I’m a freelance graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience creating thoughtful, well-crafted design for a wide range of clients—from small business startups and research agencies to institutions in education, health, and the nonprofit sector. My work spans brand identity and logo design, infographics, reports and publications, websites, event promotions, social media, signage and environmental graphics, art direction, and copy editing. I produce bespoke design solutions shaped by a diverse background in graphic design, visual arts, art history, and scholarship. My approach begins with listening—understanding your story, context, and goals—before crafting visual systems and assets that not only meet your needs, but open up new possibilities for how your work can be seen, understood, and experienced.

Stephanie Martens

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I’m a freelance graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience creating thoughtful, well-crafted design for a wide range of clients—from small business startups and research agencies to institutions in education, health, and the nonprofit sector. My work spans brand identity and logo design, infographics, reports and publications, websites, event promotions, social media, signage and environmental graphics, art direction, and copy editing. I produce bespoke design solutions shaped by a diverse background in graphic design, visual arts, art history, and scholarship. My approach begins with listening—understanding your story, context, and goals—before crafting visual systems and assets that not only meet your needs, but open up new possibilities for how your work can be seen, understood, and experienced.

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I’m a freelance graphic designer with nearly two decades of experience creating thoughtful, well-crafted design for a wide range of clients—from small business startups and research agencies to institutions in education, health, and the nonprofit sector. My work spans brand identity and logo design, infographics, reports and publications, websites, event promotions, social media, signage and environmental graphics, art direction, and copy editing.

I produce bespoke design solutions shaped by a diverse background in graphic design, visual arts, art history, and scholarship. My approach begins with listening—understanding your story, context, and goals—before crafting visual systems and assets that not only meet your needs, but open up new possibilities for how your work can be seen, understood, and experienced.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Provide logo design, brand identity systems, reports, brochures, infographics, event promotions, website design and development, social media guidance, signage systems, art direction, and copy editing for a diverse client base including startups, research firms, education and non-profit organizations.
Senior Designer, Art Direction at Tenth Church
January 1, 2017 - Present
As part of the church's communications team, provide art direction and graphic design for global and local campaigns, develop cohesive brand strategies and guidelines, and create materials for five campus sites. Led a brand refresh and related website initiative to unify the community story.
Senior Designer, Art Direction at CBBC Career College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Rebrand project in 2018, including a new logo and brand identity system. Produced corporate identity packages, college viewbooks and information guides, ad campaigns (print and digital), large-format banners, environmental graphics, signage, and individual print/web pieces for events and programs.

Education

Certificate at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
January 1, 2022 - December 29, 2025
Master of Theological Studies at Regent College
January 1, 2014 - April 1, 2018
Graphic Design Diploma at Holland College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Art History at University of Winnipeg
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Governor General’s Award (Nominee)
January 1, 2008 - December 29, 2025
Donald E. Glendenning Scholarship (Nominee)
January 1, 2007 - December 29, 2025
City of Vancouver Box Wrap Project (Selected) / Winner
January 1, 2017 - December 29, 2025
BMO 1st ART AWARD
January 1, 2008 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Urban Natures Lab Logo Identity

    This logo identity for a research lab needed to combine ideas from natural and built worlds, representing the work the lab does to understand and support cities that make space for both people and nature. The fresh colours and curved lines used evoke this openness and optimism.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Loon Lake Lodge and Retreat Centre

    Loon Lake Lodge (& Retreat Centre) lies in the heart of the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research forest in Maple Ridge, BC, Canada. Knowing that this camp wanted to grow and diversify its clientele, we aimed to create something versatile that evoked good camp time vibes, a brand that could be applied to many different situations - anything from maps to menus to environmental signage to merchandise to trail signs.

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    uniE621 CBBC Career College Logo and Brand Identity
    Founded in 1958, this career college in Nova Scotia needed a complete rebrand in 2018 as it entered a season of expansion under new ownership. Simple yet evocative, the identity has found its way onto nurse’s scrubs and school rings, program outlines and diplomas, and various entrepreneurial expressions, including the College’s own hair salon. https://www.twine.net/signin
    paper CBBC Career College

    Founded in 1958, this career college in Nova Scotia needed a complete rebrand in 2018 as it entered a season of expansion under new ownership. Simple yet evocative, the identity has found its way onto nurse’s scrubs and school rings, program outlines and diplomas, and various entrepreneurial expressions, including the College’s own hair salon.

    https://www.twine.net/signin