Irina Khvalova RGD
Irina started Colourphill in 1998 with the belief that design is a process that converts ideas and words into a desired outcome, and production management is the catalyst that facilitates this process.
Before founding Colourphill in 1998, Irina worked as a senior designer at uhlig.ca and at AON Hewitt, a leading North American human resources consulting firm. These experiences gave Irina a unique perspective on the business of design – from both the designer’s and the client’s points of view. Her creative, production and consulting experience helps Colourphill’s clients minimize the business risk associated with implementing creative and design initiatives.
Irina is an Associate of the Ontario College of Art and Design. She is also a longtime member of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD). Passionate about teaching the next generation of designers, Irina has taught Print Production at OCADU and has been involved in the RGD’s Mentorship Program and Portfolio Review sessions for the last 10 years.
Irina has been a creative director for clients such as Bank of Montreal, Northland Power Inc., PepsiCo Canada, Eli Lilly Canada, HP, IBM, Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario, Start Proud and, Health Quality Ontario (HQO).
Irina’s personal passion is food and packaging design. She is Advisory Board Member for Canadian Women in Food – a social enterprise connecting women in foodservice industry.
Toronto, ON
Member since 02, 01
Principal @ Colourphill Design
Skills
- Branding
- Corporate Communications
- Packaging
- Accessibility
- Art Direction
- Brand Strategy
- Print Production
- Production
I know a lot about...
“Packaging Design, Accessibility, Branding, Production Management, Human Resource and Internal Company Communications.”
I'm an RGD Member because...
“I like to teach and mentor next generation of professional designers. Knowledge sharing is like a strong espresso: it provides a concentrated boost of insights and practical solutions. Just as a strong espresso invigorates and energizes, mentoring and sharing real-world experiences by senior designers invigorate emerging talent.”
The best advice I've ever received is...
“Exceptional design can be lost in poor production management. First, learn how to design, then learn how to produce your work competently.”
