About Me
Hello!
I’m Alissa Challis, a Graphic Design graduate from Fanshawe College.
I prefer to see design as the perfect blend of beauty and functionality, so I try to incorporate that philosophy into my work as much as I can. My professional journey includes crafting the branding and marketing for the documentary “Vulnerable Innocence”, and contributing to event promotion and publications at the Fanshawe Student Union Publishing Department. Some of my skills span digital illustration, branding, and marketing across various mediums. My style revolves around bright, bubbly characters and objects, grounded in simple layouts with a keen eye for detail. Recognized for my contributions, including being on the Dean’s Honour Roll for six terms and having my work featured in the previously mentioned documentary. I’m adept in Adobe CC suite, Figma, and Canva, ensuring my creations are brought to life seamlessly.
Expertise
UI/UX, Web Design, Wireframing,
Branding, Motion Graphics, Digital Illustration.
Experience
January 2026 – Present
April 2023 - Oct. 2024
As a volunteer graphic designer for STEM for the Future, I'm responsible for creating projects that adhere to the values of the organization: providing STEM materials and lessons to children with underprivileged backgrounds. This includes apparel, safety posters, promotional materials and more.
As a graphic designer for the FSU, I was responsible for performing many tasks, including: executing and managing design projects based on clients' instructions, creating works for print, web and social media, as well as collaborating with other graphic designers virtually and in person.
Fanshawe Student Union
STEM For the Future
Sept. - Dec. 2022
Vulnerable Innocence
As a graphic designer for the Vulnerable Innocence Documentary, I was responsible for the development of the logo, as well as creating effective branding for social media and printed materials.
Education
Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2021
Game Design
Successfully balanced the course load during this fast-paced and very technical course. I learned about industry-related techniques and software (Unity, 3DS Max). Was placed on the Dean's list for Academic Excellence
Jan. 2022 - Aug. 2024
Graphic Design
Recipient of the Ontario College Advanced Diploma, and Dean’s Honour Roll from Year 1 to 3.
Recent graduate of this 3 year course which focused on learning industry software and provided work experience in the field of Graphic Design.
FANSHAWE COLLEGE
Tools
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Canva