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I’m John Harvey, a designer and biomedical communications professional who translates complex medical concepts into clear visuals and usable interfaces. Over a career spanning more than two decades, I’ve built Harvey Visuals Studio and collaborated with medical device companies, publishers, and research institutions to craft graphics, branding, and digital content that simplify the complex and engage diverse audiences.
My work covers patient-facing materials, investor relations, regulatory documentation, and data-driven dashboards. I enjoy shaping information architecture, UX/UI design, and illustrated storytelling to help teams move from insight to impact. Outside of work, I contribute to the 2SLGBTQI+ community through board service and volunteering, and I stay active with master’s swimming and wellness practices.
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Work Experience
Communications Specialist (In-house graphics & design) at Harvey Visuals Studio
May 1, 1997 - PresentGraphic design and communications lead providing branding, UX/UI, medical illustrations, print, books and packaging for healthcare and life sciences clients. Managed cross‑disciplinary collaboration with product development, regulatory and marketing teams; produced descriptive content, infographics, and visual assets for investor relations and marketing.
Communications & Information Architect at AceAge Inc
August 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025Developed graphically rich communications and UI for product touchscreen, companion mobile app and website; supported translation; produced technical drawings for US patent applications; created guidelines for accessibility (AODA) updates and multilingual manuals; designed product packaging, manuals and asset templates for partner integration; contributed to customer-facing and regulatory documentation.
Information Architect at University of Toronto Dept of Medical Imaging & Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
September 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025Led design and project management for the Medical Imaging Network Enterprise (MiNE) initiative. Authored regulatory and governance documentation, onboarding materials and agreements; built desktop databases in MS Access to manage researchers and services; organized workshops, presentations and educational events.
at LivaNova Canada and CanVasc Network
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Provided branding, graphic design and communications support for medical devices network; developed collateral, marketing assets and documentation supporting regulatory and investor communications.
Communications Specialist (In-house graphics & design) at Harvey Visuals Studio
May 1, 1997 - PresentBiomedical communications and graphic design studio providing in-house graphics and branding, medical illustration, print and packaging, and digital content for healthcare clients and publishers. Responsibilities include brand identity, instructional design, website content, and marketing collateral, with a focus on clarity, accessibility, and user-centered visuals. Ongoing role with cross-functional collaboration across product development, marketing, and client services.
RA: Communications & Information Architect at AceAge Inc
August 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025Led communications and information architecture for a medical device startup, supporting product development, investor relations, regulatory requirements, and partner integration. Responsibilities included UI design for product touchscreen, companion mobile app, and administration portal; translation support; creating technical drawings for US Patent Office applications; developing guidelines to meet AODA and industry standards; packaging and multilingual manuals; and producing content for customer support and marketing.
Information Architect at University of Toronto Dept of Medical Imaging & Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
September 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025Designed governance policies, onboarding materials, and data-sharing frameworks for a medical imaging research environment. Built desktop MS Access databases to administer the project and participating researchers; managed workshops, research presentations, and educational events; developed research partnerships and relevant agreements; created and organized regulatory documentation for approvals.
at LivaNova Canada and CanVasc Network
January 1, 2019 - October 16, 2025Provided graphic design and communications support across a medical device network, contributing to feature development visuals, investor relations materials, regulatory communications, and marketing collateral; collaborated with multiple departments to ensure consistent branding and clear messaging.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of Alberta, Edmonton
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1987Diploma + Fifth Year Certificate at School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991Master of Science in Biomedical Communications at University of Toronto
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Master of Design, Digital Futures + Imagination Catalyst Incubator Program at OCAD University, Toronto
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Master of Design at OCAD University, Toronto (Digital Futures + Imagination Catalyst Incubator Program)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Master of Science in Biomedical Communications at University of Toronto
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Diploma + Fifth Year Certificate at School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991Bachelor of Arts (French/Philosophy) at University of Alberta, Edmonton
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1987Qualifications
IBM Clinical Development Designer Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2024HL7 Certification for Clinical Surveys
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS) Provider
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2024HL7 Clinical Surveys Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS) Provider
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2024IBM Clinical Development – Designer Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025Industry Experience
Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment
Cavendish Foods Customer Journey Map and other projects demonstrating animation and video editing skills
Below are some examples of my work in After Effects:
Social media artist promotional for Ellephant Gallery, Montreal
Animated logo graphic for use in social media posts
Compositing and 2D animation, biomedical content
https://vimeo.com/user40604204/perissmethod?fl=tl&fe=ec
Happy to answer any questions!
John Harvey
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