ABOUT ME
My name is Barbara, and I've been a graphic designer and desktop publisher for over 25 years. I've designed various projects: brochures, business cards, logos, and print advertising from concept to completion. My specialty is large documents like annual reports, technical and research documents, manuals and books.
I taught myself how to use design software in the 90s, and discovered the workings of Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Illustrator and QuarkXPress. I learned from printed manuals and through trial and error, yet managed to figure things out. Eventually, I returned to school to study Desktop Publishing at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
When I completed school, I began working at a local printer in the Prepress department, editing files, preparing them for print and developing film for print jobs. I gained a few years of experience and began working as a freelance designer.
As a freelancer, I started with small design projects, and eventually was hired to create a quarterly industry publication for the Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors. In 2003, I started working as a freelancer on a full-time basis, eventually creating Square Circle Design. I’ve been doing graphic design and desktop publishing for over 25 years. In addition to my graphic design background, I'm also a professional photographer, where I've had the opportunity to photograph families, real estate, and large events. I enjoy different types of photography, but landscapes are one of my favourites.
I was raised in Calgary, love travel, photography, the West Coast, our majestic Rockies, and the joys of family.
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