Yuki

Yuki

Yuki

Get to know me

A Toronto-based creative finding her footing in the growing environment of design, one snow fall at a time.

Get to know me

A Toronto-based creative finding her footing in the growing environment of design, one snow fall at a time.

A group of four people engaged in a discussion while seated in a cozy, plant-filled setting.
A group of four people engaged in a discussion while seated in a cozy, plant-filled setting.
A group of four people engaged in a discussion while seated in a cozy, plant-filled setting.

I am currently third-year undergraduate student (on a gap year) studying multidisciplinary design with a focus in UX/UI, interaction, and visual design. Outside of design, you can find me dominating competitive lobbies in video games, getting lost in a web novel from the comfort of my bed, or indulging my love for matcha.

A group of four people engaged in a discussion while seated in a cozy, plant-filled setting.
A group of four people engaged in a discussion while seated in a cozy, plant-filled setting.
A group of four people engaged in a discussion while seated in a cozy, plant-filled setting.

My Experience

My Experience

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Work

Junior Designer at Kanvas Studio
September 2025 - Present

Design Intern at Kanvas Studio
April 2025 - August 2025

Clients worked with include: Genesis, Pizzaville, Hyundai, Acclaim Ability Management and a range of automotive, retail and corporate service brands.

Freelancing
January 2024 - Present

Clients worked with include: OHYO FUN, Island Therapeutics and other brands with a playful flair, aligning branded visuals across social, web, and packaging.

Social Media Marketing at Torisho Canada
Summer 2022

Education

York University
Bachelor of Design | Specialized Honours
September 2022 - April 2027
(Currently on academic leave)

Clients

Extracurriculars

Design Mentor
Design Students' Association (DSA)
September 2025 - Present

Developed personalized one-on-one mentorship for multiple undergraduate design students, focusing on project development, design principles, and portfolio enhancement.

Skill Set

Visual Design
Motion Graphics
Editorial & Publication Design
UX/UI (Interaction Design)
Prototyping
Design Systems
Branding

Tools & Knowledge

Acrobat
After Effects
Figma
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Premiere Pro

Google Suite
Microsoft Suite
Monday
Asana
Slack
Blender
Unreal Engine

The Essentials

Things I currently can't live without.

Things I currently can't live without.

Video Games

Few favourites: Valorant, Minecraft, Fortnite, FNAF, Teamfight Tactics, Kindergarden, Dark Deception

Food

Sushi and anything that has soup. Always chefing it up and on the lookout for new kitchenware.

Home

I arn born and raised in Toronto, Canada. I love the culture and the fresh perspectives a city can bring.

On Repeat

My most replayed songs.
A taste of my favourite artists.

Questions

Some answers you might want to read.

How did you get your start in design?

All of this started on an 8GB RAM office laptop when I was 11. Not exactly the ideal setup with the right specs, but it was my dad’s work laptop. At this age, I was learning what a GPU was while everyone else was worried about Snapchat scores. The system was entirely in Chinese, so I memorized iconography just to navigate Adobe After Effects, where I created VFX edits, grew a sizable Instagram following, and learned how to scale and market content. I eventually made After Effects tutorials on YouTube, with my most popular video surpassing 200,000 views.

What’s your design philosophy?

I believe design is constantly evolving through learning, experimentation, and perspective. If there’s nothing new to learn, there’s nowhere left to grow, and that’s when work starts to feel stagnant. I don’t see criticism as a sign that I’m wrong; I see it as part of the process and an opportunity to view the work through someone else’s lens. Every new perspective adds depth to the design and pushes it forward. This is how I stay motivated and driven when designing.

What motivates you as a designer?

Curiosity and learning more than what I already do.

How do I spend my time outside of design?

When I’m not designing, I’m usually drawing, gaming, or cooking up new recipes. I’m always tapped into what’s next, from collectables and following the latest trends to checking out new restaurants and exploring what’s trending culturally. All of it shapes how I see the world and naturally finds its way into my work.

What are you looking for in your next role?

A place that values craft, iteration, and designers who think beyond the sky.

How did you get your start in design?

All of this started on an 8GB RAM office laptop when I was 11. Not exactly the ideal setup with the right specs, but it was my dad’s work laptop. At this age, I was learning what a GPU was while everyone else was worried about Snapchat scores. The system was entirely in Chinese, so I memorized iconography just to navigate Adobe After Effects, where I created VFX edits, grew a sizable Instagram following, and learned how to scale and market content. I eventually made After Effects tutorials on YouTube, with my most popular video surpassing 200,000 views.

What’s your design philosophy?

I believe design is constantly evolving through learning, experimentation, and perspective. If there’s nothing new to learn, there’s nowhere left to grow, and that’s when work starts to feel stagnant. I don’t see criticism as a sign that I’m wrong; I see it as part of the process and an opportunity to view the work through someone else’s lens. Every new perspective adds depth to the design and pushes it forward. This is how I stay motivated and driven when designing.

What motivates you as a designer?

Curiosity and learning more than what I already do.

How do I spend my time outside of design?

When I’m not designing, I’m usually drawing, gaming, or cooking up new recipes. I’m always tapped into what’s next, from collectables and following the latest trends to checking out new restaurants and exploring what’s trending culturally. All of it shapes how I see the world and naturally finds its way into my work.

What are you looking for in your next role?

A place that values craft, iteration, and designers who think beyond the sky.

How did you get your start in design?

All of this started on an 8GB RAM office laptop when I was 11. Not exactly the ideal setup with the right specs, but it was my dad’s work laptop. At this age, I was learning what a GPU was while everyone else was worried about Snapchat scores. The system was entirely in Chinese, so I memorized iconography just to navigate Adobe After Effects, where I created VFX edits, grew a sizable Instagram following, and learned how to scale and market content. I eventually made After Effects tutorials on YouTube, with my most popular video surpassing 200,000 views.

What’s your design philosophy?

I believe design is constantly evolving through learning, experimentation, and perspective. If there’s nothing new to learn, there’s nowhere left to grow, and that’s when work starts to feel stagnant. I don’t see criticism as a sign that I’m wrong; I see it as part of the process and an opportunity to view the work through someone else’s lens. Every new perspective adds depth to the design and pushes it forward. This is how I stay motivated and driven when designing.

What motivates you as a designer?

Curiosity and learning more than what I already do.

How do I spend my time outside of design?

When I’m not designing, I’m usually drawing, gaming, or cooking up new recipes. I’m always tapped into what’s next, from collectables and following the latest trends to checking out new restaurants and exploring what’s trending culturally. All of it shapes how I see the world and naturally finds its way into my work.

What are you looking for in your next role?

A place that values craft, iteration, and designers who think beyond the sky.