About Me

How do you pronounce my name? It rhymes with bacon.

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Who Am I?

Hello! My name is Aiken. I work as a designer and illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. 

I like to draw my inspiration from the joy and chaos of all things around me. Outside of work, my hobbies include baking and spending time with my dog and fiance.

Want to learn more? Have questions? Let's chat.

Awards

Social Content Series & Campaigns Diversity & Inclusion (Honoree) 2021

Project Projekt Exhibition

Illustration Shortlisted 2020 (Project Manager)

Advertising Point-Of-Purchase Single 2020 / Packaging Illustration Single 2020 / Corporate Illustration Series 2020 / Corporate Illustration Single 2019 / Corporate Illustration Series 2019 (Project Manager)

Award of Excellence 2019 (Project Manager)

Cover of the Year Finalist 2017 / Cover of the Year Winner 2016 / Best Illustration Finalist 2016

Education

Masters of Business Administration (Expected Graduation 2027)

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Marketing (Honours) 2019

Resume

Freelancer

December 2017 - Present

Klir

Brand Design Manager
February 2024 - April 2025

Digital Designer
January 2022 - February 2024

Kindred & Scout

Designer
January 2019 - September 2021

Intern
March 2018 - December 2018

The Ubyssey Publications Society

Design Editor
April 2015 - April 2017

Illustrator
September 2014 - March 2015

Bankjoy

Senior Digital Designer
April 2026 - Jan 2027

Chairman Ting Industries Inc.

Designer
January 2019 - September 2021

Intern
March 2018 - December 2018

Geering Up UBC Engineering & Science for Kids

Publicity, Website, and Social Media Coordinator
May 2017 - April 2018

Freelancer

December 2017 - Present

Bankjoy

Senior Digital Designer
April 2026 - Jan 2027

Klir

Brand Design Manager
February 2024 - April 2025

Digital Designer
January 2022 - February 2024

Chairman Ting Industries Inc.

Designer
January 2019 - September 2021

Intern
March 2018 - December 2018

Kindred & Scout

Designer
January 2019 - September 2021

Intern
March 2018 - December 2018

Geering Up UBC Engineering & Science for Kids

Publicity, Website, and Social Media Coordinator
May 2017 - April 2018

The Ubyssey Publications Society

Design Editor
April 2015 - April 2017

Illustrator
September 2014 - March 2015