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Nancy Pagé / Vancouver Island

01 / Practice

Designer. Educator. Visual Thinker.

Branding, publications, packaging, visual systems, and design education, shaped by clarity, curiosity, and a strong point of view.

Qualicum Beach
British Columbia

Selected Work / 01–05

Work

Selected work across identity, publication, packaging, and institutional design, with an emphasis on clear visual systems and thoughtful communication.

01

Vancouver
Island
University

Institutional Brand

Clear, contemporary, and connected to place.

Project note

Nancy takes the time to understand her clients and the markets they work within. Her creative talent in design and writing is among the best I have worked with, and she is a pleasure to collaborate with.

Toni O’Keefe
ClientVancouver Island University
ScopeInstitutional identity, publications, applications
RoleDesign, art direction, visual system development
FocusClear, contemporary, connected to place
Vancouver Island University mug image
Identity in everyday campus use / Vancouver Island University
02

Port Authority
of Nanaimo

Brand Identity

A stronger visual identity for a working west coast port.

Project note

Nancy’s creativity and ability to understand our business and objectives made the rebrand process far easier than expected. The final identity captured our goals for the future.

Bernie Dumas
ClientPort Authority of Nanaimo
ScopeBrand identity, public-facing visual system
RoleCreative direction, brand design, art direction
FocusAuthority, clarity, coastal context
Nanaimo Port Authority signage image
Environmental identity / Nanaimo Port Authority
03

Crimson
Coast
Dance

Cultural Brand Identity

A visual identity shaped by movement, contrast, and performance energy.

Project note

Nancy found ways to think beyond the limitations a small, non-profit organization like ours faces. The more constraints we throw at her, the more creative the outcome.

Holly Bright
ClientCrimson Coast Dance Society
ScopeCultural identity, promotional materials, event communication
RoleDesign, art direction, visual system development
FocusMovement, atmosphere, performance energy
Crimson Coast Dance poster image
Campaign poster / Crimson Coast Dance Society
04

Edge
Water

Packaging Concept

Coastal packaging with texture, restraint, and shelf presence.

Project note

It is exciting working with Nancy. She is exceptional at conceptualizing ideas and turning them into practical solutions, while helping us evolve our brand.

Pam Bodderil
ClientEdge Water
ScopeBrand identity, packaging, patterning
RoleDesign, art direction, visual system development
FocusCoastal restraint, texture, shelf presence
Edge Water packaging image
Packaging concept / Oyster sampler + smoked oysters
05

Journey
Magazine

Publication Design

Editorial design shaped by story, image, and rhythm.

Project note

We got lucky when we found Nancy. She brought a fresh look to our magazine, and her creativity helped us produce a publication that finally looks exactly the way we wanted it to.

Janina Stajic
ClientJourney Magazine
ScopePublication design, editorial system, feature layouts
RoleDesign, art direction, publication system development
FocusStory, image, rhythm
Journey Magazine cover image
Editorial design / Journey Magazine

17+
Years
Teaching
Graphic
Design

Teaching / Vancouver Island University

I teach Graphic Design at Vancouver Island University, connecting conceptual thinking, visual craft, and professional practice. I want students to understand not only how to make design, but why their decisions matter.

01Design Thinking
02Visual Communication
03Presentation Design
04Package Design
05Professional Practice
06Creative Process
Montreal Toronto Vancouver
Island Designer Educator

About / Nancy Pagé

Nancy Pagé, MA, CGD, is a designer and graphic design educator based on Vancouver Island. Her practice spans branding, publication design, visual systems, and design education, with a focus on clarity, ideas, and communication.

Education
Master of Advertising Design
Syracuse University, New York
Designation
Certified Graphic Designer (CGD)
Focus
Branding, publications, teaching + visual systems
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