ANDY MAIER

CGD™ Certified

As a certified member (CGD) and a past President of the BC Chapter of Graphic Designers of Canada, Andy mixes his creativity and design thinking with a visionary sense of brand strategy. Andy provides a collaborative and holistic method for discovering, defining and designing brands. For over twenty-five years the fearless brand process has ensured a brand’s internal purpose and external brand experience are aligned, authentic, unique and drive results.

Andy spent 1988/89 at Emily Carr University's Foundation program and 1989 to 1992 at Capilano University's Graphic Design & Illustration program.

Over the past twenty-seven years Andy has worked on hundreds of projects for local, national and international clients. Andy was partner and creative director at Octopus Solutions (2002-2007) and since then has provided brand strategy and creative services as COURAGEOUSb.

Andy has been an active volunteer with BC Children's Hospital, BC Epilepsy Society, Graphic Designers of Canada and coaching for boys, girls and womens soccer associations.

Worth Knowing

Andy was a recipient of Capilano University’s ‘40 over 40 Alumni of Inspiration’. In commemoration of Capilano University’s 40th anniversary President Dr. Greg Lee honoured 40 alumni, of their past 60,000, whose passion and achievements reflect the school’s four decades (1968-2008) of providing exceptional services.

CGD Certification

The CGD Certification mark is Canada’s first and only certification mark for graphic and communication designers.

The Graphic Designers of Canada CGD Certification assures those seeking design and marketing services that the provider has met a rigorous and professional standard of services. It is recognized across Canada as a mark of professional services and ethical business conduct.