Isn't art always, to a certain extent, therapy for the artist? - Ingmar Bergman

featured projects

Men On The Move

Outfitter Bar & Smokehouse

Keyond

Pomelo

Smirnoff Vodka

Tripper + Lakeland Aleways

Kindness

Açai District

About

Hi, I'm Yilma. Like Wilma, with a Y.

I consider myself lucky for being able to create art for a living. Being in advertising for over fifteen years, my work spans across a wide range of media: TV, film, digital, print, and OOH. Since graduating with a BA in Advertising Design from OCAD University, I have worked as an Art Director/Design Director in agencies of all sizes - Saatchi & Saatchi, Due North Communication, Taxi Toronto, One Advertising, trevor//peter communications, and the Hive - where I have turned client problems into visual solutions.

I am also an AVID Fly Fisher.

BRAND IDENTITY

A well-defined brand identity helps to differentiate a brand from its competitors, builds trust and loyalty with customers, and guides decision-making throughout the organization.

Transform your online presence with intuitive, visually stunning websites, apps, and digital campaigns that drive engagement and conversion.

UX UI

Brands I worked on

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Why ME

I'm passionate about crafting exceptional brand experiences through thoughtful design and strategic execution.

Imagination is Key

Imagination is the birthplace of creativity and innovation.

Collaborative

Collaboration is the lifeblood of the creative industry, where diverse perspectives and skillsets converge to push boundaries and redefine what's possible.

Doubt the Conventional

Questioning the status quo and doubting the conventional wisdom are essential for progress and getting to better creative ideas.

Reviews

Strong partnerships are built on trust, open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to achieving common goals.

Marco D'Angelo

Owner, Executive Producer at Impossible Studios

Yilma is a powerful thinker who has the unique ability to throw strategy into every project, while maintaining his creative integrity. With a keen eye for what works, Yilma is constantly challenging his team to go the extra mile and do away with the status quo - and his work shows for it. Though our time together was short, I would recommend Yilma to any creative team, both as an art director or as a creative director. However, his choice in music is questionable.

Sam Zivot

Writer

Yilma is both an outstanding creative thinker and technical Art Director. His eagle eye for design, passion for ideas, and deep knowledge of new media technologies, makes him an unmatched triple threat for any agency creative team.