Judy Weinberg is a seasoned graphic designer with more than 20 years of experience. Her creative studio, Grafik Essentials, was born in 2002 after 8 years in a corporate design role. Grafik Essentials collaborates on a wide range of creative solutions including: graphic design (for digital and print purposes), website design, branding development, logo design, social media digital assets, marketing collateral, sales aids, presentations, reports, posters and tradeshow booth design. Judy has a special niche market in the corporate training industry developing instructional materials such as participant guides, facilitator materials and games.
Judy operates both creativity and practicality, which is a wonderful mindset for a graphic designer because it allows her to help clients achieve their business goals with creative solutions. Judy is constantly learning and applying that learning to her graphic design consultancy which allows her to better serve her clients. Judy believes that building trusted collaborative partnerships, developing creative solutions and delivering exceptional customer experiences are essential for success.
Entrepreneurship allowed Judy to grow as a designer while providing her with the flexibility to manage work/life balance. As a creative, Judy also enjoys applying her creative and problem-solving skills to real estate investing, interior design, home renovations and applying her creativity to painting furniture. Being excited, engaged and inspired by new opportunities propels Judy to live creatively every day!
Lead Graphic Designer for the following awards:
• ASTD Award for Excellence: Excellence in Practice—Workplace Learning & Development
• ASTD Award for Excellence in Practice—Managing Change; Excellence in Practice—Performance Improvement
• ASTD Award for International Aware of Excellence; Disabilities Awareness Quality Service Award
• HRDC—National Award of Excellence & Product of the Year
• OSTD—Best Internal Training Program
Volunteer Awards:
• Province of Ontario Volunteer 5 year award
• Horticultural Societies of Parkdale & Toronto (Board Member—9 years; volunteer—13 years)