A certified, professional member of the Design Professionals of Canada, Patrice has more than 25 years experience in the design industry. Currently, principal and creative director at OutWest Design and Photography. Patrice spent 11 years as a designer for the University of Victoria, and worked on print and web design at Hot House Marketing and Design before joining Beacon Hill Communications Group as a member/principal. Patrice has also designed for Sono Nis and New Star Books, spent time as the art director at Key Pacific Publishers, and was production manager at Pacific Rim Publications. Her main areas of expertise are identity and logo design, annual report and publication design, new media, including designing and producing web sites. Patrice is also a founding member of the Canadian Freelance Union (CFU).