Kelly Small

KELLY SMALL (they/them)is an award-winning creative director, designer, educator, and bestselling author whose career is defined by advancing ethical, inclusive, and sustainable creative practice. Founder of Intents & Purposes, Kely has become a leading voice on practical ethics in the creative industries.

They hold an interdisciplinary Master of Design from Emily Carr University, where their research into the ethics of commercial creative practice earned the Governor General's Gold Medal. Through their work, Kelly challenges creative professionals to pair ambition with responsibility and to shape culture with intention.