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© Cai Sepulis

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About

Hi, I’m Cai.

I’m a freelance illustrator, designer, and creative problem-solver with nearly 20 years of experience bringing ideas to life through bold visuals, thoughtful strategy, and a healthy dose of whimsy. My background is a bit of a constellation – philosophy, film school, an architecture degree, years as an art director at a multinational agency, and now an RGD-accredited designer and co-owner of TOQUE Magazine.

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My work is known for its lively linework, iconic forms, and subtle vintage charm – often inspired by my love of maps, historic architecture, and conceptual illustration that makes people pause and think. I’m equally at home crafting polished branding systems as I am dreaming up illustrated worlds or designing for physical space.

Beyond the page, I have an interest in circularity and sustainable design – finding clever ways to reuse, adapt, or renew existing materials. That curiosity extends into my art practice as well.

My recent project, In Conversation, transforms found mining core samples into sculptural, narrative-based works that examine land, extraction, and memory. The series has been exhibited in North Bay, Toronto, and will travel to Rochester, NY in March 2026.

Whether through woodworking, CNC fabrication, or repurposed materials, I love creating meaningful, durable, and environmentally conscious work that resonates both visually and conceptually.

I’m based just outside Toronto, in the small and wonderfully creative city of Guelph, Ontario.

Selected Recognition

Feb. 2024: Jury Member - Juno Music Awards - Album Artwork of the Year Category

Jun. 2024 - Winner - RGD In-House Design Awards

Jan. 2022: 2024 - Sessional Instructor - Conestoga College - Bachelor of Design - Design Studio & Thesis courses

Sept. 2022: Jury Member - Student Design Awards - RGD Ontario

Feb. 2020: Speaker (with TOQUE Magazine) - The Museum Lecture Series - Kitchener, ON

Mar. 2018: Jury Member - Do Good Awards - RGD Ontario

2018: Winner for Editorial Design – TOQUE Magazine – Applied Arts Magazine

FAQ

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How do you pronounce your name?

Cai is pronounced Kai, like Cairo :)

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Are you taking on new clients?

Yes. I take on a select number of illustration, branding, and art-direction projects each year. If you have something in mind, I’d love to hear about it.

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What kinds of projects do you love?

Work rooted in place, storytelling, and clever visual thinking — maps, architecture, packaging, large-format illustration, and conceptual pieces that make people pause.

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Do you collaborate with agencies and studios?

All the time. I’m happy to plug into existing teams or lead the visual direction when needed.

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Do you do speaking, panels, or awards jurying?

Occasionally, yes. I accept a small number of invitations each year when the topic and timing feel like a good fit.

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Do you sell your artwork?

I do! Head over to my Shop page to see my work for sale.