Are you a student, recent grad, or new creative?
Need to chat something through?
We're all ears.

Chat with us in-person or online about your creative challenges.
No pressure. No strings. No fees. Just help.

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Office Hours is our effort to provide support, and guidance to new creatives.

It can be hard to find the peers, mentors, and voices that can help you work through your challenges. So, we're making ourselves available to provide whatever support we can!

Meet us online or at our office for a casual chat about whatever obstacles you're facing.

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We'll all have different insights and specialties.
Speak to who best fits your challenges (or not!)

Erik Mohr
Owner & Creative Director
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Hey there!
I've been in the creative industry for over 2 decades. I've worked a ton in publishing and have been running my own studio (this one) for several years. I'm also a practicing painter and professional artist. ๐Ÿค 

Chat with me if you have questions about:
- starting your own business / freelancing
- publishing & editorial design
- art direction
- leadership & management
- portfolio review
- fine art practice

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Joshua Duchesne
Associate Creative Director
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Hello!
I've worked as a designer and creative in small studios, corporate settings, startups, and freelance. I ran my own magazine for several years and spent half my career in the luxury space. โœŒ๐Ÿฝ

Chat with me if you have questions about:
- branding / identities
- strategic thinking
- art direction
- portfolio review
- pitching, presenting & decks
- freelancing / career coaching

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Marikha Saira
Project Manager & Designer
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Heyyy,
I've been with Made by Emblem for several years as a designer and project manager. I have lots of experience organizing our business and efforts. ๐ŸŒ™
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Chat with me if you have questions about:
- Workflow, Process, and Organization
- Starting your career
- Portfolio Reviews

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Megan Drummond
Senior Designer & Media Specialist
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Oh, hello!
I'm several years into my design career after making a switch from social service. I'm a George Brown graphic design program grad and I specialize in editorial design and product photography. ๐Ÿฅ•

Chat with me if you have questions about:
- editorial design
- production design
- studio photography
- portfolio reviews
- job applications
- starting/changing careers

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Christina Kim
Graphic Designer
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Hiiiii! I'm a recent grad from George Brown's graphic design program and Made by Emblem's newest hire! I'm also a passionate illustrator. ๐Ÿ€
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Chat with me if you have questions about:
- Illustration
- Internships & Job Applications
- Portfolio Reviews
- Starting your creative career

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Sara Morgado
Marketing Co-ordinator & Graphic Designer
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I became Made by Emblem's intern turned full-time employee after graduating from Humber's Advertising and Graphic Design program. I'm also an illustrator! ๐Ÿชฉ
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Chat with me if you have questions about:
- Illustration
- Internships & Job Applications
- Portfolio Reviews
- Starting your creative career
- social media Marketing

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