Welcome to Forage Creative

Forage Creative is a design studio rooted in the heart of Vancouver Island, specializing in branding and logo design. Hi, I’m Sam—nice to meet you! While I primarily operate as a one-woman show, I collaborate with a talented network of freelancers when needed to bring the vision to life.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses and entrepreneurs to non-profits and larger commercial companies. What they all have in common is their deep connection to this community—each one is based right here on Vancouver Island.

My passion lies in the challenge of transforming an idea into something tangible and seeing it take shape. It is a process that never gets old.

Hey, I am Sam and I run Forage Creative Studio based in Cumberland BC, with a focus on branding, event design, web design, and packaging.

A Bit of History //

After graduating from Capilano University's IDEA program in Graphic Design & Illustration back in 2011, I was luckily scouted for a number of studios throughout the lower mainland. I chose a high end studio based in West Vancouver and began to learn the ropes. Of course with a passion for travel, I never stayed anywhere too long, and didn't yet have the confidence to dive fully into the heart of freelancing. After a few years of extensive traveling, working odd jobs, and taking on design clients when I could, I came back from my longest solo backpacking trip and felt the drive to sort out my career and where I wanted to call home - Cumberland BC.

Since 2018 I have been "all-in" and committed to Forage Creative.

If you were curious, here is our IDEA Grad Website which was pretty fun.

BRANDING

LABELS & PACKAGING

PRINT & SIGNAGE

WEBSITES

ILLUSTRATION

Hey, I am Sam,
the lady behind Forage Creative Studio.

A bit about me: After graduating from Capilano University’s IDEA program in Graphic Design & Illustration in 2011, I was fortunate to be scouted by several design studios across the Lower Mainland. I chose to start my career at a high-end studio in West Vancouver, where I honed my skills and learned the ropes of the industry. However, driven by my love of travel, I never stayed in one place for too long and, at the time, lacked the confidence to fully dive into freelancing.

Over the next few years, I traveled extensively, worked various jobs, and took on design projects whenever I could. After returning from my longest solo backpacking trip, I felt a renewed sense of purpose and a desire to settle down and focus on my career. That's when I decided to call Cumberland, BC, home.

Since 2018, I’ve been fully committed to Forage Creative, with a deep passion for branding and supporting small businesses.