Hi, it's Cai!
(my named is pronounced “Kai” like “Cairo”:)
WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME    
Please reach out to me at: hello@caisepulis.com

CREDENTIALS: a thinker and a doer! 
Having been doing this gig for nearly 20 years, my work and inspiration comes from my diverse background including a philosophy degree, some time in film school, an architecture degree, work as an Art Director for a multi-national advertising agency and I'm currently accredited by RGD Ontario as a Registered Graphic Designer and I co-own/design TOQUE Magazine. I have a forever love of drawing maps, architecture/old buildings and conceptual pieces that make you think. My work is lively, whimsical, iconic with a touch of vintage vibes. Industrial Design-wise, I'm interested in the circularity of reusing my work, or applying sustainable practices to enhance and renew existing works or even figuring out solutions for clients by project managing and working a wide range of woodworking, CNC, and circular practices to find solutions to reach audiences in a conscious and impactful way. 
I'm based just outside Toronto Canada in a small city called Guelph. 
I also welcome speaking and teaching engagements.
SELECT CLIENTS //
Nordstrom
Second Cup
Brickworks Ciderhouse
Volkswagen
Shoppers Drug Mart
Cineplex Cinemas
Loblaws
HotDocs
LCBO Food & Drink Magazine
Ontario Science Centre
Word On The Street – National Book & Magazine Festival
Royal City Brewing
WestJet Magazine
Mill St. Brewery
Penguin Books and so many more!
SELECT EDUCATIONAl & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS //
Feb. 2024 - Jury Member - Juno Music Awards - Album Artwork of the Year Category
Jan. 2022-present: Sessional Instructor - Conestoga College - Bachelor of Design - Design Studio & Thesis courses
Jul. 2020: Speaker - Guelph Chamber of Commerce Lecture Series - Your Business in the Age of covid-19
Feb. 2020: Speaker (as part of my magazine, TOQUE) - The Museum Lecture Series - Kitchener, ON
Mar. 2018: Jury Member - Do Good Awards - RGD Ontario
Sept. 2017 - April 2018: Instructor - Contestoga College - Illustration & Bachelor of Design (Design Studio)
Mar. 2017: Speaker – Creative Directions Conference, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Mar. 2017: Speaker – Queen of Craft, Guelph, ON
Apr. 2017: Artist/Exhibitor – Ting Comic and Graphic Arts Festival, ARTS Project, London ON
2017 Mentor – Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario Mentorship Program
Nov. 2016 - present - Committee Member - Conestoga College Bachelor of Design Program Advisory Committee
Jun. 2016:  Jury Member – Regional Award of Excellence for Western Ontario - Student Design Awards (by RGD)
Mar. 4, 2016: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto - Official Speaker - Creative Directions Conference (by RGD)  
Nov. 24, 2015: Ryerson University - Guest class speaker - Graphic Design
Nov. 25, 2015: University of Guelph - Guest class speaker - Graphic Design
Aug. 2014 & 2015:  Professional Mentor – Start-Up Event University of Guelph
Jan. 2014:  Official Speaker – do so much conference
Jan. 2014: Gladstone Hotel - Group show member for the Elora Tarot Card Project.
Apr. 23: Official Speaker –  Ignite Guelph
Feb. 12: Official Speaker – TEDxGuelphU 
Jan. 11: Humber College – Illustration Program - Professional Mentor, Toronto ON
Apr. 10: No.9′s Iain Baxter& ECOARTVAN project, in collaboration with the AGO, Toronto District School Board and others - Artist Educator, Toronto ON
AWARDS //
2018 –  Winner (illustration & design of TOQUE magazine) – Applied Arts Magazine - Community Awards
2015 – Selected Poster Artist (to illustrate Buffy Saint-Marie's new album) – Polaris Music 2015
2013 – Winner & 2nd Place – Print Ad Campaign – NAMA (National Ag-Marketing Awards) – Art Director/Designer (part of AdFarm team)
2013 – Winner: Logo Design – CAMA (Canadian Ag-Marketing Awards) – Art Director/Design (part the AdFarm team)
2013 – Winner: Print Campaign – CAMA (Canadian Ag-Marketing Awards) – Art Director/Design (part the AdFarm team)
2013 – Silver Winner: Community Initiative – Canadian Chamber of Commerce Awards – Art Director/Designer
2012 – Finalist – Design Edge Canada Awards – Logo Design
2011 – Recipient – Women of Distinction Awards (Arts & Culture category)
2010 – Recipient – Top 40 Under 40
2010 – Finalist – Design Edge Canada Awards

SELECT REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS //
Sept. 2016: DesignEdge Canada: Conversations with Cai Sepulis (cover + interview)
Feb. 2014: Ontarion You’ll Know It When You See It (interview with Cai)
Mar. 2013: Job Postings Magazine Ballyhoo Media’s Cai Sepulis and her dazzling designs
Mar. 2011: Rogers TV Interview on Ballyhoo Media, Graphic Design & Illustration
Feb. 2011: Adbase Interview: Twitter Strategies for Artists by Tiffany Myers, Chicago IL
Feb. 2011: Illustration Voice, Spring 2011/Volume 11 Featured Job Showcase, Los Angeles, CA

Ting Comic and Graphic Arts Festival
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