Eugene graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in Economics, minoring in business administration and music theory, and subsequently graduated with a BA in Political Science at the University of Toronto. He then received a diploma in Print Journalism from Centennial College where he continued studies in Graphic Design and Media Communications.

As senior graphic designer at a mid-size promotion marketing agency, Eugene worked on brands like Gillette, Good Humor, Häagen-Dazs, Lactantia, Maple Leaf Foods, Mr. Christie, Nestlé, Oetker Shirriff, Tricor (Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell) and Vlasic, and shared a National Packaging Competition award for the redesign of Swanson’s full line of frozen entrée packages. Since leaving the agency and founding Kurz Design, Eugene has focused on the financial industry and small- to medium-sized businesses, providing graphic design services of every kind.

Eugene is a Registered Graphic Designer, joined by over 1,000 other RGDs in Ontario who have been granted accreditation in an organization that provides a unified voice for graphic designers, a forum for exchange of ideas, establishes and regulates standards of knowledge, skill and ethics for all graphic designers in Ontario, and educates the public on the importance and benefits of graphic design in business and everyday life.



Ciara Crozier joined the team at the Kurz Design in August 2008 and brings with her over 7 years of experience working in editorial design and print production. Having originally studied accounting and finance at Brock University, she completed her studies at the George Brown College School of Design, with a diploma in Graphic Communications.

Ciara began her career in 2001 at a trade publisher, specializing in publications geared toward the insurance and financial services industries. As the production coordinator and graphic designer for their publications, she developed excellent skills in print production and design. Further experience in graphic design and website design was gained working for clients in both Canada and the Caribbean, such as George Brown College, Vincy Connect and RE/MAX Hallmark Realty.

With a strong focus on typographic quality, Ciara ensures that clients receive consistent, yet dynamic design concepts in all their projects.



Salwa Sajjad is the newest addition to the the Kurz design team. She always knew from an early age that design was her calling and has adapted to a new culture and way of life to facilitate this dream. Recently graduating from Herzing college of Toronto, this talented young woman keeps current with the latest design trends and applies them to her work, keeping the clients' image innovative and competitive. Salwa is adept in print as well as web and flash design, realizing that the future of design is not limited to a certain type of media.

Salwa's passion is to grow with Kurz Design, and never stop learning and growing, proving not only as an asset on a professional level, but a personal level as well. Prior to joining Kurz Design, Salwa has had print and web experience with companies such as State Farm Insurance. She enjoys providing clients elegant solutions to interesting problems and challenges.



Eduard Kurz returned to the studio of Kurz Design in January 2008 after having spent a four-year hiatus in consumer and interior design trade sales, marketing and operations. He brings with him 14+ years of invaluable corporate, retail and agency marketing and design-intensive experience.