Indigenous DESIGNER BIO
My name is Ethan Grills, and I am a designer with high ambitions to learn and grow. I’m a versatile designer skilled in branding, layout, and digital media, driven to create impactful and functional visuals. I thrive in collaborative environments and seek projects that challenge me and expand my skills. My goal is to apply my abilities where they can be developed and utilized to their fullest potential. Beyond design, I am an active and outdoors-oriented person who enjoys camping, hiking, and running. I also have a deep passion for vehicles and motorcycles, spending time rebuilding and driving both.
email: ethan.grills25@gmail.com
linkedin: linkedin.com/in/ethangrills-219901329
Instagram: ethangrills._
COURSE
Brand Identity Design 1
Interaction Design 3
Objective
The objective of this project was to create a successful brand logo and website based on something we are passionate about.
Description
This logo and brand represent an outdoor wear company that markets to mountaineers, campers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts. The logo uses simple shapes and angles to create a clear yet impactful design that reflects the brand’s focus on outdoor activity.
The applications demonstrate how the brand can be carried across multiple design pieces and formats, including app design, web, and print.
COURSE
Typography 4
Objective
The objective of this project was to create a poster as well as brochure to fit the conference name and description
Description
The design on this poster and brochure uses light colours that reinforce the “eco” theme. The colours include light blues, greens, tan, and brown, which are used throughout the poster not only to create hierarchy and improve readability but also within the illustrations.
The illustrations in both the poster and the brochure feature items related to the theme, such as the eyes showing the forest raining down on the city, creating an engaging metaphor for the conference poster. Buildings and other graphic elements are placed throughout the brochure to create visual interest and consistency.
COURSE
Graphic Design 5
Objective
This poster and accompanying ads were created for the Kingston Canadian Film Festival. The class was tasked with designing a successful poster and applications for the 2025 festival.
Description
This project was designed from a first-person perspective, simulating the view through a camera lens — as if the viewer were filming on set. This approach gives the audience a sense of being behind the scenes, connecting them directly to the filmmaking process. Combined with a bold type cluster and well-balanced typography, this resulted in a successful and original design.
