What inspires you in your business?
I founded Artio following a dream: to inspire and support fellow business owners. From custom branding and print to home-grown websites and illustrations, your purpose is my passion. Together, we’ll transform your vision from a budding idea into a flourishing brand experience that elevates your business.
I respectfully acknowledge and thank the W̱SÁNEĆ People on whose traditional and ancestral unceded territory I am deeply grateful to live and work.
STUDIO VALUES
Kindness Towards People & Planet
I believe that being mindful of sustainability is essential—both in creative processes and in everyday life. From the ripple effects of our design and product choices to the way we treat our community, we can choose to make a positive difference. I help guide my clients towards sustainable design options and lead with kindness to cultivate lasting relationships.
Creating Grounded Strategy
Starting with an intentional strategy that’s rooted in your values creates a strong foundation to grow from. By shaping your ideas into a cohesive voice and visual system, I’ll help you feel aligned with your brand and empowered to embrace your business journey with confidence.
Nurturing Honesty & Compassion
I wholeheartedly believe that we each have unique qualities and skills to share. Through human-centered conversations, I aim to uplift your ideas, respect your boundaries, and help you bring your genuine self to light. Together, we’ll form a brand that elicits meaningful connections that naturally grows alongside your business.
BEHIND THE STUDIO
Creatively inspired by heritage and nature.
I’m Emily, a Vancouver Island-based designer and illustrator—fond of big bear hugs, playful puns, and my never-ending collection of house plants. Living in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve gained a great appreciation for the wild landscape I get to call home. As a creative with Kwakwaka’wakw roots, my family’s connection to this land encourages my curiosity to learn about our collective impact and how I can help support a better future for existing and new generations.
I grew up admiring the artistic talents within my family. As they practiced their craft and graciously shared their experience, I was inspired to carve my own path in a creative field. Balancing my detail-oriented mind with my imaginative nature, design is the perfect mix of strategy and creativity. From a degree in graphic design to working the agency life, I gathered experience with my heart set on starting a business. Today, I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with passionate people who believe in the value of ideas that create a brighter tomorrow.
FUN FACTS
When I’m not busy with Artio, you’ll find me poking about the garden, tending to a new plant friend, filling sketchbooks with scribbles, dabbling in beadwork, mixing up a matcha latte, or hiking with friends while swooning over all the birds along the way.
Curious about the name?
Portrayed as a bear, Artio is a Celtic deity who represents wildlife, transformation, and abundance. These themes are woven into my creative work and passion for helping others to shape thriving, earth-friendly businesses.
