Hey there, I’m Alexa Urbina!
Based in Kitchener, Ontario, Alexa Urbina is a multidisciplinary designer, Associate RGD member, Conestoga Graphic Design Alumni, and a Prepress Operator/Graphic Designer at Simpson Print.
With a strong foundation in ideation, branding, illustration, print design, and prepress production, She strategically uses her versatility to craft innovative design solutions that communicate effectively and solve complex challenges with creativity and precision.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Alexa brings a unique ability to navigate cultural nuances, ensuring that her design solutions are culturally relevant and strategically sound. She is committed to making design both accessible and engaging, believing that compelling storytelling is essential to creating memorable and effective design.
In her downtime, Alexa loves to nurture her creativity through various artistic outlets, drawing inspiration that fuels her design process and enhances the originality of her work.
Passionate about uplifting her community, she has had the privilege of volunteering with organizations such as KWFamous, Good Company Productions, City of Cambridge, Kultrun Festival, and Creative Day for Social Good.
Whether collaborating on branding projects, crafting print materials, or developing illustrations, Alexa is committed to creating memorable and effective designs that make an impact!
Education
Graphic Design Advanced Diploma
Conestoga College
2020 - 2023
Achievements
Outstanding Student Leadership Award
Creative Day for Social Good
Kitchener, ON – 2022
Expressions 45 & 46 exhibit feature
Kitchener Waterloo Art Gallery
Kitchener, ON – 2020 & 2021
Edge Imaging Excellence in Arts Award
Edge Imaging
Kitchener, ON – June 2020
Visual Design Award
St Mary’s High School
Kitchener, ON – June 2020
1st Place in Regional Skills Canada
Skills Canada
Kitchener, ON – March 2019
Experience
Prepress Operator & Graphic Designer
Simpson Print
January 2024 – Present
Graphic Designer & Social Coordinator
ARTSHINE
June 2023 – October 2023
Custom Framing Personal Designer
Michaels Stores Inc.
September 2022 – October 2023
Volunteer Graphic Designer
KWFamous
November 2022 – April 2023
Volunteer Graphic Designer
Conestoga College Creative Day for Social Good
October 2022 & 2023
Marketing Assistant
Multicultural Theatre Space
July 2022 – September 2022