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About Me

About

Hello!! My name is Patty Ho, I am a web designer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Education Background

I graduated from Ontario College of Arts and Design (OCAD), Toronto in 2002, majored in Editorial, Graphic Design. I learned the foundation of typography, composition, color theory, and printing press. After I graduated from OCAD I then applied to Sheridan Institutes’s Interactive Multimedia as I wanted to pursue a career in web design.

In Sheridan’s Interactive Multimedia, I learned how to program by hand in HTML, Flash actionscript, CSS, and Database development. Right now my main strength is design and front-end site built with CSS.

Working Experiences

Orbis Communications Inc.
2003/05-2004/09
New Media Developer

After I graduated from Sheridan, I got hired by Orbis Communications Inc. in Hamilton working as New Media Developer.
While working for Orbis, I have created numerous Flash and multimedia works from CD presentations, CD introductions, site advertisement, and banners for Wilfrid Laurier University.

Chum TV (Now CTVglobemedia)
2004/11-2007/10
Web Designer

After Orbis, I landed myself a position in Chum TV working as Web Designer in the interactive department. I am mainly responsible for designing and building TV channel event and show microsites (eg, Muchsmusic.com, Citytv.com, Spacecast.com, Star-tv.com..etc) as well as sales promo contest sites as well. I also create online advertising banners including GIF and Flash banners associated with the sales promo sites as well.

Torstardigital 
2007/10-Present
Toronto.com/Ourfaves.com Senior Web Designer

After 3 years at Chum, I decided to move on to take on different projects and challenges. I landed myself a senior web designer position at Torstardigital (child company of Torstar). My responsibility is to re-design current Toronto.com and maintain the aesthetic standard. I am also maintaining and creating microsites for Ourfaves.com as well.

What else can I say about myself?

I guess other than being a designer; I am also an active player participating in sports like Ultimate and Soccer. I love hiking, cooking, video games and enjoy trying out new things and being active. I love traveling and checking out what’s new in the world right now. I guess it’s the active energy that has kept me being a designer.

Any ways, thanks for checking out my bio! You are always welcome to write me an email by simply go to contact page to sending me a message!