Hi! My name is Priya
I'm an Indian-Polish-Canadian graphic designer & illustrator with a passion for design that supports people and communities.
My favourite parts of the design process are the early stages of research and ideation that set the foundation for new insights to be discovered. Working with The City of Calgary, the RGD, and Alberta University of the Arts has reinforced my passion for community-focused projects with an empathetic and strategic approach. I love spending time with clients and audiences to understand their unique perspectives and create something meaningful for them.
Want to get in touch? Contact me!
Education
2022 – April 2026
Bachelor of Design – Graphic Design & Advertising
→ Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts)
Graduated with Distinction & Board of Governors Award
Experience
2023-Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
→ Alberta Post Secondary Network
→ Alberta University of the Arts | Marketing & Communications, Campus Operations, Continuing Education
→ Kumon | Hawkwood Village
MAY-SEP 2025
Intern Graphic Designer
→ The City of Calgary
2025-2026
AUArts Graphic Design Student Representative
→ AUArts Student's Association Student Leadership Council
2023-2025
→ AUArts Luke Lindoe Library
Volunteer Experience
2025-2026
Co-Chair | RGD Student Committee
→ Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
2025-2026
Design Team Lead | AUArts Design Department Show
→ Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
2024-2025
RGD Student Committee Member
→ Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD)
2020-Present
Graphic Designer (Pro-Bono)
→ 2025-2026 | AUArts Design Department Show
(Exhibition Branding, Print/Digital)
→ 2023-2026 | Luke Lindoe Library
(Information Design, Advertising)
→ 2025 | AUArts SCD Community Server
(Branding, Advertising)
→ 2021 | Archbishop MacDonald High School 2021 Graduation
(Merchandise)
→ 2020 | Archbishop MacDonald High School Model UN
(Branding)
Awards
2026
Communication Arts | 2026 Design Shortlist: INTER–PHRASE Magazine
AdRodeo Anvil Awards | Student Illustration Anvil: INTER–PHRASE Magazine
Board of Governors Graduating Student Award – AUArts
2025
RGD Branding Awards | Integrated Award: Brand Identity, New Brand for Jaljeera Tequila Indian-Canadian Tequila Brand
PS&Co RGD DesignThinkers Scholarship
Louise McKinney Scholarship
2024
Design Professionals of Canada (DESCAN) AB South Chapter Scholarship
Louise McKinney Scholarship
Bernard Franklin Stockl Memorial Scholarship
Steve Vadnai Memorial Scholarship
2022-2026
President's Honour Roll – AUArts
2022-2023
Jason Lang Scholarship
Technology
macOS | Macbook Pro 2023
DSLR Camera | Canon Rebel T7 EOS
Software
Adobe Creative Suite | Id, Ai, Ps, LrC, Pr*, Ae*
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Figma*
Affinity*
Canva
Procreate
*currently learning
Exhibitions
Winter 2026
AUArts Grad Show 2026 Illingworth Kerr Gallery (AUArts)
AUArts Design Department Showcase (AUArts)
Bi-Annually from 2022-2026
Gallery Crawl (AUArts)
Winter 2025
Good Vibrations 2025 Design Department Showcase (AUArts)
2024-2025
13th Annual President's Exhibition (AUArts)
2018-2019
St. Albert ArtWalk – Featured Artist
2017-2019
The Clever Rabbit Vegetarian Cafe – Featured Artist