Hello!
I'm Dirga, nice to meet you.
For over a decade, I've been a practitioner of design, taking my creativity and skillset to craft products that are both breathtaking and inherently functional, whilst constantly learning about all the things along the way.
My design philosophy begins with people. It's all about fostering great relationships through respect and kindness, creating a safe space for learning and iterating.
I focus on solving problems thoughtfully and effectively, always prioritizing doing the right thing for the product and its users. I'm dedicated to spending time in the problem space, meticulous design craft, and deep dive thinking, ensuring solutions that are innovative, useful, and beautiful.
Experience
Microsoft
Vancouver. 2017 - present
SENIOR PRODUCT DESIGNER
DESIGN COACH AND MENTOR
TEAM LEAD
Portfolio:
Windows Photos, MSN, Microsoft Start.
DDB Canada
Toronto. 2016 - 2017
UX/PRODUCT DESIGNER
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ART DIRECTOR
Clients:
Volkswagen Canada, Dairy Farmer's of Canada,
McDonald's.
me&ideas inc.
Vancouver/Toronto. 2011 - 2016
UX/PRODUCT DESIGNER
SENIOR DESIGNER
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Clients:
Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite, Gibson's Canadian Whisky, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch Lager, White Spot & Triple O's, Connect Hearing Canada.
The only AWARD I've ever got
2017 Canadian Marketing Association. Bronze. Direct Customer Engagement and Loyalty. Automotive category.
Senior art director for Volkswagen e-Golf Digital Campaign and reservation system.
Education
Emily Carr University
Vancouver. 2005 - 2008
BDES. BACHELOR OF DESIGN.
COMMUNICATION DESIGN MAJOR.
Studied conceptual development, research & analysis, ideas, photography, communications, information design, typography, illustration, drawing, print and web design, and team work
Langara College
Vancouver. 2002 - 2005
DIPLOMA OF FINE ARTS.
DESIGN FOCUS.
Studied design, drawing, painting, printmaking, woodworking and sculpture.
Skills and Interests
Design Skills
Customer Experience Design / Human Interface Design / Wireframing / Art Direction / Typography / Graphic Design / Systems / Data Visualization / Customer research, Iteration & Testing / Branding & Identity / Rapid Prototyping / Design & Strategy / Customer Driven Engineering /
Competencies
Customer Experience Design / Human Interface Design / Wireframing / Art Direction / Typography / Graphic Design / Systems / Data Visualization / Customer research, Iteration & Testing / Branding & Identity / Rapid Prototyping / Design & Strategy / Customer Driven Engineering /
Let's Connect
I'm currently not on the lookout for full-time opportunities but I am eager to chat about any cool projects you have in mind! If you have any exciting roles or collaborations that align with my skills and interests, please drop me a line. Let's make great things happen together!