Let's Break The Ice, Shall We?
Hi, I'm Diana! I’m a major foodie, unapologetic coffee addict, and the kind of designer who will happily work on a project until the sun starts coming up.
I took the road less traveled and specialized in Packaging Design through a three-year program at Humber College, graduating in a class of just eight. Yes, eight. I really did take the road less traveled by.
Since then, design has taken me down some pretty interesting roads since then.
I’ve started multiple YouTube channels, taught myself video editing, audio design, AI voiceovers, AI video development, and writing-assisted scripts. I’ve launched multiple Shopify and Etsy stores, experimented with different creative ventures, and picked up a lot of new skills along the way.
For me, design has never been just about making things look good. It’s been a constant excuse to learn something new, try something different, and occasionally wonder, “Wait... can I actually figure this out myself?” Usually, the answer is yes.
I’m also pretty much permanently connected to Spotify. My listening hours are honestly ridiculous. If I take a few extra seconds to answer a Teams call or Slack huddle, there’s a very good chance I’m frantically scrambling to pause whatever is blasting from my speaker before I pick up. Ha!
I also love to travel. So, if I ever take vacation time, you can bet there’s a 9/10 chance I’m travelling somewhere. Give me a reason to book a flight, road trip, discover a new place, try the local food, and explore somewhere I’ve never been, and I’m probably already looking at flights. ✈️
When I’m not designing, you’ll probably find me hunting down my next great meal, trying a new coffee spot, discovering a new mochi donut flavour or convincing myself that “just one more design tweak” won’t turn into a 3 a.m. project.
Now, The Important Part.
Use of colour has been my major distinction in design style.
Colour is a way of expressing the needs of the design and conveying the flavour, essence and depth of the message.
But it's not just about colour.
I’m a packaging and graphic designer focused on creating visual identities that make physical products impossible to overlook.
With 8+ years of experience across packaging, branding and CPG, I’ve worked on everything from individual labels and packaging systems to full product lines and retail-ready artwork.
I like design that looks good, but more importantly, works hard.
Packaging is where I live.
From the first concept to the final production file, I’m comfortable working through the details that turn an idea into something that can actually sit on a shelf.
Packaging design
Concept development, visual systems, SKU architecture, labels, boxes, sleeves and retail packaging.
Brand Identity
Logos, typography, colour systems, graphic languages and the visual foundations that make a brand recognizable.
Production
Print-ready artwork, dielines, regulatory panels, prepress considerations and keeping hundreds of tiny details from becoming very large problems.
Visualization
2D Product mockups and 3D visuals that help bring packaging concepts to life before they ever reach production.
Why 55th Studio?
I believe the best packaging doesn't just look good. It knows exactly what it needs to say, who it needs to speak to and why someone should pick it up.
My approach sits somewhere between strategy and aesthetics. I like understanding the product, the audience and the competitive landscape, then turning that information into a visual system that feels distinctive, intentional and ready for the real world.
Because ultimately, packaging isn't just something you look at.
It's something you have to want.
Good Design Should Make You Look Twice.
Packaging. Branding. Graphic Design. Built for physical products.
Whether it’s a new brand, a single product or an entire packaging system, I’m interested in creating work that gets noticed, communicates quickly and feels right in your hands.
Personal Origin Story.
Roots in Belarus, Minsk. Born in London, England. Raised in Toronto, Canada. I've always been drawn to how different places, cultures and environments shape the way we see things. Design has given me a way to bring those perspectives together, stay curious and keep creating.
And no, I do not have a British accent. I get asked all the time.
Thank you,
