Karen Ng-Hem, RGD is a creative director across Canada who brings a highly-specialized and diverse skill set to print x digital publications—designed in a clean, elegant aesthetic.
Design for Public Good.
If design is expected to have longevity—it must work on more than one level; solve more than one problem and serve more than one audience. Communications designed by a Registered Graphic Designer ensures a fully-integrated solution that conveys the concept, message and positioning of your organization.
Services
Audits + Reviews
Creative Direction
Graphic Design
Illustration
Pitching
Visual Research
Design
Annual / Corporate Reports
Campaigns
Capability Statements
Data Visualization
Publications
RFP / Bids
Sectors
AEC
Energy, Oil & Gas
Government / Public Policy
Non-Profit
Print x Paper
Urban Planning
Talks + Lectures
“Annual Reports: Functional—or Beautiful?”
RGD Panel: Minds of Design, Calgary AB (Sep 2024)
“Why We Pitch”: University of the Fraser Valley, BC
Professional Practices (Oct 2023)
“The Art of Pitching”: University of the Fraser Valley, BC
Professional Practices (Oct 2022)
“Word + Image”: University of Guelph-Humber, ON
Media and Communication Studies (Jan 2015)
Books
Recipes for Growing Me ~6mos, Illustration (2019)
RGD
Certified Member—Association of Registered Graphic Designers (2006–present)
Judge—RGD Student Awards; Domtar Award for Print Design (2023)
Judge—RGD Student Awards; Entro Award for Placemaking Design (2022)
Portfolio Reviewer (2012–present)
Membership Committee (2011–14)
Professional Member
Member—The Society of Publication Designers (2024–present)
Member—Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)—Greater Toronto Chapter (2013–14)
Volunteer
Designer / Member—Rotary Club of Calgary Connect (2024–present)
Chair—Rotary Int’l Convention: Sponsorship Benefits Committee (2024)
Mentor—Bow Valley College: Chiu School of Business (2024–25)
Pitch Mentor—OYA Black Arts Coalition (2023)
Connect Participant—CFC Media Lab: Fifth Wave (2021–23)
Designer—Campaign: Green Party Ontario, Don Valley West Candidate—Sheena Sharp (2021–22)
Creative Director—Campaign: Toronto City Councillor Candidate—Brad Bradford (2018)
Board Member / Creative Director—Toronto Hustle Cycling Syndicate (2017–18)
“A truly gifted creative thinker + talent, Karen is one of the most collaborative designers I have had the pleasure to create with. Possessing a persuasive ability to engage and challenge, the visions she creates come alive in the mind and on paper with intense clarity and excitement. She is a genuine muse!”
— Paul Backewich, Architect