A little about me...
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, I have called Whistler home since the winter of 2012.
As a self-employed designer I am fortunate to be able to pursue my passion for illustration while also building and growing my graphic design business, Lou O’Brien Creative.
Before moving to Canada, I studied Visual Communications at the National College of Art and Design, where I obtained a higher degree in the subject. Both this four-year university degree and my 15 years of experience in the graphic design industry have given me a wide variety of experience in all aspects of graphic design and associated production processes, from magazines to large format displays and signage, website design and social media marketing materials.
During my time here in Whistler, I spent over eight years working with Whistler Publishing as a Graphic Designer and Production Manager on many of their publications including Pique Newsmagazine, Whistler Question, Wishes Wedding Magazine, Pemberton Guide and many more.
Since forming my business in 2016, I have worked with many small businesses within the Sea to Sky, and beyond, to create impactful brand identities, and with large, more established businesses to create beautiful, creative reports, signage, event banners and more.
What I can do for you:
What I work with:
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, I have called Whistler home since the winter of 2012.
As a self-employed designer I am fortunate to be able to pursue my passion for illustration while also building and growing my graphic design business, Lou O’Brien Creative.
Before moving to Canada, I studied Visual Communications at the National College of Art and Design, where I obtained a higher degree in the subject. Both this four-year university degree and my 15 years of experience in the graphic design industry have given me a wide variety of experience in all aspects of graphic design and associated production processes, from magazines to large format displays and signage, website design and social media marketing materials.
During my time here in Whistler, I spent over eight years working with Whistler Publishing as a Graphic Designer and Production Manager on many of their publications including Pique Newsmagazine, Whistler Question, Wishes Wedding Magazine, Pemberton Guide and many more.
Since forming my business in 2016, I have worked with many small businesses within the Sea to Sky, and beyond, to create impactful brand identities, and with large, more established businesses to create beautiful, creative reports, signage, event banners and more.
What I can do for you:
- Logo design
- Full branding service
- Website design and copy writing
- Freehand digital illustration
- Custom icon design
- Custom infographics
- Large format banner, backdrops and informative display design
- Print marketing materials – Business cards, brochures, leaflets...
- Digital marketing materials – Instagram, Facebook, Google Business, Mailchimp...
- Publication planning and design for print and digital projects
- Annual reports, business plans/overviews
- Photo manipulation
What I work with:
- Adobe Creative Suite - Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Microsoft - Word, Excel, Powerpoint (and Google equivalent of all)
- Online marketing tools - Canva, Mailchimp, Google Business
- Social Media channels - Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
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"I've worked with a number of graphic designers, and Lou is by far the best.
Not only is she experienced and creative in her craft, she has the oft-rare ability to see the bigger picture, to envision and advise on how things will look across all mediums. She is an excellent listener, responsive, meticulous, and unafraid to give her expert insights, but not overly opinionated. I have felt like a valued customer, and Lou is friendly and a pleasure to work with. She will elevate the expression of your brand." David Nagel, The Wolf, Realtor |
Who am I working with?
Canada:
International:
Canada:
- Bob Cameron, Personal Real Estate Corp
- Calgary Trail Runners
- Catherine Aird Social Media
- Cranked Espresso Bar
- Creekside Market
- David Nagel - The Wolf, Realtor
- Dylan Lazell, Realtor
- Endurance Specific
- Intengine Enterprises Inc.
- lululemon
- Kathy White, Realtor
- Marika Koenig, Personal Real Estate Corp
- Mint Property Management
- Molly Marvin
- PRT Painting
- Sierra Property Services
- Taking Root
- Twin Peaks Engineering
- Whistler Grocery Service & Delivery
- Whistler Triathlon Club
- Whistler Publishing LP
- Whistler Stays
- Whistler X Triathlon
- White Light Healing
International:
- American Friends of Whistler - Washington, USA
- American International School of Guangzhou -China
- Imprint Illustrations - Dublin, Ireland
- Lomi Designs - Dublin, Ireland
- Nurture Therapy - Carlow, Ireland
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