Strategic design rooted in precision and built to last.

Design transcends aesthetics: it is intentional communication designed to inform, inspire, and connect.

Strategic design rooted in precision and built to last.

Design transcends aesthetics: it is intentional communication designed to inform, inspire, and connect.

WHO AM I?

Nice to e-meet you! My preferred name is Riki, a nickname for “Erica.” Feel free to use whichever name you’re most comfortable with.

I’m an award-winning designer with 30+ years of experience across newspapers, publishing houses, international magazines, government agencies, nonprofits, theatre companies, entrepreneurs and creative leaders, turning vision into visuals that convert.

  • Through my studio, Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design, I lead projects that merge visual clarity with alignment, transforming creative ideas into design systems that are meaningful, functional, and enduring.

  • I translate vision into form. Design stretches and inspires me, and it invites meaningful collaboration with people I deeply respect. Each project is a chance to bring an idea to life with care and clear intention.

  • Each client brings a unique energy. That’s why I begin with present, engaged listening. My approach blends intuition with structure. I map your goals, draw out meaning from your message, and shape that essence into a design that is:

  • Aesthetically cohesive

  • Built with clarity

  • Rooted in connection and credibility

Whether I’m shaping a brand identity, refining complex layouts, or architecting a scalable platform, I design with intention, prioritizing resonance, proper timing, and measurable impact.

Design is about clarity, longevity, and connection, creating work that endures and builds meaningful bridges between you and your audience.

Sharleen Froats, Business Mentor
The Awakened Entrepreneur

WHO AM I?

Nice to e-meet you! My preferred name is Riki, a nickname for “Erica.” Feel free to use whichever name you’re most comfortable with.

I’m an award-winning designer with 30+ years of experience across newspapers, publishing houses, international magazines, government agencies, nonprofits, theatre companies, entrepreneurs and creative leaders, turning vision into visuals that convert.

  • Through my studio, Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design, I lead projects that merge visual clarity with alignment, transforming creative ideas into design systems that are meaningful, functional, and enduring.

  • I translate vision into form.

    Design stretches and inspires me, and it invites meaningful collaboration with people I deeply respect. Each project is a chance to bring an idea to life with care and clear intention.

  • Each client brings a unique energy. That’s why I begin with present, engaged listening. My approach blends intuition with structure. I map your goals, draw out meaning from your message, and shape that essence into a design that is:

  • Aesthetically cohesive

  • Built with clarity

  • Rooted in connection and credibility

Whether I’m shaping a brand identity, refining complex layouts, or architecting a scalable platform, I design with intention, prioritizing resonance, proper timing, and measurable impact.

Sharleen Froats, Business Mentor
The Awakened Entrepreneur

Design is about clarity, longevity, and connection, creating work that endures and builds meaningful bridges between you and your audience.

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Discovery + Listening

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Direction + Clarity

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Design + Delivery

▶ Discovery + Listening

▶ Direction + Clarity

▶ Design + Delivery

Expertise & Focus

  • Logo & Brand Identity: Developed lasting identity systems for clients in government, performing arts, wellness, and education, image editing, retouching

  • Web & Funnel Design: Designed functional, responsive digital platforms tailored for conversion and clarity.

  • Editorial & Print Design: Creates engaging layouts and production-ready materials for publications, campaigns, and more.

  • Client Collaboration: Grow long-term partnerships across public and private sectors with active listening and responsive solutions.

  • Project Leadership: Coordinate clients and creative teams, delivering brand refreshes and keeping projects on track from brief to launch.

  • AI Creative Partner: Collaborate with AI to spark ideas and refine work, preserving human creativity.

Expertise & Focus

  • Logo & Brand Identity: Developed lasting identity systems for clients in government, performing arts, wellness, and education, image editing, retouching

  • Web & Funnel Design: Designed functional, responsive digital platforms tailored for conversion and clarity.

  • Editorial & Print Design: Creates engaging layouts and production-ready materials for publications, campaigns, and more.

  • Client Collaboration: Grow long-term partnerships across public and private sectors with active listening and responsive solutions.

  • Project Leadership: Coordinate clients and creative teams, delivering brand refreshes and keeping projects on track from brief to launch.

  • AI Creative Partner: Collaborate with AI to spark ideas and refine work, preserving human creativity.

SOFTWare + Tools

  • Adobe Photoshop: image editing, retouching

  • Adobe Illustrator: logos, vector graphics, illustration, diagrams, infographics

  • Adobe InDesign: layouts, publications, reports, multi-page docs, books

  • Adobe Acrobat: prepress, proofing/document review, PDF workflows

  • Canva | Adobe Express: template building

  • Filmora video editing

  • Midjourney + AI Imaging Platforms for ideation and concept testing

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive

  • CRMs: Ampliform (Go High Level), Kajabi, and others

  • Web & Social Media Ads: Static and video

  • Social Media: Covers, Banners, Post Design

  • Heidelberg Prepress Training (2004–2007)

  • Large-Format Roland Printer (2005)

  • File Management & Archiving (digital + print)

  • Grammarly, ChatGPT + other AI writing tools

SOFTWare + Tools

  • Adobe Photoshop: image editing, retouching

  • Adobe Illustrator: logos, vector graphics, illustration, diagrams, infographics

  • Adobe InDesign: layouts, publications, reports, multi-page docs, books

  • Adobe Acrobat: prepress, proofing/document review, PDF workflows

  • Canva | Adobe Express: template building

  • Filmora video editing

  • Midjourney + AI Imaging Platforms for ideation and concept testing

  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Google Suite: Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive

  • CRMs: Ampliform (Go High Level), Kajabi, and others

  • Web & Social Media Ads: Static and video

  • Social Media: Covers, Banners, Post Design

  • Heidelberg Prepress Training (2004–2007)

  • Large-Format Roland Printer (2005)

  • File Management & Archiving (digital + print)

  • Grammarly, ChatGPT + other AI writing tools

Clarity ‣ Integrity ‣ Legacy

These aren’t buzzwords, they’re embedded in how I design, how I collaborate, and how I lead projects.

Clarity ‣ Integrity ‣ Legacy

These aren’t buzzwords, they’re embedded in how I design, how I collaborate, and how I lead projects.

Formal Education

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, AB

• Diploma, Printing Management Technology, 1990–1992

• First Year, Journalism Arts, 1989–1990

Professional Development

Graphic design never sits still, and neither do I.

My current focus is on AI-driven creative direction: exploring app creation, filmmaking, SaaS development, and integrating AI-composed music with original lyrics, among other evolving frontiers.

I approach these tools as extensions of my design world. Ways to expand both creative and analytical thinking while serving my clients with deeper precision. My foundation spans decades of cross-disciplinary design, Adobe training, and a lifelong commitment to learning and experimentation.

The through-line is simple: to understand emerging technology, intentionally integrate, and keep the work in service to humanity.

Formal Education

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, AB

• Diploma, Printing Management Technology, 1990–1992

• First Year, Journalism Arts, 1989–1990

Professional Development

Graphic design never sits still,
and neither do I.

My current focus is on AI-driven creative direction: exploring app creation, filmmaking, SaaS development, and integrating
AI-composed music with original lyrics, among other evolving frontiers.

I approach these tools as extensions
of my design world. Ways to expand both creative and analytical thinking while serving my clients with deeper precision. My foundation spans decades of cross-disciplinary design, Adobe training, and a lifelong commitment to learning and experimentation.

The through-line is simple: to understand emerging technology, intentionally integrate, and keep the work in service to humanity.

Professional Experience

Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design: Owner | Principal Graphic Designer

Moose Jaw, SK | January 2019–Present

  • Lead creative direction and design for print, web, branding, and illustration projects

  • Develop concepts, visuals, and layouts for diverse client needs

  • Oversee client relations, business operations, and vendor coordination

Freelance Graphic Designer

Moose Jaw, SK | April 2013–December 2018

  • Created logos, brochures, business cards, posters, signage, websites and various print and digital collateral

Fire Monkey Design Studio: Owner | Principal Graphic Designer

Moose Jaw, SK | January 2008–March 2013

  • Delivered graphic design solutions from concept to production for print and digital media

  • Managed client communications, daily operations, and project workflows

  • Oversee client relations, business operations, and vendor coordination

Artisan Press Ltd.: Senior Graphic Designer

Yellowknife, NT | August 2002–July 2007

  • Designed a wide range of print and marketing materials, logos, hardcover and softcover manuals, annual reports, and signage

  • Collaborated with project managers and mentored junior designers

  • Trained prepress technicians on Heidelberg CTP workflows and plate prep

Earlier Experience

• Northern News Services Ltd., Advertisement Graphic Designer
• The Arctic Answer, Graphic Designer

• Cat Tail Publishing Ltd., Intermediate Graphic Designer

• Up Here Magazine, Junior Graphic Designer

• Above and Beyond Magazine, Junior Graphic Designer

• The Calgary Herald, Advertising Graphic Designer

• The Calgary Sun, Advertising Graphic Designer

• Northern News Services Ltd., Editorial Design

Professional Experience

Rise Frequency

Intuitive Graphic Design

Owner | Principal Graphic Designer

Moose Jaw, SK | January 2019–Present

  • Lead creative direction and design for print, web, branding, and illustration projects

  • Develop concepts, visuals, and layouts for diverse client needs

  • Oversee client relations, business operations, and vendor coordination

Freelance Graphic Designer

Moose Jaw, SK

April 2013–December 2018

  • Created logos, brochures, business cards, posters, signage, websites and various print and digital collateral

Fire Monkey Design Studio

Owner | Principal Graphic Designer

Moose Jaw, SK

January 2008–March 2013

  • Delivered graphic design solutions from concept to production for print and digital media

  • Managed client communications, daily operations, and project workflows

  • Oversee client relations, business operations, and vendor coordination

Artisan Press Ltd.

Senior Graphic Designer

Moose Jaw, SK | August 2002–July 2007

  • Designed a wide range of print and marketing materials, logos, hardcover and softcover manuals, annual reports, and signage

  • Collaborated with project managers and mentored junior designers

  • Trained prepress technicians on Heidelberg CTP workflows and plate prep

Earlier Experience

• Northern News Services Ltd., Advertisement Graphic Designer
• The Arctic Answer, Graphic Designer

• Cat Tail Publishing Ltd., Intermediate Graphic Designer

• Up Here Magazine, Junior Graphic Designer

• Above and Beyond Magazine, Junior Graphic Designer

• The Calgary Herald, Advertising Graphic Designer

• The Calgary Sun, Advertising Graphic Designer

• Northern News Services Ltd., Editorial Design

Philanthropy + Volunteerism

  • Graphic Design Volunteer, Calling All Heroes, Moose Jaw

  • Event Development & Graphic Design, The Little Princess Ball, Moose Jaw (2009–2014)

  • Graphic Design, Moose Jaw Cancer Society (Calendar, 2009, partial donation)

  • Teacher & Judge, Skills Canada (Graphic Design), Yellowknife, NT & Regina, SK

  • Past Vice President & PR/Brand Development, Moose Jaw Art Guild

  • Fundraising Chairperson, NWT Montessori Society

Recognition + Awards

  • Conceptual logo for Noctua Books published in LogoLounge, 2025

  • Logo for Link Moose Jaw highlighted on Lynda.com by Bill Gardner (LogoLounge)

  • Company logo for Fire Monkey Design Studio published in LogoLounge | Master Library (2010)

  • Winner, 2002 Logo Contest, Aboriginal Sports Circle of the Western Arctic. Created a logo representing the diverse cultures and sports in the Northwest Territories

Philanthropy + Volunteerism

  • Graphic Design Volunteer, Calling All Heroes, Moose Jaw

  • Event Development & Graphic Design, The Little Princess Ball, Moose Jaw (2009–2014)

  • Graphic Design, Moose Jaw Cancer Society (Calendar, 2009, partial donation)

  • Teacher & Judge, Skills Canada (Graphic Design), Yellowknife, NT & Regina, SK

  • Past Vice President & PR/Brand Development, Moose Jaw Art Guild

  • Fundraising Chairperson, NWT Montessori Society

Recognition + Awards

  • Conceptual logo for Noctua Books published in LogoLounge, 2025

  • Logo for Link Moose Jaw highlighted on Lynda.com by Bill Gardner (LogoLounge)

  • Company logo for Fire Monkey Design Studio published in LogoLounge | Master Library (2010)

  • Winner, 2002 Logo Contest, Aboriginal Sports Circle of the Western Arctic. Created a logo representing the diverse cultures and sports in the Northwest Territories

Many companies use ATS software to quickly review resumés, so I provide a straightforward, text-based version to make sure nothing gets missed. However, if you’d like to delve deeper into my work and creative process, feel free to download my professionally designed portfolio PDF.

Many companies use ATS software to quickly review resumés, so I provide a straightforward, text-based version to make sure nothing gets missed. However, if you’d like to delve deeper into my work and creative process, feel free to download my professionally designed portfolio PDF.

NOTE: All the designs you see here belong to their original owners and are shared with full permission for my portfolio. These selections are just a glimpse of the wide range I work in. I enjoy exploring diverse styles and formats, always creating each design to fit the unique vision and voice of the client.

NOTE: All the designs you see here belong to their original owners and are shared with full permission for my portfolio. These selections are just a glimpse of the wide range I work in. I enjoy exploring diverse styles and formats, always creating each design to fit the unique vision and voice of the client.

Have a project in mind or want to discuss how I can support your team?
Reach out… I’d love to hear from you.

Have a project in mind or want to discuss how I can support your team?
Reach out… I’d love to hear from you.

Copyright 2025 | Riki Silzer

Rise Frequency Intuitive Graphic Design