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Blue Yonder Creative is a freelance graphic design, brand, and illustration studio based on the Sunshine Coast of B.C., collaborating world-wide.

Founded by Trina M’Lot in 2018, Blue Yonder Creative partners with values-driven businesses and non-profits to create sustainable environmental and social impact.

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A values-based approach

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Authenticity

Being human first, above all.

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Sustainability

Taking a planet-first approach.

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Integrity

Bringing morals to all we do.

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Impact-Driven

Starting from strategy to achieve your mission.

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Trina M’Lot is an art director, graphic designer, and illustrator, creating for sustainable environmental and social impact.

Trina began her career with a BA, Major in Graphic Design from Vancouver Island University and has spent the past 12+ years pursuing a career in the design industry. She has worked as a designer and art director in both agency and non-profit settings, providing unique experiences on both sides of the spectrum: the tenacity and discipline of working in a strategic creative agency, and the importance of relationships and client experience in a non-profit realm.

Blue Yonder Creative is the outcome of a lifelong dream to live and create in a more remote, natural setting. To be a change-maker in our world. To be inspired by beauty each and every day.

    • 2009–2013: Earned a BA in Graphic Design from Vancouver Island University, graduating with distinction

    • 2013–2016: Stepped into the creative agency world as an Art Director

    • 2016–2018: Made meaningful change as Graphic Designer + Creative Lead in the non-profit realm

    • 2018–present: Combining strategy, creativity, and positive impact through Blue Yonder Creative

    • Judge for RGD Canada Student Awards in the Social Good Design category (2025)

    • Artist in Residence at Lena Artist Residency, focusing on a series of illustrated hiking and paddling maps (2025)

    • Trauma of Money, a 15-week program that explores frameworks for healing collective and individual traumas to create financial safety and well-being. (2023–2024)

Beyond the desk

Outside of her professional creative role, Trina is a sea kayaker, trail runner, hiker, climber, nordic skier, painter, puzzler, campfire lounger, and tiny-house dweller. She feels extraordinarily lucky to find herself living amidst the evergreens and rocky shorelines of coastal BC. This is where she feels the most like herself.

Changemakers who have influenced the ethos of Blue Yonder Creative

I am grateful to have connected and learned from the following individuals, organizations and companies.

  • Life and leadership coach to impact entrepreneurs and leaders. Visit Urszula's website.

  • A compassionate approach, delivered through online training, that explores frameworks for healing collective and individual traumas to create financial safety and well-being. Visit Trauma of Money's website.

  • A non-profit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial and social barriers. Visit Power To Be's website.

  • A virtual creative services agency in Western Canada delivering communication design solutions for impact-driven organizations. Blue Yonder Creative is proud to collaborate with the iilo team. Visit iilo's website.

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A few kind words

  • It is so easy working with Trina! She totally got my vision and produced high-quality work that fully represented my brand. i’m so happy with the results and experience!

    Urszula Lipsztajn, Life guide for impact entrepreneurs + leaders, Urszula Lipsztajn

  • Trina and Blue Yonder Creative helped me design a logo for my business. She guided me through the process by starting with the feel and values of the company, followed by initial drafts, color palettes, and more. I couldn’t be happier with the finished product. She allowed time for reflection and ideation and at every stage I was able to give input, make changes, and own the evolution of the design. The finished product brings me joy every time I look at it and speaks so well to the values of my business.

    Simon Parr, CEO, Electric Alpine Biking

  • Blue Yonder Creative is our go-to for all our graphic design needs. We have worked with Trina on a number of projects – large and small – from our full branding update to brochures, rack cards, and online graphics. We are consistently impressed by the professionalism, creativity, and ability to understand who we are and what we need – and the final products are always stunning! It is so refreshing to work with outstanding people committed to doing great things.

    Jodi Roach, Operations Manager, Interactive Construction

  • Trina in a word – awesome. She is professional, talented, creative and forward thinking. Trina is willing and able to lead a project, at the same time she is collaborative and integrates feedback beautifully into her design work. She has a quiet creative brilliance and brings her own flare and her own voice to projects, while at the same time understanding the importance of brand.

    Dana Hutchings, Co-CEO, Power To Be

  • In my 20+ years in the industry, Trina’s creativity is one that has always stood out as a strong, natural talent both artistically and strategically. Trina possess a unique ability to approach all creative challenges with enthusiasm and innovation, always delivering beyond expectation.

    Jason Dauphinee, Vice President & Creative Director, Eclipse 360

  • Working with Trina over the past few years has been an absolute pleasure! She has reinvigorated a client’s brand to a level I’ve not seen before. Deliverables are always on time and on point. She simply just ‘gets’ what the client is looking for and often shows the client what they never knew they needed. She’s a game-changer.

    Kirsten Mihailides, Principal, KMPR