in-person art markets New Media Practicum at Rise Promotions April 2023 - Communicated with a team from the promotional goods industry - Aided in the development of their website and provided feedback from a first-time visitor’s perspective - Created holiday-themed Instagram posts to promote the company Graphic Communications Practicum at Great News Media March 2021 - Shadowed employees in various roles, from Typesetters to the Sales Team - Used pre-press software and sent files to print in a real-world setting - Attended staff meetings and learnt the dynamics of the team |