A little about myself

I am a Toronto-based art director with over 15 years of experience in designing and developing engaging new media. My main areas of expertise are art direction, social cause engagement and new applications of interactive technology.

Having founded New Media Studio in 2006, I dedicate my time to helping brands, projects and people that attempt to make the world a better place. Over the years I have had an opportunity to work with many individual clients, established brands, agencies and grassroots organizations in arts, culture and non-profit industries.

In addition, I am an armchair futurist, an avid traveller, PADI-certified diver, organic gardener and photographer.

You can reach me at val@new-media.ca, val@wearenewmedia.com or +1-416-857-2834 to get me involved in your next project.

Silver – National ADDY Awards
Fogo de Chao – The Gaucho Way
2014

Silver – MIDAS Awards (New York Festival)
TD Forests
2012

Silver – CMA
TD Forests (Digital)
2012

Prix – Boomerang
100% Canadian Milk – 100 Reasons
2012

Strategy B!G Silver
Robin Hood, Bake, Batter & Roll
2010

cause+action by Strategy Magazine
Maxwell House, Brew Some Good
2010

Prix – Boomerang
Get a Load of Milk
2010

ECHO Silver Award
One Million Acts of Green
2009

cause+action by Strategy Magazine, Overall Winner
One Million Acts of Green
2009

MA Awards, Brand Advertising, Silver
Maxwell House, Brew Some Good
2008