who we are

Pam is a graduate of the Alberta College of Art and Design  with a degree in Visual Communications.

But don’t let that fool you. She’s also a rock-star producer. After graduation from the Alberta College of Art and Design in 1994, Pam studied abroad at the Falmouth School of Art & Design in Cornwall England, Kent State University in Ohio and the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design in Vancouver.

With solid academic creds, Pam made a transition to the Visual Communications community, winning awards in several design annuals during stints at small and large design firms in both Calgary and Vancouver.

In 1999 Pam, co-founded Kinky Logic Inc. Design for the web was an emerging industry, and Pam was attracted to the challenge that her already established print skills could be applied to. Pam spent ten years with her nose to the grindstone applying a steadfast work ethic, design background and personable nature to grow her company via a grass roots approach.  But after ten years and several awards with Kinky Logic (Gold PAC Award, Design Exchange: Best in Show – Brand Packaging, Lotus Award: Best Self Promotion, Lotus Merit Award, Silver Georgie) it was time for a change. In 2009, Pam struck a deal for the sale of Kinky Logic Inc. to Tugboat Captain, Steve Gallagher.

An accomplished art director, Pam brings calm, reason and trust to her role as a producer. Pam’s artistic interests lie in the creation of compelling uses of typography and imagery as well as classical problem solving through design in its timeless, direct and communicative approach. Pam's entrepeneurial pedigree bodes her well with the daily management of Tugboat creative projects, large and small. You will find samples of Pam’s work throughout our portfolio.