I'm Simon Portigal - a web and graphic designer based in Montréal. My practice so far has grown out of the circles I am nearest to - websites and posters for artists, not-for-profits, and community initiatives. I’m both interested in continuing that work while offering my practice to commercial contractors at larger scales.

Design is a second discipline for me. I've mainly worked in contemporary dance and performance since 2011. These two creative practices ask versions of the same questions: how to direct attention and draw the eye, how to compose within limited spatial and/or financial constraints, how to give clear form to abstract and/or conceptual visions, how to create somethings from nothings - embodied or digital; A choreographic practice turns out to be interesting, relevant training for web and graphic design.

A second discipline has also required differentiation and its own name. arthr.ca is taken from my rarely used first name - Arthur - a name largely absent of personal narrative for me. It is a name with plenty of open room for me to pour this new practice into.

Maybe you can help me do just that?