Natalie is a graphic designer who possesses over 20 years of experience. She specializes in all aspects of print and product design such as brochures, catalogues, advertisements, PowerPoint and packaging materials. Additionally, she is an expert in GUI design, including application and icons creation. Highly developed illustration and info-graphical skills are her major professional assets. She is extremely proficient in the latest CS6 versions of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, as well as in the latest versions of MS Office, including PowerPoint. Some of her previous clients include The Barnes Organization, CBC, CTV News, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Global TV, Integrated Health Communication, HeadCan Corporation, Klick Communications, Livewire Communication, Magna International, SUN Media, Wal-Mart etc.
Short Bio
Studied Design and Illustration for 4 years at the USSR State College (Graduated in 1985) and for 6 years at the USSR State University (Graduated in 1990 - MA Design & Illustration). While studying, started to work for State Publishing Houses (from 1987) and designed/illustrated hundreds of book covers, how-to manuals and illustrations; illustrated complete encyclopedias. In 1991, started to work as a Graphic Designer/Technical Illustrator in Israel. In 1993, graduated from Computer Graphics Courses and since then worked on both PC/Mac systems, constantly upgrading computer graphics skills. In 1993-97, mustered Font/Clips/Logo Design, GUI Design and Graphic Design for print. From 1997, lives and works in Toronto. Since 1999, specializes in Info-Graphics, Packaging Design/Product Design (for Print/Web) and Multimedia Presentations (especially PPT). Combines superior illustration skills with up-to date knowledge of Graphic / Web Design.