About
I am a graphic designer who specializes in book design, illustration, and web design. I have fluid skills with Adobe software, XHTML, and CSS programming. I continue to expand my skills in programming languages for web design. I am also a passionate photographer and painter.
Contact
I am currently working full-time at Athabasca University, but I am on research and study leave pursuing a Masters of Design at NSCAD University in Halifax. I am available for freelance work when time permits.
ian(at)iangrivois(dot)ca
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Blog: 4edges on Art & Culture
Process
Research > Brainstorm > Draft > Build > Publish > Evaluate
Each stage of the process is completed and proceeds with the feedback and approval of the client. Visual communication design can be seen as a type of problem solving and I am committed to arriving at solutions that satisfy my client's needs.
Education, Experience, and Awards
- 2011 - CNIE Award of Merit in the Excellence and Innovation, for "The Paragraph: A Video Tutorial"
- 2011 - Commenced Masters of Design program at Nova Scotia School of Art and Design
- 2010 - Participated in Rotary International Grouped Study Exchange, Brasil
- 2009 - Presented Guttenberg to Google: Exploring Online Typography
- at CNIE conference, Ottawa
- 2009 - Presented Guttenberg to Google: Exploring Online Typography
- at MoodleMoot conference, Edmonton
- 2008 - Magnum Workshop New York - A photography workshop with Constantine Manos
- of the Magnum Photos co-operative
- 2008 - CNIE Award of Merit in Excellence and Innovation in Use of Learning Technology
- 2007 - Attended Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) conference, Banff
- 2007 - Attended MoodleMoot conference, Edmonton
- 2006 - Attended ATypI (Association Typographique Internationale) in Lisbon, Portugal
- 2005 - 2010 Chair of the Athabasca University Art Committee
- 2002 - Promoted to professional position
- 2001 - Attended Pica conference hosted by the Graphic Designers of Canada, Banff
- 2000 - Visual Designer at Athabasca University
- 2000 - Freelance design work for Northern Lights Theatre season
- 2000 - Graduated Grant MacEwan College with a Visual Communication
- and Design Diploma with distinction
- 2000 - Society of Graphic Designer's of Canada, Alberta North, VP Events
- 1999 - Society of Graphic Designer's of Canada, Alberta North, student representative for GMCC
- 1999 - 2000, Casual design work at Rage Studios
- 1999 - Awarded the Louis McKinney Scholarship
- 1998 - Commenced the Visual Communication and Design Program
- at Grant MacEwan Community College with a Design and Digital Media Major
- 1997 - Manager at Indigo Print & Paperworks
- 1996 - 1998, Worked at Indigo Print & Paperworks
- 1996 - Graduated University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with distinction
- 1996 - Treasurer of Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation committee at the University of Alberta
- 1996 - Investors Group Award for most promising sculptor
- 1995 - Children's Summer Camp Coordinator with the Edmonton Art Gallery
- 1994 - 1995, Participated in the Canada World Youth exchange between Quebec and Burkina Faso
- 1993 - Summer cook and maintenance for Taoist Tai Chi Society, Orangeville, Ontario
- 1991 - Commenced Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Alberta
- 1990 - 2009, Volunteer and instructor for the Taoist Tai Chi Society
- 1990 - Paul Kane Fine Arts Award for a grade average of 99% in Art 30
Credits
This site is hosted by (mt) Media Temple and made with Indexhibit, a very useful open source content management system.
Thanks to the editor, Lori-Ann Claerhout, for her excellent work helping me craft the writing for the original version of this site.
Homepage images © Copyright, Ian Grivois, 2010. All copyright for the design work is retained by the respective clients.