Tori English Design brings your story to life.

Tori is a dynamic designer who excels in crafting sharp, distinctive brand identities and engaging illustrations. A 2019 graduate with Distinction from the Alberta University of the Arts, Tori’s work has garnered awards for its innovation in brand and book design. Her career began as Design Director for a local arts nonprofit, where she honed her ability to merge functionality with thoughtful design. Tori then expanded her expertise at two prominent design firms while also maintaining a successful freelance practice before joining the Otherwise team. Her passion lies in creating smart, memorable brands that stand out for their cleverness and personal touch, ensuring that every project she undertakes is as unique as the clients she serves.

Tori is currently a Senior Designer at Otherwise Brands.

Education
2019 Alberta University of the Arts, Bachelors of Design with Distinction

Awards & Nominations
2019 Board of Governors Graduating Student Award, AUArts
2019 Applied Arts Award, Entire Design Program - Campaign
2018 Applied Arts Award, Book Design

Features
2021 Uppercase Magazine Issue #52 - Project Feature
2021 Uppercase Magazine Issue #49 - Featured Surface Pattern Designer
2023 The Brand Identity - Article Feature - Shaping spaces: Otherwise’s origami-like identity for architecture firm TOAD finds forms in folds

Select Clients
Alberta University of the Arts
Calgary Homeless Foundation
Calgary International Film Festival
Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society
Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts
DirectHer Network
Gentle Lion Communications
Little Thunder Clothing
Mount Royal University
WILD Public Relations