Meet Gino Burich and Kathy Sigstad, a dynamic duo with a passion for design and innovation. Their journey began at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, where they both studied Communication Design.
A Shared Vision
In 2005, they founded Stringbean Design, inspired by Gino's playful nickname, "Gino Stringbeano." Since then, they have collaborated on numerous projects, leveraging their diverse skills and backgrounds to create impactful designs.
Teaching & Mentorship
In 2019, Gino and Kathy took their expertise into the classroom, teaching Design courses at the University of the Fraser Valley. Gino notably developed an Experiential Design course for the Stave Lake Recreational Area Wayfinding project, earning his students an award in 2020 for their exceptional work.
Adapting to Change
When the pandemic shifted education online, Kathy embraced the challenge and discovered her passion for Learner Experience Design. This led her to a fulfilling career in Instructional Design.
Extensive Experience
Gino has honed his craft through positions at renowned design studios such as Letterbox Design, Smart Design, Rally Creative, Heywood Beaudry and Mantis. His tenure as an in-house designer at the Township of Langley involved creating corporate communications and marketing materials.
Continued Collaboration
Despite their individual career paths, Gino and Kathy remain committed to collaboration, working together on special projects under the Stringbean Design banner.
Join us on this creative journey!