One of the panels of the #For Coral Pavilion at COP16 for the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), 2024.
One of the panels of the #For Coral Pavilion at COP16 for the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), 2024.
One of the panels of the #For Coral Pavilion at COP16 for the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), 2024.
One of the panels of the #For Coral Pavilion at COP16 for the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), 2024.
A sample of the +20 panels designed for the #For Coral Pavilion for the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) at COP16.
pavilion design
at cop16
Design of an informational pamphlet for the IUCN Green List.
Design of an informational pamphlet for the IUCN Green List.
Design of an informational pamphlet for the IUCN Green List.
IUCN Green list informational pamphlet
A print out of a three-panel pamphlet documenting what the Green List is and the process of the Green List to be used in workshops, engagements, events, conferences etc
Design of an informational poster on the marine refuge initiative in Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound, BC. Information has been anonymized for privacy purposes.
Design of an informational poster on the marine refuge initiative in Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound, BC. Information has been anonymized for privacy purposes.
Invitational poster to a Fisheries and Oceans Canada workshop on the marine refuges in Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound, BC. Information has been anonymized for privacy purposes.
Design of an informational poster on the marine refuge initiative in Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound, BC. Information has been anonymized for privacy purposes.
informational posters for fisheries and oceans canada (DFO)
A sample of posters developed for DFO for various purposes including: the marine refuge initiative in Átl'ka7tsem / Howe Sound, BC, and the Northern Shelf Bioregion Program, BC. Information has been anonymized for privacy purposes.
Development and design of a summary of a Vital Sites Webinar hosted by IUCN and WCPA on Equitable Governance of protected areas.
Development and design of a summary of a Vital Sites Webinar hosted by IUCN and WCPA on Governance and Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.
Forum report for the World Protected Areas Leaders Forum hosted in Turku, Finland.
Development and design of a summary of a Vital Sites Webinar hosted by IUCN and WCPA on Equitable Governance of protected areas.
report design and development
Designed and developed formal and academic reports for various organisations including the IUCN, World Commission on Protected Areas, and the World Protected Areas Leaders Forum.
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Brand and web design for the Drivers of Environmental Change in the Ocean Lab at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada
Logo rebrand of the Vital Sites webinar series hosted by IUCN and the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). The logo has two variants, this one as the primary logo, and a second one as a World Conservation Congress variant to showcase the road to WCC 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
Branding and web design of for the company FINTY offering bookkeeping services to small- and medium-sized businesses across Canada.
Brand and web design for the Drivers of Environmental Change in the Ocean Lab at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada
logos and branding
A sample of logo and branding services offered to academic research labs, IUCN-led initiatives, and small business owners.
scientist.
designer.
storyteller.
danielle derrick
Data Analyst, Graphic Designer, Writer, Storyteller, Mountain Runner, Nature Lover,
Artist and Painter
At Emergent Studios, my 5-step process blends curiosity, clarity, and creativity - turning complex ideas into compelling visual stories.
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I approach it like the scientific method, but for visuals — I hypothesize, test, and build the blueprint of your story.
mapping the
message
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This is where the visuals come to life. From illustrations to infographics to motion, I design with purpose — to guide, inform, and inspire. It's not just beautiful - it's built to resonate.
designing with
intention
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Feedback loops are essential to making sure the visuals not only look good but feel right and communicate effectively to your audience. Design is a dialogue, and your insights help me fine-tune the final form.
feedback &
refinement
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beyond
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