about us
We have a passion for efficient, effective, visual communication. We LOVE helping people bring their ideas to life, and we believe that good communication can lead to good things. With that in mind, our goal is to educate, empower and unite the messenger and the audience.
From where we come
SparkDesign is based in the adventurous and snowy climes of northern BC, tho we work with and for people all over Canada and the US. SparkDesign was launched in 2008 as a subsidiary of bc designworks inc. which has been working in BC since 1999. We continue to serve a large and happy group of clients and we embrace each project with growing experience and inspiration.
Meet the team
Our savvy team of dedicated professionals will fire up your project with the best and most appropriate web technologies and graphic design. Great visual communication has strategy behind it, and great design comes from great designers. We are a dedicated team of thinkers and doers specializing in the different areas of our industry.
Staff...
Sandra Smith designer, manager & big cheese
As founder, Sandra wears many hats and will ensure you get the best of SparkDesign. Her background includes graphic design, web design, writing, marketing, and project management. She has a sharp eye for visual design and a good sense of what works and what doesn’t in print and on the web. Sandra has been working in print and web media since the mid-1990s and is thrilled to be working with such a crackerjack team.
Phil Brienesse project manager, go-to guy & gadget guru
Phil has an extensive background in business, management, customer service and a newfound love for web technologies. He will keep your project on track, from start to finish, and serve your needs with professionalism and integrity. He is a natural when it comes to good usability and will help you design a sound plan for your project. Phil is a brilliant problem solver and offers our clients technical support and a lot of good ideas. He has lived and worked in northern BC since the early 1990s and understands the unique challenges and rewards of doing business in smaller communities.
Alan Rawkins web developer, flash man & techno wizard
Alan is our full-time web developer, flash animator and techno wizard. He is our multi-talented genius and offers valuable insight and innovation to each project. As a graphic designer AND a computer programmer, Alan has what it takes to make great websites that work. He is skilled in XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, XML, CGI, CMS, graphic design and Flash animation. He’s been working with us since 2002 and, after a brief hiatus, we’re lucky to have him back on the team.
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Taylor Bachrach graphic designer
Taylor is a fabulous graphic designer who works in print and on the web. We’re thrilled to have him join us on a variety of projects.
Terry Evans web developer
Terry has sparked a few revolutions in our company over the years and has shown us some of the brighter sides of web technology. He helps us make great websites that work.
Kerri duPont graphic designer
Kerri has a professional background in graphic design, website design and branding. She instills her magic touch on many a project.
Glen Ingram database programmer
Glen builds the engines on some of our more technical sites. He is our favorite Drupal Dude who builds it like he means it.
