Hi, I'm Ron Chiu, an experienced creative Graphic Designer specializing in branding, UI design, and front-end development. I love crafting visually engaging digital and print experiences that not only look great but also enhance user interaction. I'm well-versed in HTML/CSS, WordPress, and the Adobe Creative Suite, which helps me deliver cohesive branding and effective marketing collateral. Throughout my career, I've worked on a variety of projects from high-profile corporate events to website UX improvements. Collaboration and creative problem solving are my strengths, and I enjoy working with teams to bring ideas to life in ways that genuinely connect with audiences. Feel free to check out my portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_!

Ron Chiu

Hi, I'm Ron Chiu, an experienced creative Graphic Designer specializing in branding, UI design, and front-end development. I love crafting visually engaging digital and print experiences that not only look great but also enhance user interaction. I'm well-versed in HTML/CSS, WordPress, and the Adobe Creative Suite, which helps me deliver cohesive branding and effective marketing collateral. Throughout my career, I've worked on a variety of projects from high-profile corporate events to website UX improvements. Collaboration and creative problem solving are my strengths, and I enjoy working with teams to bring ideas to life in ways that genuinely connect with audiences. Feel free to check out my portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_!

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Hi, I’m Ron Chiu, an experienced creative Graphic Designer specializing in branding, UI design, and front-end development. I love crafting visually engaging digital and print experiences that not only look great but also enhance user interaction. I’m well-versed in HTML/CSS, WordPress, and the Adobe Creative Suite, which helps me deliver cohesive branding and effective marketing collateral.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked on a variety of projects from high-profile corporate events to website UX improvements. Collaboration and creative problem solving are my strengths, and I enjoy working with teams to bring ideas to life in ways that genuinely connect with audiences. Feel free to check out my portfolio at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Canada Protection Plan / Foresters Financial
June 21, 2021 - October 22, 2024
Maintained CPP website, weekly blog posts, social media graphics and motion graphics, flyers, brochures, and created event branding and branded collateral.
UX Designers & Front-End Developer at The Playbooks Collective
June 15, 2020 - January 8, 2021
Developed wireframes based on requirements provided by project owner and conducted user testing. Refined designs and UI based on user feedback. Developed HTML/CSS/Javascript working prototypes for testing and refined based on feedback.
Senior Designer & Front-End Developer at Method CRM
March 11, 2013 - February 15, 2019
Worked on rebranding the company by developing new colour palette, logo, and design language around branding. Designed and maintained the company website. Designed and updated print assets as needed (Flyers, brochures, sales sheets), designed and assembled company PPT presentations, created custom illustrations and icons, and worked with the product team on application UX and UI when needed.
Web Producer at Rakuten Kobo Inc.
June 18, 2012 - March 8, 2013
Helped maintain the website. Created landing pages for product launches and feature updates. Coded HTML emails for CRM team.

Education

User Experience Design at Brainstation Toronto
January 14, 2019 - February 15, 2019
Web Master at Seneca College
January 9, 2006 - May 19, 2006
Digital Media Arts at Seneca College
September 8, 1998 - August 18, 2000
Art Fundamentals at Sheridan College
September 2, 1997 - May 15, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction, Retail
    paper CPP's Elite Advisor's Conference 2025
    This was my final Elite Advisor's Conference while at CPP/Foresters Financial. With this microbrand, I wanted to give it an 80's Miami Vice vibe, so again, we played with palm trees and a sunset, but instead with the colour palette, we went with something cool that would help make the yellow and magenta really pop out. What resulted was an 80's like synth-wave vibe with cool backgrounds and silhouettes with a splash of yellow and hot pink to really stand out. I left Foresters in October of 2024, so I never got to work on the other assets surrounding the event, but have heard that the team really loved and appreciated the branding and the vibe around the event. The attached flyer is for the event qualifications and one of my last pieces done for this event.
    paper CPP's Elite Advisors Conference 2022
    The Elite Advisors Conference is a yearly event held by Canada Protection Plan for the top advisors. It is an opportunity for networking, business sessions, and some fun in the sun at a tropical location. In 2022, the event was held in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Every year, we would try to come up with a distinct visual theme to keep things fun. This also allows the marketing team to play outside of the established CPP and Foresters brand guides just a bit. The visual aesthetic we landed on for 2022 was surf/beach brands from the late 80's. We took a lot of inspiration from brands like Ocean Pacific and Ron's Surf Shop. The result is the design below. We have the design in both English and French. pitchdeck
    paper CPP'S Elite Advisor Conference 2023
    The Elite Advisor Conference is a yearly event held by Canada Protection Plan for the top advisors. It is an opportunity for networking, business sessions, and some fun in the sun at a tropical location. In 2023, the event was held in Cancun, Mexico. Every year, we would try to come up with a distinct visual theme to keep things fun. This also allows the marketing team to play outside of the established CPP and Foresters brand guides just a bit. The visual aesthetic we landed on for 2023 was Art deco. I took inspiration from American Art Deco from the 1920's and 1930's, specifically from around New York and the Empire State Building. In addition to Art Deco, I was also inspired by features from around the Yucatan Peninsula, where Cancun is located, and included elements such as the Mayan temples, palm trees and leaves, and water to symbolize the Gulf of Mexico which surrounds it. Regarding colours, I wanted to play with rich greens and golds, to play into the theme of luxury and sophistication. graphicdesigner illustrator pdf videoeditor
    paper A TTC App Prototype User Experience Case Study (2019)
    In January of 2019, I took the User Experience Design course at BrainStation Toronto. With design and tech advancing so quickly, and user interaction now a big part of the entire design process, I felt the need to update my own knowledge as well. This app prototype was my final project submission. graphicdesigner casestudy UXDesign UIDesign
    paper Method:CRM Company Rebranding
    Method is a cloud-based software platform that services small and medium sized businesses and provide CRM software that syncs with QuickBooks. In addition to selling a suite of pre-made apps, customers are also able to modify or create their own apps without any programming knowledge through their drag-and-drop app designer. In late 2013, I was tasked with being part of the team that redesigned the company's logo, brand colours, and all branding assets. This work would go on to inform the company's branding rules to this day. graphicdesigner branddesigner