GRAVITY - Key Persons
Emerald joined Gravity in 2008 after graduating with top honours from York's Design program where she was Wendy's best student. 10+ years on, Emerald has emerged as an award-winning, industry-recognized art director with an uncanny ability to make design look easy. But don't be fooled. She applies an extremely disciplined approach to what lies below the creative surface. AND, don't be fooled by the sweet and chill demeanour of this voracious traveller who plans her global adventures with pinpoint precision.
Grace is a multi-talented designer with a degree from NSCAD University in Halifax. Multi is the key descriptor here - print, web, multimedia, fine art, photography and jewellery design are among her many skills. And we would be remiss if we didn't credit some of Grace's agility to the strategy and creative problem solving required to be a top martial arts competitor in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Grace adds a ‘formidable' dimension to all that Gravity offers!
We almost couldn't hire Hana because she claims she can't cook. We're food crazy here at Gravity. Ok, ok, design comes first, and fortunately this is where Hana excels. Creativity to spare, an incredible eagle eye, a love of paper that knows no bounds and a desire to conquer any visual challenge - these are what makes her such a valuable Gravity team member. Cooking can come later…
Organized, productive, detail-oriented - yes, Kellie has all of these valued attributes, but what sets her apart is her ongoing pursuit of higher learning. With a recently completed certificate in Project Management from UofT, she is also working towards a certificate in Design Management at Ryerson. Kellie manages projects with aplomb and is consistently perfecting our studio systems. Friendly and helpful on the outside, determined and dogged on the inside, that's Kellie. But there's more! She's a master maker of simple syrups (who knew?), and can mix the perfect cocktail while trying out new recipes for her next Global dinner (that's a whole other story!).
Laura keeps us guessing, that's for sure. Surprisingly, this queen of quips loves all things Christmas, fine art, rap music and horror movies all at the same time! But, there was absolutely no guess work involved when Laura joined the Gravity team. Multiple degrees, awards, big name account experience and crazy methodical thinking all add up to a versatile, uber talented designer.
Job Titles:
- Senior Designer / Production
At Toronto's top agencies, Susan honed the art of both project management and strategic planning. She's insightful, logical and passionate beyond the norm. She laments that she can't even draw stick figures alongside the designers - but really, who cares, she has a rather unique creative outlet. She's doing her part to nurse the planet and bringing natural burials to Ontario is her tool.
Job Titles:
- Creative Director & Founder, RGD
Big picture thinking, strategic solutions, outstanding design, happy clients, discovering young talent, the privilege of teaching, mentoring, judging and playing an active role with the RGD are but some of the things that continue to motivate Wendy after 20+ years of building Gravity into the full-service, multidisciplinary firm it is today. Dang! At this rate, she'll never open that bakery she's always on about.