about my work
Cultivate positive change.
I work with organizations and businesses to make a bigger positive impact through great design. Organizations led by design understand its importance to brand perception, website success, fundraising/sales and communication.
I offer an intimate understanding of non-profits and campaigns gained from over ten years working with local and national organizations, including four years on staff at David Suzuki Foundation.
Let’s chat about how I can help you amplify your work. Get in touch.
expertise
Web design and development with WordPress, print design, responsive retrofitting, and more. View work »
BDes (Emily Carr University of Art + Design).
CGD™ Certified Member of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada
why i do this
Through my work, I help create stronger communities, a healthier environment, and positive social change. I have a wide variety of interests, from local food to active transportation, and feel that as a designer, I can create the most change by helping others succeed in these areas. In 2015, my zero-waste lifestyle and tips were profiled in Natural Health magazine. Learn more about my “why” »
who i’ve worked with
- Alexander McNaughton
- The ACT Arts Centre
- BC Association of Farmers’ Markets
- BC Cycling Coalition
- BC Mining Law Reform Network
- BC Libraries Cooperative
- BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association
- Boldt Communications
- Boothroyd Communications
- Capulet
- Clean Energy Canada
- Columbia Institute
- Dasiqox Tribal Park Initiative
- David Suzuki Foundation
- Dogwood
- EcoAnalytics
- Ecology Ottawa
- Empathize This
- Forest Foods
- George Heyman MLA community office
- Green Party of Canada
- Iron + Earth
- Islands Trust & Islands Trust Conservancy
- Leadnow
- Let’s Go Biking
- Light House Sustainable Building Centre
- LOCO BC
- Mozilla Foundation
- National Network for Equitable Library Service
- NetSquared Vancouver
- Organize BC
- Organizing for Change
- OpenMedia
- Point Blank Creative
- Potluck Cafe Society/Knack
- Ready to Rent BC
- Recycling Alternative
- SeaChoice
- Second Nature Home Boutique
- Sharp Six
- Shift Delivery
- Sole Girls
- Stand.earth
- Tanker Free BC
- Tar Sands Solutions Network
- The Tyee
- This City Life
- Tony Valente
- Tsleil-Waututh Nation
- Vancouver Public Space Network

about erika
I grew up surrounded by nature in beautiful Deep Cove, North Vancouver, unceded territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I have a great love for trees, good tea, and dark chocolate. I enjoy cycling, growing my own food and making things from scratch. You’ll often find me in the forest and the ocean. Yes, I’m a nerd and a treehugger.