Hey, I'm Rita, a Toronto-based Graphic Designer with 3+ years of experience crafting impactful visuals.
Blending creativity and strategy, I bring visually compelling solutions that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal, driving meaningful results.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Rita at Espress Labs since September 2023. Rita has been a valuable part of our team, designing for and assisting with various projects across UX/UI design, digital ads, social media posts, print materials, and video animation.
I am happy to recommend Rita for positions where she can continue to leverage and further develop her skills in these areas."
Katrina De Faveri
Creative Director, Espress Labs
"If you’re looking for a well-rounded graphic designer, Rita is the one for you! She has a firm grasp on design fundamentals that makes it easier to start projects and eliminates spending too much time thinking of how to fit all the elements together. Her education and experience has led her to be a resourceful designer who can find inspiration from anywhere. She can tackle projects from any industry and Rita will deliver polished and human-focused designs. I speak highly of her because she is a team-player. She asks questions to ensure that she understands the brief and design with purpose. Rita’s excellent communication skills make it possible to have less hassle working on projects.
Rita is a valuable team member, designer and friend. Anyone is lucky to have her skills, knowledge and experience."
Sebastian Tan
Junior Graphic Designer, Espress Labs
"Rita's graphic design work for the WOORI Education Fair 2022 was exceptional. She delivered on-brand designs that were clean, polished, and visually striking, all while working under tight deadlines. Rita's ability to enhance our visual concepts with better elements and vibrant colors made her work stand out. Her keen eye for detail and strong understanding of visual hierarchy ensured our messaging was clear and impactful. Rita's creativity and professionalism make her an invaluable asset to any design project."
Renette Salvador
Manager of Market Development-South East Asia,
WOORI Education & Immigration
"I had the pleasure of working with Rita on two awesome projects, Ecoatic and Oasis. We teamed up on Ecoatic, a golden ratio icon project, where we took it from concept to completion, making sure every detail was spot-on. Rita’s creativity and precision were key to making it a success. We also worked together on Oasis, a branding project where her vision and strategic thinking really shined. Rita’s a talented designer who’s great to collaborate with, and I’d happily work with her again on any project."
Yun Lee
Graphic Designer
Rita was matched with my organization on CatchaFire to help us with our website visual redesign for a nonprofit food bank.
Right away I was impressed with not only her knowledge and skills but also her proactive approach to the project. She helped with the handover from the UX designer, asked questions and made sure she understood everything going into the project. The designs themselves were great, and she worked with me in Figma to make sure they were just what we were looking for. She was wonderful with the feedback, making changes and iterating.
This website will have a huge impact on our ability to get our message across, help people find food, and find the volunteers and funds that make this program possible. Rita's work is going to help a lot of people in the future!
Thank you Rita!
Katie Garling
Communications Manager, Sumner Community Food Bank
"I had the pleasure of working with Rita during her UI/UX design internship at Leavoda, and I was truly impressed by her ability to take ideas from concept to execution with precision and creativity.
Rita played a key role in transforming user stories into structured wireframes and high-fidelity mockups, ensuring a seamless transition from initial ideas to polished designs. Her deep understanding of user needs and attention to detail allowed her to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that enhanced the overall user experience.
Beyond her technical skills, Rita is a proactive and collaborative team player. She is always open to feedback, eager to learn, and brings fresh perspectives to discussions. Her passion for UI/UX design is evident in her work, and I have no doubt she will continue to excel in her career.
I highly recommend Rita for any UI/UX design role and am happy to endorse her skills in UX research, wireframing, prototyping, and UI design. Any team would be lucky to have her!"
Ilia Svinin
CEO / Web Developer, Leavoda
"In the " Taiwan Seaweed" project, Rita demonstrated exceptional insight, deeply understanding the gradual decline of the Northeast Coast seaweed culture and keenly proposing a design approach that revitalizes the seaweed industry through local brand redevelopment. By evaluating and investigating the needs and experiences of local fisherwomen, she skillfully identified a balance between market demand and cultural preservation, showcasing her superior creative thinking in design. Throughout the design process,
Rita faced the challenge of integrating traditional culture with modern design. She continuously refined her design concepts through thoughtful consideration and adaptation, ultimately overcoming obstacles to create products that blend cultural significance with innovative aesthetics. This highlights her outstanding creativity and problem-solving abilities."
Chien-Hsun Chen
Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Communication Design,
China University of Technology