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Vancouver's design scene is as layered as the mountains that frame it — composed on the surface, but restless underneath.
Vancouver's design scene is as layered as the mountains that frame it — composed on the surface, but restless underneath. This city thinks before it speaks. Whether it's environmental graphics shaped by Pacific Northwest landscapes, identity work that holds space for Indigenous visual sovereignty, or digital-first studios redefining what West Coast means in a global context, Vancouver design carries quiet confidence and serious craft. Studios like Glasfurd & Walker and Figure push the culture forward, while a tight-knit community of independent designers and makers keep the work grounded and human.
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Matt Karakilik
UX Designer
Vancouver, Canada
My name is Matt, and I’m a UX design leader and coach, helping designers grow their careers and build user-focused products. I have over 15 years experience in UX and worked at firms like Hitachi Energy, SAP, BestBuy, autoTrader as such. I consult under Omnia Consulting Ltd. occasionally, and mentor at Vancouver Film School, BCIT, and ADPList. I also heavily involve with UXPA, and serve as Volunteers Chair for their conferences since 2017.
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