Vancouver Public Library
Graphic Design
Summary
With 21 branches around Vancouver, the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) serves a central hub for diverse communities and provides free access to resources, services, and programs.
Timeline
October 2026 - ongoing
Role
Graphic Designer
Tech Stack
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Bookdrop Vinyl Wrap
Bookdrop Vinyl Wrap
A custom design was developed for the Central Library outdoor bookdrop on Hamilton street in Downtown Vancouver. The concept of falling books echoes the book return process in a fun, active manner. Bright VPL colours were used to help patrons identify the bookdrop easily and to clearly show pedestrians the purpose of the bookdrop– books only, rather than garbage!
This design was developed with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and printed on outdoor vinyl.
Delivery Truck Wrap
Delivery Truck Wrap
This VPL delivery truck got a new makeover! A large-scale design was developed to help different audiences (including members of the public, VPL staff, and City of Vancouver staff) easily identify this truck as a VPL vehicle.
The minimalist book design lining the bottom edge of the truck is a simple but effective way of representing some of the services that VPL offers.
This design was developed with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and printed on vehicle vinyl.
Summer Reading Club 2026
Summer Reading Club 2026
It's that time of year again! A suite of collateral was created for VPL's biggest summer program– Summer Reading Club! With artwork assets provided by BC Summer Reading Club, custom posters, brochures, flyers, website graphics, social media graphics (still and animated) were developed in alignment with VPL's branding guidelines to promote the program.
These designs were developed with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, and Indesign.
Community Programs
Community Programs
A variety of promotional material is created at VPL which can include posters, website banners, and printed program materials. Imagery is curated to best represent the program outline in an intriguing and uplifting way.
These designs were developed with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign.
Squamish Language Rhymes
Squamish Language Rhymes
Squamish Language Rhymes is an educational YouTube video series featuring rhymes that teach young children along with caregivers the names of various plants and animals in the Squamish language. Creation of these videos required a high degree of file management/organization to produce consistent videos, as well as knowledge of video and sound planning, recording, and editing.
Watch the videos on YouTube!
This video series was created with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Audition, and PremierePro.
Wayfinding and Notices
Wayfinding and Notices
Not all those who wander are lost! Print projects such as signage, room identification, and program promotion are a key aspects in creating accessible spaces.
These designs were developed with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or InDesign, and printed on vinyl, black dibond, copy paper, or coroplast.
