Creative
I have big ideas
I am a communications and design professional with a passion for entrepreneurship, creative development and mentorship.
I have spent 6 years providing strategic creative solutions to non-profits, start-ups and large corporations. A passion for the arts and entrepreneurship has resulted in a body of work that is supportive of the growth of the arts in Calgary. My projects have been to space, featured on CBC Radio, in the music industry, and in educational programming. During my 8 years as an IT implementation and account manager, I have developed a creative management style, and have a natural ability to connect with people.
My education in visual communications and media arts began at Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, and concluded with distinction at Alberta College of Art and Design in the Media Arts and Digital Technologies program at with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. I continue to upgrade my education within the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship.
I challenge the stereotype of what an artist is. There is no "starving artist" definition in my book. Think "thriving artist" instead.
Interested in learning more? Please contact me.
Communications
Connecting people with ideas that evolve, transform + inspire.
Design + Fabrication
Creating engaging experiences with purpose + tactility.
Innovation
Exploring, refreshing the creative process + challenging the status quo.
Contact
Inspired to do something amazing? Drop me a line! I'd love to hear from you.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts with Distinction, Media Arts and Digital Technology. Alberta College of Art and Design. Calgary, Canada. 2012
Professional Experience
Owner/Operator, Concept Zero & FerroKinetic. New Jersey, USA / Calgary, Canada
Engagement Manager, cSPACE Projects. Calgary, Canada
Graphic Designer, Ricoh at Enbridge Pipelines. Calgary, Canada. 2010-2012
Vice President Academic, Alberta College of Art and Design Student Association. Calgary, Canada. 2010
Account Manager, Technical Writer, Web Developer. Hotbutton Solutions. Calgary, Canada. 2008-2010
Software Implementation & Account Manager. RepeatSeat. Calgary, Canada. 2006-2008
Communications, Client Retention & Marketing. Telus Communications. Calgary,Canada. 2004-2006
Freelance Graphic Designer, Vancouver, BC. Canada. 1999-2004
Featured Projects and Exhibition Record
Camera Obscura: Community Art Project, Beakerhead: Little Big Street, Calgary, Canada. 2014
Liquid Magnetic Awesomeness, Entertainment and Comic Expo, Calgary, Canada. 2014
Make Fashion, Calgary, Canada. 2013
Linkin Park “Living Things and Recharged” Album box set and custom artwork. Los Angeles, USA. 2013.
Strange Matter Exhibition, TELUS Spark Science Centre, Calgary, Canada. 2012
Vertical Fluidler and Steampunk Display, Endeavor Art Gallery, Calgary, Canada. 2012
First Thursday, Endeavor Art Gallery, Calgary, Canada. 2012
Make Fashion Launch Party, Endeavor Art Gallery, Calgary, Canada. 2012
ACAD Graduate Show, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, Canada. 2012
Electromagnetic Ferrofluid Display, Calgary Comic and Entertainment Festival, Calgary, Canada. 2012
Educational Ferrofluid Exhibit Collaboration with California Polytechnic University Mechanical Engineering Dept., San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum. San Luis Obispo, California, USA. 2012
Ferro Magnetic Fluid Zero Gravity Nano-Lab Experiment, International Space Station Collaboration with Valley Christian Schools, San Jose, California, USA. 2012
Trees, by Design - The Closet Gallery, College of Art and Design. Calgary, Canada. 2010
Illumination Inquisition - The Closet Gallery, College of Art and Design. Calgary, Canada.2009
ACAD Awards Show - College of Art and Design. Calgary, Canada. 2009
Media
Linkin Park “Living Things + Recharged” 24 Dec. 2013. Web. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiCnjKlCWH8>
VAT19 “Ferrofluid in a Bottle” 12 Nov. 2012. Web <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFOv6_L5C-k>
Knight, Angela. Calgary Eye Opener, CBC Radio. 10 Aug. 2012. Radio. < http:// >
Turner, Katie. "Make Fashion" Metro News. Metro News, 24 Jan. 2013. Web. 29 Jan. 2013. <http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/522464/slideshow-make-fashion-event-to-combine-design-and-technology-in-calgary/ >
Espetveidt, Amy Jo. "Fantastic Black Goo: Casey Hughes and the Art of Ferrofluid” Calgary Is Awesome." Calgary Is Awesome. Calgary Is Awesome, 05 Sept. 2012. Web. 05 Sept. 2012. <http://calgaryisawesome.com/2012/09/05/fantastic-black-goo-casey-hughes-and-the-art-of-ferrofluid/>.
Hoover, Maria. "Featured Artist for September: Casey Hughes." Endeavor Arts Gallery and Event Space. N.p., 05 Sept. 2012. Web. 05 Sept. 2012. <http://www.endeavorarts.com/2012/09/04/featured-artist-for-september-casey-hughes/>
"New Calgary Mini Maker Faire Exhibits Everything from Quilts to Robotics." Metro Newspaper. 30 Aug. 2012. Web. 30 Aug. 2012. <http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/353109/new-calgary-mini-maker-faire-exhibits-everything-from-quilts-to-robotics/>
"Global Calgary Morning News" GlobalTV.com. Global TV Canada, 30 June 2012. Web. 05 Sept. 2012. <http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/video/telus spark/video.html?v=2251940738>
Grants and Awards
Make Fashion Design Grant, Make Fashion Calgary. 2012
Stanford Perrott Innovative Projects Scholarship, Alberta College of Art and Design. 2010
Media Arts and Digital Technologies Third Year Travel Award, Alberta College of Art and Design. 2009
Speaking Engagements
Art and Technology Presentation, Masters Academy and College, Calgary, Canada. 2013
Artist Talk, Endeavor Art Gallery, Calgary, Canada. 2012
Design with Powerpoint. Enbridge Inc. Calgary, Canada. 2012
Graphic Design 101. Enbridge Inc. Calgary, Canada. 2012
Art & Business - Media Arts & Digital Technologies 311. Alberta College of Art and Design. Calgary, Canada. 2011
MADT Fest - Artist Talk, Alberta College of Art and Design. Calgary, Canada. 2010
Professional Service + Volunteer Work
Student Mentorship Program, Masters Academy. Calgary, Canada. 2015
United Way Calgary, Enbridge Mission: Possible II Campaign, Calgary, Canada. 2012
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), Pad for Paws, Website Designer and Administrator. Calgary, Canada. 2012
United Way Calgary, Enbridge Mission: Possible Campaign, Calgary, Canada. 2011
United Way Calgary, Enbridge Amazing Race Campaign, Calgary, Canada. 2010
CFS NO Campaign, Alberta College of Art and Design Student Association, Calgary, Canada. 2010
Media Art and Digital Technology Department Student Council Representative, Alberta College of Art and Design Student Association, Calgary, Canada. 2010
Alberta College of Art and Design Academic Council – BFA representative. Alberta College of Art and Design Student Association, Calgary, Canada. 2009