ABOUT
Forrest Heard is a graphic and user experience designer. She is a strategic, creative, passionate, empathetic, and user-focused, problem solver. Forrest came into the graphic & UX design world after a childhood of responsibility and leadership roles, through being the oldest of 4 children, sea cadets, and volunteering. Forrest grew up immersed in the field of entrepreneurship and community development from her father. She has always had a passion for creativity and problem-solving. She loves developing solutions that are unique, effective, and beautiful. Through obstacles and successes, Forrest has learned to embrace and meet challenges head on.
Forrest has been working in the field of graphic and UX design for a little over six years following her education. Forrest has worked in the Marketing and Communication Department at St. Lawrence College, participated in a one year internship in the Continuing Education and E-Learning Department at Sault College, has done many freelance projects, taught at St. Lawrence College, and has been an Education and User Experience Designer at Queen's University for the last two years. Forrest earned her advanced diploma in graphic design and her graduate certificate in user experience design at St. Lawrence College. As well as gaining a certificate in community development.
Forrest is also an active volunteer in her community always willing to help out different sporting associations in Elliot Lake and helping the local Rotary Club. As well as helping at St. Lawrence College. Her parents have always been a big part of the community through volunteering and Forrest is following in their footsteps.
