eek, hi!
I’m Garthi, a designer/ art director with a soft spot for storytelling and a PhD in dramatically overanalyzing pop culture (self-awarded, of course).
From film to social to spatial design and beyond, I love shaping ideas that feel alive and breathe a little. I move fluidly between disciplines, always chasing the cleanest narrative, the juiciest detail, and the kind of design that leaves people smiling without knowing why.
My work lives at the intersection of space, emotion, and narrative—where design isn’t just seen, but felt, explored, heard, and occasionally puzzled over in the best way.
When I’m not reapplying sunscreen or reorganizing my Illustrator files, I’m usually collaborating, sketching, animating, or asking way too many questions about what design can really do when it actually connects with people.
education
Bachelor of Design, Advertising | OCAD University (2017 - 2021)
awards
OCAD University's Cumine Family Award - May 2021, Faculty of Design: Awarded for “Lovin’ My Melanin”
The Cumine Family Award was established in 1986 by Robin B. Cumine. The award is granted to a student in the Faculty of Design based on thesis excellence.
skills
Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
3D & Motion: Cinema 4D, After Effects
Web & Code: Basic HTML
Creative Strengths: Visual storytelling, branding, motion design, experiential design