Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication

Interdisciplinary

Amilia

McGill

She, Her

Amilia is a designer and illustrator dedicated to storytelling through crafted, playful work. From print to digital, she brings narratives to life with intentionality and wit. Her practice focuses on creating engaging connections, ensuring every project is as purposeful as it is memorable.
Capilano University, Capilano Excellence Scholarship, 2022–2026
Capilano University, Dean’s List, 2022–2026
BC Arts Council, Individual Arts Grant, 2022, 2023
David Thompson, Art Award, 2022
Three bottles of La Compagnia wine featuring arched labels with stylized illustrations titled "The Toast," "The Confession," and "The Debate."
La Compagnia’s house wine collection features Commedia dell’arte characters and arched doorway motifs, reflecting spontaneity and the joy of shared, unexpected moments.

Credits: Mock-up from AY Mock-Ups.

Looping GIF of a textured red "La Compagnia" Italian restaurant menu opening to reveal inner pages against a dark background.
At La Compagnia, the table is always set, and the guests bring it to life. This communal Italian long-table restaurant offers a familiar, lively dining experience where no two nights are alike.

Credits: Mock-up from CatkieDigitalArt on Etsy.

Visual identity for ONSI Climbing Magazine, featuring a climber in a colourful beanie, a pattern of organic rock-hold shapes, and a magazine being held with its cover facing the camera.
ONSI is a dynamic magazine that celebrates the creativity and camaraderie of the urban climbing community using vibrant colours and tactile textures.

Credits: Mock-up from psd.zone and Google Gemini.

A dynamic series of magazine spreads for ONSI, exploring Gen Z climbing culture. The design features bold, playful typography, colourful abstract shapes, and candid photography of indoor and outdoor bouldering communities.
Spreads for ONSI, translating the raw, social energy of the climbing gym into a visual system of modular geometric forms and high-contrast, candid photography.

Credits: Mock-up from mockups-design.com and photography from Shakti Rock Gym and Emry McGill.

A three-panel "Heirloom" brand advertisement featuring colourful illustrations of communal cooking and the tagline "The secret ingredient is sharing it." on a worn brick wall.
Heirloom is a shared recipe platform for preserving and sharing family dishes. It keeps stories, flavours, and traditions alive, connecting people across generations, cultures, and kitchens.

Credits: Mock-up from mockups-design.com.

A collage of the Heirloom recipe platform featuring a mobile app, a printed hardcover book with yellow stripes, and a hand-drawn logo on a textured red background.
Heirloom combines digital recipe sharing with physical keepsakes, creating a nostalgic space where cherished recipes are preserved and shared.

Credits: Mock-up from mockups-design.com.