Meet Amy
Amy Pye has been a designer and illustrator in Nanaimo, BC, for 20 years, contributing her vibrant and unique style to the community. As a single mother she balances her family life with a thriving career in the arts. Amy has written and illustrated three beloved children’s books, each showcasing her talent for storytelling and design. Her artwork can be found throughout the city, from branding for local businesses to banner designs and colourful utility bin wraps.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Amy is a dedicated Buddhist practitioner and karateka, both of which deeply inspire her creative process and commitment to her community.
Amy believes that…
Environmental
Economical
Social
…graphic designers have the ability to influence key strategic decisions in collaboration with clients by understanding and recommending strategies, tools and materials that reduce damage to our natural world. We consider it our responsibility to be aware of our ecological footprint in everything we create.
…as designers, we have the power to influence the industry by choosing clients whose values vibe with our own. We do this by working with clients who are accountable, ethical and transparent. We also ensure that the organizations that we work with adhere to human rights practices and uphold fair labour laws.
…designers have a responsibility to support the well-being of our community, and to influence social equity, by designing for inclusion and equality. We can do this by ensuring that what we create is accessible and by choosing models that are fair representations of our diverse community.
