hope akello (they/she/he) is a multidisciplinary designer originally
from treaty 1 territories, now residing on the unceded territories of
the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ peoples.
They work as a designer across platforms and sectors, often with
students or learners from a range of backgrounds and experiences. They use design as a
tool for systems change, accessibility, and joyful storytelling.
Experience
2020 – Present
Contract Designer, past clients: City of Vancouver Parks Board, Pause & Effect, Higgzfield Educational Media, Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Foundry BC
2019 – Present
Design Educator
2022 – 2024
UBC Pharmacists Clinic, Healthcare Service Designer
2018 – 2019
Science World, Tech Up Specialist
2019 – 2018
Crofton House School, Makerspace Technician/Design-thinking Facilitator
Education
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
Brainstation, Software Engineering Diploma
2013 - 2016
Emily Carr University of Art + Design, BDES Industrial Design with a minor in Social Practice + Community Engagement