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Riley
Simmons

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@lowdowninsoho rileyfsimmons@gmail.com rileysimmons.ca

Riley is an Indigenous designer who embraces the tension of opposites to create meaningful connections. She bridges emotions and identities to design work that celebrates diversity and inspires understanding. Riley is passionate about storytelling, driven to meet her annual reading goal, and always searching for the beauty in complexity.

Profile photo of Riley Simmons and one work thumbnail.

Dean’s List   2022, 2023

An image divided into four tiles showcasing Scots Baronian, a bold blackletter font with sharp angles, tall vertical lines, and a compressed style in various settings.

Scots Baronian is a bold blackletter font inspired by Scotland’s Gothic architecture. This typeface is characterized by sharp angles and vertical lines, mimicking battlemented gateways with a compressed style. 

CREDITS: STOCK IMAGE AND MOCK-UP FROM FREEPIK.
The image is divided into three vertical sections, each showcasing a pattern: floral, text, and gradient.

Three patterns inspired by my time at an international school exchange in Scotland. The designs blend organic shapes, soft colours, and the essence of discovery.

Three black-and-white Indigenous illustrations depicting a dragon, moth, and spider.

A contemporary interpretation of traditional West Coast Indigenous art, blending classic design elements with modern techniques to honour cultural heritage while creating a fresh and innovative visual expression.

The tri-fold pamphlet is vibrant pink, featuring bold text, a schedule, key terminology, and sections on inclusivity.

Healthcare Plus is a fictional 2-day conference aimed at empowering future medical professionals to provide gender-affirming, inclusive care, breaking barriers and improving healthcare for transgender individuals in Canada.

CREDITS: STOCK IMAGE AND MOCK-UP FROM FREEPIK. 
The illustrated poster for the Osmium music festival features a central cloaked figure, standing as a guardian, with a guitar and bold text overlay.

Named after the heaviest metal on Earth, the Osmium music festival features a central guardian, welcoming metalheads to embrace the music’s power, freedom, and community. 

CREDITS: MOCK-UPS FROM FREEPIK.
The black-and-white guide features minimalist spreads, using stark contrasts of text and imagery to explore identity.

Will and Want is an interactive guide exploring the tension between desires and actions, focusing on hybrid identities.