Hello!
I’m hope akello, a designer and creative technologist passionate about people and technology.
A graduate from Emily Carr University with a degree in Industrial Design and a minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement; my work sits at the intersection of digital products, systems thinking, and experience design.
I am passionate about leveraging technology to design experiences that help people navigate complex systems. My background is varied; I have explored unique opportunities across education, healthcare, and museums/galleries.
Always open to conversations about designing meaningful products for the future, feel free to reach out.
Tools
Experience
Freelance/Contract Designer: New Media Gallery, Emily Carr University, City of Vancouver Parks Board, Pause & Effect, Higgzfield Educational Media, Vancouver Queer Film Festival, Foundry BC
Education
2025
Software Engineering Diploma, Brainstation
2017
BDES Industrial Design with a minor in Social Practice + Community Engagement, Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Awards
Digital Public Square and Canada for Code: Hack the Divide Hackathon, first place (2025)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Hacking Health Hackathon, first place $30 000 (2018)
Emily Carr University, Inclusive Design Award (2017)
British Council Students for Social Impact Award, $10 000 (2016)
Scotiabank Platform Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition, first place (2015)
Garfield Weston Award, $60 000 (2010)
Mayor’s Scholarship for Community Leadership (2010)
United Way Winnipeg, Youth Leader in Action (2010)