JOHN NABOYE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER // MOTION DESIGNER // ART DIRECTOR
John is a first-generation Filipino-Canadian designer working in Calgary, Alberta. Originally from Edmonton, he earned his BDes from MacEwan University before cutting his teeth at one of the country's most respected creative shops. There, he honed his craft under respected creative and design directors, while gaining recognition at award programs like The ONE Show, Applied Arts, Communication Arts, ADCC, and Campaign Canada.
He works across art direction, motion design, and visual identities — typically from the earliest spark of a concept through to final execution. As a way to give back to the design community, he often supports emerging designers through mentoring, judging, and speaking engagements. He's currently a Senior Designer at Funday, where he continues to push ideas further, visualize campaigns, and elevate the creative work through art and design.
ARTICLES + FEATURES:
• RGD Profile & Articles
• Campaign Canada 30 Under 30 feature
• Applied Arts – Taking the Pulse with Young Blood Winner John Naboye
CONNECT
EXPERIENCE
2025 – Present
Occasional Freelance
2018 – Present
Graphic Designer at TBWA\Canada
(formerly DDB Canada via merger)
2021 – 2025
Creative Partner at Studio 5341
(Freelance)2021 – 2024
Graphic Designer at 25th Hour Canada
(On-Call/Freelance)
2019 – 2022
RECOGNITION
Applied Arts (Design, Illustration, Young Blood)
Advertising and Design Club of Canada
Strategy Marketing Awards
Campaign Canada Top 30 Under 30
Communication Arts
RGD Branding Awards
ACE Awards
AdRodeo Anvils
VOLUNTEERING
Mentor // 2x Student Awards Judge // Articles
Ad Rodeo
Mentor Roundtable
Ad Club of Edmonton (ACE)
2x Speed Mentor
MacEwan University, Department of Design
Various Speaking Engagements and Panels // Design Peer Mentor (Student) // Various Open House Roles (Student)
Design Students Organization (DSO)
Various Speaking Engagements // Social Media Director (Student) // Collaborations and Engagements with Other Organizations
NOTABLE CLIENTS
Alberta Cancer Foundation
Denny’s USA
City of Edmonton
DocuSketch
Edible Arrangements
Edmonton Arts Council
Edmonton Elks
Elections Alberta
Encor by EPCOR
Esso
Explore Edmonton
Evolution Fresh
Government of Alberta
MacEwan University
Mother Parkers Coffee & Tea
OLG
RGD
Rohit Group
Royal Alberta Museum
Servus Credit Union
Sobeys
Skyzone
SupplyHouse
STARS Lottery
YEG Edmonton International Airport