Hello! My name is Gaby Von and I am a designer from Montreal, currently based in Sydney. My creative practice focuses on graphic design, illustration, branding, and photography. I am passionate about using design as a communicative tool to connect with people through methods of visual storytelling. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with marketing teams, clients, and creative professionals to bring unique visual stories and brands to life.…

Gaby Von

Hello! My name is Gaby Von and I am a designer from Montreal, currently based in Sydney. My creative practice focuses on graphic design, illustration, branding, and photography. I am passionate about using design as a communicative tool to connect with people through methods of visual storytelling. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with marketing teams, clients, and creative professionals to bring unique visual stories and brands to life.…

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Hello!
My name is Gaby Von and I am a designer from Montreal, currently based in Sydney. My creative practice focuses on graphic design, illustration, branding, and photography. I am passionate about using design as a communicative tool to connect with people through methods of visual storytelling. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with marketing teams, clients, and creative professionals to bring unique visual stories and brands to life.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

In-House Graphic Designer at Produkt
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2025
Created web-based graphics for social media marketing; managed print and digital projects for display; contributed to developing brand identities; worked collaboratively with the marketing team and external design team to develop creative campaigns and accompanying visuals.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - April 27, 2025
Styled and did makeup to prepare models for photoshoots; specialized in portrait and event photography; curated, edited photos, and designed graphic layouts for social media platforms.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2025
Worked with clients on branding and rebranding projects for local companies; created logos and brand assets for web and print; developed brand guideline decks to delineate the use of assets.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - April 27, 2025
Created commissioned illustration projects; consulted with clients to align visions; adapted illustration styles to clients' preferences.
Teaching Assistant at Garderie Educative et Maternelle La Pépinière
May 31, 2020 - August 30, 2021
Cared for a group of children; facilitated and engaged children in creative developmental activities; designed and painted thematic murals; filmed and edited videos of class shows for parents; contributed to digital marketing and poster designs for special events.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Concordia University
August 24, 2020 - December 31, 2023
DCS in Digital Arts and New Media at Champlain College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Highschool Diploma at Collège Jean de la Mennais
August 27, 2012 - June 23, 2017

Qualifications

Media Certificate of Merit
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
The Design Prize - Most Outstanding Graduating Student in Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Gaming, Consumer Goods
    uniE621 Scout the Skunk
    A children storybook series, created with the intention of raising awareness about the Striped Skunk. The reinforcement of educated narratives that counter popular negative tropes about the skunk represents a way to promote co-habitation with stigmatized fauna and flora in our urban settings.…
    uniE621 An Anatomy of Apocalyptic Care
    An Anatomy of Apocalyptic Care was a commissioned publication for Concordia’s FOFA Gallery 2023 Undergraduate Student Exhibition. Centered on the theme of collective care and the dismantling of oppressive systems, the design juxtaposed sci-fi futurism with organic forms, echoing the oxymoronic title and guiding visitors through a narrative of resilience and renewal.…
    uniE621 EmboSci
    EmboSci is an Australian medical device start-up developing a next-generation polymer-based embolisation solution. My mandate was to build EmboSci's brand from the ground up: logo redesign, colour palette, a cohesive visual language, and wireframes for their public-facing landing page. The goal was develop a brand that feels simultaneously clinical and design-elevated…
    uniE621 Bazart Mixology Menu
    Bazart is a Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Montreal that invites guests on a bohemian journey through its cuisine, decor, and musical ambiance. My mandate was to design a cocktail menu that captured the immersive nature of the dining experience. I proposed an oracle deck format for the menu. Each card features an illustration of a cocktail paired with a symbolic word—drawn from its origin story or the alchemy of its ingredients. The back of the card reveals details about the drink, encouraging guests to choose based on intuition and curiosity. This storytelling-driven concept was developed in collaboration with mixologists and copywriters, bringing narrative depth to the hospitality experience. Every season, 12 signature cocktails form a new chapter in Bazart’s evolving story, offering guests a unique, sensory-driven way to explore the menu.…
    uniE621 Neurotropolis: A Linguistic Adventure
    Neurotropolis is a neuroscience-informed board game that aims to demonstrate the brain’s neuroplasticity and the diversity of neural pathways that linguistic information can take, while encouraging human connection. This project was created in collaboration with PhD graduate, Claire Honda.…