Born and raised in Toronto, Emerald graduated with high honours from the York University/Sheridan College Design program with a Bachelor of Design. After graduating as top student in 2008, Emerald joined Gravity Inc., a boutique design firm in Toronto. As Senior Designer, she takes pride in supporting many not-for-profit clients, as well as government ministries and corporate clients. Her work in print and digital media has won the accolades of her clients and has been recognized in Applied Arts, Communicator Arts and The SoGood Awards. As well, Emerald’s work has been featured in publications such as Applied Arts, Design Edge, Rockport Publications and RGD’s Logo agenda. In 2012 Emerald earned her Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) designation. Emerald also speaks and writes fluent Chinese which she learned and loved over 12 years of Chinese language school.

Even in her spare time Emerald gravitates towards creative pursuits. Her hobbies include designing and illustrating original story books and creating hand-crafted keepsakes. In the summer, you’ll find her riding along side her bike-crazed husband and the winter, she’ll be doodling away under a cozy warm blanket. She loves to cook but when she’s eating out at restaurants, watch out, she’s often heard critiquing poorly designed menu boards!