ABOUT ME

I'm Barbara and I've been a graphic designer and desktop publisher for over 20 years. I've designed various projects such as brochures, business cards, logos and print advertising from concept to completion, with my specialty being large documents like annual reports, technical and research documents, manuals and books.

 

I taught myself how to use design software back in the 90’s, discovering the workings of Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator and QuarkXpress. I learned from printed manuals and through trial and error yet managed to figure things out, Eventually, I decided to return to school to study design. 

 

When I finished school, I started a job in Prepress at a local printer, where I prepared files for print and developed film for print jobs. I got a couple of years of experience under my belt, and eventually started to work freelance. 

 

As a freelance, I started with small design projects, and eventually was hired to create a quarterly publication for the Canadian Association of Geophysical Contractors. In 2003, I started working freelance on a full-time basis, eventually creating Square Circle Design. I’ve been working as a graphic designer/desktop publisher for over 20 years.

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In addition to my graphic design background, I'm a professional photographer. Check out my FAQ page to learn more about graphic design and the services I currently offer. 

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I was raised in Calgary and love travel, photography, the west coast, our majestic Rockies, and the joys of family.