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Behind the Designs

An illustration of a woman (the designer) with glasses and green hair, emphasizing her individuality and artistic style.

I’m Carina, a graphic designer whose experience spans fine art to theoretical analysis and graphic design.

While I often say “I make things pretty for a living” it’s far more than that. My work is rooted in research, storytelling, thoughtful design, functionality, and accessibility. I especially enjoy creating designs with layers of meaning — work that is seemingly simple at first, but reveals deeper thought and strategy behind every detail.

 

With experience across branding, layout design, web and app design, illustration, photography, and social media content creation, I’ve developed a versatile creative skill set through internships and co-op placements throughout my education. From my extensive education I have become driven and disciplined through my years at university and have learned a hands-on approach from my time at college.

 

I’m someone excited to tackle new challenges and to learn new things in every oppurtunity, and I hope to one day do the same as an in-house graphic designer.

Carina Pagotto

Everything you need to know

Experience

Graphic Design Co-op - 

Bean on a Mission / Archway Health & Sports Services

September 2025 - December 2025

 

Graphic Design Co-op - 

Bluewater Hearing & Balance / Nash Hearing Inc.

September 2024 - December 2024

Library Branch Assistant -

The Corporation of the County of Lambton

May 2023 - September 2023

 

Museum Coordinator -

Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA)

July 2022 - August 2022

Teaching Assistant - Western University

September 2020 - April 2021

Internship - 

Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA)

September 2020 - December 2020

Internship - 

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG)

May 2019 - August 2019​

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Education

Graphic Design - Fanshawe College

January 2024 - Current

MA - Western University

Art History and Curatorial Studies

September 2020 - April 2022​

Hon. BA - Western University

Dual Major: School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities (SASAH), and Art History and Studio Art

September 2016 - April 2020

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