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15+
years of experience
rated 5 stars on Google
credentials
Wix Studio Designer
HubSpot SEO Expert
User Experience Designer, University of Toronto
10+
communications and design awards
Meet Olga
Peppered Pixels is a web and graphic design studio powered by Olga Kondratenko: a professional storyteller, designer, and award-winning communicator.
Born in Moscow and long based in Canada, I grew up surrounded by books and fascinated by the production magic of publishing houses. That curiosity naturally extended to the visual world—through photography and later graphic design—shaping my approach to editorial layouts, book covers, and websites.
Before running Peppered Pixels full-time, I worked in journalism, communications, and graphic design, helping organizations explain complex ideas in simple, engaging ways. That background still informs everything I do: design is never just visual, it is narrative.
Today I work as a full-time web designer and book cover designer, collaborating directly with clients across the globe who are done being overlooked online.
Education & Certifications
University of Toronto
User Experience Design, Information Architecture and Content Strategy, Design Validation, Interaction Design, User Research, Visual Design
University of Alberta
Social Media Marketing
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Project Management, Project Leadership
MacEwan University
Public Relations, Graphic Design, Advertising, Applied Communications
HubSpot Academy
Content Marketing Certification, SEO Certification (Level I and II)
Wix Studio Academy
Web Designer Certification, Wix Accessibility Certification
Awards
Best Design Inspiration Award
Best Print Designs, Book Covers
DesignRush, 2026
Gold Quill Award
Property Assessment Notice Redesign
International Association of Business Communicators, 2016
Silver Leaf Award
Audio/Visual:
Delicious Property Assessment Videos
International Association of Business Communicators, Edmonton, 2015
Capital Award
Publications:
Alberta Blue Cross Annual Report
International Association of Business Communicators, Edmonton, 2012
Capital Award
University of Alberta International Annual Report
International Association of Business Communicators, Edmonton, 2009
Tight Writer Champion Award
Public Relations
Diploma Program
MacEwan University, 2008
Working together
We're a good match if...
You want your work represented thoughtfully and professionally, not rushed through a production line.
You're comfortable trusting my research skills and design judgment, while staying involved in the process.
You value working one-on-one with your designer. I'm not a big team and I don't pretend to be: what you get instead is one expert who knows your project inside out from beginning to launch.
We're PROBABLY NOT a good match if...
You need a large agency with multiple departments.
You need a super fast turnaround on a very tight budget.
You want to work with a designer who executes without questioning.
FAQ
Pretty impressive. Olga knows what she is doing. No technical talk. All decisions were suggested with the end client in mind. She brought up a bunch of stuff that I did not even think about. Definitely recommend.
Laura Westfall,
Mental Health Professional
I was looking for a website designer that understands and knows SEO. Olga was the only person I could find, she was professional and patient, efficient and worth money. She obviously knows what she is doing. The process was easy and very customer-focused. Recommendher 1000%.
Arina Rodionova, Insurance Consultant
As an award-winning and multi-bestselling author, I’ve learned a few things about what a book cover needs to stand out—especially in the non-fiction genre. I love Olga's style: her covers are professional, eye-catching, and make the book's topic immediately clear.
Gabriela Casineanu,
Founder & CEO, Introverts Academy
Client reviews
Contact
Location
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA + worldwide
