Design strategist

Skills: Design thinking, human centred design, innovation process management, design research, business development.

Before Creaholic: Spent 8 years working with IDEO – a global design and innovation consultancy in London UK.

Origin: Canadian –grew up in Canada. My ancestors were English and Welsh. My husband is French/Swiss. I’m multi-cultural.

Websites: www.ted.com

Sculptor: Jeff Koons’ giant pink balloon dog makes me smile.

Designers: Charles and Ray Eames

Hobbies: Early morning walks. Visiting cities and exploring art galleries, museums, shops and the internet. Making costumes, sculptures, drawings with my kids.

Favourite places: Venice, Italy – for its beauty. The Toronto Islands at night – it’s like a village – yet only minutes away from urban action.

Book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Film: Breakfast at Tiffany’s – for style and glamour.

Languages: English mother tongue, French

Nobody knows: I lived on the toe of a glacier for six months in Alberta, Canada (without a phone).