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Hannah Paradis (they/ She) | Artist & Designer
My name is Hannah. I am a designer and multimedia artist whose practice investigates the intersections of digital infrastructure, material history, and the human form. With a formal education spanning Fine Arts and Interaction Design, my work sits between the meticulous intensity of design and the visceral qualities of ceramic media, using their contrast as a generative tension within my practice.
The natural world is my primary source of inspiration, and through ceramics I experience a physical and mental connection to it. My recent inquiries have been supported by several international residencies in Aotearoa (New Zealand), where I focused on decolonial craft methodologies and traditional firing techniques. My practice is responsive to my current environment, creating objects and interfaces that prompt a deeper understanding of our physical and technological presence.
The journey
This is a time line of my career and the twists and turns I have taken to inform my creative work.
Vancouver, BC
Ceramics Technician & Studio Specialist
Appointed as a technical lead within one of Canada’s premier preparatory institutions. Hired for a demonstrated record of professional artistic success, this role involves overseeing advanced studio operations, including complex glaze chemistry and kiln firing schedules, while serving as a specialist mentor in contemporary ceramic practice.
Tamaki, Aotearoa. 2025.
Artist Residency
A residency blending physical product design and sculpture, rooted in community engagement and collective making.
Berlin, DE. 2024.
BBA UI UX Design
Spearheaded a complete website redesign alongside an in-house performance marketer and developer, driving measurable improvements in user experience and conversions.
Vancouver, BC. 2023.
UI UX Design Post Graduate
Developing cutting-edge digital craftsmanship with accomplished professionals, ensuring real-world relevance and forward-thinking creativity.
Vancouver, BC. 2020-2023
Freelancer
I freelanced across multiple creative disciplines—from graphic design and brand strategy to photography and illustration—creating impactful content for local magazines and other clients.
Montreal, QC & Guelph, ON. 2017-2020.
Fine Arts Bachelor
Formal training in fine arts and design perfected my taste, observational rigor, and collaborative critique skills, while hands-on expertise in Adobe Creative Suite transformed ideas into polished visual solutions.
