Kelly Small Mdes
Author, the Conscious Creative Practical Ethics for Purposeful Work @House Of Anansi Press
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WORK HISTORY
Author, the Conscious Creative Practical Ethics for Purposeful Work @House Of Anansi Press
Toronto, ON, CA
An actionable guide to mindfulness and practical ethics for any creative professional who wants to make a living without selling their soul. https://g.co/kgs/tj8cUF
EDUCATION
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Honours Diploma of Applied Arts, New Media + Design
OCAD University
Bachelor’s Degree
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Master's degree
SKILLS
ABOUT KELLY SMALL MDES
KELLY SMALL (they/them) is an award-winning creative director, designer, author, and leader in ethical, inclusive, and purpose-driven creative practice. As founder and Chief Creative Officer of Intents & Purposes, Kelly partners with organizations to develop breakthrough creative that balances brand ambition with social impact, equity, and ethical responsibility. Over nearly two decades, they have collaborated with global brands, nonprofits, and public institutions, with past clients including Absolut, Amnesty International, Doctors Without Borders, General Motors, Government of Canada, LEGO, Plan International, and World Vision. Kelly is the bestselling author of The Conscious Creative: Practical Ethics for Purposeful Work. Their academic research in creative industry ethics, sustainability, and social impact earned them the Governor General’s Gold Medal, Canada’s highest academic honour, upon completing a Master of Design at Emily Carr University. Kelly’s work and perspectives have been featured in The Globe and Mail, CBC, Elle, HuffPost, Applied Arts, Strategy Magazine, The Charity Report, Marketing Magazine, and Muse by Clio. They serve regularly as a juror for industry awards, including The One Show and The Marketing Awards. Kelly has also contributed their time through board leadership with The ArQuives: Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives and through mentorship with RGD and OCAD University.
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