Yadhu 'Connan' Kannan

Creative Designer + Content Creator

Profile

I’m an international student at North Island College, currently pursuing a diploma in Digital Design and Development. With over 2 years of experience in design, I’ve worked on projects ranging from branding, poster design, and social media campaigns to magazine layouts and app concepts. Alongside design, I’ve developed skills in video production, sound editing, and marketing strategy. I’m also exploring the world of trading and entrepreneurship, aiming to grow my own creative business that combines design solutions, branding, and digital innovation.

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Work Experience

My complete work history is available on Projects.

Technology Sales Associate

Staples Canada ULC – Comox Valley

Sep 2024 – Present

Support customers with technology solutions, offering product expertise in laptops, desktops, printers, and accessories.Promote and sell protection plans and service packages to increase value and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets and ensure a smooth customer experience. Gained strong communication, persuasion, and client relationship-building skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-Employed – Canada

2022 – Present

Provide design services for local businesses and events.

Key contributions:

  • Provide design services for posters, branding, social media campaigns, and promotional materials for local businesses and events.
  • Developed creative content for pubs, restaurants, and community organizations in the Comox Valley.
  • Specialized in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) to deliver professional-quality designs.
  • Built a portfolio including event posters, magazine layouts, packaging concepts, and UI/UX app prototypes

Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant

Freelance / Small Business Projects – Kochi, India

2020 – 2022

Key contributions:

  • Created branding materials, including logos, brochures, and digital posters for small businesses and local events.
  • Assisted in social media marketing campaigns, designing engaging visuals that increased audience reach..
  • Developed strong foundations in print design, layout, and client communication while working independently.

Education

North Island College – Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

Diploma in Digital Design + Development (DGL Program), 2023 – 2025

Focused on graphic design, web development, user experience, and digital media production. Coursework includes typography, branding, Adobe Creative Suite, web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and multimedia storytelling.

Bachelor’s Studies – Kochi, Kerala, India

Undergraduate Coursework, prior to moving to Canada

Completed foundational studies with a focus on creative design and communication before pursuing further education in Canada.