Behind the Scenes
with Desiree

Design has been woven into my life for as long as I can remember—whether it was obsessing over the perfect font for a book report in elementary school or making sure every color in my childhood bedroom was just right. But the moment I knew design was my true calling? Sitting in a movie theatre, staring at a VIP menu. While most people were deciding on snacks, I was mesmerized by the typography. I turned to the person next to me and said, "This. This is what I want to do."

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Two days later, I enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Design program at Lasalle College, where I spent the next four years honing my craft, ultimately graduating with honours.

 

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working on projects for clients worldwide—everything from small business branding to major film and TV productions. Today, I run Made You Look Studio, a design studio that thrives on bold ideas, thoughtful storytelling, and making brands stand out. But my most important role? Full-time wife to my hubs, T, and mama to two wild little rugrats who keep life just as creative as my work.