recruitID Spring 2016
Résumé Book
Aaron Cook
innovation strategy + design facilitation
aaron.cook@id.iit.edu
773.343.3396
aaroncook.design
I am a designer, social scientist, and educator with a deep understanding of
people and a love for abstracting the wickedest of problems.
experience
education
design coach and teaching assistant
Master of Design + Foundation
Illinois Tech IPRO Program, fall 2016
Institute of Design
coached multi-disciplinary design teams and taught design methods
expected 2017
human sciences design intern
MAYA Design, summer 2015
facilitated design workshops for clients
Master of Arts, Teaching
National Louis University
August 2007, summa cum laude
recommended strategic actions based on research findings
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
developed testing protocols and conducted user research
Ohio Wesleyan University
May 1999, cum laude
curriculum designer and training consultant
Freelance Consultant, 2008-2014
designed user training curriculum for point-of-sale software
conducted user research on usability and needs
facilitated workshops on installation and staff training
language teacher (Spanish)
Academy for Global Citizenship, 2009-2010
Chicago Public Schools, 2006–2008
designed and taught Spanish language curriculum
applied student-centered learning methodologies
created an immersion experience in Mexico for high school students
residential director
Northwestern University, 2004-2006
Oberlin College, 2003-2004
designed service systems to support healthy residential communities
supervised staff, residents, and building operations
network engineer II / deployment specialist
Chase / Bank One / R. Dorsey+Company, 1998-2003
managed software and hardware deployments to remote offices
developed standards for user guides and technical documentation
skills
workshop facilitation
interviewing users
problem framing
cross-disciplinary research
strategic pathfinding
Spanish, English
tools
pen + paper
x-acto knife
affinity suite
rhino
adobe cc
axure RP
qualities
curiosity
humor
kindness
passion
ingenuity
Aaron Wolf
I am a builder. Whether I am constructing user experiences, forming data models,
or taking photographs, I love to create. I am looking for a full-time position with
an innovative firm where I can apply my unique background in design, business
strategy, science, and art.
aaronwolfdesign.com
Experience
Selected Projects
Groupon Inc.
PRODUCT DESIGN INTERN
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
| SUMMER 2015
Unified the user interface and interaction design language on merchant products.
Created mockups, user flows, and journey maps to help visualize the onboarding
experience. Presented a final deliverable to the design team about Groupon’s
future in loyalty and making repeat customers out of ”deal chasers.”
eBay Inc.
DESIGN RESEARCH INTERN
SAN JOSE, CA
| SUMMER 2014
Created an “innovation sourcebook” for upper-level management and detailed
internal best practices from the most inventive companies. Participated in the
company’s first “Design Jam” and helped generate a presentation for the CEO,
envisioning the firm’s transformation into a user-centric company.
Christie’s Fine Art Auctioneers
INTERN
CHICAGO, IL
Designed a prototype desktop, iPad, and iPhone application to digitize the
consignment mechanisms using FileMaker Pro. Assisted clients via phone, email,
and home visits and guided them through the consignment and buying processes.
Bowdoin College Newspaper (The Orient)
BRUNSWICK, ME
| 2010 - 2012
Created and edited data graphics, advertisements, and photographs for print and
online. Managed a student staff and delegated assignments between an assistant,
three photographers, and myself. Received the The Orient Award for excellence
in photojournalism.
Education
IIT Institute of Design
MASTER OF DESIGN CANDIDATE
CHICAGO, IL
| 2013 - 2016
Student in a three-year graduate program focused on human-centered research,
innovation strategies, and user experience design.
Bowdoin College
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BRUNSWICK, ME
awolf@id.iit.edu
IIT Institute of Design
RESEARCH & STRATEGY
Working with the Illinois Department of
Commerce and the Governor’s Office to
explore the future of building a business
within the state of Illinois. Will produce a
working prototype by May 2016.
USER EXPERIENCE & STRATEGY
Modeled and tested a service for Lowe’s
Home Improvement which leveraged
the growing DIY market. Produced a
comprehensive service journey in order
to create meaningful touchpoints.
BUSINESS MODELING
| 2012 - 2013
CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
773-398-7321
| 2008 - 2012
Created a business model for a
bicycle insurance platform. Used lean
methodologies to test and iterate on
various directions for the project.
Bowdoin College
RESEARCH
Developed an experiment to test
the acoustic properties of violins
of differing qualities. Designed an
anechoic chamber in which to carry out
the experiment and used fast Fourier
transforms to analyze the data.
Skills
Software
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop,
Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom
Graduated with a double major in physics and studio art (specialization
in photography).
WIREFRAMING
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College
3D MODELING
BUSINESS BRIDGE PROGRAM
HANOVER, NH
| SUMMER 2012
Completed an intensive program in strategy, marketing, managerial economics,
corporate finance, spreadsheet modeling, and management communication.
Conducted a valuation of a publicly traded company and completed strategic and
financial assessments of the firm.
Harvard Graduate School of Design
CAREER DISCOVERY PROGRAM
CAMBRIDGE, MA
| SUMMER 2009
Studied architecture and architecture theory through concentrated studio work and
lectures. Worked independently and in teams to solve architectural problems.
Sketch 3, Omnigraffle, Balsamiq, Axure
Rhinoceros, Keyshot
PRODUCTIVITY
Keynote, Slack, Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
Access, FileMaker Pro
Other
ACTIVITIES
Photography, violin, skiing, ping pong,
making great beef jerky
AHMET BURAK AKTAS
Product designer and maker, looking to
use the power of design to improve lives.
aburakaktas.com // aburakaktas@gmail.com // 312-792-7830 // Chicago, IL
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Inofab - Innovation Factory // Ankara, Turkey
Partner - Industrial Designer // 2014 - Ongoing
Software
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Partner of start-up located in the biggest technopark in Turkey focusing
on design and production of an innovative personal pulmanory health
monitoring device.
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Have been doing ideation, user research, product strategy, product and
interaction design, user experience design and prototyping.
Won several grants and fundings from government and entrepreneurship
competitions.
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METU Industrial Design Department // Ankara, Turkey
Research Assistant - Usability Researcher // 2013 - 2015
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Developed a government-funded project focusing on improving blood
donation system in Turkey using design thinking methods.
Worked as a part-time usability researcher for various start-ups.
Assisted product design studio classes as a teaching assistant and taught
CAD software to undergraduate students.
Metaphys & Hers Experimental Design Lab // Osaka, Japan
Industrial Design Intern // 2012
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Contributed to design process of several products. Contributions include
ideation, concept development, 3D modelling and prototyping.
Developed a personal “social design” concept which was presented at
Kyoto University of Art and Design.
Turk Traktor Inc. Case & New Holland // Ankara, Turkey
Intern at R&D Design Department // 2011
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Gained experience and working knowledge on metal mass-production
techniques and worked with production engineers.
Rhinoceros
SolidWorks
3ds Max
T-Splines
V-Ray
KeyShot
Prototyping
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
After Effects
Premiere
Muse
Arduino
3D printing
Laser cutting
Clay - ceramics
Styrofoam
Wood - metal
AWARDS
2014 Bogazici Uni. Entrepreneurship Awards, First Rank
2014 YFYI Entrepreneurship Awards, Finalist
2014 Every Drop Matters Water Awards, First Rank
2014 TUBITAK Entrepreneurship and Innovation Awards, First Rank
2014 IDEA, Bronze
2014 Ghost Project, Winner
2014 The Dieline Awards, Third Rank
2014 iF Concept Design Awards, Shortlisted
2014 Automotive Component Design Awards, First Rank
2014 Cardboard Package Design Awards, Mention
2013 WPO Worldstar Student Awards, Mention
2013 ASD National Packaging Design Awards, Mention
2013 IDEA, Finalist
2013 A’ Design Award, Silver
2012 iF Concept Design Awards, Winner
2011 IMMIB National Design Awards, Mention
2010 WPO Worldstar Student Awards, Mention
2010 ASD National Packaging Design Awards, Mention
SCHOLARSHIPS
2015 Fulbright Scholarship, for master's degree
2015 Doblin Fellowship, for attending IIT Institute of Design
EDUCATION
IIT Institute of Design // Chicago, IL
Master of Design // Expected 2017
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Mastering research and innovation methods with a focus on interaction
design.
Middle East Technical University // Ankara, Turkey
Master of Industrial Design // Ongoing
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Focused on interaction design, interactive prototyping using embedded
systems, and social innovation.
Middle East Technical University // Ankara, Turkey
Bachelor of Industrial Design - 2013
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Graduated with highest honors, developing the project “AquaKit” which is
a product system for villagers living without water plumbing system. The
project won several international design awards and exhibited in Tokyo
and Istanbul design fairs.
EXHIBITION // PRESS
2015 Sheeperd // Ankara Maker Faire
2014 AquaKit // Innovation Magazine, Fall
2014 Spaghett-i // Paris Emballage Fair
2014 Guide and EcoStand // Turkey Innovation Week
2013 Washit and AquaKit // Tokyo Designers Week
2013 Washit // Fast Company Magazine, March Issue
2013 Flora // CNR-Expo Office Fair
2012 Washit // Turkey Innovation Week
2012 Washit // DailyMail
2012 Washit // Fast Co.Exist
LANGUAGES
Turkish // Native
English // Fluent
Japanese // Elementary
Aiko Ito
I am a systems thinker and am drawn to
complex problems. I seek a Summer 2016
internship to apply my skills and interest in
designing for multi-touchpoint experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
User Experience Design Intern | Jun 2015-Aug 2015
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
Institute for Creative Integration, San Francisco, US
Master of Design 2017 (expected)
aiko@id.iit.edu 312 662 0200
Design consultancy
• Led UX design of in-car infotainment system for a major automobile
manufacturer
• Conducted user research, created user models, scenarios and
prototypes, information architecture and specifications
Courses include User observation, Generative
research methods, Design planning, New
product definition, Persuasive interaction
design, Systems thinking, Business models
Web Marketing Specialist | Feb 2014-Jun 2014
Advanced Institute of Industrial
Technology, Tokyo, Japan
Suntech Power Japan Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
Certificate in Human Centered Design 2012
Solar panels manufacturer
• Led Suntech Power Japan’s corporate website renewal project;
gathered requirements using user model analysis, heuristic evaluation
and competitor website benchmarking
• Defined templates for monthly web analysis reports
• Maintained the corporate website
User Experience Architect | Apr 2012-May 2013
Concent Inc., Tokyo, Japan
Digital Design agency
• Led team of 5 on site audit of large-scale social game platform site;
deliverables included high-level site structures, task flows, annotated
wireframes and interaction rules
• Analyzed competitor’s web strategy for a Japanese major cosmetic
company; performed online survey and web log analysis
• Created user models and wireframes for women’s health service
website; proposed concept and contents based on user scenarios
• Made protocols and conducted usability tests for several e-commerce
and corporate websites using tobii eye tracking tool; analyzed results
and made design recommendations
Program Highlights included Scenariobased Design, User Testing, Information
Architecture, Ideation Techniques, Affinity
Diagramming
Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
B.A. in Human Sciences 2009
• GPA: 3.7
• Study Abroad Program - University of
Bonn, Germany, Sep 2006-July 2007
SKILLS
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User experience design
Design planning
User research
Information architecture
Prototyping
Storyboarding
Web log analysis (Google Analytics)
HTML + CSS
Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop
After Effects
Website Administrator & Web Designer | Apr 2009-Mar 2012
FCS Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
Information Technology and Services
• Designed and administrated an information technology services
company’s corporate and product websites
• Designed UI design for business matching website for remodeling
contractors and consumers
LANGUAGE
• Japanese (native)
• English (proficient)
• German (intermediate)
Alexander Richard
As a designer and strategist with a background in branding and
communications, I strive to collaborate with others for insight-driven
change through systemic innovation methods.
emailalexrichard@gmail.com
www.alexrichard.info
Education
Professional Experience
IIT Institute of Design
Master of Design
US Cellular Innovation Associate Intern
Spring 2016
Jun 2015 to Aug 2015
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UIC School of Art and Design
Industrial Design, BFA
Visual Communications, Focus
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Spring 2008
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Enrichment
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Graduate Student Instructor
Communication Design
Barn Raise Conference
Marketing Committee
Second City Training Center
Improv Level A-B
BHHS Koenig Rubloff Senior Designer and Marketing Strategist
Jun 2009 to Aug 2014
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Recognition
Moxie Awards Best Civic App
The Chicago Bike Guide
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2013
Proficiencies
User research
Co-design
Concept creation
Prototyping
Gestural rendering
Wireframing
Portfolio planning
Competitive analysis
Brand strategy
Scoped and defined a new-to-world digital application in the innovation
pipeline leveraging user-centered design methods.
Led the construction of a proprietary online toolkit of over fifty tools to help
accelerate the internal innovation process.
Facilitated sessions with cross-functional teams in brainstorming, building
prototypes, and pressure-testing concepts.
Aligned internal and external department stakeholders through synthesizing
information and presenting findings.
Worked exclusively with President and Chair to co-design a brand strategy
following a major merger.
Produced branded touchpoints; legal forms, pamphlets, brokerage packets,
office signage and all other communication artifacts.
Designed multichannel ad campaigns for print and web.
Prototyped templates and set style guides for key B2B partners; ad shells,
brochures, postcards, e-cards, and recruiting packets.
Consulted with broker managers and internal sales staff from city and suburban
branches to pilot and launch external marketing and branding initiatives.
Torque Digital Designer
Dec 2008 to Jun 2009
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Repositioned and launched local and national brands.
Developed identity and packaging systems optimized for point of sale.
Tested wireframes, designed front-end landing pages, and digital touchpoints.
Past clients include Goose Island, Bicycle Playing Cards, Follett, Affy Tapple,
and Pine Mountain Firelogs
Academic Projects
Design For America Northwestern Diabetes Management
Summer 2015
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Led a team of four students through a six-week program at Northwestern
University partnering with a study from the Feinberg School of Medicine.
Coached team to uncover patterns to define key insights through the
user-centered design process.
Facilitated feedback on concepts and guidance through extended prototyping
with doctors, nurse practitioners, care givers, and type 2 diabetes patients.
Liaised as a DFA studio ambassador between team and community partner.
alexastern
Seeking a summer 2016 internship opportunity at an innovative design
firm where I can apply my detail-oriented design skills as well as my
knowledge in business strategy to add value to a project or team.
73 E. Lake St., Apt. 3110
Chicago, IL 60601
abstern912@gmail.com
224.522.2996
experience
Graziela LLC
Highland Park, IL
Accomplishments
· Provided support to owner while on a sales
Executive Assistant
Aug 2013 - Present
· Assisted owner in identifying new trends
trip to Brazil, where sales topped $100,000.
and suppliers during a purchasing trip to
JCK Tucson in Arizona.
· Facilitated a 600% increase in online sales
in my first year.
Art & Design
· Introduced and designed bi-monthly
newsletters detailing new jewelry and
promotions.
· Revitalized the appearance of the purchase
confirmation email and the packing slip
received by all customers, in addition to the
company logo.
· Established and continuously updated
product line sheet books and celebrity/
editorial press books for all 8 jewelry
collections to be used by the sales
representative.
· Prepared promotional graphics of new
celebrity/editorial jewelry placements for
the website.
Independent Work
Chicago, IL
Logo Designer
May 2012 - July 2012
Inventory Management
· Constructed and maintained the master
inventory database containing over 2,300
pieces of jewelry.
· Monitored all inventory quantities and
prepared orders, invoices and consignment
sheets for over 20 store locations, 2 PR
office locations, and individual clients
situated across the country.
· Oversaw all new merchandise purchase
orders and fostered relationships with
manufacturers through continuous direct
contact.
· Formulated retail prices for all new jewelry
based on item cost, material, and likelihood
of purchase.
Website & Customer Service
· Fulfilled over 600 online orders while
conferring with customers by telephone,
email, and in person to provide information
about jewelry and purchases.
· Added over 500 products to the website
and regularly adjusted the website
inventory to maintain accuracy.
· Designed company logos for two Chicago-based companies, ISH International and SAAL
Investment House.
· Consulted directly with the clients to discuss and determine layout design.
· Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on client’s visions and ultimate
objectives.
education
IIT
Chicago, IL
Expected May 2018
Institute of Design / Stuart School of Business
· Master of Design (MDes) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dual Degree Candidate
· MDes Foundation Student
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
· Major GPA: 3.6/4.0
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
skills & accomplishments
Software
· Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
· Rhino3D
· KeyShot
Recognition
· Selected to exhibit two metalsmithing
projects in the Indiana University Henry
Radform Hope School of Fine Arts 2013
MFA/BFA Group Shows.
Andrea Everman
Strong visual designer with a background in product, experience, and education design seeks
an internship in design research or user experience.
Work Experience
Education
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Installation Designer 2012- 2015
IIT Institute of Design
Developed entertainment and wayfinding features for various areas of the new
hospital. One specific project involved creating a permanent installation for the
hospital’s cancer treatment floor where young patients are isolated because of
compromised immune systems. I created 12 different scenes built into the walls and
nursing stations that function as a search-and-find activity.
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HouseyHome Product Designer 2012-2015
Designed and manufactured items for self-owned business.
Night lights, play mats, soft goods, creative children’s toys for the modern home.
Supplies are locally sourced and production is kept in-house to minimize packaging
waste.
MDes candidate 2018
recipient of an Alumni Fellowship Award
The School of the Art Institute
of Chicago
BFA 2001
Art Education Certification 2001
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Tag Home Decor Graphic Design Intern 2015
Developed artwork and Halloween items for the Fall 2016 product line.
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Warner Brothers Animation & Spiffy Pictures Model Maker 2012-2013
Skills
Designed and constructed realistic scale models used in Scooby Doo and the Mystery
Map! These consisted of the tree house, pirate ship, island and haunted light house
used for establishing shots in the TV movie.
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storytelling, storyboarding, script editing,
art direction, trend forecasting, material
research, teaching, empathy, curiosity
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and Redmoon Art Director 2011-2012
Controlled multiple layers of visual elements to create a unique version of
Shakespeare’s play The Tempest. Some of these elements included carved wooden
puppets, shadow projections, gramophones and a giant trick table used as a stage.
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Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rhino,
AutoCad, KeyShot
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Shadow Puppet Designer 2009
Prototyping, sculpting, laser cutting, mold
making, ceramic production, pattern
making, process mapping
Other Experience
Quirks
BarnRaise ID 2015 student volunteer and participant
I use drawings to think and carry a
sketchbook everywhere.
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Working with Redmoon Theater I interpreted the story of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake
into shadow imagery. Teams of performers used shadow puppets and paper cuts on
projectors to create a live animation projected above the orchestra.
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Designed and built decor for the event space, participated in the collaboration sessions
that paired the design firm Moment with the Chicago Women’s Health Center to
find better ways to reach women who need health services. Performed a follow up
interview with CWHC to gauge the effectiveness of the event and communicate
possible improvements for future design conferences.
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Marwen Teaching Artist 2012-2014
Taught advanced art classes in animation and toy theater for middle school and high
school students. Marwen is a not-for-profit Chicago organization that seeks to engage
under-served young people through the visual arts.
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I once dressed Yo-yo Ma in swan feathers.
He is a very patient man.
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I love thinking about people and notice
things like comfort levels, learning styles
and group dynamics all the time. I enjoy
breaking down a process and clarifying
fuzzy problems.
andrea.everman@id.iit.edu
773 603 9768
ANDREI HOGEA
andrei.hogea@outlook.com
www.andrei-hogea.com
Master of Design and MBA student, passionate about the intersection
of technology, innovation, and design. I’m a strategic designer looking
to leverage my management experience and love for creative
problem-solving into a summer internship in strategy, UX, or research.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Illinois Institute of Technology
BarnRaise: Institute of Design
Ambassador | October 2015
Masters of Design & MBA | Aug 2015 – May 2018
Current GPA: 3.78
Miami University
Bachelor of Arts | August 2008 – May 2012
Graduating GPA: 3.43
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
• ID Dean Selection Committee
• BarnRaise Ambassador
• ID Fellowship Award
• Stuart Scholarship
• Miami University Club Football Captain
• Balanced Man Scholarship
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Rhinoceros 3D
• Keyshot
• Microsoft Office 365
PASSIONS & BONUSES
• Avid traveler
• Fluent in Romanian
• Tech news junkie
• Can eat 2 Chipotle burritos in 6 minutes
• Selected as the only Ambassador from the Foundation Cohort to lead a design team.
• Created project briefs, performed research, and developed prototypes with the Chicago
Department of Transportation (CDOT).
• Provided CDOT with a framework to assist communities in building “People Places”.
• Assisted in the set-up and deconstruction of the BarnRaise share-out, including
preparation for several weeks leading up to the event.
Zoll Medical
Account Manager | July 2013 – July 2015
• Managed physician orders, patient fittings, inventory, and sales across five states.
• Collaborated with the marketing team to develop a plan targeting strategic physicians.
• Managed 50+ representatives to provide quality care and service to patients.
• Presented marketing & statistical reports during conference calls to prescribers and clinicians.
• Improved Zoll’s internal software through user-testing, analysis, and implementation.
Startup Weekend
Business Development | October 2014
• Created a company based on battery charging technology founded at Carnegie Mellon.
• Implemented a business plan that could balance revenue streams for several product lines.
• Framed a progression strategy to have a several product lines for multiple years.
• Performed quantitative and qualitative research on 100+ people to validate our proposal.
Greek Week: Miami University
Greek Week Executive Committee | Jan. 2012 – April 2012
• Designed an Olympic-style competition for 16,000+ students at Miami University.
• Worked with multiple university branches to ensure success of the event.
• Raised student attendance to the highest in Greek Week history.
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Gravitytank, Chicago, IL
February 2012- September 2015
Design Associate
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Integrated with multidisciplinary teams to find
meaningful solutions to client’s needs.
Designing research stimulus, concept development,
and the creation of tangible solutions for other
designers.
Facilitated work sessions with clients to realize their
vision or work through complex concepts with
tangible examples.
Find meaningful ways of expressing the different
values of strategic concepts.
Scott Padiak & Associates, Skokie, IL
January 2009- October 2011
Intern, Design Associate
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Began as an intern and transitioned to a design
associate
Support Scott in designing and developing solutions
through iteration
Worked with clients to create production level
prototypes
Illinois Air National Guard/USAF
January 2003-January 2009
Staff Sergeant, Crew Chief
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Enlisted in the National Guard after completing my
Maintain C-130 Airframes according to USAF
standards
AA to continue my education
Took part in all optional educational opportunities for
training
Performed duty in high-tempo deployed
environments
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago IL 2004-2009
BFA in Industrial Design
Community College of the Air Force
Online 2007
AAS Aviation Maintenance Technology
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn IL 2000-2001
AA Graphic Design/Illustration
Academic Honors
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Andy Conrad
User-Centered Product & Service Designer
CONTACT
www.collectingpuckmarins.com
aconrad81@gmail.com
513.255.0684
Oakland, CA
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
I think in terms of possibility, leverage the
uniqueness of others, and use research and
logic to inform business decisions. Skilled
at finding or inventing the right method for
the project, maintaining a happy, productive
team, and engaging stakeholders along the
way. Especially interested in applying my
background in psychology and strategic
design to projects that improve quality of life.
EDUCATION
NNG UX Certified
Nielsen Norman Group, 2014
Master of Design
IIT Institute of Design, 2010
BA Psychology
BS Family Studies
Miami University of Ohio, 2003
SKILLS
Teaching, facilitation, co-creation, experiential
or participatory research techniques,
innovation methods, bringing structure to
ambiguity, and simplicity to chaos
INTERESTS
Photography, yoga, improv, motorcycles,
Ikeahacking, podcasts, and tiny houses
SOFTWARE
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Revelation, dscout, LucidChart, Balsamiq,
InVision, Tableau, HighCharts, Microstrategy,
HTML, CSS
User Experience Design Manager
Vizient Oakland, 2012–present
I pitch, plan, and lead research at all stages of product and service
development. After identifying unmet customer or market needs, I
collaborate with product managers to prototype and test concepts. I
design and facilitate usability research, rapid iterative design sessions,
and heuristic evaluations, resulting in enthusiastic customers and
decreased training and support costs.
I also curate and teach methods for user-centered research and
design across the organization. I recently led the creation of Vizient’s
first graphic style guide for our analytic tools and the development of
enterprise personas to help product managers and leadership gain
empathy for end users.
Cofounder
Flashdate Oakland, 2015
Conducted discovery research related to online dating’s biggest pain
points: scheduling, choosing a venue, and avoiding flakes.
Patient Experience Design Manager
Vizient Chicago, 2011–2012
From paper-based community hospitals to large top ten academic
health systems, I conducted observational ethnographies and cofacilitated remote prototyping sessions to help physicians, nurses, and
executives change behavior patterns impacting the patient experience.
Research Methodologist and Facilitator
Wishful Thinking Chicago, 2010–2011
Trained Fortune 200 companies in design thinking methodologies,
then sent staff on experiential research excursions to develop empathy
for end users and inspire fresh ideas.
Visiting Professor of Innovation
CEDIM University Monterrey, MX, 2010
Designed and taught undergraduate courses in innovation and
design strategy. I kept students engaged using principles from social
psychology and behavioral economics and was invited back to plan the
school’s innovation curriculum.
Research Intern
Conifer Research Chicago, 2010
Contributed beyond my ethnographic video transcription duties by
identifying patterns of behavior related to cleaning and air care. This
led to collaboration with fulltime staff to create frameworks for clients.
Sustainability Audit Project Lead
IIT Department of Energy Chicago, 2009
Led a team to investigate the needs of the student body around
commuting and transportation. The insights I uncovered received a
standing ovation and helped the university focus on students’ priorities.
Cofounder and Team Lead
Third Floor Collective Chicago, 2008
Volunteered with fellow graduate students to deliver pro bono design
to local nonprofits. After learning about play therapy center Lekotek’s
business model and services, we designed and installed new window
displays, resulting in a new influx of client and volunteer inquiries.
ANITA PARK LEE
Experience Design + User Research
www.anitaparklee.com
Notable projects
anitayp@gmail.com
Healthcare Innovation Project I Memorial Sloan Kettering Fall 2015
Created an original framework, a playbook of methods, and case studies that
aid multiple levels of the organization to build and assess patient experience
Chicago, Illinois
Education
IIT Institute of Design
Master of Design, 2015
Flixbox I New Product Definition Spring 2015
A hands-on educational experience for kids that is synced to a digital playground;
transforming screen time into “learning moments” and touchpoints with parents
University of Michigan
B.F.A. Graphic Design, 2005
B.A. American Culture, 2005
Qi: Work-Life Harmony I Communications Workshop Fall 2014
An integrated hardware and software system that heightens user’s productivity
on digital devices by tracking personal activities and modal preferences
Achievements
Recent Work Experiences
Marketing Communications
Chair & Founding Member
BarnRaise 2014
IIT Institute of Design I Design Methods Intern Jun 2015–Aug 2015
Explored visualizations of frameworks with the Dean of the Institute of Design—
enabling organizations to gain a whole view into the current state and identify
future opportunity areas
Qi Interactive Installation
IIT Institute of Design
Strategy Conference 2014
Core Skills
Problem framing
Opportunity definition
Rapid prototyping
Wireframing & sketching
Experience modeling, journeys
Qualitative user research
Team coordination
Communications strategy
Brand development
Data visualization
Software & Programs
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch, Marvel App
Microsoft Office, Keynote
Light video editing
HTML/CSS, Javascript
Language
Korean
IIT Institute of Design I Research & Strategy Intern May 2014–Aug 2014
Created online experience and workbook for Godrej’s Leadership Program
Visualized design methods and frameworks for executive education
Developed a strategy for future international footprint of Institute of Design
Design Kitchen I Freelance Designer Oct 2013–Jan 2014
Positioned Fortune 500 companies and brands with complete ad campaigns
Created print and digital experiences for new product launches
Clients: Wells Fargo, United Airlines, Pet Supplies Plus, Motorola Mobility
Razorfish Chicago I Freelance Designer Apr 2013–Jun 2013
Optimized UI for responsive design site of Fortune 50 financial services client
Maintained online style guide for client and third parties
Uncommon I Senior Designer Mar 2012–Mar 2013
Assisted with site launch of getuncommon.com (2.0) and e-newsletters
Built new brands, packaging, presentations for large retailers, such as Apple
Designed and researched Apple product accessory trends
Worked with licensed brands Paul Frank, Ugly Doll, Universal Studios
Walgreens I Freelance Interactive Designer Sep 2011–Feb 2012
Designed front-end landing pages, banners on www.walgreens.com
Developed new strategy and assets for internal design process
Contributed to significant increase of sales on Black Friday and winter holidays
Other Work Experiences
Interests
Storytelling
Systems & product platforms
Children’s literature
Valspar I Freelance Designer Mar 2010–Aug 2011
Bay Printer I Graphic Designer Aug 2009–Jan 2010
Cayman Chemical I Jr. Designer Sep 2007–Jun 2009
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea I Brand Manager Oct 2005–Sep 2007
ANUSHREE JAIN
Designer and strategist with experience in designing
wholistic user experiences with a human centered approach,
framing the problem using research and analysis methods,
and synthesizing with implications and design of digital and
physical products, services and systems.
+1-312-752-5600
anushree.j@gmail.com
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
S.C. JOHNSON ........................................................................... Chicago, IL/ Racine, WI
MASTERS OF DESIGN
(Human centered design & strategy)
Institute of Design Fellowship recipient
Senior Designer - Global Marketing/ Enabling Innovation
Design Intern - Global RD&E
Chicago, 2012 - 2014
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION
TECHNOLOGY
BACHELORS OF DESIGN (Product design)
Magna cum laude
New Delhi, 2006- 2010
June 2014 - current
May - Aug 2013
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and managed external firm for global innovation
initiatives focussing on creating offerings to meet unmet user needs, growing the business in
developing countries.
Front end exploration for opportunities, deep diving in large global tech trends (Makers movement,
Interactive home), created framework for application within different business units and designed
concepts, roadmaps for Ziploc and Mrs. Meyers to implement on it. Helping build design led
innovation capabilities for the organization.
Defined a strategy through research for a sub-territory of the AirCare business unit. Used a
sustainability approach to guide responsible solutions.
ACHIEVEMENTS
KOHLER COMPANY ................................................................................. Kohler, WI
Core77 Design Awards, Runner up
Wayfinding for MSK Cancer Center, 2015
Associate Industrial Designer (Kitchen, faucets, bathroom)
Chicago Innovation Award (student), 1st place
Core77 Design Awards, Notable
Catalyst, a lab sharing service, 2014
Oct 2010 - May 2012
Worked on interdisciplinary teams responsible for all phases of new product design and
development, product innovation and evolution strategies based on consumer trends, user needs,
business objectives and capabilities.
Created designs for identified opportunity areas using an universal design approach.
Participated in Innovation for Good, Sustainability initiative.
Designs launched in 2012 - Brookfield & Deerfield Kitchen sinks, Vault ADA sink.
Spark Design Awards, Finalist
Twine, a service for seniors, 2013
Basin With Accessory System
United States Patent 13870775
Chinese Patent 2013101485984, 2013
Institute of Design Fellowship, 2012-2014
Elle Decor International Designers Award
Chess set, Published in Elle Decor issue,
Dec- Jan 2011
Dean’s List for academic excellence
Bachelors of Design, 2006-2010
Article published in appreciation for Craft Cluster
Initiative in Indian daily newspaper ‘Dainik
Bhaskar’, Aug-Sep 2009
CUIR INDE/ LOCO DESIGN .............................................................. New Delhi, India
Product Designer - Graduation Project
Nov 2009 - May 2010
Designed and developed a collection of traditional games & furniture for a luxury brand start-up.
Worked on creating it’s brand language.
MAGPPIE INTERNATIONAL LTD..................................................... New Delhi, India
Product Design Intern
June - July 2009
Designed a range of tabletop products for the Magppie brand. Design process included: ideation,
prototyping, 3D modeling/rendering, product graphics and packaging design.
PROJECTS
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York)........................Jan - May 2014
Designed a wayfinding system through iterative research and prototyping emphasizing the needs
of the patients and other visitors.
United Way/ 211.org..............................................................................Aug - Dec 2013
SKILLS
RESEARCH + ANALYSIS + DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Explorative, Generative & Evaluative Design Research,
Design thinking, Service, Product Design, Prototyping,
Design & business frameworks, Diagramming, Sketching,
Co-creation, 3D Modeling, Rendering, Wireframing, Creative
Helping a phone-based information service for underserved communities—create new,
sustainable business models.
Choose Chicago/ Department of Aviation/ O’hare airport.................Aug - Dec 2013
Designed an interactive service to improve the passenger experience during layovers and
promote Chicago tourism.
problem solving, Visual Organization, Storytelling
Biomimicry Iberia (headquartered in Spain)..................................Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
SOFTWARE
Conducted a workshop at Biomimicry 3.8 Global Conference (June 2013) to create educational,
enjoyable biomimicry games that reinforce learning from nature in classrooms.
Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros, Keyshot, Sketchbook
Pro, 3D Printing, Microsoft Office, Keynote
Craft Cluster Initiative...........................................................................Aug - Dec 2012
Rural artisan development project - sponsored by the Indian government, to elevate the craft of
rural India, fully immersing by living in their rural setting.
*References available on request
APOORVASHENOY
apoorva@id.iit.edu
+1 630-352-1167
OBJECTIVE
I am interested in the intersection between physical and digital products
and hope to combine my interest with my background in engineering.
EDUCATION
2015 - 2018
2010 - 2014
Master of Design, IIT Institute of Design, USA
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and
Engineering, VIT University, India
PAST PROJECTS
Design of prototype of an automated domestic plant watering system.
Responsibilities : Problem definition, ideation, hardware prototyping and
creation of embedded software.
Developed an algorithm to filter Denial of Service attacks in cloud
computing aided by confidence based filtering and hop count filtering
techniques.
Responsibilities : Research on DoS attacks and existing solutions,
prototyping various possible solutions and application of final algorithm in a
private cloud using NetBeans.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
I.T. (hardware) intern at Bahwan Engineering
Company, Oman
BMS and SCADA interface design intern at
Honeywell, Oman
I.T. Technician at Oman Oilfields Supply Center
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
Barn Raise 2015 : Participant; Barn Raise was a three day design conference
organised by IIT Institute of Design, where students, companies and people
interested in Design in Healthcare came together to solve some critical
issues people face in the health care industry.
I got the opportunity to team up with the community partner Janus
Choice and the design team at ThoughtWorks Inc., to solve for the
difficultiesfacedbypatients,theirfamilyandhospitalstaffduringthe
discharge process. I learned various design methods used to gather
insights and map out the user experience and synthesize solutions based
on the analysis.
SKILLS
Rhino
Keyshot
Omnigraffle
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
C, C++, MySQL, PHP, HTML, CSS
APRIL J. TACKETT
april.tackett@id.iit.edu | 312.798.6713
EDUCATION
Let’s unleash the power of design and have a big impact on the world.
Master of Design Methods
Candidate
Institute of Design, IIT
Chicago, IL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Expected May 2016
WRIGLEY, a subsidiary of Mars Inc.
Science + Technology
Chicago, IL | 2015 - present
Business development collaborator driving innovation, growth and change
through design and planning. Altering the front end of development to
include more thought and more work. Advocating the new and questioning
assumptions. Moving from curiosity to business commitment.
5 Brand Growth
Chicago, IL | 2013 - 2015
Instrumental in shifting the business to a consumer focused strategy
connecting all partners through design.
Human-Centered Design for
Social innovation
IDEO.org and +Acumen
2013
Developing Innovative Ideas for
New Companies: The First Step
in Entrepreneurship
University of Maryland and
Coursera
2012
Advanced Technology
Chicago, IL | 2012 - 2013
Made innovation a way of learning — prototyping to think and to
communicate. Filed three patents.
Master of Science in Food
Science + Human Nutrition
University Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL
Design
Chicago, IL | 2012 - 2012
Executed research and synthesized insights that enabled profit model,
network and channel innovations creating new business opportunities.
2007
China Growth
Chicago, IL | 2010 - 2012
Fostered initiatives that explored the design of relationships. Implemented a
technical training program for the cross-functional China team.
Bachelor of Science in
Biochemistry
University Illinois
Chicago, IL
2001
ACTIVITIES + INTERESTS
William Wrigley Jr. Company
North America Innovation
Chicago, IL | 2009 - 2010
Designed experiments testing critical assumptions changing how decisions
are made and who makes them.
by
Global Innovation
Chicago, IL | 2005 - 2009
Commercialized global confections products in Russia, Europe and Asia.
Association Board Member
Prototyped and designed a
recycling program partnering
with a local non-profit recycler. The
program has been going strong for
10+ years.
moto
Kitchen Assistant
Chicago, IL | 2004 - 2005
Assisted Executive Chefs in ideation, ingredient selection and execution.
WRIGLEY’s Sustainability Fair
Co-created a biannual
sustainability event for associates
to discover and explore how they
can individually and collectively
reimagine their lives their
community and the planet.
Guernsey Bel, a subsidiary of Kerry Group
Product Development
Chicago, IL | 2000 - 2005
Created cutting edge goods utilizing applied and experimental culinary
techniques and food science principles.
RAD City of Chicago
Co-founded RAD city of Chicago,
Residents Against Discrimination,
to change public perception of pit
bulls and other bully breeds.
Name: Arnaud Dierickx
Email: Dierickxa@gmail.com
Phone: 312-647-0714
Business minded individual with a love for customers,
strategy and innovation, looking for a challenge in
consulting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
LANGUAGES & SKILLS
BNP PARIBAS FORTIS - Commercial Trainee
November 2014 – December 2015
Brussels, Belgium
English – Fluent
Rapid integration into different teams and into different
functions in a short period of time
Day to day management of a large portfolio of professional
clients
Quantitative, qualitative and risk analysis of SME’s
Dutch – Native
French – Fluent
Driven
Team player
Microsoft Office
User-Oriented
Public Speaking
ALTEN - Business Manager
September 2014 - November 2014
Networker
Zaventem, Belgium
Consulting
Responsible for the recruitment and support of engineers
working on projects
Maintained contact with various companies to meet short and
long term needs
Actively prospected for business opportunities
Persuasive
Quick Learner
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
U-SENTRIC - Consulting Assignment Future Positioning
May 2014 - August 2014
Leuven, Belgium
Analyzed Competition, client and company through
interaction with clients and employees
Created an action plan to improve current value proposition,
sales, and marketing
Provided key insights to lay groundwork for future
improvements
July 2011 – August 2014: Assisted on various HCD
projects for U-Sentric over a 4-year time span
TEVIZZ – Sector specific Consulting Assignment
December 2014 – March 2014
Brussels, Belgium
Sector, business, and product analysis, for a starting
company, within the big data sector
Worked with founding members in order to provide viable
product and business strategies
ARTHUR D. LITTLE - Sector Specific Consulting
Assignment: Sept. 2013 – Nov. 2013
Brussels, Belgium
Rapidly gathered information and formulated insights about a
specific sector
Analyzed upcoming trends and pinpointed possible business
opportunities
Presented findings to senior partners and business school
representatives
Flexible
Analytic
EDUCATION
Expected 2016: Institute of Design
Master of Design Methods
Chicago, USA
Relevant coursework: Observing users, Leadership &
Innovation, Prototyping, Design Process, Portfolio
Management,
2014: Solvay Business School
Brussels, Belgium
Advanced Masters in Strategy, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Relevant coursework: Design Thinking, Organizational
Behavior, Strategic Marketing, Technology Strategy, Change
Management & Innovation Management
Graduated cum laude
2013: University of Leuven
Masters of Science in Applied Economics
Leuven, Belgium
Major in Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and minor
in Marketing
Relevant coursework: Strategic Management, Economics of
Global Innovation, Political Business Strategy, International
Marketing, Product Management, and Competitive Analysis
and Strategy
Graduated cum laude & Achieved Magna cum laude on
dissertation (Study of Macro tasks in Crowdsourcing)
2009 – 2012: University of Leuven
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Leuven, Belgium
ASMINA SHAIKH
asminas@id.iit.edu
www.asminashaikh.com
+1 312-874-4015
DESIGN RESEARCH, VISUAL THINKING & SERVICE DESIGN
EDUCATION
Looking for a summer 2016 internship that will help me
integrate my skills visual thinking, design research and service
design to tackle strategic and complex problems.
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, IL
Master of Design Student | 2015 - Present
SELECT PROJECTS
Independent Filmmaker’s Project, Chicago, IL
Design reasearch and strategy for IFP to reposition themselves
as a resource organization for independent filmmakers in
Chicago.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Design reasearch and strategy for to improve foster care
services for families in Illinois.
Reading Conversations
An exploration in data visualization that informs a new way of
reading conversations using information from text and audio
using phrases as units of reflection based on an alphabet
system designed to read phrase intent, meaning and patterns .
EXPERIENCE
FEb 2014
- AUG 2014
MAy 2013
- SEP 2013
JAN 2013
- MAR 2013
APR 2012
- JUN 2012
Ducere Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad
Visual Designer
Problem framing, Concept building, Insight
generation, Branding, Visual design
Responsible for brand building for their newly
launched wearable tech product brand Lechal.
Responsible for work including branding, print,
websites and product packaging.
ReZonant Design Services, Bangalore
Visual Design Diploma Intern
Problem framing, Context Building, Concept building,
Insight generation, Visual Brainstorming, Branding
Worked with the team at ReZonant on employer
branding - designing a holistic on-boarding
experience for the employes at Flipkart as part of
my diploma project.
Campus Diaries, Bangalore
Graphic Designer
Problem framing, Visual Brainstorming, Visual Design
A collaboration to design a print magazine for
Campus Diaries. Responsible for content editing &
design, magazine design and layout as well as print
production.
Fractalink Design Studio, Mumbai
Graphic Design Intern
Branding, Visual Design
Worked alongside the design team on several
ongoing projects including mobile applications
for Windows 8, websites, logo design and branding
projects and publication design for several clients
such as Microsoft, BITS Pillani, KPIT Cummins.
Recent cources : Design methods & planning,
Design Research, Communication Design.
National Institute of Design India
Undergraduate Programme in Graphic Design
2009 - 2013
SKILLS
METHoDS
Design research and context building
Problem framing and project planning
Insight building
Concept generation & development
Data analysis and synthesis
Service blueprinting
Visual brainstorming / Sketchnoting
Visual Design
TooLS
Pen + paper
Sketchbooks
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
ACHIEVEMENTS
Samsung - USID Design Challenge 2012
Finished as 2nd winner in the All-India design
challenge along with 3 team members.
CO-CURRICULAR
IIT Interprofessional Projects Program
Teaching Assistant
Spring 2016 - New Venture Design
BarnRaise 2015
Marketing Volunteer
A 2-day student led conference hosted by the
IIT Institute of Design, that fostered learning
about working in teams to tackle wide scope
problems.
Startup Weenkend Hyderabad
Volunteer/Organiser
As the organiser included branding work for
events regularly hosted by Startup Weekend
and to ensure brand consistency across
different events and deliverables.
Alpaviram 2011
Graphic Design Volunteer
Designed a handwritten newsletter for a
South-East Asian film festival hosted by NID.
Becky Marshall
becky.marshall@id.iit.edu 407-405-7921
Experienced manager and storyteller seeking a
summer internship in Product and/or UX design.
Experience
Education
Docent
Shoreline Sightseeing, 2014-2015
Master of Design + Foundation
IIT Institute of Design, 2018
Educated audiences up to 270 on six Chicago Architecture River
Tours in a day.
Created 75-minute tour based on continual multidisciplinary research and
observation of diverse customers. How does one fit the city of Chicago
into a 75-minute experience that is engaging and useful to guests from
Plainfield and the UAE, and from children to practicing architects?
Double Decker Tour Guide
Chicago Trolley Company, 2013
Created narrative for two-hour tour of downtown Chicago. Iterated daily
based on reactions, questions, and behaviors of audience.
Customer Service Representative
Groupon, 2011-2013
Resolved customer inquiries for web and mobile platforms.
Identified, clarified, and drove resolutions for emergent service breakdowns
between merchant and customer stakeholders to prevent
deal cancellations and refunds.
Account Manager
WAZAGUA, 2010-2011
Managed over 50 multi-national software-as-a-service corporate accounts
including Sears and CVS.
Performed new account trainings and sales information sessions for suite of
8 software products, and some implementation of customization.
Strategized customization timelines for major accounts and facilitated all
communication between engineers, client contacts, and CEO.
Resident Director and RA
New College of Florida, 2009-2010
Hired and managed a team of 20 Resident Advisors serving a campus of
700 students.
Improv, levels A-E
The Second City, 2011-2012
BA, Art History
New College, the Honors College
of Florida, 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Rhinoceros 3D
KeyShot
Sketching
Public speaking
Client relations
French
Learning
3D printing
Laser cutting
HTML, CSS, Javascript
Marvel
Pixate
Interests
Construction
Two years on river boats is a lot of time to
observe tower cranes, steel beams, and
underwater welding
Trained and mentored RAs in empathetic peer mediation, and
communication strategies, and crisis management.
Space exploration
Look up Suni Williams’s tour of the
International Space Station on Youtube.
Admissions Representative
New College Student Alliance, 2007-2010
Mentoring
In all my past jobs, favorite memories
include informal mentoring of new hires
Evaluated and allocated grants for off-campus student academic projects.
Brenna Berlin
brennaberlin@gmail.com
847.650.0050
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEMS CHICAGO, IL
Design Research Associate SUMMER 2015
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN CHICAGO, IL
Master of Design | Expected 2017
Functioned as a communication design resource for the Division of
Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Allergy. Recruited and moderated a DScout
study involving Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients
and their caregivers. Audited, redesigned, and prototyped patient and
stakeholder-facing materials for current research projects. Designed
recruitment advertisement to be displayed on CTA buses and trains.
Created infographic and patient journey to support a proposed grant.
Conducted multi-site stakeholder interviews to better inform processes
in existing and future research.
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL
B.A. English Literature | 2008
STUDIO ONE ELEVEN DESIGN CHICAGO, IL
Design and Marketing Intern SUMMER 2014
Provided initial market research for a pet and garden company’s
packaging rationalization project. Curated artwork and factoids to serve
as the basis for a drip marketing campaign. Created a convenient online
marketplace to feature studio-designed products for the internal sales
team to access. Coordinated, executed, and retouched product
photography for client presentations.
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM EVANSTON, IL
Education Coordinator/Administrative Assistant 2011– 2014
Designed user-friendly layout of a publication for parents of babies in the
Infant Special Care Unit. Streamlined and maintained a
patient-centric work flow for maternal consult appointment scheduling and
follow-through. Facilitated multiple weekly meetings, quarterly
departmental meetings, and the annual Child Abuse Awareness Day for
the Child Protection Committee. Coordinated education, training, and
general logistics for the Department of Pediatrics’ incoming student,
resident, and fellow rotations.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL CHICAGO, IL
Executive Assistant to Adjunct Faculty 2009–2011
Provided general office support. Transcribed and formatted professor’s
notes for possible future publication. Maintained correspondence. Various
miscellaneous tasks.
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL
Development Intern 2008–2009
Managed all customer service inquiries for the Backstage Tours series.
Responsible for the final execution of event materials and prize drop-off
and pick-up coordination for the silent auction at Fantasy of the Opera.
Copy-edited existing text and created new item descriptions for the
Fantasy of the Opera’s program book.
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
DScout
Rhino 3D
Microsoft Office
Ethnographic research,
communication design,
stakeholder engagement,
and concept development.
ACTIVITIES
HEARTLAND ANIMAL SHELTER
Pet Photographer
BARN RAISE 2015
Summer Marketing Associate
Brewer Palmer
hpalmer@id.iit.edu | +1 (210) 884-3997
summary
education
With a background in both human-centered design and engineering, I can
bridge the gap between desirability and feasibility. I’m passionate about
crafting the means to deliver incredible user experiences and enhancing
them with new and emerging technologies. I’d love to help advance design
strategy at your organization full-time starting in the summer of 2016.
Master of Design 2016
experience
Innovation Consultant Jun 2015 — Aug 2015
Doblin (part of Deloitte Consulting LLP) Chicago, IL
Behavioral design Built a toolkit of behavioral design strategy cards as
a resource for concept development teams at Doblin to account for known
human tendencies and barriers to adoption when designing new concepts.
Conducted extensive contextual research of the fields of behavioral
economics and psychology. Performed rigorous analyses to structure the
toolkit according to an easy-to-understand decision model. Created rapid
prototypes and hosted interviews and workshops to solicit feedback from the
community of potential users. Identified concrete examples to illustrate each
behavioral design strategy and wrote significant portions of the final toolkit.
Design Researcher Jun 2014 — Aug 2014
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
Interdisciplinary collaboration Explored the nature of academic research
collaborations spanning departments at IIT. Developed project and research
plans, conducted interviews, analyzed data for patterns and insights, and
facilitated a workshop for faculty and administrators to ideate ways to
encourage more interdisciplinary collaboration at IIT.
Contracts and Procurement Specialist Jun 2007 — Jul 2013
Turner & Townsend, Inc. Vancouver, BC
Contracts management Managed the day-to-day procurement of
engineering services for a multi-million dollar mining study. Negotiated
nondisclosure agreements and contracts with engineering service providers.
System & process design Devised the system for procuring engineering
services and tracking their costs. Researched stakeholder needs and
competitive landscape; defined boundaries and interfaces; determined
and implemented a logic-driven coding system; achieved buy-in from
management and users; wrote templates for contract documents,
confidentiality agreements, scopes of services, and RFPs; designed electronic
forms to ease data collection; and built an Access database to store and
manipulate the data from the whole process.
Research Technician Feb 2005 — Apr 2007
Lynntech, Inc.
College Station, TX
Experiment design Continually built and modified prototypes while
conducting numerous scientific experiments to test different methods for
generating hydrogen and manufacturing fuel cell catalysts.
Proposal writing Wrote portions of proposals to the US government Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program which secured funding in excess
of two million dollars for new and continued research initiatives.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Institute of Design
Chicago, IL
User research and UI/UX design
Investigated unmet user needs and
desires about “nineteen,” a web-based
tool for exploring and visualizing
large qualitative data sets. Designed
new UI/UX features to fulfill the newly
discovered needs.
Experience modeling Researched
and mapped the tourist journey for
Choose Chicago, the city’s official
destination marketing organization.
Developed concepts for new forms of
interaction and built them into a service
model blueprint.
Promoting entrepreneurship in
Illinois Currently working with
the State’s Dept. of Commerce to
understand the needs of small business
owners and create a vision for a future
“one-stop” digital business portal that
makes it easier to start and operate a
business in Illinois.
Bachelor of Science,
Mechanical Engineering 2007
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
software
Creative Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign,
Lightroom, Marvel, Photoshop, Premiere,
Sketch
CAD Inventor, KeyShot, Rhinoceros,
SolidWorks
Productivity Access, Excel, Keynote,
Pages, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Word
Programming Processing (Java-based
visual prototyping tool)
Bryan Spence
bspence@id.iit.edu | (734) 915-7079
bryanspence.com
Through human-centered research, I simplify complexity by
uncovering insights that inform strategically sound design decisions.
I seek a full-time position where I can link leading edge research
with strategy and service design.
Selected Projects
Relevant Experience
BarnRaise
Co-founded IIT Institute of Design’s new
maker-conference where participants
partner with design firms and local
organizations to address social problems
impacting Chicago.
Godrej & Boyce | India Immersion Program Design Strategist
eyecatcher
Designed a new service concept for
travelers that connects them with local
experts to recover items they wish they
would’ve purchased on their trips.
Sensing Control
Developed a model of control for
ping-pong matches through a
combination of accelerometers,
Microsoft Kinect cameras, audiovisual
recording, and qualitative reporting.
Education
IIT Institute of Design
Chicago, IL, Master of Design Candidate
Graduating May 2016
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI, Bachelor of Arts
Organizational Studies and Psychology
Graduated April 2007 with distinction
Skills
Design Methods
Data visualization, Experience modeling,
Group facilitation, In-context interviewing,
Instructional design, Qualitative research,
Rapid prototyping, Stimulus-based
research, Wireframing
Development Tools
Illustrator, InDesign, Marvel, Office,
Photoshop, Premiere, Sketch
Mumbai, India | December 2015 – January 2016
Research Management Developed a framework for rapid analysis and
synthesis to generate meaningful insights in a limited timeframe while
teaching methods and best practices to Godrej team members.
Design Strategy Created and recommended five key design principles for
decision-making when designing new retail experiences for communities.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Design Innovation Intern
Akron, OH | May 2015 – August 2015
Research Planning Developed design research plan and data gathering
assets for connecting consumers with their driving experiences through data.
Co-creation Developed and facilitated co-creation sessions to explore
preferences for receiving information about the driving experience.
Video Storytelling Created a video communicating Goodyear’s view on
the future of transportation by synthesizing workshop outputs and research,
which was well-received by the executive leadership team.
Root, Inc. | Insights Researcher
Chicago, IL | November 2012 – August 2013
Field Research Identified insights and best practices for customer-facing
companies by interviewing managers and employees, while also observing
environments, interactions and processes.
Analysis and Synthesis Challenged client assumptions and discovered
scalable practices by categorizing and synthesizing observations into themes
to compare top performing teams to others.
Root, Inc. | Associate Account Manager
Sylvania, OH | December 2009 – August 2012
Project Management Communicated directly with clients and collaborated
with artists and designers on over 30 projects to convey business strategies
with visual metaphors, while managing solution scopes and timelines.
Facilitator Training Trained over 200 facilitators to effectively manage
strategic alignment sessions to maximize employee engagement.
Teach For America | First Grade Teacher
Charlotte, NC | June 2007 – June 2009
Leading Change Fostered 1.5 years of student reading level growth on
average and 85% mastery of all math objectives by differentiating instruction
to meet diverse learning needs and implementing engaging technology.
Chaemin Ahn
Mailing address
1511 N Wood St Apartment 3F,
Chicago, Illinois 60622, USA
Phone number (312) 848-2146
Objective Summary
Seeking design internship in service design, design strategy and product design field
E-mail chaemin@id.iit.edu
Education
Portfolio
http://issuu.com/chaemin_ahn/docs/portfolio-2/0
Master of Design, IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL, 8/2015 - present(expected graduation: 2017)
Industrial Information Design, Korea University, Seoul, Korea, 2008 - 2014
Experience
Interaction Designer (3/2013 - 7/2013), ‘Discovering innovative interaction factors for future
design experience’ for Samsung Electronics, academic-industrial cooperation project with
Samsung Electronics
Researcher/Designer 3/2013 - 10/2013, Cooperative project with the department of
anesthesiology of Korea University Medical Center
Researcher/UX Designer (7/2012 - 12/2012), ‘Gesture-based UX Concept Development’ for
SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology), academic-industrial cooperation project with
SAIT, Samsung Electronics
UX Designer/Visual Designer (3/2012 - 9/2012), The Visionaries (Start-up company)
Cinematographer/Editor (2011 - 2014), Video art of Kyuchul Ahn, ‘Beyond the horizon’, ‘Sky
bicycle’, ‘Counterpoint’
Honors and Awards
Bronze
Company Section(Future Healthcare, Samsung Electronics) of 2013 Pin Up Concept Awards by
the KAID (Korea Association of Industrial Designers), 2013
Shortlisted for final judging
Life science category of red dot award: Design Concept 2013
Shortlisted for final judging
Entertainment category of red dot award: Design Concept 2013
Finalist
IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards) by the IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of
America), 2013
Selected for start-up investment fund
Seoul Youth Foundation 1000 Project by Seoul City, 2012
Skills
Adobe applications inc. Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
Rhinoceros and Keyshot
Hands-on modelling and prototyping skills
Arduino processing and Final Cut Pro
Communication skills (English: fluent, Korean: mother tongue)
Areas of Interest
Service design, Medical & healthcare design, Design strategy, Product design, Interaction
Design(tangible and intangible media), Film and Fitness
Special Experience
2 years of military service (4/2009 - 2/2011, discharged as sergeant), Motorcycle rider for the
Military Police, Republic of Korea Army
CHARITY Z. SHI
USER EXPERIENCE DESIGNER
Interaction designer with three years experience. Learner, reimaginer and maker
of lifetime. I want to create user experience that matter to people. I get excited
about taking large, complex problems and breaking them down to find innovative
tric.shi@gmail.com
+1 312 521 9518
www.charityshi.com
solutions.
@UXcomplainer
EXPERIENCES
SKILLS
UX Designer
2015.3 – Present
Hisense USA
Suwanee, GA
Working with an international design, product management and engineering team
to design various features for smart TVs.
• Designing a widget to boost awareness of 4K content availability
• Designing a set of casting applications across TV, Android and iOS platforms that
allows multiple users to connect their mobile devices with TV and share content
at the same time
• Designed templates for Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) enabled
recommendations on Smart TVs to serve users across content providers;
Prototype selected for CES 2016
• Improved smart TV’s initial set-up process to smooth onboarding experience
• Drafted design guidelines and conducted usability testings for deliverable
assessments
Interaction Design
Freelance Designer
2014.4 – Present
Bringing start-ups’ concepts into life with a focus on simplicity and playfulness. I am
constantly looking for new ideas and making new friends.
• Worked in education, technology and e-commerce industry
• Participated in different development phases from ideation, design,
implementation support to product release
• Providing UX and branding solutions and consultation in user-centric design
approach
Interaction/Visual Design Intern
Siemens Healthcare
2014.7 – 2015.1
Princeton, NJ
Sketch
Balsamiq
Omnigraffle
Keynote
Visual Design
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
User Research
Strategy
Front-end Development
EDUCATION
Master of Design
2012-2014
Institute of Design,
Illinois Institute of Technology
Focus on user-centered
Designed a web application that eases communication between doctors, patients
and patients’ families.
methodologies
• Defined scenarios, site maps, workflows and detailed wireframes under the
direction of Senior UX Designer
• Created presentations to clients and documented specs for developmental
implementations
B.A. Art Design
2008-2012
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Coursework and internships in
branding, advertisement, and
marketing
User Experience Designer (Intern)
2013.6 – 2013.8
Yahoo!
Sunnyvale, CA
Realized a concept that facilitated teamwork involving searching the Internet;
Explored other features to augment engagement of Yahoo! Search
LANGUAGES
• Completed mock-ups and pixel-perfect visual designs
• Created demo and communicated project proposal to stakeholders
English
Mandarin
fluent
native
COURTNEY GARLAND
www.courtneygarland.com // garlandcourt@gmail.com // 708.280.7789
The perfectionist in me is passionate about making things better – services, systems, experiences
and environments. I love asking why. My interest in user experience design is driven by my
passion for combining the study of human behavior with effective design solutions to improve the
human experience.
EXPERIENCE
// Herman Miller : Design Research Assistant : Chicago, IL: Feb 16 – Present
Project Management Support Insights and Exploration team in research planning and design, data collection,
analysis, and storytelling.
Communication Interface with primary research participants through online platform to ensure optimal
data collection.
// Godrej and Boyce : User Experience Design Consultant : Mumbai, India : Dec 15 – Jan 16
Research and Strategy Co-led cross functional team through ethnographic reseach, innovation methods and
user-centered design with focus on mentorship for Godrej employees.
Systems Design Developed insights around the work of small business owners resulting in a digital platform to
support their growth through existing Godrej capabilities.
// Steelcase, New Business Innovation : User Experience Design Intern : Grand Rapids, MI : May 15 – Aug 15
NOTABLE PROJECTS
Rotman Design Challenge : Strategy
First place winning team of competition tasked
with projecting design solutions for the future
of work for Steelcase.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering : Interaction Design
Client based project to build connectivity for
teen and young adult cancer patients through
a digital portal that aligns teens with their
peers, caregivers and service providers.
University of Chicago : Systems Design
Conceptualized redesign of operating
room systems and process through spatial,
informational and social lenses. Field research
included in-surgery observations to deduce
pain points in existing protocols .
EDUCATION
Research and Analysis Conducted ongoing field research of participant behavior to gain insight on customer
experience and client investment. Interviewed stakeholders to understand needs and values related to service.
Communication Created client-facing, end deliverables that articulated impact of service on customer engagement .
Strategy Developed point of view on service for internal stakeholders to better understand the viability, feasibility
and scalability of existing deliverable and potential opportunity spaces.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Institute of Design MDes : Expected May 16
Focus: User Experience and Interaction Design
// Cars.com : User Experience Research Intern : Chicago, IL : May 14 – Aug 14
Erikson Institute : 03
MS : Child Development
Interaction Design : Identified loophole in website user flow and proposed solutions to improve usability in
online shopping experience. Concepted and designed wireframes of alternate user flows to create a more
seamless pathway.
User Experience Research : Developed usability test and conducted lab testing of alternative user flows via
wireframe paper prototyping. Analyzed data and drafted report to share insights with invested stakeholders
within the company.
// Chicago Children’s Museum : Arts and Culture Program Manager : Chicago, IL : Oct 10 – Dec 13
Project Management : Developed and managed culturally diverse events, special programs and
partnerships that infused the museum and beyond with visual and performing arts.
Observational Assessment : Observed visitor engagement and activities within the environment to assess
user flow and interaction in order to create a seamless, holistic user sensory experience.
// DraftFCB : Broadcast Studio Assistant / Assistant Producer : Chicago, IL : Aug 08 – April 10
Project Management : Asvsociate produced broadcast projects: negotiated and acquired elements; managed logistics; and, assured project completion within timeline and budget parameters.
Staff Development : Supervised editorial interns: created internship goals; identified user strengths and interests;
designed project-based assignments to align with intern capabilities to optimize the internship experience.
// Erikson Institute : Child Development Specialist : Chicago, IL : Nov 03 – Aug 05
Interview and Observation : Assessed early childhood development by observing infant and toddler play
as well as interpersonal and environmental interactions. Integrated observation results with caregiver
interview information to gain insight into authentic play behavior.
Needs Assessment : Analyzed assessment data to determine the developmental progress of foster care
children and use the information to counsel and guide foster parent interactions.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago : 08
BFA : Visual Communication, Photography
University of Illinois : 99 | 98
MS : Library and Information Science
BS : Broadcast Journalism
LEADERSHIP
Barnraise 2014 & 2015 : Food Experience Chair
Envisioned food experience for three-day
conference; seamlessly managing food team,
vendor relations, and logisitics.
InsideID : Co-Chair
Provide a vehicle for students to identify and
voice their needs as it relates to their spacial and
relational experience at ID.
ABOUT ME
Inspiration : Marathon runner, yoga enthusiast
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and
InDesign, Aftereffects, Final Cut Pro
Process : Empathic interviewing, high clarifier
and developer, project manager, UX researcher,
wire-framer, and prototyper
CRISTINA COOK
2730 S Delaware Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
281-813-6871
cristina.cook@gmail.com
I am a passionate, driven, self starter who loves to bring strategic design thinking to front end
innovation; finding and executing physical and digital products, services and other solutions.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012- PRESENT
EDUCATION
Sr Associate, Design
SC Johnson- Racine, WI
As a designer in Pest Control with a background in
strategy, product, visual communications, branding and
research I have had a range of responsibilities across all of
these disciplines. I have been a part of 2 major, multi-year,
exploratory, front-end innovation projects while at SCJ,
which looked at consumers from around the world and
how we might provide more comprehensive protection
from diseases associated with many pests. Through these
and other development phase projects, I have served as
both the lead designer and the lead researcher on various,
cross-functional teams. In addition to planning and
executing design and research techniques, I have taught
teammates from a variety of technical backgrounds,
techniques and methodologies to move into future work.
During this time I have also been responsible for managing
several top tier design firms on a variety of topics and
within a range of budgets.
2011- PRESENT
Co-Founder
Gokey- Chicago, IL
As design and business lead of a 2 person team, I led
research, conception, and execution of an active living
accessory initially inspired by runners. The endeavor was
funded through a Kickstarter campaign and gokey
continues to sell through Amazon.
May 2011- Aug. 2011
Design Intern
Caldrea/ Mrs. Meyer’s- Minneapolis, MN
As a team of 1, I created 2 consumer studies to expand
existing brands within drive categories. After creating and
conducting the studies, I analyzed and synthesized the
data into an actionable strategy complete with product
recommendations. Concurrently, I exposed key
Caldrea/Mrs. Meyer’s team members to new design
methods processes through educational workshops and
brainstorming sessions.
2008- 2009
Junior Designer
Built Design- Seattle, WA
As part of an all designer consultancy, I helped create
graphics, products, packaging, and trade show exhibits
for a variety of companies in the outdoor sporting
goods industry.
May 2006- Aug. 2006
Brand Strategy Intern
Landor Associates- New York, NY
As an intern I helped the branding and identity teams
generate concepts and presentations for a wide variety
of clients including major CPG brands in beauty
and beverage.
Masters of Design
Illinois Institute
of Technology
Institute of Design
2010- 2012
MBA
Illinois Institute
of Technology
Stuart School of Business
2010- 2012
BFA in Industrial Design
Rhode Island School
of Design
2004 - 2008
AFFILIATIONS
Mensa
2007- PRESENT
Mensa is the largest and oldest
high IQ society in the world
with members in the 98th
percentile or higher on
standard IQ tests.
Beta Gama Sigma
2012-PRESENT
Beta Gamma Sigma is an
academic honor society that
recognizes high performing
MBA candidates.
Cudahy Kennel Club
Marketing Committee
2015- PRESENT
The CKC is a volunteer
organization that hosts a
variety of dog training classes
and events in the Milwaukee
area. I led creative direction
and implementation of their
2015 promotional campaigns.
TDI
2015- PRESENT
I volunteer with my dog as a
therapy dog at local hospitals
and nursing homes.
Xiaojun Du
xiaojun.du@gmail.com | www.xiaojundu.com | 224-355-3914
Designer with a strong software engineering background seeks
internship in the field of UX and digital product design.
Work Experience
Education
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Chicago US
June 2015 - Present
IIT Institute of Design
Communication Designer
Designed an informational brochure highlighting ECE accomplishments
and achievements. The work included visual design, photography, on-line
research and conducting interviews with students and faculty.
Master of Design
2017 Candidate
Award: ID Fellowship
China Jiliang University
Bachelor of Electronic
information Engineering
2002
MOTOROLA MOBILITY
Chicago US
Nanjing China
Nov 2012 - July 2013
Aug 2004 - Nov 2012
Senior Software Developer
Developed phone-book, recent-calls, calling applications and carrier
customized features(world phone, smart dialer,video calls etc) on Android
and BREW platform for more than ten phone models.
Worked in US to resolve emergency issue to facilitate mobile devices’
milestones such as lab entry and shipping approval, also being a liaison
between US and China teams.
Product Planner
Planned features for next year products with consumer experience
design team. The work included deep analysis of the requirements,
engineer effort estimates, and resource deployment.
Team Leader
Led a software development team of five people, delivered quality work
on feature development on time and maintain the existing product
release lines.
MYSON CENTURY INC
ShenZhen China
July 2002 - July 2004
Firmware Developer
Developed firmware for USB, MP3, Memory card reader chip sets.
Design Skills
Design Research
Design Analysis & Synthesis
Wire frame /Prototyping
Story-telling
Visual Communication
Photography
Data Visualization(D3)
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe After Effect
Rhino
Auxure
Programming
C/C++
Java
HTML/CSS/Java Script
Language
English (fluent)
Mandarin(native)
DARSHANA NAIR
darshana@id.iit.edu / 630.605.5199
I am passionate about using human-centered design and technology
to tackle complex strategic problems.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Moment New York NY
IIT Institute of Design Chicago IL
Experience Design Intern / Summer 2015
Master of Design + Foundation Year /
Expected Graduation 2017
Reimagined how people will interact with cars while immersed in a 2.5
month design process. Brought experience to a team of four interns
particularly during first five weeks of primary and secondary research
and ideation. Gained experience in UX design and storytelling to
communicate a product concept. mark.momentnyc.com
Worked with a financial services client team to enhance digital utility
of a product’s bill payment feature. Contributed primarily to research
planning, secondary research, and presentation to clients during
workshop-style meetings on a co-creative team.
Baker Tilly Chicago IL
Manager, Business and Technology Consulting / 2009-2014
Client relationship development: Developed the largest client
relationship within the practice at a health insurance provider through
trusted relationships and consistent quality of delivery, expanding
team size from 4 team members to 28.
Team management: Managed teams of up to 10 analysts and
developers for successful, timely new software development releases.
Led integration initiative to transition previously siloed project to more
holistic design across 6 work streams and over 50 team members.
Data analytics: Functional lead for design and testing of rulesbased platform that processes $12 billion of claims annually to
support client’s unique business model. Led team to design and
build analytics algorithm and user interface to support client’s first
Accountable Care Organizations, a high profile initiative to improve
quality of patient care, reduce costs, and maintain edge in rapidly
changing healthcare landscape.
Healthcare industry expertise: Became a knowledge leader in
healthcare space. Helped develop new healthcare consulting service
line, conducting research study to identify opportunities in healthcare
customer experience.
Gravity Tank Chicago IL
Operations Intern / Summer 2007
Assisted entrepreneurial management team to scale operations of a
growing innovation consulting firm.
Provided logistics support for client workshops and user research
activities, gaining exposure to design process and methods.
Recent courses: Design Planning, Interaction
Design, Digital Development, Leadership and
Innovation, Business Models and Value Webs
Digital Media Teaching Assistant: Providing
critique and guidance for graduate Foundation
students learning multi-media platform design
and storytelling.
ID Student Activities Board Co-Chair: Leading
student committees to improve the quality of
life for ID students.
BarnRaise 2015 Programming Lead: Framed
problem spaces, designed teams, and
planned program flow for a two-day studentorganized conference bringing the community
together to tackle the problem space
Designing for Improved Access to Care.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. General Engineering, concentration
Business Management / 2009
Engineering James Scholar Honors, and
College of Engineering Dean’s List Award.
4-week summer study abroad program
with International Programs in Engineering
scholarship at Università di Pisa in Pisa, Italy.
ACTIVITIES & RECOGNITION
Natya Dance Theatre
Touring company member and student
since 1995. Received competitive year-long
scholarship from Illinois Arts Council for
expertise in classical Indian dance.
IMSA Mentorship Program
One-semester mentorship with Charles
Owen at IIT Institute of Design, as part of
high school’s Student Inquiry and Research
program in 2005.
David LaPorte
dlaporte@id.iit.edu // www.laportefolio.com
I enjoy creating products and services that support people in becoming more productive and
thoughtful in their daily lives. I am seeking a full-time UX design position within an organization that
values the role design can play in creating a better future for our communities and our world.
Recent Projects
Education
Redesign of Nineteen, an interactive tool for visualizing qualitative data
Master of Design
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
Expected May 2016
Project funded by the Knight Foundation Interviewed current users of Nineteen,
identified key opportunity areas for the tool, generated design directions, and
coordinated with design + development firms on a ground-up rebuild of the product
BreatheEasy, a digital asthma care assistant (concept)
Based on primary and secondary research data, worked in a team to create a product
that would leverage high- and low-tech mobile solutions to simplify and facilitate care
handoffs between the caregivers of young asthmatic children
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Tufts University, Medford, MA
May 2005
Academic Awards
Relevant Experience
Grace Colby Fellowship
IIT Institute of Design
Innovation Strategy Development, India Immersion Program (IIP)
Godrej & Boyce Mumbai, India // Winter 2015
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Tufts University
Business strategy Co-taught a team of senior business, marketing, and sales
managers design research methods for use in studying the retail sector in India
Concept generation Conducted primary research and data analysis with the team,
developed strategic concepts, and presented these to the CEO and senior executives
UX Research Intern, Technology & Products
Salesforce.com San Francisco, CA // Summer 2015
Concept exploration Worked with a UX design intern to plan and conduct research,
analyze data, distill findings, and develop concepts for new product functionality
User Research Conducted in-person and remote interviews to understand users’
work flows and challenges with the current offerings
Design Feedback Provided insight to the design intern regarding layout and design
vision for the project
Research Assistant, Digital Strategy
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, IL // Summer 2014
Research and Strategy Development Worked in a small team to generate a research
plan, conduct 20+ stakeholder interviews, identify insights, and develop strategies to
support the school’s academic and marketing goals, which we presented to the dean
Immigration Paralegal
Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke New York, NY // 2007 – 2013
Leadership
Co-Chair, SustainID
IIT Institute of Design, 2013–2016
Student sustainability group
Teaching Assistant
IIT Institute of Design, 2015
Introduction to Digital Media
Co-President, TURBO
Tufts University, 2003–2005
Student breakdance club
Skills
Software
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
AfterEffects
Premiere
Sketch
Keynote
User Research Worked on an internal project interviewing management and staff to
identify critical areas of concern and help foster team improvements
Programming
English Teaching Assistant
Lycée Charles Jully Saint-Avold, France // 2005 – 2006
Language
Instruction Taught English language courses at a high school in France
HTML & CSS3 – advanced beginner
JavaScript, jQuery, & D3 – beginner
English – native
French – intermediate
Klingon – none
DAVID PIERCE
dpierce@id.iit.edu | davidpierce.design
WHERE I’VE WORKED
PROJECTS I’M PROUD OF
Summer Associate | Doblin (Deloitte)
Rotman Design Challenge (1st Place)
Spring 2015
2015 | Chicago, IL
Innovation capability building. Part of a team developing
and coaching a new innovation unit in a Fortune 100
company. Designed a working model for innovation
projects to progress through the company.
Ethnography. Conducted primary research to help a large
media company understand how families spend time together.
Designer and Researcher | Institute of Design
2014 | Chicago, IL
Design and strategy. Developed design strategy curriculum
for C-level executives at Godrej & Boyce. Visually represented
design and business frameworks. Created a strategy to
expand the materials for future iterations of the workshop.
Business design competition
sponsored by Steelcase to position the
company in the evolving workplace
landscape over the next 20 years.
Meet Me at Starbucks
Fall 2015
Meet Me is a reservation concept
for Starbucks that brings small
groups of people into the store
during off-peak hours.
Increasing Employee Engagement
Fall 2015
Research and analysis. Explored expanding ID’s presence
internationally through an outpost to coordinate
design research. Conducted interviews and analysis to
understand needs of faculty and administration.
Used primary and secondary
research to develop a framework
for companies to evaluate their
approach to employee engagement.
Marketing Specialist | IFF
SCHOOLS I’VE ATTENDED
2011–2013 | Chicago, IL
Market research. Made a business case for expanding to
Detroit as part of a five year strategic plan and identified
the potential barriers through market research.
Social media strategy. Developed strategy that led
to doubling Facebook engagement and increasing
website traffic from social media platforms 25%.
AmeriCorps VISTA | NHS Chicago
Master of Design | May 2016
IIT Institute of Design
Coursework in design planning and
research methods as well as interaction,
communication, and product design.
B.A., Philosophy | May 2009
Wheaton College (IL)
2009–2010 | Chicago, IL
Research. Analyzed and mapped homeownership
trends to improve service implementation
strategy in the North Lawndale area.
Project management. Managed largest annual volunteer event
to date with two hundred volunteers and seven project sites.
SKILLS I’LL BRING
JavaScript, HTML, CSS,
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign,
Illustrator, After Effects,
Sketch, Excel
Diana Cholankeril
E: dianac@id.iit.edu C: 908.295.7046
Visual designer with two years of experience looking to leverage her background in visual and communication design
to transition into an interaction design and design strategy internship for the summer of 2016.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Zebraclub.com
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology
MDes, anticipated 2018
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER, Apr 2015- Dec 2015
Communicated design strategy and coordinated digital
branding through the use of typography, photography,
and graphics with E-Commerce Buyer.
Was responsible for email newsletter design and
Fashion Institute of Technology
Computer Essentials in Graphic Design, 2015
landing page graphics.
Rutgers University
BA, Political Science & Race & Ethnic Studies, 2012
Yodle
FREELANCE VISUAL DESIGNER, June 2015- Aug 2015
SKILLS
Createdt marketing collateral for print and web i.e. splash
product and service presentations.
Adobe Creative Suite
Photography
Project Management
Public Speaking
Storytelling
Plenty NYC
FREELANCE DIGITAL DESIGNER, Sept 2015- Apr 2015
AWARDS
page icons, mailers, and email fliers.
Updated and designed marketing decks for both Yodle and
their subsidiary Lighthouse Field Services to be used for
Created the holiday web design for client, Marc Fisher.
Designed the Rachel Roy press guidebook.
.
Created and designed the marketing book for the
rebranding of company, Digital Context Next.
Owen NYC
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN, May 2014- Sept 2014
Responsible for innovative email flier design,
current Owen web design.
Redesigned large storefront print design.
Assisted in editorial photo shoots as well as in photo
retouching and location scouting.
NAACP Award for Student Excellence, 2012
This award is given to those who exemplify
extraordinary leadership skills in and outside of
the university while maintaining a high G.P.A.
International Service Learning Award, 2012
This award is given to those who maintain a high
G.P.A., and are interested in participating in the
ISL study abroad program.
Highest Honors, Undergraduate Thesis,
2012
This award was given upon the Rutgers, Political
Science board reviewing my Political Science
Honors Thesis.
Dohyung Kim
Looking for a summer internship where I can
apply my solid industrial design skills and
human-centered design approaches.
dohyung.kim@id.iit.edu
312.420.4443
www.dohyungkim.com
www.linkedin.com/in/dohyung
Design Skills
Professional Experience
2013-2015
Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
Industrial Design Department Staff
Design Research
User Observation
3D Printing data sharing system website (2014-2015)
- Developed business model of the 3d printing data sharing platform,
worked on designing and wireframing of the website
Data Analysis
Visualization
Sketching, Modeling, Rendering
LG Electronics air-solution products concept (2014)
- Led a class of undergraduate students for a semester in developing
concepts for LG air purifier, humidifier, and air conditioner products
Department of Industrial Design website renewal (2013)
Rapid Prototyping
Model Making
- Design and Contents development for department website renewal,
traffic increased 200% from previous version
Designmall, Seoul, Korea
Winter 2012
Design Research Intern
- Produced trend reports based on user lifestyle and technology research
LG electronics, Seoul, Korea
2011-2012
Industrial Design Intern
- Developed smart bicycle handlebar and low-cost smartphone concept for
developing countries
Dept. of Intel & Strategy, Rep. of Korea Army
2007-2009
Administrative assistant
- Produced reports and presentations related to military engineer training
Education
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, Illinois
Tools
May 2017(expected)
Master of Design, Fulbright scholarship + ID alumni graduate fellowship
Kookmin University, Seoul, Korea
2006-2013
BFA in Industrial Design, GPA 4.07 / 4.5, Full-tuition scholarship
Rhinoceros
Keyshot
V-Ray
Photoshop
Illustrator
Achievements
U.S. Department of State Fulbright Scholarship
2015-2017
ID Alumni Graduate Fellowship, IIT Institute of Design
2015-2016
Grand Prize, The 7th Assistive Device Concept Awards
2013
Graduate Study Award
the 7th International Convention on Rehab Engineering & Assistive Tech
Full-tuition scholarship, Kookmin University
2006-2013
AutoCAD
ellie eberts
eeberts@id.iit.edu | 510.701.2203
I am a hybrid of communication designer and service designer with
a passion for making the various phases & outputs of the design process
tangible and creating positive impact in people’s lives.
experience
selected project
Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd. Mumbai, India
December 2015 - January 2016
India Immersion Program Participant
Worked on a sprint project with Godrej executives to teach design
methods and the design process while researching in a foreign
context to define potential opportunities in the future of retail.
BarnRaise 2015
January 2015 - October 2015
Co-Chaired new model of makerconference that harnesses design
methods to address Chicagoembedded issues around access
to healthcare. Developed overall
strategy for conference planning,
fostered internal communication &
alignment, built external relationships
& partnerships, and helped build out
the entire core team along with my
Co-Chair Jenni Schneiderman.
The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL
June 2015 - August 2015
Design Strategy Intern
Worked on a small team to translate a concept for a community
development platform into steps for implementation under the mentorship
of Larry Keeley & John Pipino of the Doblin Group. My role on the project
included building low & high fidelity interactive prototypes for research
purposes, secondary research on successful community intervention
models, and creating communication materials for stakeholder buy-in.
Razorfish Chicago, IL
June 2014 - August 2014
User Experience Associate Intern
Leveraged my unique perspective, visual communication skills and
human-centered design understanding to work on a range of client
projects, mainly centered around ecommerce.
technical skills
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign,
Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge,
Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects
professional skills
Clear & effective communicator
Market Hall Foods Oakland, CA
March 2013 - August 2013
Marketing and Communications Department, Web Content Assistant
Worked together with a team to educate customers about the value and
High self-awareness and EQ
stories behind various specialty food items.
Emerging leadership skills
education
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, IL
August 2013 - Present (expected graduation May 2016)
MDes Candidate with Foundation Year Program, 2016
Coursework in visual communication, service design, prototyping,
research techniques, design planning and leadership
Università di Bologna Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
August 2008 - August 2009
Full immersion in Italian university through the University of California
Education Abroad Program
University of California at Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA
September 2006 - June 2010
BA Linguistics with minor in Italian Studies and Dean’s List honors
Active contributor to team work
Deals well in high-stress situations
Very well-organized
Prompt visual & kinesthetic learner
Fluent in Italian, both spoken & written
bringing it all together...
My undergraduate background in
linguistics provided me a curiosity
for complex systems & how humans
communicate while work experience
in specialty food retail left me with a
deep empathy for the end user and a
desire to design powerful services. I
have brought these two together in
my studies at the Institute of Design
to create real, positive impact in
others’ lives. I seek to continue to
hone my craft as a designer while
looking forward towards potential
leadership opportunities.
Emily Xiaomeng Jiang
I am a designer, researcher and learner passionate about bridging
the worlds of inquiry and possibilities. I am seeking an internship in
design research and UX design.
www.emilyjxm.com
Experience
Education
Web Design Intern
Institute of Design, IIT
4/2015-7/2015 | TusStar Angel Investment
• Visual design; created and improved an existing navigation system.
• Tracked start-up projects and helped managers to cultivate relationships
with various stakeholders.
Retail Store Researcher
7/2014-9/2014 | Hegii Bath & Kitchen
• Conducted on-site observations and interviews at all 25 Hegii Stores in
Beijing. Findings and insights were recorded via photographs, floor plan
sketches and frameworks.
• Ran a co-creation workshop that involved designers, engineers,
marketing and management teams.
• Framed solutions for Hegii flagship store design; built future scenarios
for young family users.
Signage System Designer
8/2014 | China Railway Signal&Communication Corp Asset Management Co., Ltd.
• Led a team to analyze the circulation plan and designed a distribution
map for the office buildings of CRSC; visual design.
• Created an implementation plan.
Projects
Chicago Uniqlo Shopping Experience Research 9/2015-12/2015
• Analyzed and synthesized outcomes and insights from shadowing and
user image interviews to explore opportunities for Uniqlo to develop a
sustainable strategy in Chicago.
Human Factors Analysis of an Elevator System 10/2015-12/2015
• Developed a rich and deeper understanding of user experience by
studying physical, cognitive, social, cultural, and emotional factors.
"In and Out of the Academy" Exhibition Design 3/2015-6/2015
• Designed an immersive historical exhibition that allowed the audience
to not only “see” what is being exhibited, but “feel” and become a
participant of historical narratives.
Exhibition Design Work "Tokyo Stroll" 3/2012-6/2012
• Prototyped and created a Tokyo cultural exhibition through a
consideration of forms, color, scale and site. The work was exhibited in
City· Museum· Tokyo Exhibition at Gallery LE DECO, Tokyo.
www.linkedin.com/in/emilyjxm
xiaomeng@id.iit.edu
312-478-1016
• MDes in Design
• 8/2015-5/2017 (Expected)
• Courses| Observing users;
service design workshop;
diagram development;
prototyping methods
Tsinghua University
• B.A.
• Industrial/ Exhibition Design
Skills & Qualifications
• Software| Adobe Creative Suite;
Rhinoceros; Pixate
• Certificates| NIH Human Subject
Research; UIC’s HIPAA Training
• Methods| Contextual research;
ethnographic research; research
planning; brainstorming
• Organizations| Toastmasters
International, vice president of
membership
• Awards| ‘Since 1984’ Student
Award Scholarship;
Best Design Award of Formula-E
Design Challenge at Art Center
College of Design
Volunteer Experience
Advisory Group Facilitator
Volunteer
Psychology Association, Tsinghua University
• Served as volunteer group
facilitator of End Procrastination
Group and Irvin D. Yalom
Unstructured Growth Group
Eric H. Swanson, Ph. D.
Eric@DrSwanson.design • linkedin.com/in/drericswanson • (708) 308-0247 • 1908 Howard Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
User Experience Research
UX Researcher with five years’ experience in a wide range of intensive UXR and UXD projects: 3½ years in academic environments, 1½ years in corporate and consultancy.
E DUCATION
Certified ScrumMaster®
2015
Scrum Alliance / cPrime
User Experience focus
Design Planning
2013
2000
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology
M. F. A.
Film and Video Production
1993
Conservatory for Motion Picture, Television & Recording Arts, Florida State University
B. A. Communication
Writing Certificate
Interpersonal focus
Creative Writing — Fiction
1991
1991
University of Cincinnati (cum laude)
Ph. D. Design
M. Des.
S KILLS
Research & Analysis
Contextual Inquiry • Scenarios • Personas • Participatory Design • Ethnographic interviews • Field observation • Prototyping
Specific Techniques
Agile methods–Scrum • Cultural Probes • Diary / Journals • Digital Camera Studies • Wireframing • Prototypes: Paper, Interactive
Applications
Excel (coding, statistics) • FileMaker Pro • Adobe Illustrator • OmniGraffle • Final Cut • Keynote • PowerPoint • BlogNog • Guapo
A CADEMIC AND P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
Independent
Mar. 2014-Present
Independent Researcher / Developer, Contextual-Scenario Platform. Continuing development of the Contextual-Scenario Platform (CSP). Transforming the tool from the proof-ofconcept working prototype of the doctorate research into a fully-implemented alpha application. Performed second-stage analysis of findings from prior validity testing, focusing
on a new style of scenario-construction that arose spontaneously for some research subjects: improvisation. A few participants saw the empirical findings presented by the CSP as
sources of scenario-building inspiration, rather than just as material to ensure plausibility and human-centeredness of scenarios while they are being constructed. (Independent)
Sylver Consulting, Evanston, IL
Oct. 2013–Mar. 2014
Contract Design Researcher and Analyst. Performed Granular Behavior Analysis (GBA) on a large body of qualitative data (401 meal-event descriptions from 37 participants), gathered
using BlogNog. Identified emotional & functional needs, and synthesized them into 24 broader categories.. Re-coded categories to source material to ensure validity. (Team of 3)
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL (ID @ IIT; multiple projects)
2002–2013
Dissertation Research. 2006–2013. Researched how subjective experience—what it feels like to be this person, in this place, doing this activity—relates to interactive technology
design.
• Conceived and designed the Contextual-Scenario Platform (CSP), a design-support tool which ties scenario writing to empirical findings relating to subjective experience.
Developed working prototype of CSP as relational-database application in FileMaker Pro.
• Developed and implemented user-experience protocol for the CSP. To contrast user experiences, each participant built two scenarios: CSP-generated & existing methodsgenerated. Sessions would run from 2 to 3 hours, limiting the number of participants. A combined within-subject and cross-subject, paired-factor protocol maximized value
from the small population. Within-subject factors were "CSP vs. control" and "2 vs. 3-person scenario seed"; cross-subject factors were "years of experience (> 5 or ≤ 5)" and
"scenario order (CSP 1st vs. 2nd, 3-person scenario 1st vs. 2nd)".
• Recruited 8 participants based on matrix of cross-subject factors. Set up and Administered sessions, including technical set-up, audio and video recordings, semi-structured
interviews, and Likert scales. Analyzed and synthesized qualitative data with thematic content analysis (structured and unstructured). Analyzed quantitative findings (i.e. Likert
scales, time duration, scenario length & depth, percentage of scenario moments demonstrating use of empirical findings) using paired t-tests and other statistical measures of
difference and similarity. Triangulated qualitative findings with quantitative ones to enhance rigor in presented results. Results demonstrated both increased use of empirical
findings and avoidance of unrealistically positive "garden-path" scenarios.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor. Jan. 2012–May 2012. Developed and taught graduate seminar Scenarios in Human-Centered Design.
Research Assistant. June 2008–Dec.. 2010. Co-lead revolving teams of graduate students through Rethinking Health/Wellness Experience Research, an intensive, multi-year
Ethnographic and Participatory Design project. Planned, designed, and implemented integrated suites of methods tailored to three populations. Analyzed and synthesized
findings from each population, and presented the results to multiple stakeholder groups.
• Population 1: Sandwiched caregivers. Piloted Reflective Workshop method used with later populations. Developed recruiting protocols and recruited participants for both Dayin-the-Life study and workshop. Co-lead workshop. (Team of 2)
• Population 2: Call-center workers with insurance. Developed Cultural Probe material, as well as anecdote-centric, multi-stage analysis and synthesis process. Influenced Pitney
Bowes in extending existing wellness program to employees’ dependents—a change exceeding the project’s scope. (Teams of 6–7)
• Population 3: Residents of Latino neighborhood. Added role of “Project Technology Manager.” Handled all aspects of video recording, editing and distribution. Lead transition
from DVD video distribution to cloud-based distribution using Guapo, a cloud-based video-tagging tool. (Bilingual team of 6)
Graduate Teaching Assistant / Guest Lecturer. 2003–2005. Observing Users, Social Human Factors, and Scenario-Based Methods for Product Development.
“Islands of Privacy” Project, IIT (Main Campus), Chicago, IL
Jun.–Jul. 2003
Contract Research Analyst. Enhanced processes for working with a large qualitative data set (case material from 47 two-hour-long semi-structured interviews). Standardized coding
into Excel template. Clarified problem definition using Grounded Theory analysis, visualizing overall themes as a “Privacy Fears Map.”
VSA Partners, Chicago, IL
2000–2001
Design Planner. Co-designed interactions for B-to-B online sales for MeadPaper.com, Mead’s then-largest division ($1.7 billion annual sales). Worked simultaneously with client
representative, client’s technology partner, and VSA-internal team to develop information architecture and roadmap.
McDonald’s Corporation Learning and Development, Oak Brook, IL
May–Aug. 1999
Information Design Intern. Analyzed practices of internal, franchise-facing Business Consultants using Contextual Inquiry. Developed “MyVisit” App interface prototype to
demonstrate how PDAs could enhance Consultant’s existing practices. Developed guidelines for internal development of PDA apps, including modification of existing initiatives
and development of new ones, redirecting development from large, unified applications to multiple smaller apps.
V OLUNTEER W ORK
Construction volunteer
Improviser
Rehab / new construction
Lab Rats amateur improv troupe
DuPage Habitat for Humanity, Wheaton, IL
Sak Theater Comedy Lab, Orlando, FL
Feb. 2015–present
May–Aug. 1997
GAURAV BRADOO
Email / gbradoo@id.iit.edu
Website / www.gbradoo.com
HUMAN
CENTERED
DESIGN
What I love to do
EXPERIENCE
IIT Institute of Design / Experience Designer - Aug ’13 - May ’16
World‘s leading graduate program for design methods and innovation
Experience Design / Use human centered
design methods to create new physical
and digital product experiences. Worked
on collaborations with Artemide, Motorola,
Logitech and Capital One.
BarnRaise / Co-founded ID’s new
conference and led its experience design.
Attendees learn and use design methods
guided by leading design firms to solve
challenges experienced by community
organizations.
Logitech / Design Intern - May ’15 - Aug ’15
Global consumer electronics company
Product Development / Worked in a
forward looking incubator that focuses on
new, exciting growth opportunities for the
company. Developed a portfolio of new
products and services, along with the vision,
strategy and business case for how these
products would be appropriate for Logitech.
Business Pitch / Presented the project
vision and strategy with project leads to
Chief Design Officer and the CEO to move
the projects into the next phase.
Experience Design / Prototyped physical
and digital product experiences for the
projects at different levels of fidelity.
Moment Design / Experience Design Intern - May ’14 - Aug ’14
Digital product strategy and design consultancy
Concept Development / Re-imagined the
personal video consumption experience
from a consumer perspective to reflect:
the changes in the media industry, the
proliferation of technology and the changes
in user behaviors in this on-demand age.
Detailed UX Design / Created wire-frames
and concept prototypes for android
widgets, and defined detailed iOS and
Android transitions for a national media
organization’s new digital apps.
Davanti Consulting / Senior Consultant - Oct ’10 - Mar ’13
Leading management consulting firm in NZ
Business Architecture / Built a business
process operating model, to encapsulate all
the activities that had a customer financial
impact for one of the largest banks in the
ANZ region and validated the model through
primary research involving stakeholder
interviews and workshops with the bank’s
operational leadership team.
Product Management / Developed a
product rationalization framework to
measure financial performance across a
multi-faceted logistics organization.
Service Design / Designed customercentric business processes to be used
for the sales and service of a NZ telecom
provider’s new network.
Beca / Electrical Design Engineer - Jan ’08 - Oct ’10
One of Asia Pacific’s largest engineering design firms
Electrical Design / Created power and
lighting designs for major commercial
projects across NZ, the largest of which was
the $240M Rugby World Cup upgrade of the
Eden Park.
Scope Development / Defined the
design scope of the Mechanical, electrical,
plumbing and fire services of a multi-million
dollar medical school facility through
participatory design methods.
WORLD
CLASS
ENGINEERING
SOUND
BUSINESS
STRATEGY
SKILLS
People + Process / Problem framing,
Research, Analysis, Insight generation,
Sketching, Prototyping, Design methods
Wire-framing, Data modeling, Business
model design, Product management,
Stakeholder management.
Technology / Adobe Suite - InDesign,
Illustrator and Photoshop, After Effects,
Premiere Pro, Rhinoceros 3D, Keyshot,
Arduino, Microsoft Excel.
EDUCATION
IIT Institute of Design / Master of Design
Product Design and Innovation - May ‘16
University of Auckland / Bachelor
of Engineering (Honors) - Electrical &
Electronic Engineering - May ‘08
STUFF YOU’LL FIND ON ME
iPhone 5 / My phone, task list, instant
encyclopedia, sound recorder, point and
shoot camera replacement.
uniball KuruToga / The pencil’s nib rotates
a few degrees every time you lift the pencil,
so that it wears out evenly!
Sketchbook / There is still something very
pleasing about writing/sketching on paper.
Canon EOS 550D + EF 40 F2.8 / My
memory-capture tool of choice. This lets
me focus on the people with enough
surrounding information to add context.
Casio EQS 500 / Analogue watch and
chronograph, because reading time the old
fashioned way is so much more fun!
Grocery or Restaurant Bill / A foodie at
heart, I love cooking and frequenting new
and interesting food-joints.
GE CAO
caoge09@gmail.com
Seeking for a full-time job in User Experience Design to integrate business
and technologies to deliver desirable and meaningful products or services
to customers.
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
User Experience Design Intern, SAP Labs
Institute of Design
Palo Alto, CA, Jun 2015-Present
Joined the Design & Co-Innovation Center, which is an internal design consulting group
providing end-to-end design and innovation services backed up by SAP’s enterprise
solutions. Supported several innovation and experience design projects by utilizing indepth user research and design thinking methodologies for SAP teams.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Design
Chicago, IL, 09/2013-05/2015
Emphasis on Experience Design and User Research
User Experience Design Intern, Service Source
San Francisco, CA, Jun 2014-Aug 2014
Joined the Product Team and helped with experience design for web-based CRM
applications. Led a project for new application design.
Experience Design: Led a new application development project and received feedback
on it. Generated product requirements and competitive analysis. Designed experience
prototypes and conducted interviews to verify use cases and user journey.
Interaction Design: Provided mock ups for “creating a focus category” feature on
Customer Success and “editing target” feature on Renewal OnDemand.
Location Intelligence Solution, Pitney Bowes
Chicago, IL, Feb 2014-May 2014
Partnered with researcher from PB for a three month project. Brought design thinking
into the team to achieve business goal. Develop new design strategy to help client of PB
with product selling. Worked on research analysis and synthesis, prototype development
and test, story building and delivery.
Analysis & Synthesis: Assisted user research data analysis and synthesis . Applied
different data coding methods to generate deeper insights from research data.
Prototyping: Developed wireframes and prototypes for final solution. Conducted user
test for prototypes and interaction design.
Story Telling: Developed use cases and drew story boards for final deliverables.
Facets Kids Application Intern, Facets
Chicago, IL, Dec 2013-Feb 2014
Joined the UX team for alpha version of an iPad application test and user research to
Academy of Art and Design
Tsinghua University
Bachelor of Arts
Beijing, China, 09/2009-07/2013
Emphasis on Product Design
HONORS
The First Prize in entrepreneurial competition
“Campus 1871”, 2014
Excellent Graduates by Tsinghua University, 2013
College Graduate Excellence Award of Beijing, 2013
The Second Prize in “Yanhua Cup” business
innovation competition in Internet of Things, 2012
National Scholarship by Chinese Education
Ministry, 2010
SKILLS
Rapid Prototyping, Primary Research, Secondary
Research, Usability Testing, Sketching,
Painting, Photography
SOFTWARES
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite,
Sketch, Balsamiq, Axure, Auto-desk 3D Max, Rhino,
Solidworks, Processing, Keyshot
develop application in the following versions.
User Research: Drafted research plan and conducted in context user interviews.
Generated suggestions for both immediate application launch and long-term strategies.
Usability Test: Conducted usability test for alpha version of application. Worked with
developers to prioritize problems to solve before the application launched.
Web and Application Design Intern, Lenovo
Beijing, Dec 2011-Feb 2012
Joined the product development team of customer forum. Designed a new version of
Le-phone family website, logo, icons, etc. Managed part of the forum and gathered
resources for users.
PROGRAMMING
HTML, CSS, Java Script
VOLUNTEER
China Interaction Design Experience Day, organised
by IxDC and UCD China, 2011
“Art and Education” program, National Grand
Theater, 2010
Poverty-relief education program, Hongkong Zeng
Xianbei Education Foundation, 2010
GORDON GRADO
STRATEGY, CREATIVE, DESIGN
I’m a designer who likes working with ambiguity, connecting the dots and creating
things people love. I’m motivated by the design process and enjoy getting my hands
dirty. Ideation is my specialty and I’m looking for a position where I can utilize my
passion to create new products, services, and experiences.
gordongrado.com
gordongrado@gmail.com
480 385 8058
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
DESIGN CONSULTANT
Godrej & Boyce, Mumbai, India Winter 2015
IIT Institute of Design
Masters in Design
Expected Graduation Spring 2016
» New Product Definition Identified opportunities for Godrej to learn from small business
owners by engaging them on a new digital platform. Developed road map defining how
to best utilize existing capabilities to grow platform over time.
» Ethnographic Research Led team through design process, while teaching research and
design methods. Conducted interviews and observational research with small business
owners in Mumbai that created understanding of new opportunities for business growth.
PRODUCT DESIGN INTERN
SC Johnson, Racine,WI Summer 2015
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Graduated Spring 2009
Danish Institute of Study Abroad
Copenhagen, Denmark
Architectural Design Studio 2008
CAPABILITIES
» User Research and Product Development Explored existing ethnographic research to
determine previously unidentified pain points and developed multiple product solutions
to meet users needs.
» Storytelling and Prototyping Created user-centered scenarios of seamless digital/
physical experiences integrating emerging technology and readying it for SCJ’s portfolio
by developing services around products.
Prototyping Methods
Design Strategy
User Research
Interaction Design
Project Management
Computer Modeling
3D Printing
Video Editing
SOFTWARE
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGNER
PS212, New York, NY Summer 2014
» Branding and Strategy Collaborated with cross functional teams to develop brand
identity and marketing strategy for GE’s international health initiatives.
» Visual Communication Designed communication material for educational and
marketing purposes. Worked across print, digital and video for start ups and international
corporations.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Walsh Design Group, Minneapolis, MN Fall 2011- Fall 2013
» Architectural Design Designed residential and commercial projects including retail
planning and new construction from preliminary design to construction specification
documents. Worked collaboratively with clients and cross functional production teams.
» Project Management Managed design process and oversaw implementation, working
with contractors to deliver projects on time.
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
CAD
Rhino
Omnigraffle
Premiere Pro
inVision
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
ID Marketing Intern
Graduate Teaching Assistant
(Product Design)
Student Recruitment
Adobe Student Rep
PROJECTS
Healthcare Service Design
Sponsored Project - MSK Cancer Center
Experience Design
Sponsored Project - Logitech
Smart Wallet
Sponsored Project - Motorola
• Created playbook of solutions
applicable throughout various levels of the
organization.
• Designed healthcare wearable to collect
and process analytics in an unobtrusive way
for healthcare providers.
• Created a product to streamline the
shopping experience while allowing users
greater power over their finances.
• Presented original framework for
assessing failure points in the patient
experience.
• Developed tool to simplify and increase
number of doctor-patient interactions, and
empower doctor with required information.
• Developed the design of a smart object
with simple interaction and elegant form
with multi-sensory feedback to provide the
user both utility and confidence.
GORDON WELLS
hellogordonwells.com
gogordo@gmail.com
202.683.7414
Product Manager & Experience Designer
Strategically applies human-centered design methods to solve problems and deliver business
value. 8 years experience leading product and service launches at two Inc. 500 mid- to latestage startups. Seeking a full-time opportunity beginning Summer/Fall 2016.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Yodle, Inc New York, NY
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, IL
Master of Design Methods // Expected May 2016
Design & Innovation
Senior Interaction Designer // Aug 2013 - Mar 2015
• Led UX projects through problem framing, design strategy, design planning, and implementation.
• Mentored junior designers on design strategy, planning, user research, and user testing.
• Created customer journey maps, process flows, wireframes, and prototypes.
Product Manager, Customer Experience / Distribution // May 2011 - Aug 2013
• Managed an agile team of 6-10 through discovery, product strategy, design, and implementation.
• Managed advertising partnerships for the core business, representing $30MM in annual ad spend.
• Created user stories, business cases, journey maps, process flows, wireframes.
School of Visual Arts New York, NY
Continuing Education // 2014
Principles of Visual Language
Penn State University University Park, PA
Bachelor of Science // 2002 - 2006
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
Fishbowl, Inc Alexandria, VA
Product Manager, Customer Experience // Oct 2008 - May 2011
• Managed an agile team of 8-12 through discovery, product strategy, design, and implementation.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to develop strategy, positioning, and pricing.
Customer Service Representative / Associate Product Manager // Jan 2007 - Oct 2008
• Experienced all aspects of the business on a “startup” team of 6 to validate the model.
• Managed product development projects under the VP of Product.
SELECT PROJECTS
AWARDS
CIO 100
Top 100 in IT Innovation // 2013
Yodle awarded for our mobile strategy. My team focused
on media buying, ad distribution, & website optimization.
Google
Mobile Champion // 2012 + 2013
Yodle awarded for my team’s industry leading strategy
on mobile ad optimization.
Design and the Economy of Choice IIT Institute of Design // Jan 2016 - Present
• Researched and wrote content for Dean Patrick Whitney’s book on “sketching” innovation, so that
businesses can adapt to the shift from an economy of scale to an economy of choice.
Recovery Park IIT Institute of Design // Jan 2016 - Present
• Applied Dean Patrick Whitney’s “whole view” model to an organization that develops job skills
through urban agriculture in Detroit. This is the first initiative of ID’s Social Innovation Lab.
Lighthouse 360 Yodle // Launched in May 2014
• Conducted primary research and used behavior design to increase show rates at dental practices.
• Achieved a 42% task completion rate and 70% weekly engagement for over 2,000 users.
Good Call Experience Yodle // Launched in Sept 2013
• Increased client retention using insights from primary research and persuasive interaction design.
Yodle Max Yodle // Launched in Jan 2013
• Designed and implemented a service experience for 30,000 small business owners in 12 weeks.
• Increased 180-day retention from 35% to 65% and monthly user logins by 78%.
• Became the foundation of a customer-centered thinking culture. Persuaded leadership to increase
client-facing development teams from 1 to 5 and interaction designers from 2 to 8.
Mobile Strategy Yodle // Launched in Jan 2012
• Awarded for my team’s strategy on mobile advertising and mobile websites. Received the “Top
100 in IT Innovation” award from CIO 100 and the “Mobile Champion” award from Google.
Local Store Marketer Fishbowl // Launched in May 2010
• Designed and implemented a system for franchise organizations that provided brand control to the
corporate entity while empowering franchisees to market locally.
• Maintained 97% monthly client retention and helped scale the product to 40,000 users.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
OpenCo NYC Conference New York, NY
Delivering Business Value // 2013
Presented with the CEO on Yodle’s focus towards
delivering business value.
Walkabout NYC New York, NY
Delivering Business Value // 2013
Delivered the same presentation as OpenCo NYC.
ACTIVITIES
Dean Search, Institute of Design Chicago, IL
Student Participant // 2016
Chosen by faculty to bring the students’ voice to the
dean search committee.
BarnRaise Design Conference Chicago, IL
Experience Lead // 2015
Led a team of volunteers through the design and
execution of the conference experience.
Penn State University University Park, PA
Teaching Assistant // 2005
Facilitated discussion among 15 students in the course,
“Sociology of Race and Ethnic Relations.”
Gustavo Cascio
MDes candidate with consulting experience and Business
Economics background seeking internship opportunities in
Service Design.
p · (+1) (312) 774-7518
e · gustavo.cascio@id.iit.edu
work experience
education
COCOLAB INNOVATION AGENCY
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
[Co-Founder and Senior Consultant]
[MDes candidate]
2012 – 2015, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2015 – 2018, Chicago, US
Innovation process co-designer, documenter, and facilitator. Main
projects I worked in:
UNIVERSIDAD DI TELLA
Imagining and planning the future at Wal-Mart Argentina
Planned and led interdisciplinary team of employees to design 2020’s
Supercenter layout and customer service (new Business Model design
which became role-model for South America region).
[Business Economics Degree]
Placing Innovation as a core skill at MetLife LA Region
Co-designed and implemented plan to place Innovation as a core skill
within Argentina and 6 countries in Latin America Region.
[One-semester exchange program]
Recapturing share at InBev
Designed and co-led research, ideation and selection of ideas
performed by interdisciplinary team of 60 people.
CREATIVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION & NEURONILLA
Envisioning the future of Banking in Argentina at Banco Galicia
Co-designed and executed a 3-year program to establish Innovation
as a corporate value: 20 workshops, +30 training programs, +1800
employees, 30 ideas tested and 10 ideas implemented.
Overcoming unfair government policies at LAN Airlines
Designed and led workshop for employees to research, ideate and
develop ideas to increase sales tickets from Argentinian provinces into
capital city and overcome unfair government policies.
2006 – 2009, Buenos Aires, Argentina
WARSAW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
2008, Warsaw, Poland
[Creative Problem Solving and Team Facilitation Courses]
2013, Madrid, Spain
ESEADE
[Executive Program in Sports Marketing and Management]
2011, Buenos Aires, Argentina
skills
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
UNIVERSIDAD DI TELLA
[Undergraduate Professor and Graduate TA]
2013 – 2015, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Innovation Professor for Economics, Business Economics, Architecture,
and Political Science undergraduates; Innovation Teaching Assistant for
Executive Programs.
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LANGUAGES
MS Office
InDesign
Adobe Bridge
Adobe InDesign
Blurb Booksmart
Blurb Bookwright
iMovie
• Fluent in English
• Native Spanish
STANDARD BANK
[Retail Banking Marketing Analyst]
2010 – 2012, Buenos Aires, Argentina
awards
Designed and executed Customer Care Program to achieve 10%
decrease in attrition rate and 15% increase in credit card consumption.
Co-led marketing campaigns for youth segment achieving 20% market
penetration.
Co-developed a new web page to enhance high-income UX.
IIT Institute of Design Fellowship
Academic Award for Master of Design.
volunteering experience
passions and hobbies
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN’S BARNRAISE 2015
Writing. I have written six books which I have distributed among my
friends and family, and I am already writing my 7th.
[Experience Team Volunteer]
2015, Chicago, IL
SONRISAS NGO
[Teacher and Writer]
2013 – 2015, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Warsaw School of Economics Scholarship
Scholarship granted based on academic performance.
Diabetes management. Being diabtetic type 1 since I was 14, I am
passionate about understanding the disease and helping others to
better cope with it.
Drumming. Helps me exercise my whole brain through a diverse set of
skills: coordination, rythm, interpretation and creativity.
Physical activity. Passionate about practicing sports, especially soccer
and tennis.
HAEBEEN CHOI
DESIGN STRATEGY
DESIGN RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE DESIGN
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
CHOOSE CHICAGO + IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
Chicago, IL 2015
DESIGN RESEARCH & STRATEGY Created an experience model for exploring
Chicago with the goal of increasing future visitors and leisure tourist traffic in the
city.
GODREJ & BOYCE Design Intern
Mumbai, India 2015
IIT Institute of Design
Master of Design,
Jan 2015-Dec 2016 (Expected)
Chicago, IL
Sookmyung Women’s Univ
DESIGN RESEARCH + PRODUCT DESIGN Conducted field research on behavior
in using and drinking water, as well as the water supply system in India; Designed
a new type of water purifier for the Indian market based on the ethnographic
research; Worked with a multidisciplinary team including marketing, product
management, and engineering.
BFA in Product Design,
Mar 2007-Feb 2011
Seoul, Korea
SEOUL DESIGN FOUNDATION Design Researcher
SKILLS
Seoul, Korea 2014
DESIGN RESEARCH Researched local taxi services and created a new service of
public transportation system as a supplement to UBER for a government organization in Korea.
LG ELECTRONICS INC. Design Researcher
Seoul, Korea 2014
DESIGN RESEARCH Evaluated how the material glass and shape of a curved OLED
TV contributed to positive viewing experiences for users in order to understand
the products validity within the market place.
LG ELECTRONICS INC. Product Designer
Seoul, Korea 2011-2013
Analysis & Synthesis
Ethno-research methods
In-context interviewing
Problem framing
Data visualization
Rapid-prototyping
Executive 3D visualization
Product development
DESIGN RESEARCH + PRODUCT DESIGN Conducted in-house studies on user
needs, market research & strategy in concert with outside research organizations;
based on the analysis, designed home appliances for the global market.
Business Analysis
Beta testing & market testing
FAIR TRADE PROJECT Project Manager
CONTACT
Seoul, Korea 2010-2011
DESIGN RESEARCH Conducted contextual analysis of trades between producers
and consumers and created design concepts.
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN TREND CENTER Researcher
Seoul 2010
DESIGN RESEARCH Researched a microtrend flow and forecasted people’s
lifestyles based on secondary research in delivering desirable and viable product
recommendations.
LG DESIGN GENIUS PROGRAM Design Intern
Seoul, Korea 2009-2010
PRODUCT DESIGN Analyzed user behavior and designed products for multiple
design divisions at LG.
haebeen.choi@id.iit.edu
www.haebeen.com
312. 945. 9817
Hongxuan Ge
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IAN O’DONNELL
224.392.8986 | iano@id.iit.edu
I am interested in how the intersection of design and business can create
products and services that simultaneously enrich the lives of users and create
sustainable business growth. Seeking to apply my experience in design,
research, and strategy to obtain a Summer 2016 internship.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago IL
IIT Institute of Design
Teaching Assistant | August 2015 - Present
Led undergraduate student teams through design methods training to aid in
ideation and concept refinement relating to big data and the urban experience
Master of Design
Focus in Design Strategy
Chicago IL | Expected May 2017
Northwestern University
SC Johnson Racine WI
Design Research and Strategy Intern | May 2015 - August 2015
Led in-home research in Brazil and Thailand and synthesized findings to inform
strategic direction of new air freshener design
Conducted key stakeholder and expert interviews to create a 5-year strategic
roadmap illustrating early-stage concepts for the implementation of a new
prototyping and testing lab
Energy BBDO Chicago IL
Bachelor of Arts
Economics, Mathematics
Evanston IL | June 2009
Executive Education in JAVA
Programming
Chicago IL | Summer 2013
SKILLS
Associate Research Director | December 2013 - September 2014
Computer
Led digital analytics for Bayer account encompassing nine CPG brands
Adobe Creative Suite
Rhinoceros
Microsoft Office Suite
SPSS
JAVA
HTML/JavaScript/CSS
Google/Facebook Analytics
Researched, prototyped, and implemented a new agency digital analytics
reporting process with key client and agency stakeholders
Designed, implemented, and analyzed large-scale custom research studies
including qualitative and quantitative studies to identify potential growth
initiatives across multiple CPG categories
Senior Research Analyst | January 2013 - November 2013
Researched and mapped the landscape of advertising research firms to sell-in
to client and agency leadership a process enabling the tracking of in-market
sales attributed to Bayer’s digital advertising campaigns
Managed primary quantitative and qualitative research to identify primary
consumer targets and strategic directions for new business initiatives
Research Analyst | September 2011 - December 2012
Developed and analyzed custom quantitative research studies in
conjunction with clients, consumer data, and market (Nielsen/IRI)
data to aid in business decision making and marketing strategy
development across all agency accounts
Ipsos Marketing Chicago IL
Research Analyst | January 2010 - August 2011
Consulted with internal and external clients to translate marketing and
business problems related to new product and restaging of current product
lines into market research objectives and research designs
Research Techniques
Concept Testing
Contextual interviewing
Focus Groups
CLT Testing
Discrete Choice
Forecasting
Segmentation
Perceptual Mapping
Ignacio Martinez
Objective
nachista.com
ignacio@id.iit.edu
224.639.0347
Apply my experience in graphic design to an interaction design
internship in a collaborative work environment.
Experience
August 2012 - Present
The University of Chicago
Production Specialist
Principal graphic designer in office of over 300 employees where we
complete projects from concept to coordinating with printers for final
product. Print projects include developing the Facilties Services (FS)
department’s first annual report and managed to produce an issue
every year since 2012 amongst myself and one copywriter. Further
developed layout, typography, and color skills through occasional
poster designs including a series for a bike safety campaign on the
UChicago campus which featured simple drawings and typography to
convey messages. In addition to print, I am an administrator of the FS
website edited on a content management system where I have pushed
the capabilities through raw HTML when content calls for a different
kind of presentation.
June 2011 - August 2011
University of Illinois
Planning & Design Intern
Expanded the university’s digital map by taking precise GPS points
across the physical campus and overlaying the points on a digital
interface to lay out objects onto real latitudes/longitudes; our team
could then provide architects/builders explicit map data about
underground utilities, buildings, roadways, etc.
January 2009 - May 2011
University of Illinois, Residence Hall
Paraprofessional
Served as a resident adviser focused on planning and facilitating
events centered around social justice. In collaboration with a fellow
resident adviser, we succeeded in creating a lively space for residents
by carrying out a weekly series of discussions/events for residents to
feel free to speak to us about any questions or concerns.
Skills
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Wireframes
HTML/CSS
jQuery
Rhino 3D
Keyshot
Education
Fall 2015 - Present
IIT, Institute of Design
Master of Design Candidate, 2018
Intermittent, Fall 2013 - Fall 2014
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Continuing Studies, Visual Communication
August 2007 - December 2011
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies
Jaime Rivera
Design Research & Behavior Change
www.uxbehavior.com / jaime@id.iit.edu / (312) 860-8011
Design researcher and PhD candidate working at the intersection
of technology and behavior change. Ten plus years of professional
experience leading interdisciplinary teams connecting UX insights to
new business opportunities.
Seeking full-time position starting summer 2016
Selected Research and Academic Experiences
Education
Doctoral Research 2013 - present
My research proposes a structured method to design persuasive technologies by using
participatory approaches to learn how people create meaning when they interact with new
information systems. I use qualitative and quantitative research methods to apply the most
common behavior change models from cognitive sciences to generate new digital services.
University of Los Andes - Bogota, Colombia.
Bachelor of Industrial Design (2008)
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, IL
Adjunct Professor Fall 2015
In the Interprofessional Project Program (IPRO), I teach the Digital Service Design class with
emphasis in technological platforms introducing user-centered design methods to students
with different backgrounds. Since 2013 I worked as a Teacher Assistant in the courses of
Intro to Digital Media and Interaction Design Workshop. Introducing information architecture,
prototyping interactions and persuasive technology strategies to create sustainable business
opportunities.
Graduate Research Assistant Summer 2014
Collaborated in the design, implementation and analysis of user-centered interviews from
caregivers of children with asthma, key informant interviews of clinical staff and guided
observation tours in six different emergency departments in the Chicago area, with the
purpose of redesigning the discharge information that caregivers of children with asthma
receive. Project funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute PCORI.
Medical Technology Development
Information Technology Design Analyst, Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, PA Summer
2013
Conducted user research for high risk patient populations to design a remote patient
monitoring system integrated with electronic health records (EHR). At the end of the research,
conducted a workshop with different stakeholders using persuasive technology frameworks
and Self-Determination Theory to promote patient engagement and improve health outcomes.
Product Designer, Biomedical Engineering Research Projects, University of Los Andes,
Colombia 2001 - 2010
Facilitated a user-centered approach inside a multidisciplinary group of medical staff and
engineers in different areas. Focused on reframing the project from patient’s perspective,
synthesizing new opportunities for strategic innovation, prototyping early low fidelity concepts
and high fidelity models for user experience evaluation.
Consulting Experience
Provide design consultation services across a variety of sectors; past clients include: Gap INC,
American Greetings, Worthington Industries, Bernzomatic, Hampton Inn, Chicago City Hall
and the Operative Performance Research Institute at the University of Chicago Medicine.
Freelance Design Research Methods
Lead Charrette Facilitator, Shimer College - Illinois Institute of Technology Summer 2015
Planned and conducted innovation workshops to ideate and plan joint curricular initiatives
between both institutions to support a strategic partnership.
Research Contractor, Root Learning Chicago, IL Summer 2012
Conducted qualitative research in stores around the US, generating insights about retail
management styles, associate behaviors and customer interactions.
IIT Institute of Design- Chicago, IL
Doctor of Philosophy in Design
(Spring 2016 candidacy expected)
Master of Design (2013)
Skills
Research
Ethnographic research, data modeling, stimulus
for research, cultural probes, field observation,
provotyping.
Prototyping
Iterative concept generation, concept
prototyping, usability testing, alternative
prototyping methods.
Methods
Applied behavior change theories, workshop
planning and facilitation, design thinking models
and frameworks, collaborative design sessions,
portfolio planning, concept development and IRB
research proposals.
Languages
English / Spanish
Design Awards
Core 77 Design Awards 2015 student winner
Service Design Category. Student Runner up
Strategy & Research Category.
International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA)
08 winner Bronze Medal Research Category.
Colciencias-Laspau PhD Scholarship
Awarded by the Colombian Science,
Technology and Innovation Program.
Volunteeer
Stanford Persuasive Tech Lab August 2015
Collaborating as Guest Researcher with professor
BJ Fogg.
Persuasive 2015 Conference Summer 2015
Faculty Organizing Committee.
Interests
Fitness, nutrition, biomechanics, build japanese
robot scale models (Gundam), amateur DJ,
karaoke singer and tech lover.
JENNIS@ID.IIT.EDU
312.560.8713
Jenni Schneiderman
USER-CENTERED RESEARCH, STRATEGY & SERVICE DESIGN
Education
Relevant Experience
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
Master of Design
Chicago, IL | Spring 2017
BARNRAISE 2015
Conference Co-chair Chicago, IL | 2015 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
KENYON COLLEGE
B.A. Psychology, Spanish Area Studies
Gambier, OH | Spring 2008
Select Projects
CIGNA HEALTH INSURANCE
Design planning for a more
lifestyle-centric customer
engagement model.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Design research and strategy
to improve the foster care
experience for Illinois families.
NIH PEDIATRIC ASTHMA STUDY
User research and communication
planning to improve asthma control
and intervention on Chicago’s South
and West sides.
Responsible for thematic direction of “Designing for Improved Access to
Care,” a cross-pollination of human-centered design and healthcare.
Cultivated relationships with the Chicago Department of Public Health and
MATTER Chicago as strategic partners, and 13 local startups, communitybased organizations, and non-profits as community partners or “clients.”
Procured $10,000 in sponsorship to support participation of non-profit
professionals.
Engaged over 40 graduate students at the Institute of Design to actively
and creatively shape the BarnRaise 2015 experience.
YMCA OF THE USA
Strategic Innovation Intern Chicago, IL | Summer 2015
Created Persona Toolkit for program directors and front line staff to
catalyze empathy building across the movement. Conducted Usability
Testing in the field in urban and suburban contexts.
Collaborated as design research and thought partner in the upgrade of
the national swim lesson and after school programs.
ACADEMY FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Expanded Learning and Community Engagement Chicago, IL | 2010 - 14
Pioneered youth, family, and community program design, financial model
and development.
Envisioned and implemented three-annual mission-aligned educational
events (300+ attendees).
Activities and Skills
Cultivated local and global community partnerships with universities, high
schools, and NGOs.
FULBRIGHT ASSOCIATION
CHICAGO CHAPTER
Director of Membership
Chicago, IL | 2013 - Present
Served as language broker between English-speaking institutional
leadership and Spanish-speaking constituency.
Professional fluency in Spanish
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, & After-effects.
Microsoft Office Suite
Digital Photography
Contextual research & inquiry,
ethnography, stakeholder engagement,
service blueprinting, concept generation
& development, rapid prototyping
Empowered collaboration between parent leaders and school
administration to jointly create a multi-stakeholder Community Leadership
Council, whose mission was to advocate for positive student, family, and
school development.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FULBRIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Research and English Teaching Fellow Mendoza, Argentina | 2009 - 10
Conducted primary research on human rights and collective resilience.
Co-taught English language, literature, and culture classes to 100+
Argentine pedagogy students.
Je n n i fe r
peterson jpeterson@id.iit.edu (317) 627-9566
Practiced collaborator and avid prototyper passionate about designing for better
human experiences and looking to hone my skills through a summer internship in
user centered research, design strategy, or experience design.
experience
education
Associate Designer Little Bird Innovation, TN 2015-2016
IIT Institute of Design
Chicago, IL 2014-present
One of 5 team members in an emerging innovation consultancy focused in research,
strategy and implementation. Engaged in every step of the design process with corporate
to non profit clients including a multi-national pharmacutical company and Memphis
College of Art. Played a role in project planning and strategy, assisted in the design of
and facilitated multiple user reasearch sessions, was an active member in research
analysis sessions and was a key player helping to develop and test new ideas for clients.
Contributed in the facilitation of multiple co-creation sessions with users. Responsible for
the design of the final innovaton strategy presentation for Bayer Consumer Health
Projects Manager/Designer Indianapolis CYO, IN 2012-14
Managed six development campaigns from concept to design to database analysis
for a 75-year-old non-profit organization serving 30,000 participants yearly; Responsible
for maintinance of a database of over 10,000 donors; Designed and managed a new
fundraising strategy which reached its goal of $75,000 in just 4 days; Increased social
media engagement 115%; Increased donations to the Annual Fund by 43% in two years
Manager/Barista SoHo Cafe & Gallery, IN 2011-12
Barista and sole manager of a successful independent coffeehouse and gallery.
Managed all aspects of business and marketing for specialty coffee, food service, art
gallery, and event space. Increased sales and customer returns, implemented
consistency, quality and customer focused service while bringing expenditures down
Architectural Design Intern CSO Architects, IN 2009
Summer internship working in the office and in the field on multiple design projects
including the state’s largest civic project to date – the new Indianapolis Int. Airport
Freelance Designer 2005-present
Logo and business card design. Print design (cyclical fundraising appeals, event
invitations, and Annual Reports). Wedding set design/execution (programs, table
cards, menus, and name plates). Custom cookie design/execution (see www.
jenniferscustomcookies.blogspot.com). Atrium design/installation for FroYo Yogurt shop
cultural design experience
Ghana Design Build Studio West Africa 2005
Life changing cultural immersion with experience in user research, collaborative design,
traditional building techique, and complete construction of a village community center
Miami Indian Design Studio Miami, OK 2008
Historical and culturally understanding through research and immersion with the Miami
Indian Tribe. Design/construction the Chief Floyd E. Leonard Memorial Sculpture
Over the Rhine Design Build Cincinnati, OH 2006
On-site design and construction of an apartment unit designated for lower income
housing in the underserved and gentrified neighborhood of Over the Rhine
Masters of Design
expected ‘18
Miami University
Oxford, OH 2003-05/2007-09
BFA in Architecture
additional focus in sculpture
honors
Sanford Z. Friedman
Architecture Scholarship
for attitude and hard work 2009
Departmental Honors
Miami University Department of
Architecture & Interior Design
2008-09
Dean’s List
Miami University 2004-2009
Miami Art Museum Exhibit
How the Miami People Live:
Featuring Chief Floyd E. Leonard
Memorial Sculpture 2008
skills
Creative Suite
Power Point
Keynote
Rhino 5
Keyshot
SketchUp
Photography
Hand Rendering
Model Building
Woodworking
Prototyping
Collaboration
Design Thinking
Brand Management
Event Coordination
Jessica Lee
626.272.3310
jessica.lee@id.iit.edu
by-jessicalee.com
A deep critical thinker looking to create meaningful solutions during
a summer internship in design strategy and research.
Experience
NGO-IC | Hanoi, Vietnam
Mar 2015 – Jun 2015
Volunteer for start-up advocacy database for Vietnamese NGO’s
Redesigned presentations and proposals for international workshops to ban
asbestos usage in Vietnam
General Mills | Minneapolis, MN
July 2013 - Jan 2015
Supply Chain Finance for Fiber One & Nature Valley
Prototyped models to simulate capital investment projects worth $11MM for
the Fiber One brand and $72MM for the Nature Valley brand
Advised supply chain capabilities and costs on over 40 new product
launches, including the launch of Nature Valley Breakfast Biscuits
Aug 2012 – Jul 2013
Finance Marketing Analyst for Small Planet Foods Division
Managed portfolio of current and new products under Cascadian Farms,
Muir Glen and Larabar brands
Developed a model for logistics and marketing partners to efficiently build
up the annual volume estimate for 100+ organic snack products.
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Finance Analyst Intern for Restaurants and Bakeries Segment
Designed a bid tracking tool to gain transparency and highlight new trends
Education
Expected May 2018
Master of Design and Foundation Candidate
Institute of Design, IIT
Alumni Fellowship Recipient
Graduated May 2012
B.S. in Business Administration
Washington University in St. Louis
Majors in Finance and International Business; Minor in Chinese
Olin Business Scholar
What excites me
Mass
consumer goods
Disability in society
International travel
Food’s role in culture
Skills
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Rhinoceros 3D
Fluent in Cantonese
Proficient in Mandarin
WhatIdidoutsideoftheoffice
VSA MN
Served as board member for this nonprofit that provides accessibility to the
arts for people with disabilities
General Mills Asian Heritage Network
Organized cultural and community bonding events that each held 100 to
300 participants
Accountability MN
Facilitated over 100 free tax returns for low-income individuals and families
during the 2013 and 2014 tax season
jieydesign@gmail.com // 312.218.7436 // www.jieyang.design
Jie Yang
Seeking a full-time opportunity in user experience design to integrate
user desires, technology possibilities and business requirements to
envision a better way of living.
Experience
Education
Razorfish, Chicago
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
User Experience Design Intern | Jun 2015–Aug 2015
• Worked with teams to help various clients define digital experience from building
wireframes to set up long-term strategy
• Worked with intern team to define and pitch digital campaign for client project
Shanghai Design Biennial (SDB), Shanghai
Participant Designer | 2014
• Researched how family members behave in surgical waiting area
• Designed product to enhance communication between family members and doctors
Continuum, Shanghai
Industrial Design Intern | Jan 2014–Feb 2014
• Assisted product team in designing containers for detergent
• Built 3D models of candidate concepts
Nordic Design & Innovation Week, Shanghai
Participant Designer | 2013
• Led cross-cultural team through concept generation and execution
• Ideated bike lending system, which was selected and exhibited at Bridge 8 in Shanghai
Fixpert Social Project, fixpert.org, Shanghai
Industrial Designer | 2013
• Redesigned and implemented new on-campus delivery system
Leadership and Activities
Teaching Assistant, Chicago
Illinois Institute of Technology | Aug 2015–Present
• Assisting in teaching undergraduate course in digital service design
Design Mentor, Shanghai
One Pear Consulting | Aug 2015–Present
• Teaching design thinking and communication skills to undergraduate students
Freshman Mentor,Shanghai
Master of Design candidate, 2016
Design strategy and research
Award: ID Fellowship
Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Engineering, July 2014
Industrial Design
Awards: Excellent Leadership Award
Scholarship for Public Welfare Google (China)
University of Bologna, Italy
Industrial Design Studio, Aug 2012
Art, society and industry
Skills
User Research
Primary and secondary research
Design analysis
Interaction Design
Concept development
Digital prototyping with Sketch/Axure/Marvel
Storytelling
Industrial Design
Sketching
3D Modeling and rendering
Physical prototyping
Adobe Creative Suite
Expert user of Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/
Premiere/AfterEffects
Tongji University | 2012–2013
• Guided thirty students as they adjusted to new life and academic experiences
Development
HTML/CSS/Javascript
President of Volunteer Department,Shanghai
Language
Tongji University | 2011–2012
• Supervised projects and teams, helped more than 1,000 volunteers in three years
Chinese
English
Jim Tyrrell
Principal JBoss Solutions Architect
1804 Pine St #3
Boulder, CO 80302
M 720-839-2251
jimtyrrell@yahoo.com
Seeking
User centric innovation professional, orthodoxy challenger and technology thought leader seeking a
leadership position using my masters education, skills in innovation leadership, consulting, design thinking,
project management, software development, open source software, community development, team
development and sales.
Experience
Principal JBoss Solutions Architect, Red Hat; Remote in Boulder, CO November 2006 - Present
• Technical Lead for Red Hat’s acquisition of the Affordable Care Act business
• Member of Public Sectors Office of the Chief Technologist as the Middleware Chief Architect
• Chief Public Sector JBoss Advocate leading multiple BU and PS SSP Interlocks
• Proven record facilitating meetings with technology implementors, coders, DBAs, enterprise architects,
and CTO/CIOs
• Masters Program skills leveraged internally at Red Hat:
‣ Systemic analysis and user observation leveraged to facilitate focusing on areas for improvement for
Fuse and BxMS products.
‣ Leveraged The Ten Types of Innovation, to describe how products are succeeding and providing a
framework for exploring new markets and opportunities for new and existing products
‣ Conversations at all levels of the organization around my user Expert, Functional and Emotional
model for cataloging Red Hat customer experiences with Red Hat products
• Technical lead and liaison between 14 JBoss Solution Architects and the JBoss Business Unit
delivering:
‣ Provide field guidance and suggestions on product plans to insure alignment with customer needs
‣ Guide and mentor team members on best practices for internal and external presentations
‣ Represent and advocate for customers on needed features
• Champion for customers and attendee of multiple user experience sessions evaluating JBoss
products, identifying defects and challenges for typical end users
• Cross functional team leader for Red Hat initiatives challenging complex Red Hat Orthodoxies
Consultant, Software Information Systems; Lexington, KY August 2003 - November 2006
• Technical Lead and Lead Architect for Vision Builder Online, servicing the upgrades and selections for
your new home. Led technical implementation, business implementation, and on going customer
support and maintenance
Java Consultant, Various Companies; Lexington, KY April 2000 - August 2003
• Lead technical director and creator of horspehotos.com
• Created http://www.sportys.com/chartdoctor/ for Sporty’s Pilot Shop
Engineer, Lexmark International; Lexington, KY May 1997-April 2000
• Team Lead and Lead Architect on a team of 12 for an extensive software configuration management
system
Engineer, Astonautics Corporation of America; Milwaukee, WI February 1996 - May 1997
• Lead innovator of software implementing GPS tracking and vehicle locations on moving maps
Education
• Illinois Institute of Technology - Institute of Design Masters of Design Methods, May 2016
• University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, BS Computer Science, May 1997
Awards and Other Intangibles
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Eagle Scout, May 1990
Top Presenter at Red Hat Summit, multiple times
Most requested Public Sector JBoss SA for customer presentations for large & strategic opportunities
JBoss Solutions Architect MVP
John Meyer 257 East Quincy Street Riverside, Illinois 60546 708.447.2389 home 773.717.1393 mobile jmmeyer@me.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmeyerdesigner
Professional Profile
Design Leader
Accomplished human-centered designer delivering innovation, product development and research. Leading teams in
developing user-centered experiences, systems to deliver them and business strategy to support them. Taking
projects from concept through execution. Brings together experience, electronic, environmental and process design.
Career Summary
VHA, Inc. June 2008–October 2015 Director, Design
Analytic Platforms Designed large, multi-layered analytic dashboards delivering benchmarked metrics.
Design for Physicians Research and design for dashboards showing comparative, benchmarked physician
performance metrics and associated case data.
Design for Clinical Leaders Led research and design of analytic products for quality leaders, service line
leaders and executives.
Knowledge Transfer Platforms Conducted research and documented leading clinical practices for knowledge
transfer to other network hospitals.
Business Efficiency Led research and design of Supply Networks operations platform. Reduced 5x redundant
data entry to a single point of entry and automated reporting while preserving compatibility with current process.
Design Process Development Collaborated with analytics and IT teams to create a product development
process fostering collaboration throughout the software cycle.
Museum of Science and Industry 1995, 1998–2008 Exhibit Developer and Designer, Project Manager
Full Lifecycle Project Development Content development and design, user experience research, user
experience design and project management.
Museum Exhibit Design and Production Environmental and detail design, content development, visitor research,
prototype testing, evaluation, label writing and project management.
The Field Museum 1997–1998 Consultant Designer
Kohl Children’s Museum 1995–1997 Assistant Director of Exhibits
Chicago Children’s Museum 1994 Consultant Designer and Content Developer
Software Engineering Requirements development, coding, software testing
Illinois Institute of Technology 1990–1994 Application Programmer
AT&T Bell Laboratories 1988–1990 Member of Technical Staff-I
Schering AG, Berlin 1986–1987 Application Programmer
Education
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology 1994 Master of Design, IIT Fellowship
Innovation, human-centered design, product development
Texas A&M University 1986 B.S. Physics, Magna Cum Laude
Ludwig-Maximillians Universität (University of Munich) 1983–1984 Junior year abroad
Literature, history, political science and physics, in German
University of Chicago 2000 Certificate Course, Project Management
John%Frederick%Pew%%
johnfpew@gmail.com
(828)-231-8678
Seeking opportunity to combine seven years of start-up experience with new design skills.
Experience
TREW Gear
Hood River, OR
Technical and Stylish Ski/Snowboard Outerwear Company
2008-2015
Founder/Director of Special Operations
•! Founding member responsible for initial market strategy, product development, and production sourcing.
•! Led grassroots sales/marketing and branding tour visiting 200+ retailers during 4+ months on the road.
•! Planned, coordinated and managed logistics and operations for several large national and international
tradeshow efforts.
•! ISPO Brand New Award finalist in Munich (2012).
Hood River, OR
International and Domestic Sales Manager
2009-2014
•! Managed all revenue channels, including direct, wholesale, private label, and international achieving, positive
growth each year despite manufacturing and market challenges.
•! Managed sales team of 6-8 independent sales reps and distributors in 12+ countries coordinating sales,
marketing, and branding goals.
•! Created and led first ever annual sales meeting in Hood River bringing together independent reps and
stakeholders to participate in branding exercises and align goals.
•! Responsible for growing revenue from 0 to 2 million in 6 years.
Portland, OR
Fundraising and Transition Team Member
2014-2015
•! Worked on team to negotiate proper valuation of TREW for first fundraising capital call.
•! Prepared strategy on new direct-to-consumer business model shift.
•! Worked with members of new TREW Co. on sales strategy, branding and marketing goals to ensure success
of new business model.
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology/Institute of Design
Masters of Design/MBA Dual Degree
•! Current Foundation year student
•! Intended completion in Spring of 2018
Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts Degree
•! Chinese Language Major
•! World Politics Minor
Skills
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Proficient in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese
Conversational skills in Spanish
Learning Adobe CC and Rhino 3-D Modeling
Chicago, IL
2015-2018
Clinton, NY
May 2008
JUAN
DE LA
ROSA
DESIGN RESEARCH
Phone
(407) 624-6113
E-mail
juanalfonso@id.iit.edu
Web
www.jadelarosadesign.com
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF
COLOMBIA
Professor and Design Researcher
August 2004 to present
• Research on design methods applied to
communication and information
• Research on new technologies for
collaborative spaces
• Research on new media and interaction
design
• Expertise in big data and information
design
DE LA ROSA RESEACRH
Design Consultant
SUMMARY
Profesional Designer with a masters in
multimedia and interaction and more
than 10 years of experience in research
and design.
Currently looking for a summer
internship/job where I can join design
research projects and both learn and
contribute with my experience on the
field of innovation to improve design
processes and outcomes oriented
specially to bussines development.
SKILLS
- Design resarch methods
- Innovation process & strategy
- Leadership for design teams
- Design project management
- Communication & marketing strategies
- Business modeling & strategy
- Big data & information design
- Concept design & innovation
- UX/UI Design & research
- Prototyping & analisys
August 2010 to present
• Definition of design basic politics
• Oversee human factors, from ergonomics
to communications
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF
COLOMBIA
Head of the Design Department
August 2010 to August 2014
• Leaded the project on Infrastructure for
Design for the department
• Fundraised more than US$300.000 dollars
in resources to support research projects
• Oversaw research projects and politics for
the deparment
• Leaded communication and innovation
projects with several teams of designers
BLUE MANGO CREATIVE
ART DIRECTOR/SENIOR DESIGNER
October 2001 to October 2006
EDUCATION
• Head of communication and marketing
projects for companies like AmericanExpress, MetroBank and DarkDog
• Lead on the interaction design projects
• Part of the communications and marketing
strategy team
• Brand and Identity projects for more than
fifteen different firms
BA. Graphic Designer 1997
National University of Colombia
SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduate Degree in Multimedia 2007
National University of Colombia
• Best High-School Students Program National University of Colombia Scholarship
1993
• Awarded Fulbright Scholarship for Academic
Development 2013.
• IIT Institute of Design Doctoral Fellowship
2015-2017.
Master Degree in Interaction 2013
National University of Colombia
PhD on Design ID-IIT Currently
PUBLICATIONS,
CONFERENCES &
WORKSHOPS SPEAKER
PUBLICATIONS
• “The screen from local to global” chapter at
“Art and location” publication, 2006,
National University of Colombia.
• “Multimedia Design, a multidimensional
approach to information”. published at
“Actas de Diseño”, No. 1, ISSN 1850-2032.
Universidad de Palermo, Buenos Aires 2006.
• “The screen from local to global” published
at “Actas de Diseño”, No. 3, . ISSN
1850-2032. Universidad de Palermo, Buenos
Aires 2007.
• “Methodologies for the design of social
posters at Latin America”, Art School,
National University of Colombia. 2010. ISBN
9789587195224.
• “Towards a new epistemologic understanding
of design” published at “Actas de Diseño”,
No. 19, . ISSN 1850-2032. University
Palermo, Buenos Aires 2015, pg 153-156.
CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS
SPEAKER
• Conference: “The screen as a window from
local to global” presented on Manuel
Ancizar’s regional conference 2006, II, “Art y
Place”, National University of Colombia.
2006.
• Conference: “Multimedia Design, towards a
multidimensional approach to information”,
presented on the 1st Latin-American Design
Meeting, University of Palermo, Buenos
Aires, Argentina. 2006.
• Conference: “The mediated image: nature
and role on the cultural construction of
society”, presented on FORMA 2007, ISDI,
La Habana, Cuba, 2007.
• Conference: “The screen, from local to
global”, presented on the 2nd
Latin-American Design Meeting, University of
Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2007.
• Workshop: “Social Poster from Latin
America”, 10th International Biennale of
Poster in México. México DF, 2008
• Conference: “Methodologies for the design
of Social Poster from Latin America”,
International Biennale of Poster of Bolivia, La
Paz, 2009.
• Conference: “Methodologies for the design
of Social Poster from Latin America”, 11th
International Biennale of Poster in México.
México DF, 2010.
• Conference “Elements for an epistemological
definition of graphic design” presented on
the IV Congress of Design Teaching,
Universidad de Palermo, Buenos Aires,
Argentina. 2013.
• Workshop: “Innovative solutions for big data
and transportation systems”, Politechnic of
Milan. Milan, Italy, 2015.
kira novak
kiranovak.com // kiranovak9@gmail.com
I’m driven by curiosity and a passion for creative problem solving,
and I have a background synthesizing consumer research into
actionable insights. I’m seeking a summer internship to expand
my experience in design strategy while leveraging strong analytical,
creative, and solution-oriented thinking.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
iModerate Research Technologies Denver, CO
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, IL
Qualitative Specialist May 2014-June 2015
Alumni Fellowship Recipient
Experience Committee, BarnRaise 2015
Greenbook Top 25 Most Innovative Market Research Companies
Developed qualitative market research projects for B2C and B2B clients
• Communicated with clients to establish research objectives and project design
• Determined architecture for final reports; developed strategic recommendations;
oversaw analysts and writers
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, often under aggressive timelines
•
Special Projects January 2014-June 2015
Tasked with developing new research products using third-party text analytics software
Designed (iM)merge Analytics, which utilizes text analytics and qualitative analysis to
synthesize open-ended survey responses
• Developed variations of (iM)merge to address needs of clients including Fortune 500
companies and prominent political campaigns
•
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Junior Project Director July 2012-May 2014
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Worked with project directors and clients to manage project logistics and flow
Communicated with clients to ensure projects moved smoothly; managed expectations
Master of Design Candidate, 2018
Colby College Waterville, ME
Bachelor of Arts, 2012
Psychology, American Studies
Graduated with distinction in both majors
CIEE Study Abroad Dakar, Senegal
Senegalese Language and
Culture, 2010
SKILLS
Emotion & Mood Lab, Colby Department of Psychology Waterville, ME
Qualitative research development
and management
Text analytics
Research Assistant January 2011-May 2012
Digital Photography
Administered qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys in studies seeking to
understand the impact of stress and conflict on emotional reactivity and mood disorders
• Developed system to maintain consistent and accurate coding across research assistants
•
Pugh Community Board, Colby College Waterville, ME
Vice Chair September 2009-May 2012
Created innovative programming to promote diversity and inclusivity on campus
• Oversaw social media presence and marketing campaigns for specific programming
•
McGaw YMCA Camp Echo Fremont, MI
Program Coordinator Summer 2015
•
Provided creative, engaging, and safe programming; accommodated needs of campers
ages 7-14
Trip Guide Summer 2011
•
Led backpacking and kayaking trips for teens; certified as a Wilderness First Responder
Leaders-in-Training Co-Director Summer 2010
Wrote and directed creative curriculum for a counselor training program focused on
leadership skills
• Created and facilitated opportunities for Leaders-in-Training to gain experience
working with campers and staff
•
Conversational French
Conversational Wolof
SOFTWARE
Adobe CS6
Rhinoceros 3D
Keyshot
Microsoft Office
Kohzo Hirose
kohzo.hirose@id.iit.edu
312-428-0228
As experienced Policy Designer and Strategist,
acquired extensive experience in formulating human
resource and energy policy.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) , Japan
【4/2008 to Present】
IIT Institute of Design, Expected 2016
Master of Design Methods
Deputy Director for Organization Management,
Policy Planning and Coordination Division, Minister’s Secretariat
【6/2013 to7/2015】
Selected as the youngest member in charge of the project to reform
METI’s organization for the first time after reorganization of the
central bureaucracy in 2001, negotiated many stakeholders and
implemented the reform plan which reorganized and redistributed
8000 human resources.
Deputy Director, Human Resources Policy Division,
Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau 【7/2011 to 6/2013】
Formulated a policy draft plan about Employment and Education
reform as the Japan Revitalization Strategy under the Prime Minister
Abe.
Engaged in coordinating with the 30+ universities, industry leaders
and NPOs for policy development with the intention of expanding
long-term internships.
Coursework in innovation planning, design
analysis, user observation and prototyping.
The University of Tokyo, 2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Laws
Concentrated in Policy Making process in
Japan and International economic policy and
proposed a policy plan about Social Media to
the Mayor in Kitamoto City.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
NPO Junior Economy College
【2013 – Present】
Taught entrepreneurship for elementary school
students and conducted lectures for adults
focused on the importance of career education
30 times.
NPO Phand
Designed a platform to meet 8000 small and medium companies
(SMC) and 60000 student job seekers with Human Resource
industries (4000 students received a job offer) .
Assistant Director, Promoting Renewable Energy Division,
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy【6/2010 to 7/2011】
Engaged in taking the leadership to frame and draft laws and
guidelines to start the new Feed-in-tariff system, which has increased
the introduction of renewable energy in Japan.
Officer, General Policy Division,
Agency for Natural Resources and Energy 【4/2008 to 6/2010】
Initiated the project to reform the A taxation system for promoting
environment-related investment (Green Investment Tax Break) and
launched the taxation system.
Co-authored a book on `Energy White paper`, which analyzed and
researched quantitative evaluation of comprehensive energy security.
【2005 - 2007】
Launched the service of business skill seminar
for students who lead their own organization to
solve social problems, managed the 10 staff and
assembled 500 customers per year.
NPO GEIL
【2003 - 2004】
Led a 50 student organization and succeeded in
holding Japan`s first policy planning contest for
100 students in 3 weeks. (GEIL is the First
Policy Planning contest of the students for the
students in Japan.)
LANGUAGE
Japanese (native)
English (Proficient)
KUN FENG
I am seeking to leverage my industrial design experience and
strategic thinking in a UI/UX or design research intership.
312-614-9038
kun.feng@id.iit.edu
https://kun-design.squarespace.com
Work experience
2013 - 2014 Suming Decoration Co., Ltd
Product Developer Suzhou,China
Responsibilities:
Team Leader ( Product development )
Furniture design
Material analysis
2012 - 2013 BLUE PRODUCT DESIGN COMPANY
Product Designer Shanghai,China
Responsibilities:
Product development / Product concept / Prototyping
Team Leader ( Product development )
Interships
2011 - 2012 SHANGHAI BLUE PRODUCT DESIGN COMPANY
Office supplies market research / User research
Product design
2010
WUXI SRYZ INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANY
Interior design / Furniture design
2009
Tji AUTO DESIGN COMPANY
Auto design / Sketch training
Design Projects
Uniqlo shopping behavior explore
Uniqlo opened a new flagship store in Chicago. THE OPENING WEEKEND
attracted a wide range of people. Our team choose this special moment
continue observing Uniqlo try to see how both the store and the customers
reaction changed over time and deep understand the human behavior and
decision-making process of customers when they shopping at Uniqlo.
Jeep Vehicle tools system design
Developed an outdoor on-vehicle tools system that can be used both in
outdoor activity and emergency car repair. This project was awarded Best
Graduation Design and the First Prize for Excellent Graduation Design in
China. During this project, I used different design methods and framwork to
help me deep understand the real problem about the existing products.
Hallmark Project
This was a project sponsored by Hallmark, They want to explore new
tangible user experiences and enabling technologies that help millennial
parents maintain personal relationships, but they doesn't know how to
achieve this goal. Through the whole design process our team provide
clearly direction and some strategies for Hallmark.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology
Institute of Design
Candidate of Master of Design
Expected graduation: Spring 2017
Chicago, IL
JiangNan University
Bachelor of Arts-Industrial Design
2012
WuXI,China
CAPABILITIES
Product Development
User Interface Design
Visual Communcation
In-context User Interview
Design Research
Prototyping
Strong Sketch Skill
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
CAD
Rhino
Key Shot
SketchUp
Premiere Pro
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Kun Zhou
Working Experience
Ocube Product Design
Industrial Designer
kun.zhou@id.iit.edu
2014-2015
I was involved product design projects, such as ceiling air filter,
intravenous drip controller, camping light, fabric steamer.
Through practice, I realized the significance of design holism.
Clients’ opinions, marketing, manufacture process, material,
cost, and time consumption had to be taken to design
process. I also noticed the gap of communication between
designer and stakeholder, engineer, marketing, or people from
other fields.
DooHe Design
Industrial Designer (Internship)
Summer 2012
I worked with more than ten interns,brainstorming and
drawing. I developed some ideas of the condition of design
industry in China. Chinese industries had not rezlized the
value of design.
2009-2013
We volunteered to help Chinese students by offering airport
pick-up service, information of living in America, organizing
events, and so on. We also held some activities for celebrating
Chinese festivals such as Chinese Spring Festival, Mid-moon
Festival, etc. I was in charge of design department for two years,
designing poster, T-shirt, booklets, etc.
Big Event
Fall 2013
Students volunteered to help local communities do all kinds
of house work.
Math 115 Tutor
http://www.coroflot.com/KunZhou
Education
Institute of Design, IIT
2015-2017
University of Kansas
2009-2014
Master of Design, focus on strategic
design, design research, and systematic
design
BFA in Industrial Design, with
concentration in Anthropology
Tools
Digital Tools
Activities
Chinese Student Association
785 840 7880
Fall 2011
I helped students study calculus by showing them my process
of thinking and solving procedures.
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- SolidWorks
- Keyshot
- Maya
Material Workshop
- Metal
- Wood
- Cardboard/ Foam Core
Languages
- Mandarin (native)
- English (proficient)
Passions
Pursuing higher level of design
solution by practicing disciplines of
design research, systematic design,
and strategic design.
Laura M. Biltz
laura.biltz@id.iit.edu | mobile: (989) 430-0129
345 N. LaSalle Dr. Unit 607
Chicago, IL 60654
WORK EXPERIENCE
Master of Design and MBA student with
experience in quantitative and qualitative
research, project management, client
service, insight development, reporting,
and survey design and administration.
Seeking internship with an emphasis on
design strategy.
EDUCATION
Institute of Design
Designed a lighting fixture for Artemide
Illinois Institute of Technology
Student Projects
(Aug 2015 – Present)
Created a business model for a gluten-free
pizzeria in Chicago
Institute of Design | Master in Design
Stuart School of Business | MBA
Currently working to develop a possible brand
extension for an existing chocolate manufacturer
Now designing and building a digital platform
enabling customization and sharing of recipes
Ipsos Insight, LLC
Senior Research
Analyst
(Oct 2012 – Jul 2015)
Designed and implemented customer satisfaction
quality survey program for automotive client
Voice of the Customer research program
used to improve the quality of operations for
multiple stakeholders
Analyzed and presented quantitative and qualitative
research data to develop and highlight business
insights for automotive clients
Conducted qualitative research to assess and
enhance website usability; specifically, assessed
and improved the build-a-car feature and overall
website design
Conducted qualitative research to determine
strengths and weaknesses of commercial vehicle
quality compared to its competitors
University of
Michigan
Facilitated group dialogue during a physician’s
Photovoice research project
Assistant Moderator
(June – August 2012)
Dow Chemical
Company
Sustainability
Team Intern –
Communications and
Public Affairs
(May – Aug 2011)
Camp Michigania
Riding Instructor
(Summer and Fall 2009,
Aug 2011/2012)
(Graduating class of 2018)
University of Michigan
BA | Socio-cultural Anthropology & Creative
Writing and Literature
GPA | 3.8
Honors Program | Senior Honors Thesis (2012)
(Aug 2008 – Apr 2012)
University of Virginia
Institute for Shipboard Education | Semester
at Sea
(Aug – Dec 2010)
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Leader Dogs for the Blind | Canine Support
Assistant Volunteer
(Dec 2014 – Jun 2015)
Make A Difference Animal Shelter | Dog
Foster Parent
(Mar 2013 - Mar 2014)
AIESEC Michigan | Vice President of
Communications/Information Management
(Jan 2010 – May 2012)
WolverineCuizine | Columnist
(2011 – 2012)
Created and implemented communications strategy
plan to attract interns for MBA Sustainability
Internship Program that included print media,
website description, and video promotional materials
for use with multiple target universities
Designed and produced print media, press releases,
and email communications to help Dow promote
their sustainability initiatives internally and externally
Taught group and individual horseback riding
lessons to both children and adults
Phi Beta Kappa | University of Michigan
Alpha Chapter Member
Kiwanis Associations | Member
(2005 – 2012)
SKILLS
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Prototyping
html, css, and javascript
SPSS (statistical analysis software)
laurimar
garcia
experience
laurimar.garcia@gmail.com | 254-702-5414
laurimargarcia.me
Dedicated to detail and passionate
about innovative research
methods and co-design. Seeking
an opportunity to work with an
interesting team focusing on service,
research and design strategy.
skills
ethnographic research
information diagramming
rapid-prototyping
concept development
sewing and fabrication
proficient
InDesign
Illustrator
Keyshot
Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite
native Spanish speaker
knowledgeable
Rhino 3D
Premiere
salsa dancing
Dr. Who
Nubit LLC. (now COVUR)
designer & researcher
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2012- present
Participating in 2 business competitions to attain partnerships and seed funding.
Instrumental in re-branding from Nubit LLC. to Covur.co.
Collaborated with lead developer to design new brand language and guidelines.
Led team in design charettes to provide alignment and business direction.
Consulted on UI and customer experience flow through application.
Adaptive Path & Capital One
research intern
summer 2015
• Created interview screener and participant stimulus exercises.
• Conducted interviews and transcribed participant conversations.
• Contributed to data analysis and synthesis for stakeholder presentations.
• Researched and designed competitive analysis cards for over 80 financial startups.
• Helped in facilitating internal Capital One workshop in Seattle.
Shoreline Brewery
designer
summer 201
• Redesigned menu and branding touch points based on user experience, field
observations, contextual analysis and rapid prototyping.
• Created visual guidelines for brand alignment.
M square
user research intern
2011-2013
• Researched competitive markets for clients in the fields of healthcare, beauty
products and finance.
• Transcribed and analyzed data for over 25 participants
• Synthesized insights into a guide for future product directions.
Chicago Field Museum
asst. to field museum curator
summer 2010
• Created and ran excel macros on ceramic artifacts providing statistical
analysis data.
• Collected data from the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer in
order to demonstrate patterns and trends.
education
IIT Institute of Design
Master of Design graduate
fall 2015
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Classics
2005- 2009
Lisa Yoshiko Radecki
505.385.4738
lisa.radecki@id.iit.edu
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer, Spencer Stuart
Studio Assistant, Steel Petal Press
12/ 2013–8/2015 • Chicago, IL
1/ 2012–5/2014 • Chicago, IL
Designed print and web materials for
North American and Asia Pacific offices.
Implemented infomation graphics and
data visualization in publications and social
media. Worked on the digital/web team
where I focused on e-mail insights. Helped
launch a web refresh while contributing in
the update of the brand’s visual identity.
Part-time employee working as a pressman and
office manager. Managed a small letterpress
business with marketing, networking, managing
inventory, customer service and delivery of
all orders.
Analyst/Designer, Halverson Group
2/2013–5/ 2013 • Chicago, IL
Visual communicator for large design research
projects with quick service, retail, and
entertainment companies focusing on their
user experience for shopability. Collected
qualitative data during participant interviews,
analysed data, video edited important key
insights and designed the final presentations.
Consultant/ Designer, Conifer Research
8/2010–1/2011 • Chicago, IL
Took part in ethnographic research which
led to analysis and synthesis of the findings.
Participated in field work capturing video and
photography collections. Collecting data for
all intercepts, and helped identify key themes.
Assisted in building models of the experience
and worked on the communication design for
final presentation.
Yosh Creative
8/ 2009– Present • Chicago, IL
Designer, Tiffani Kim Institute
4/ 2012–6/ 2014 • Chicago, IL
Managed all print, web, and social media
material. Created advertisements, social
media outreach and other marketing outlets
for all wellness and spa departments. Lead
on the redesign of the TKI website.
Founded company providing graphic design,
design research, custom letterpress design,
photography, and client communication.
Clients: Halverson Group, Levy Restaurants,
Spencer Stuart, Labrador (New York), TOCA,
Concordia University, North Shore Country Day
School, Oxbow School & individual accounts.
IIT, Institute of Design
Masters of Design
Expected 5/2017 Chicago, IL
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Art
8/2005–5/ 2009 Chicago, IL
The University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Fine Art
2/2008-6/2008 Sydney, New South Wales
AWARDS & SHOWS
For the Love of Todd, exhibited in artMRKT
5/2012 • San Francisco, CA
Yes, Lets., Spare Room Project Gallery
8/ 2009-10/2009 • San Francisco, CA
Fred A. Hillbruner Artists’ Book Fellowship
4/2009 • Chicago, IL
Animal Planet, Joan Flasch Collection
4/2009 • Chicago, IL
Animal Planet, Southern Graphics Council
3/2009-5/ 2009 • Chicago, IL
Outstanding Achievement Award
University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts
4/ 2008 • Sydney, New South Wales
Transparency Photography Show
University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts
4/2008- 6/2008 • Sydney, New South Wales
Leadership Awards
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
4/2007, 4/2008, and 4/ 2009 • Chicago, IL
COMPUTER SKILLS
ART SKILLS
Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, Standard
business software (Word, Excel, Keynote, and
PowerPoint ), Wordpress, Constant Contact
& Silverpop, Ecommerce, Inventory Software,
Receptionist Skills (WPM 70)
Letterpress (type & polymer plates), Offset
Productions, Silk-screening, Relief Printing,
Etching, Book Binding, Photography,
Illustration, User Experience Design,
Web Design, Branding, Packaging, Writing
DEVELOPING SKILLS
Ethnographic Research, Customer Experience,
Consumer Insights, Market Research, Design
Leadership, Research Analysis, Information
Design, Development and Coding
WHY WE SHOULD
WORK TOGETHER
Ability to conceptualize and think
visually/creatively. Enjoy collaborating
with other creative and analytical
thinkers in problem solving challenging
situations. Strong desire to use the
principles of design and design theory,
to build my knowledge on user-centered
design process and methods. Approach
design thinking with holisitc methods.
Liz Jernegan
EAJERNEGAN@GMAIL.COM
509.701.7938
Seeking full-time position as design strategist and researcher
applying methods for strategy, rapid prototyping,
storytelling and interaction design in support of innovation.
WO R K E X P E R I E N C E
R E L E VA N T P R O J E C T S
Design Strategist Intern
Twisthink Design and Technology Consultants
May 2015 - August 2015
Choose Chicago Co-Conspirator 2015
Conducted and synthesized field and contextual research for
our client’s strategic plan. I created visuals to facilitate client
understanding and stimulus based research tools.
Training Liaison
LUSH Cosmetics
May 2012 - June 2013
My job was to develop educational tools to train the staff at my
store through brand and product knowledge. I analyzed the
profitability to determine store opportunities.
Liquid Scenery Designer
Spokane Civic Theater
November 2011 - May 2011
Created a flash-coded interface for live theatrical performances.
This required user knowledge of the specific instances they
would interact with the digital interface. This interface created
an immersive experiences for the actors and audience.
E D U C AT I O N
Master of Design
Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Design
Spring 2016
Develop methods in design strategy, interaction design,
visual communication and design research being applied for
social benefit, retail and business innovation.
Bachelor of Science
Virtual Technology and Design
University of Idaho 2011
Focused on creating vivid, expansive, and dynamic virtual
experiences to solve complex problems. Classes included
advanced 3D modeling, design process and drawing courses
combined with psychology, philosophy, calculus, physics,
theater lighting and costume courses.
Partnered with Choose Chicago, Chicago’s
destination marketing organization to develop new
user experiences to reach their goal of 55 million
visitors. Conducted research and developed strategic
direction for Choose Chicago in physical locations,
platforms, employee training and partnerships.
Capital One Retail Experience Prototype 2015
Built an interactive mirror for Neiman Marcus that
interfaced with existing staff resources and customers’
wardrobes. It established the value of investment
clothing and the concept of dollars per wear to
encourage investment in clothing and a healthy
relationship with the private label brand cards.
United Way Social Innovation Workshop 2015
Developed and ran a workshop with Patrick Whitney
for leading social innovators and United Way of
Greater Michigan on Whole View methods. We
co-created what and how the future models of social
innovation might work. Participants gained insights
into stakeholders and alternative business models.
Amtrak Wayfarer 2014
Wayfarer was a strategic direction for Amtrak.
Developed a story and use case for an application
that synced through services like Uber and AirBnb to
Amtrak’s system to provide a unique user experience
based on flexibility, personalization and experience
over efficiency. Developed the branding and user
experience to integrate into Amtrak’s current model to
provide financial benefit in long distance routes.
S O F T WA R E
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Excel,
Word & Powerpoint
Rhinoceros
3DS Studio Max
Personal Brain
Contextual research
Design strategy
Visual communication
Prototyping
Storytelling
3D modeling
LUIS EDUARDO DEJO
t: +34 620 416 527; e: luiseduardo.dejo@me.com
SUMMARY
Expertise in design methods, brand management and marketing. Outstanding results, leadership and people skills with over 15 years
experience in CPG and telecommunications companies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
TELEFONICA I+D (Madrid)
Jun 2012 – now
R&D Organization within the Telefonica Group
UX - Senior Researcher and Innovation Strategist - IoT
Connecting users, tech and strategy for the IoT team and the
Linked Urban project, which aims at reframing smart cities.
B. A. T. PERU (Lima)
Dec 2007 – Apr 2010
Peru’s leading tobacco company. Annual Revenue: 120M USD
• Built relationships for an entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem
• Currently exploring what and how the next interfaces for connected
objects should be, going beyond screens
• Planned and launched Pall Mall’s new global image
• Achieved a global record of 53% in Lucky Strike brand preference
UX - Researcher and Strategist - Early Stage Innovation
Bridgingbusinessanddesigntofindopportunityspacesforthe
next 3-5 year innovation initiatives.
• Continuously applying user-centered design and lean startup/customer
developmentmindsetstofindspacesinfin.services,socialgood,
video, future comms, wearables, identity, insurance and cities
• Definedandimplementedspacesthatfosterinnovationasa
collaboration with the Global HR team
• Ran workshops and helped Wayra drive corporate entrepeneurship
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN (Chicago)
Aug 2010 – May 2012
Godrej & Boyce - India Immersion Program
A joint program between ID and Godrej MfgCo. (India) that gives a
deep dive into Indian culture to discover growth and development
opportunitieswhileredefininglivingspacesinMumbai.
Home Life: Eating & drinking on the go | Rethinking retirement
Anopenexplorationonextremeuserstofindinsightsbehind
eatingbehaviors.Applicationofplatformstrategiestooffera
sustainable model for retirement in the US.
• Presented results to members of ID Research Consortium and AARP
• Assisted a methods immersion workshop at Frito Lay HQ (Aug 2011)
Remote Workers (Freelance)
Understanding the complexities and workarounds of this trend.
South Korea Telecom (Freelance)
Finding spaces and ideas for social networks within the US.
From Premium Brands Manager to Portfolio Manager
Responsible for the brand equity and volume results of the
brands portfolio.
ALICORP SAA (Lima)
Dec 2004 – Dec 2007
Peru’s leading CPG company. Annual Revenue: 1.2B USD
From New Categories Brand Manager to Personal Care Sr.
Brand Manager
Responsible for the development and management of a new
shampoo brand.
• Achieved5%nationwidevolumeshareinfirst3monthsafterlaunch
(Source: Latin Panel)
• Exceeded sales objectives during a 3 month Trade Marketing stage
• Planned Anua’s 2 year innovation pipeline
UNILEVER Peru & Bolivia
Apr 2001 – May 2004
Branch of Unilever PLC. Annual revenue in Peru: 100M USD
From Management Trainee to Brand Manager
Responsible for the Personal Care category.
• Supported Sedal (Sunsilk) growth of 18% share of market and >
236% in sales
• Increased consumption and incidence ratios of the deodorant market
>20pp (‘02-’03)
• Attained >254% growth for Dove soap in 2002, and launched crosscategory initiatives
• 4 month stage in Unilever Bolivia, resulting in >10% growth in
Personal Care categories
EDUCATION
IIT Institute of Design
Chicago, USA – Fall 2011
M. of Design Methods: Strategy,
Research and Business Design
PUC Peru
Lima, Peru - 2000
Bachelor in Business
Administration - Top 10
LANGUAGES
Spanish(native),English(fluent),
Portuguese (intermediate)
AWARDS, COURSES & MORE
Speaker at:
Productized - Lisbon 2015
Prosieben Startups - Berlin 2015
Pangea Workshop - Madrid 2015
IE B-School - Madrid 2014
Explorers Festival - Lisbon 2013
Guest / Associate Professor:
Design Research, UEM 2016
Negotiation Workshop Cambridge Consulting 2009
Unilever Academy 2001 - 2003:
Competencies Course - México
Marketing Foundation: Inspiring
Insight, Action & Brands: Buenos
Aires and São Paulo
Co-author of the winning project
of the Social Responsibility
Projects. Contest among
University Students, 2000
Hobbies and Interests
Food,coffee,traveling,Star
Wars, swimming, biking,
cooking, reading
MAI SAITO
Seeking a full-time opportunity in design strategy
and service design.
Passionate about solving problems and
making innovative solutions that satisfy
both user and business needs. mai.saito@id.iit.edu | 773-895-4951 | www.maisaito.design
EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. | Mumbai (India) | Dec.2015 - Jan.2016
Led user-centered design project while teaching innovation methods to the team
members from Godrej. Conducted design research to define key insights about
how Indian Millennials express themselves through personal care. Developed design concept with business strategy for Godrej to further research
and pilot.
SOFTWARE
Innovation Consultant
Design Researcher
IIT Institute of Design | Chicago (U.S.A) | June.2015 - Aug.2015
Conducted design research to visualize systems and challenges of
access to justice for underserved populations in Chicago.
Facilitated co-creation workshop with legal professionals from different sectors. Design Research,Business Design,
Concept Prototyping, Service Design
Interaction Design, Communication
Strategy, Project Management
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,
InDesign, Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
Master of Design Methods
IIT Institute of Design | Chicago (U.S.A)
Dec.2015
Innovation Consultant
Far Eastern Group | Taipei (Taiwan) | May.2015 - June.2015
Design research: Conducted design research to gain insights
into young Taiwanese shoppers.
User experience design: Created user-centered retail experience and
discovered new business opportunities for the retail group.
Facilitated workshops on design methods for retail group managers. B. Engineering in Applied Chemistry
Waseda University | Tokyo (Japan)
Mar.2007
ACTIVITIES
Social Entrepreneurship
maggie’s cancer caring center tokyo
Tokyo (Japan) | May.2013 -
Project Manager
Ogilvy & Mather Japan | Tokyo (Japan) | Sep.2012 - Dec.2014
Project management: Managed shopper marketing and business development
projects for Fortune 500 clients.
Campaign strategy: Planned campaign and CRM strategy, including research
and management for global food brands.
Brand Manager
ONWARD Kashiyama | Tokyo (Japan) | Apr.2007 - Aug.2012
ONWARD is the largest apparel company in Japan with 30+ brands world-wide.
Brand marketing: Developed monthly product strategy, facilitated planning meeting with multi-disciplinary team, and managed product distribution.
Communication strategy: Conducted user research and developed brand campaign strategy. Directed communication tools design. Led re-branding project.
Co-founded an NPO, which aims to
help people affected by cancer. Funded
$200K in 2 months.
Volunteer Leader
C.I.S.V. International | Feb.2008 Facilitated international camp for children with leaders from 12+ countries
in Sweden, S.Korea, Slovenia, and
Australia.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Urasenke sado | Nov.2007 Other Activities
Traveled 20+ countries
Vocalist for a rock band
MAITHILEE SHAH
www.maithileeshah.com | 312-860-6143 | maithilee@id.iit.edu
I am a design professional with broad, multidisciplinary background in product,
visual and research, passionate to create offerings that serve a purpose, are
aesthetically pleasing and provide a delightful experience for the user. I am
seeking a full time opportunity in user experience research and design.
Projects
Education
State of Illinois, promoting entrepreneurship, (Spring 2016), Chicago, USA
Project involves understanding the challenges encountered by entrepreneurs
in starting their businesses. Helping the State’s Department of Commerce in
creating a clear understanding of the user’s needs and a vision for the future.
Master of Design, 2016
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago
Focus areas
User experience design and research.
Divvy, promoting bike-sharing in lower income neighborhoods, (Spring
2016) Chicago,USA
Understanding the major social, cultural and economic perceptions attached
to bike-sharing and barriers, encountered by the people in lower income
neighborhoods in adopting divvy. Project involves rigorous field study, user
interviews and looking from a larger human system integration lens.
Bachelor of Design,2012
MVP’S College of Architecture and
Center for Design, India.
Focus areas
Product design, visual design,
illustration, designing for people with
special needs.
University of Chicago Medical Center, (Spring 2015) Chicago,USA
Collaborated with main surgical team head, of Operative Performance Research
Institute (OPRI). Collected data by conducting observations in the OR during
surgery, synthesized the data and came up with directions for potential
solutions.
Work experience
Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., May 2015- August 2015, Mumbai, India
Consumer, office, and industrial products and services, Design researcher
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team and helped design Godrej’s roadmap
for non-competing, differentiated home appliances product line. Explored
the top line growth opportunities for the company’s appliances division by
conducting rigorous contextual and primary research in three states of India.
Illinois Institute of Technology, August 2014-May 2015, Chicago, USA
Teaching assistant
Guided and managed a team of undergraduate students from diverse
disciplines in a semester long project to learn and apply the fundamentals of
the design thinking process to a real world client problem.
Pinkapple Design Studio, April 2013-December 2013, Bengaluru, India
Home decor consultancy, Product designer
Designed a range of lifestyle products for clients.
Interacted directly with clients to identify needs and develop creative briefs.
Ingersoll Rand, May 2011-May 2012, Bengaluru, India
Global business creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments,
Product designer
Designed and developed an innovative air conditioner based on extensive user
research, competitive analysis, to meet business goals and user needs. Focused
on a challenging domain involving profound technical understanding of the
product. Also contributed in other ongoing projects.
Skills
Ethnographic research, analysis
and synthesis, rapid ideation and
concept development, storyboarding,
wireframing, sketching, material
modeling.
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
Rhinoceros, Keyshot, Corel Draw, MSOffice.
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS
Interests and Activities
InsideID, committee co-chair,IIT
Institute of Design.
Volunteered as a tutor at a local NGO
and educated the under-privileged
children in my hometown Nashik.
I’ve learned that people will always
remember how you made them FEEL,
and the same goes with products,
systems and environments.
I am a fashion enthusiast, and in my
free time love going through old
Vogues.
I indulge in performing arts such as
acting, mimicking and dancing.
MARCIE COOPERMAN
marcie.cooperman@gmail.com | 913.908.4204 | user driven strategy
Passionate about social innovation, interested in novel research methods, motivated by
the unknown, committed to the intersection of qualitative and quantitative data, thrive on
comradery and inspired by ideas made tangible. Seeking a full time opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team that enjoys designing viable solutions to problems big and small.
EDUCATION
KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
Masters of Design
Chicago, IL December 2015
LEAFLET, Cannabis sales startup
Research and Strategy San Francisco, CA June 2015—July 2015
Led the research planning and execution to validate early stage value propositions and
evaluate desirability of various MVPs. Introduced the human-centered-design process to
the startup team to transition the company into a design-led startup.
Student Activities Board Co-chair
SustainID Co-chair
Awarded ID Academic Fellowship
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Bachelor of Science in Genetics
Lawrence, KS December 2006
Distinction & University Honors,
Stowers Institute for Medical
Research scholar, Alzheimer’s
biochemistry researcher sponsored
through an NIH grant
SKILLS
Ethnographic research, remote user
research, rapid-prototyping, interactive
digital prototypes, internal & external
information communication
Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Revelation, dscout and
Marvel
Basic knowledge of Rhino 3D,
Keyshot, Premiere, After Effects and
the banjo
PROFESSIONAL
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Consultant for the House Speaker’s
Green the Capitol Program.
Spearheaded successful reforms to
reduce the carbon footprint of U.S.
House of Representatives
Innovated the Capitol Hill mail
delivery system and reduced paper
consumption by 10,000 sheets/day
MAYA DESIGN, A technology design firm and innovation lab
Human Sciences Intern Pittsburgh, PA June 2014—August 2014
Conducted user research to generate design criteria and test content architecture of
a national health insurance company’s new website for HR benefits decision makers.
Developed a new remote user research tool in order to satisfy the client’s research needs
and budgetary constraints.
Contributed to stakeholder workshop facilitation, writing workshop analysis reports and
research planning to create a roadmap for widespread implementation of the MTConnect
standard across the U.S. manufacturing industry.
GODREJ AND BOYCE, India Immersion Program
Healthcare Research & Strategy Consultant Mumbai, India Dec 2013—Jan 2014
Collaborated on a transcultural team while teaching design methods to identify new
opportunities in Indian healthcare system for a multi-billion dollar company. Presented a
concept and business model to Godrej executives developed through understanding the
user experience, field observations, context analysis, rapid prototyping and the company’s
strategic vision.
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
Data Visualization Researcher Chicago, IL May 2013—August 2013
Explored visual data literacy by investigating the emerging visual language and dynamic
representation forms of data visualizations to enhance our understanding of how visual
properties and dynamic forms may allow people to comprehend data in new ways.
UNITED KINGDOM PARLIAMENT, House of Commons
Staff for Member of Parliament London, England August 2010—January 2011
Developed a streamlined system for staff to track and manage constituent correspondence.
Wrote policy memos, met with constituents, updated web content, represented the MP at
meetings and briefings, and orchestrated launch event for Britain’s major new art gallery.
Demonstrated an ability to assimilate quickly into a foreign environment through
understanding cultural differences to effectively work with everyone.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committee on Natural Resources
Staff Assistant, promoted to Clerk Washington, DC May 2007—August 2010
Played a major role in the Committee’s investigation of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill by
facilitating high profile hearings, analyzing confidential investigation documents, Served as a
mediator between Republican and Democratic aides during tense political negotiations.
Synthesized research data collected through interviews to construct models to compare
state oil and gas leasing programs with proposed federal oil and gas leasing programs.
Designed visual communication charts of proposed legislation for Members of Congress to
communicate their policy position and influence House floor debates.
MARK SUPERT
marksupert.com
msupert@gmail.com
815.814.8479
PLACES I’VE WORKED
RECENT PROJECTS
Vamonde | Experience Designer
Current | Chicago, IL
Godrej & Boyce | Retail
Winter 2015 | Bombay, India
Vamonde is an investor-backed startup building a product for
shared experiences through digital storytelling. As a designer
and researcher for the mobile and desktop experience, I identify
key use cases, and conduct user research and testing.
Facilitated and implemented research and
strategy methods to help Godrej’s innovation
team identify new business opportunities and
user-centered solutions for retail experiences.
Salesforce | Analytics Product Design Intern
2015 | San Francisco, CA
As a product designer, I worked in an agile environment with the
mobile development and product management team to define
the product roadmap, sketch new concept development, and
identify user flows through rapid prototyping.
Motorola Solutions | Experience Design Intern
2014 | Chicago, IL
On the Innovation & Design team for public safety, I created
contextual behavior models for smart policing technology
through primary and secondary research. I also identified
relevant design patterns and user interface best practices.
US Bank | Senior Analytics Associate
2008 - 2013 | Chicago, IL
With the strategic analytics team, I developed new service
and data models for client communications. I also helped
implement cooperative product strategies to strengthen existing
relationships and opportunities for new business development.
Eyecatcher | Travel
Fall 2015 | Chicago
Eyecatcher is a service that helps people relive
their travel experiences by reconnecting them
with that one thing they wish they had bought.
Capsule | Healthcare
Spring 2015 | Chicago
Capsule is a digital and physical communication
system to bridge the information gap between
ER and primary care physicians.
EDUCATION
Master of Design | IIT Institute of Design
May 2016 | Chicago, IL
Graduate school that utilizes user-centered
design methods for research, business
strategy, concept development, rapid
prototyping and implementation.
BS Finance | University of Illinois
2006 | Champaign, IL
Bank of America | Fixed Income Analyst
LEADERSHIP
2007 - 2008 | Chicago, IL
Institute of Design Student Activities Co-Chair
2015 - 2016
As part of the fixed income team, I provided quantitative
research on dynamic data characteristics and market conditions
to better analyze the downstream effect on investment quality
and performance.
Organize and lead various student
organizations and facilitate communications
between students, faculty and administration.
MaryamHeidaripour
maryam@id.iit.edu l maryamheidaripour.com l +1 312 478 1457
WORK EXPERIENCE
Driverless City Project | 2015 to present
Research assistant to investigate design and socio-technical elements that will make
driverless city possible; Driverless City, recipient of Nayar prize grant, is a university wide
project among schools of Architecture, Design and Transportation Engineering.
Mapping the Justice Gap | 2015
Ph.D.
candidate
seeking
research
opportunities to bring together concepts
of social innovation, entrepreneurship
and feminism to promote entrepreneurial
contribution of communities that lack
access to resources and information to
achieve financial self-sufficiency.
Pro bono design researcher in a collaborative project between IIT Institute of Design
and non-profit attorney; conducted design research and facilitated a work session
with legal aid professionals to design a descriptive diagram of current pathways for
individuals in civil cases in Chicago
EDUCATION
Omid-e Mehr Foundation|2013
Ph.D. in Design
Conducted design research and collaborative sessions to designed a collaborative
platform for empowering disadvantaged women, Iran
Discordant Families of Kenya|2012
Conducted design research and collaborative sessions and designed an income
generating service for slum dwellers, Kenya
IIT Institute of Design |2017 (expected)
University of Tehran |2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Tehran |2013
M.A. in Industrial Design
University of Tehran |2010
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Illinois Institute of Technology | 2015 to present
Adjunct Faculty; co-developing and co-teaching at:
• IPRO 497-311: Social Innovation for Community Wealth Building
• IPRO 497-226: Redesigning Access to IIT Ethics Collection
• ATR 498-10: Designing the Future of Work
Illinois Institute of Technology | 2015
B.A. in Industrial Design
AWARDS AND HONORS
“Index: Award Finalist”, in Body Category, in
International INDEX Design Award |2011
Teaching Assistant at IPRO 397-200: Product Design
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Omid-e Mehr Foundation | 2014
Associate Editor, The International Journal of
Design in Society |2013
Taught creativity methods to disadvantaged teenagers in Iran
Discordant Families of Kenya | 2012
Implemented business training program for prospect loan takers in Kenya
PEER-REVIEWED J OURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Heidaripour, M., Emami, J. (2014). Designer Focus on Happiness, International Journal of
Design in Society, Vol.7, Issue.4, pp 1-12.
Sadeghi Naeini, H. Heidaripour, M. (2011). Kansei Engineering and Ergonomic Design of
Products, International Journal of Occupational Hygiene (IJOH), Vol.3, No.2, pp 81-84.
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE /WORKSHOP PUBLICATIONS
Heidaripour, M., Forlano, L. (forthcoming 2016). A Feminist Perspective on the Future of
Sharing Platforms, in CSCW 2016 workshop on CSCW and the “Sharing Economy”: The
Associate Editor, The International Journal of
Designed Objects |2013
INVITED TALKS
Iran Chamber of Commerce Industries,
Discussing strategies for empowering
disadvantaged communities, Iran | 2014
UT Department of Entrepreneurship, Introducing
design thinking as an effective approach for
entrepreneurs at, Iran | 2013
BBC World News: The Health Show, Discussing
innovations in global health care: Introducing
Glow Guardian(self-designed), UK | 2011
Future of Platforms as Sites of Work, Collaboration and Trust. San Francisco, USA.
Heidaripour, M., Choopankareh, V., Emami, J. (2013). Humanitarian Opportunities in the
Network Age: Empowering Disadvantaged Communities, IEEE Global Humanitarian
Technology Conference. Silicon Valley, USA.
Heidaripour, M., Sadeghi Naeini, H. (2012). Design Management in Iran: Pros and Cons,
DMI Research Conference: Leading Innovation through Design, Boston, USA.
Heidaripour, M. (2012). Persuasive Food Design: A Toolkit for Cultural Triggers, International
Conference on Designing Food and Designing for Food, London, UK.
Heidaripour, M., Fakkar, S. (2012). Design Practice and Culture: An Approach on
Happiness, Sixth International Conference on Design Principles and Practices, University of
California, Los Angeles, USA.
S KILLS
Research management, planning workshops,
facilitating collaborative sessions,
ethnographic research, design planning
Software
Statistical Analysis: IBM SPSS Statistics V. 22
3D: SolidWorks 2010, Rhinoceros 4.0
Renderer: Vray-3dsMax 9, PhotoWorks 2007
2D: Photoshop and Illustrator from Adobe CC 2015
MIKE SUN
www.quercusconstruct.com
mike@quercusconstruct.com
510.295.9192
SELECTED PROJECTS
Interaction Design: Email Visualization Research
Interaction Design & Prototyping, Institute of Design, Spring 2016
Designing a visual email client, researching how users may better interact with a
more visually engaging, informative, and dynamic interface and messages.
UX & Design Strategy: The C
Design Research & Strategy, Institute of Design, Fall 2015
Strategy proposal for Choose Chicago, destination marketing organization for the
city of Chicago. Research on resident and tourist interaction and current visitor
center experience. The developed strategy proposal involving technology and
marketing partners is proposed to sustain city’s visitor services and enhance
tourist & resident experience.
Interaction Design: Flare, Ephemeral Interaction Mobile App
EDUCATION
Institute of Design
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
Master of Design
Spring 2016 (expected)
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
Spring 2005
AWARDS
Arcadis Imagine Competition 2013
Arcadis Imagine Competition 2012
ARCHITECT Magazine R+D Award 2009
Bakewell/Brown Prize Spring 2002
SKILLS
Design Research & Digital Prototyping, Institute of Design, Fall 2014
Mobile messaging service based on social communication trends and user
research. Initial concept based on ephemeral tasks and interaction, also serving as
a portal to casual P2P transactions. Project to explore efficient interaction design
to align with user behavior.
Product Design: Wellness Research Project
Design Research & Product Design, Institute of Design, Fall 2014
Product design project, sponsored by Logitech, in addressing wellness behavior
and health for a computer accessories company. Extensive user research was
done through participant interviews, data analysis and synthesis, and product
prototyping. Final product was designed to isolate and facilitate wellness behavior.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interaction Design Intern
FJORD (Accenture), Chicago, IL
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Design research and strategy service for Metropolitan Tenant Organization.
Conducted research from field observation to user/client interviews. Evaluation
and analysis of current organization services and protocol to propose new service
strategies to better reach and engage clients being served.
Design Methods
Rapid prototyping
Front-end design Wireframing
Problem framing
Analysis & synthesis
Data visualization
Sketching & illustration
Ethnographic research
Senior Designer
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
(Ps, Ai, Ae, Pr, Id)
Sketchup
3dsmax
Autocad
Rhino
Revit
Marvel/Axure
HTML/JS/CSS
FREELANCE, San Francisco & Los Angeles, CA
May 2008 - July 2014
Languages
English (Native)
Korean (Fluent)
RTKL & ASSOCIATES, Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2010 - July 2014
Led teams in designing for commercial mixed-use, residential, and office high-rise.
Tasks involved conceptual design to technical construction documentation, based
on context and social research.
Architectural Designer
Architectural services, designing private residential developments and design
consulting for commercial developments.
Architectural Designer
SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL, San Francisco, CA
Nov 2005 - Dec 2008
Commercial architecture work: office high-rise, community planning, and research
facilities. Co-leading 3D digital modeling platform in developing an accurate and
detailed 3D representation of San Francisco for architectural analysis, research,
and representation tool.
I am a user-centerd designer with a product design background. I am glad
to help you konw your users, explore solutions, and realize breakthroughs.
www.muhanma.design
muhan.ma@id.iit.edu
(+1) 312-447-4798
EXPERIENCE
FromD Innovation, Beijing, Industrial Designer
Participated in the iHealth Project and Contributed to concept ideation
and computerized product visualizations. Improved design concepts
through prototyping and testing.
Jun 2014
Jan 2014
Yayan Situo Science & Technology Ltd, Beijing, Co-Founder
Initiated the Platform of Yayan Culture for Lectures of Famous UniverUniver
sities to help student get lectures imformation more easily.
Aug 2011
Id-house Creative Studio, Beijing, UI Designer
Worked as a web and graphic designer in this design studio, cooperated with web engineers, designed and made business website for other
companies.
Jun 2011
EDUCATION
Aug 2015
Jul 2015
Jul 2014
Sept 2011
Sept 2010
AWARD&ACHIEVEMENTS
LEADERSHIP& ACTIVITIES
2015
ID Alumni Graduate Fellowship
2012
The Award of New Media Entrepreneurship of China
2012
“The Inspiring Youth in China” from China Youth Network
2011
Red Cross Outstanding Individual Volunteer Award
Chair of the Organization Department
Youth League Committee
SKILLS
PROFICIENT
Graphic Design:
INTERMEDIATE
Vice President of Chorus Group at Tsinghua
Art Center
Journalist of Visual Art Association
President of Sigmalove Student Charitable
Organization
BASIC
Visual Presentation
Industrial Design
Digital Design
HTML
NAUMITA F. PEREIRA
869 Horatio Blvd. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(312)342-2292
naumitapereira@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an internship opportunity to work on systematic design and innovation
projects that will make a difference in consumer’s lives.
PROJECTS
EDUCATION
CEERIAS, Chicago, IL 2016
IIT Institute of Design, Masters, 2016.
A graduate project partnered with Community Engagement for Early Recognition and
Immediate Action in Stroke to help promote stroke prevention in Chicago’s south and
west side. Our goal is to find a new channel to promotion a responsive stroke network
aligning with CEERIAS existing promoter system.
University of Illinois at Chicago - BFA, Industrial
Design, 2008 - 2012.
University of Chicago Medical Hospital, Chicago, IL 2015
º Design Methods & Strategy
º User Research
º Illustration
º Wireframing
º Prototype Testing
º Concept Presentation
º Analytical Multitasking
A graduate school team project working to improve the University of Chicago’s
operating room, by understanding the different systems and processes they currently
use. The project required observing the communication between staff, functional
activities, spatial movements and tasks during operations and mapping each stage.
IIT Career Management Center, Chicago, IL 2015
SKILLS
A graduate school team project working with the Career Management Center to help
drive higher usage of the center’s resources to improve student job outcomes. Our goal
was to shift the focus from careers to overall life management. By understanding IIT’s
unique student body we developed a program to assist students identify their career
path and provide tools and processes to adapt as their path changes after graduation.
Dean’s List, University of Illinois at Chicago,
2011.
EXPERIENCE
Illinois 2011.
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Mumbai, India. Design Intern (May 2015 – August 2015)
SOFTWARE
Worked within the Innovation Center to develop and refine an initial innovation
concept into a concrete digital prototype. The project entailed a competitors analysis
and research on the current process, needs and pain points. The insights then helped
shape an interactive prototype which was tested in the three largest cities in India.
Adobe Suite, Sketch, Marvel, Rhino and
Microsoft Suite.
CVS Health, Mount Prospect, IL. Patient Service Representative (September 2014 –
January 2015)
Worked closely with patients and doctors offices to schedule specialty medication
shipments. Monitor and follow-up cases within 48 hours, contacting patients when
they are due for a refill. Explaining Pharmacy Benefits to patients including copay
assistance. Populating insurance and updating patient information in the system.
Target, Wheeling, IL. Cashier (September 2013 – December 2014)
Fulfilled the company’s defined customer experience by maintaining a friendly and
customer focused approach. Provided timely and welcoming customer service,
assisting each guest before and during checkout, addressing any concerns or questions
they might have. Promoted organization’s programs such as warranty sales and upselling the Target REDcard®, to drive guest loyalty.
Cramer-Krasselt, Chicago, Studio Intern (August 2012 – April 2013)
Assisted the creative and the studio team, pulled together presentation materials and
finished creative for new business pitches as well as existing clients. This included
creating OOH, FSIs, DMs, Print and animated/static online banners. Provide video
editing, animation and 3D renderings and packaging on a few projects.
AWARDS
Honors, College of Lake County, Grayslake,
Nigel Antony
nigel.antony@id.iit.edu ¦ 312 877 6784
Experienced creative and analytical problem
solver seeking design internship opportunities
in new products and services innovation.
Education
Experience
MBA anticipated 2018
Creative Consulting
BE, Mechanical Engineering 2011
Pre-Sales and Market Research
Awards
Purplemango, Mar- Nov 2014
Ideation, concept, creation, design manifestation, execution
and delivery of corporate branding projects
Defiance Technologies, Aug- Dec 2013
Identified, validated and cold called potential clients in the
European heavy industries sector
Supply Chain Management
Flipkart, Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Designed and implemented processes for ecommerce
operations in warehousing and order management
Master of Design anticipated 2018
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology
Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology
RV College of Engineering, Bangalore
Hewlett-Packard and YouTube Advertising Contest
Placed 3rd worldwide. Earned $18,000
World Wildlife Fund and Top Toy, Strategy Contest
Placed 3rd out of five international teams in the Carbon
Reduction Summit, Hong Kong
Projects
Skills
ERP System Operationalization
Analytics
Visualization
MS Office
Creative Suite
Photography
Flipkart, 2012
Developed a migration and implementation plan for the new
Enterprise Resource Planning system in a team of six
Designed a Wind Turbine that could harness the energy
from a passing train. Nominated for best engineering project
award in state
Rhinoceros
KeyShot
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Parry E. Koriath
pkoriath@gmail.com | (765) 343-3300
Design Experience
Objectives
Conifer Research, LLC
Research Associate Chicago, IL Oct 2015–Feb 2016
Planned and designed research studies that included screening, recruiting, and developing stimuli
Conducted fieldwork using user-centered ethnographic techniques and research best practices
Led internal and client teams through research data analysis and synthesis
Translated and prioritized opportunities into business implications
Framed opportunities and research insights through clear presentations and compelling stories
Seeking a full-time research and
strategy position where I may
collaborate with multidisciplinary
teams, leveraging my psychology
background and international work
experience to provide user-centered
design, research and strategy
solutions.
Second Road
Design Manager Sydney, NSW Australia Jun 2014–Jul 2015
Planned and executed user research, including ethnographic interviews and online qualitative studies
Understood project contexts quickly by exploring clients’ previous research and industry trends
Ensured that Second Road’s standards were maintained in all client interactions and deliverables
Ideated alongside client team members to codesign solutions specific to their needs
Built and maintained client relationships through consistent communication
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
Contract Design Researcher Chicago, IL Feb 2014–Apr 2014
Planned two-hour workshop for executives, focused on introducing user-experience frameworks
as tools to brainstorm around Kimberly-Clark’s new brand promise, “Designed to Uplift”
Facilitated workshop and designed stimuli to be used as aids in workshop ideation
Created facilitator’s guide and detailed agenda
Design Research Conference
Interaction Design Team Lead Chicago, IL Aug 2013–Oct 2013
Led a team of designers in planning all attendant interactive experiences during the conference
Created physical artifacts, conversation protocols, and coordinated student-facilitated interactions
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Experience Design Research Intern Mooresville, NC May 2013–Aug 2013
Observed individuals shopping for wet-dry vacuums in-store then assembling them at home
Aided in preparation for and facilitation of brainstorming workshops for customer pain-point solutions
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in analyzing research data to create a set of design principles
Presented observation, analysis, and synthesis work to VP level management
Design Union
Product Design and Research Intern Chicago, IL Jul 2011–Aug 2013
Evaluated and derived insights from primary research data of hearing aid usage among elderly
Created initial sketches, renderings, and 3D-printed CAD models of hearing aid casing
Constructed all paper and foamcore form study prototypes for a container system
Created user-experience prototype, ideated and selected the final form of a gardening tool
Additional Professional Experience
Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association
Applicant Interviewer, Alumni Representative Chicago, IL Feb 2010–Jul 2014
Interviewed applicants for acceptance into the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Spoke publicly and advised JET participants departing to and returning from Japan
Membership and Event Coordinator Chicago, IL Aug 2009–Aug 2011
Conceptualized and coordinated 12 different social and sporting events a year
Created e-mail promotions and newsletter recaps for each event
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
English Teacher Wakayama, Hidaka, Japan Aug 2006–Aug 2008
Instructed English lessons at one middle school, three elementary schools, and one adult class
Developed lesson plans for all grades (28 classes total) with over 250 handouts still used today
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Design Chicago, IL
Aug 2011–May 2014
Studied user-centered research,
design, planning and strategy
Columbia College
Technical Training Chicago, IL
Aug 2010–May 2011
Developed a foundation in product
design, technical drawing, and
SolidWorks computer-aided design
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts Muncie, IN
Jan 2001–May 2006
Major: Psychology
Minors: Japanese,
Business Management
Languages
Japanese
Conversational
French
Beginner
Additional Interests
Performing piano, shamisen,
and pipe organ
Playing volleyball
Traveling to new places
Running with my Great Dane
Paulina
Carlos
SUMMARY
Design researcher and strategist with experience
in user centered design, research strategy and
passionate in the development of meaningful
products, services and experiences.
Expert in the application of design methods
from research, analysis, and synthesis, to
communication and product design.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
SC Johnson & Sons, USA
IIT Institute of Design
Global Pest Control, Sr Associate Design
Masters of Design
Summer Internship 2013, Full Time Jun 2014 - Present
Aug 2012 -May 2014
CONTACT
SKILLS
(713) 471 2280
Design Thinking, Storytelling,
pcarlos@id.iit.edu
Communication Design,
Coding & Analysis, Diagram
LANGUAGES
Development, Prototyping,
Product Design.
Fluent in English and Spanish
Lead multidisciplinary teams
in front-end innovation product
development for the global
Raid brand of products.
Scoped and identified global
opportunities for business
Living Among Bugs
Bug Battles
Mar 2015
Aug 2015
Designing Multiuser
Systems, Faculty Research
FashionAbility, Research in
the Social Sector
Genie, Service Design
through design research and
design strategy.
Devised an self documentation
Designed and executed
Jan-May 2014
Aug-Dec 2013
Conducted primary research
Jan - May 2013
study and immersive research
an online journal study
Utilized secondary and primary
Designed and conducted
through mixed methods to
Collaborated in developing
plan that was executed in
leveraging the dscout
research to design a multiuser
a co-design session with
understand student-teacher
strategic plans for business
multiple countries, to identify
platform and visualized data
sensor-based system to help
people with Spina Bifida and
relationships and designed a
leveraging trends, driving
needs and solutions for people
to uncover behaviors and
adult caregivers and their
uncovered new opportunities in
responsive solution that allows
forces and user insights.
dealing with bug infestations.
attitudes towards bugs.
aging parents.
the fashion industry.
teachers to target student needs.
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE
PAST EDUCATION
Cadena & Asociados, MEX
University of Monterrey, MEX
Jr. Design Strategist
BS in Industrial Design / Magna Cum Laude 2010
Aug 2011- May 2012
Designed packaging and POS
Swinburne University, AUS
that brought brands to life.
International Exchange Program 2009
Communicated final concepts
Stanford University, USA
and oversaw implementation
Stanford Summer International Honors
with clients.
Program 2008
Rebecka
Sexton
www.rebeckasexton.com
1827 Maiden Ln. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
Cell: 773.368.3482
rebecka@rebeckasexton.com
EDUCATION
Masters of Design Methods,
5/2011, IIT Institute of Design,
Chicago, IL, Focus on healthcare.
MFA, UT Austin, Sculpture.
BFA, UNC-Greensboro, Design.
HCI coursework, DePaul
University, Chicago, IL.
Columbia College Center for
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Program, Chicago, IL
SKILLS
Design Research:
Observation & Ethnography,
Usability, Contextual interviewing,
Video-analysis, Cultural probes
& Artifact development, Granular
Behavioral Analysis™, Coding
Insight analysis, VOC, Experience
mapping, Ergonomic studies,
Analysis & Synthesis, Prototyping
6 Things I Do:
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Lead and support organizations to understand Design Thinking, creative problem solving and
systemic solution implementation
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Manage cross-functional teams through ambiguity to drive results
Build programs and services through servant leadership, relationships and collaboration and
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minimization of risk
Use human centered innovation, strategy, and research methods to develop insights that build and
develop business concepts that generate new growth
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Influence proactively. Succesfully identify issues early on and advocate for use of design mindset on
outcomes and innovation behavior
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Utilize experience from other industries to propel solutions into future state
WORK HISTORY
CARILION CLINIC HOSPITAL | ROANOKE,
VA | Dec 2012 to Present, Service Design
Consultant
SC JOHNSON | Racine, WI | Summer
2010
Design Researcher, Insect Division
Bringing Human-Centered Design methods to the
organization’s efforts toward better serving patients and
staff; Plan and lead system-wide service and experience
design initiatives; Act as strategic advisor to leadership
resulting in cultural change, 4 new positions, technology
acquisitions, and over 8 cross-functional initiatives; Mentor
new employees; Hired 2 designers to build service design
team; Connect knowledge experts throughout organization for
silo eliminiation and knowledge sharing.
Part of company-wide innovation process team
implementing new design program; Design lead for 2
new products; Conducted user research, analysis &
synthesis in U.S. and Europe; Designed and facilitated
strategic concept framing workshop to identify viable
opportunities; Managed external design firms including
RKS and Continuum.
Expertise includes: Design and research within topics
of Inpatient OB care, Patient experience, Design Thinking as
core competancy, Patient & Staff Education, and Population
Health Management.
IDEX CORPORATION | Wheeling,
IL | 2004 to 2009, Associate Product
Manager
Specific projects: OB Birth & Recovery Experience,
Hand-offs, Billing, Healthy Roanoke Valley Community
Needs Assessment Service Design Integration, Medication
Communication HCAHPS (33% score increase system-wide
to date), Population Health Management Patient Education &
Engagement (COPD), HCAHPS Perception of teamwork-NICU
(9-28% score increase to date), Orthopedic Program Patient
Profile Developement, Technology Services Group Innovation
Strategy, Company-wide IDEO HCD program (Accenture).
Strategy & Branding:
Innovation & Design Planning,
Platform & Portfolio Planning,
Competitive Analysis, Service
SYLVER CONSULTING & ROOT LEARNING |
CHICAGO, IL |
May 2012-October 2012, Design Researcher
Led user research, analysis & synthesis incorporating
usability studies, in-field studies that led to re-design of
software resulting in $6Million sale; Led VOC interviews
for Six Sigma project to guide strategic road mapping
and competitive analysis; Led and Implemented
design improvements for paint dispenser based on
usability testing and user research studies; Comanaged re-branding and message management
strategy resulting in winning back two customers
and targeting new markets; Led re-design of multidepartment equipment maintenance program now
standard with all equipment sales after leading and
conducting user research study.
Senior Technical Writer
Part of team that conducted online and in-field qualitative
research using granular behavioral analysis and ethnography
Oversaw holistic program for development of
graphically oriented technical documents (Print
and online), video how-tos, equipment re-design
Processes:
to identify new opportunity spaces for Frito Lay and Gap
brands.
and packaging resulting in 3% decrease in calls
to Customer Service Center and Lowes equipment
Design Thinking, DMAIC, Six
Sigma, 5S & Lean Mfg, ISO 9000
& 14001
CHAMBERLAIN GROUP | ELMHURST, IL |
June 2011-January 2012, Design Researcher
Blueprints, Experience Mapping,
Life Cycle Mapping, Trend
Analysis, & Strategic Road
Mapping
AWARDS
Society of Technical
Communications Merit Award
for Distinguished Technical
Communications, 2005.
Illinois Individual Arts Council
Awards 2001, 1997.
Rome Prize Finalist, American
Academy in Rome, NY, 1995.
replacement order.
Part of creation of new innovation center; Research and
Analysis lead for understanding business case for new
opportunity space for aging workers using warehouse door
systems in distribution centers. Conducted extensive field
research resulting in task analysis, framework development,
observational insights and product recommendations that
supported the business case for new products.
HERPERS GMBH | Gladbach, Germany
| 2003 to 2004, Project Coordinator
Co-managed marketing, development, installation,
technical documentation, and testing of Johnson &
Johnson (Jansson Belgium) pharmaceutical mills with
over 200+ machined parts for implementation and
replacement program throughout Europe.
Renee Albrecht-Mallinger
reneea@id.iit.edu 773.517.9395
Objective
Analytical thinker, experienced storyteller, and strong communicator looking
to explore design research and product design
Projects
Experience
BarnRaise
Institute of Design, 2015
Designed and created individualized wayfinding signs
for final presentations at a healthcare design conference.
Each sign was tailored to groups’ design challenges.
Instructional Leader
Perspectives Charter Schools, 2012-2015
Designed math and technology learning experiences
for urban schools; coached educators in math, literacy,
and cultural competency
Feed Me Copenhagen
Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design, 2014
Prototyped a service that connected tourists with locals over
home-cooked meals for an applied service design class
focused on improving Copenhagen’s tourism experience.
Lead Teacher
University of Chicago, 2011-2013
Crafted and delivered an original non-Euclidean
and transformational geometry curriculum; mentored
University of Chicago graduate students
The Way They Stare
Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design, 2014
Prototyped a device that captured images and data related to
users’ social and emotional experiences, allowing them to share
the feeling of being “different” from others in a given cultural setting.
Mathematics Teacher
Perspectives Charter Schools, 2008-2015
Chicago Public Schools, 2007-2008
Created productive and purposeful learning
environments in mathematics and technology classes;
subjects include calculus, pre-algebra, and Arduino
Arduino & Computer Science Education
Boeing Scholars Academy
and Business Innovation Foundation, 2014
Developed a low-cost, highly-differentiated curriculum and
crafted a classroom experience in which teachers learned to
code alongside their students.
Awards
Identity Practice
Perspectives Charter Schools, 2012
Created and facilitated a professional development sequence
about intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality.
Participants used art, music, and literature to better understand
personal identity.
Moth StorySLAM winner 2012-2014
Won three storytelling competitions held by
The Moth, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to the art and craft of storytelling
Education
Skills
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology
MDes, anticipated 2018
Mathematics
Storytelling
Leadership
Building relationships
Adobe Creative Suite
Rhino 3D
Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
Summer School 2014
School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
MSEd, Secondary Education (Mathematics), 2010
St. John’s College
BA, Liberal Arts, 2007
IIT/Boeing Scholars Academy Fellow 2012
Received a scholarship to attend the
Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design
312.952.9099 | San Francisco | robertofaller@id.iit.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/robertofaller | robertofaller.com
Roberto Faller
SKILLS
Methods: User-centered Research Quali-Quant .
Ethnographic interviewing . Observing . Surveying .
Problem framing . Concept development . Experience
modeling . Interaction strategizing . Sketching .
Storyboarding . Wireframing . Workshop development .
Low-high fidelity mockups . Physical prototyping .
Digital interactive prototyping . User testing . Usability
testing . Business strategies and models . Information
diagramming . Design reports and presentations .
Software: Photoshop . Illustrator . InDesign . 3dsMax .
AutoCAD . Inventor . SolidWorks . NX . SPSS Statistics .
Languages: Portuguese . English . Learning French .
INTERNSHIP OR JOB OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
IIT Institute of Design
PhD in Design. 2013-2017
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Master in Engineering: Materials Science. 2007-2009
University of Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC)
Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering. 1997-2003
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Design Project Development Focusing on Emotional
Involvement. 10th Brazilian Conference on Design
Research and Development Proc., 2012.
Proposition of a Model for Elucidating Emotions: A Tool
in Project Development. 7th Inter. Conference on Design
& Emotion Proc., 2010.
Structure for a Material Informational Database: A
Material Selection Tool for Project Development. 7th
Inter. Conference on Design & Emotion Proc., 2010.
INDUSTRY
University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)
Professor. 2008-2013 / Coordinator. 2011-2013
Feevale University (FEEVALE)
Professor. 2009-2011
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Professor. 2007-2008
Laboratory of Design and Materials Selection (LdSM)
Researcher. 2005-2007
Concept: Mechanical Engineering Consultancy
Analyst Engineer. 2004-2005
Multserv: Mechanical Engineering
CAD/CAM Designer. 2000-2003
Universal Leaf Tabacos
Manager Trainee. 1998-1999
AWARDS
Braille Teaching Game. Winner of the Abiplast Design
Award by ABIPLAST - São Paulo, Brazil. 2006
Aquarium Air Pump. Winner of the Ecodesign Award by
FIESP / CISEP - São Paulo, Brazil. 2004
INTERESTS
French language, Japanese culture, reading, science,
arts, game development, comics, cycling, camping,
martial arts, rock and roll concerts, and travel
adventures around the globe.
Use my experience as a design researcher and design strategist in the United States,
and my practice as an engineer, designer, and educator in Brazil, to help organizations
apply human-centered approaches and business strategies to solve complex issues by
developing compelling user experiences.
SELECT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, United States
PhD Student 08/2013-present
Examine the combination and use of persuasive design, design and emotion, and
interaction design to assist people with health problems build capacity, determination and
commitment to follow their treatment.
Recent coursework-related projects include:
Operation Room Information Systems
Member of a five-person team investigating operating room (OR) information systems at
the University of Chicago Hospitals in order to identify information flows and activities that
revealed opportunities to improve the system. Observed tasks performed during surgical
procedures, conducted interviews with the OR team, and analyzed data to reveal current
shortcomings and future aspirations.
Supportive Ecosystem for Startups
Member of a four-person team that investigated incubators to propose recommendations
for the City of Chicago to create a supportive ecosystem for startups. Interviewed experts
and entrepreneurs and observed incubator spaces and startup teams to identify behavior
patterns, phenomena, and user needs in order to propose opportunities to innovate.
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) Porto Alegre, Brazil
Master of Materials Engineering 03/2007-09/2009
Dissertation proposed a model for elucidating emotions that presents and connects the
variables involved during an interaction between an individual and an object. In addition,
developed two field research projects aimed to raise verbal attributes used to describe
products and materials and proposed a classification. Also, created a method of material
selection to support intangible characteristics.
SELECT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS) Porto Alegre, Brazil
Professor, Departments of Design, Architecture, and Engineering 03/2008-08/2013
Built and taught courses about computer graphics, design methods, materials,
manufacturing processes, prototyping, and mechanical systems. Guided undergraduate
design students through user research, analysis, synthesis, and prototyping.
Product Design Program Coordinator 03/2011-08/2013
Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, including hiring faculty, course
scheduling, and marketing the program to prospective students.
Curriculum Specialist, Product Design Program 03/2010-08/2010
Developed and implemented a new undergraduate product design curriculum which
incorporated pedagogical and philosophical approaches aligned with University priorities.
Conducted market research, developed course offerings based on findings, recruited
faculty, facilitated the creation of course content and student assessment measures, and
identified curricular resource needs (space, equipment, materials, etc.).
Researcher, iMateria Materials Library 03/2010-12/2011
Worked with a small team to create an innovative materials library to stimulate the
imagination and to encourage experimentation throughout the design process. Led
research to identify the library categorization system, which ultimately would allow users
to select materials based on subjective and objective information. Worked with developers
to create the library’s database. Also, aided to design the physical space and furniture.
Laboratory of Design and Materials Selection (LdSM) Porto Alegre, Brazil
Researcher, Topics: Ecodesign, Bionics, Materials, and Biomaterials 01/2005-03/2007
Research projects resulted in articles published and discussed in journals and conferences.
Among these projects, produced custom-made prosthesis that aids the functional and
aesthetic rehabilitation of patients. Used a 3D scanner, modelling software, and CAM
software to program a milling machine to produce the prosthesis.
ROXANNE KNAPP
roxanne@id.iit.edu | 978.979.3161
Seeking internships in design research and strategy where I can
leverage highly-developed critical thinking, research and synthesis skills
to help organizations understand users, generate insights and innovate
around complex problems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Unplugged Capital, LLC, Chicago, IL
Contracted Communication Designer, Fall 2015-Winter 2016
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
Master of Design, Expected 2017
Produced collateral communicating core concept, value and operations of
infrastructure financing product to attract private capital investment and
build a foundation for a broader financing vehicle innovation.
Brown University, Providence, RI
BA in International Relations, 2011
World Business Chicago, Chicago, IL
Contracted Communication Designer, Winter 2016
Phillips Academy, Andover, MA
Cum Laude, 2007
Refined value proposition of collaboration platform to leverage Chicago’s
competitive advantage in water to drive economic growth
Santa Fe Institute, Online (MOOC)
Certificate in Complexity Theory, 2014
Produced collateral for communicating rationale, vision and strategy of
platform to on-board stakeholders
Took course on tools to understand
complex adaptive systems to expand
knowledge base for Alliance for
Peacebuilding’s systems, innovation
and big data work
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
Design Researcher, Summer 2015
Identified new concepts and models for Unplugged Capital that provide
long-wave private investment opportunities—not derived from taxes—to
fund community infrastructure needs of the Village of Robbins, IL
Produced interactive virtual prototype to communicate concept and
produced visual assets and contributed text to final concept paper
Alliance for Peacebuilding, Washington, DC
Program Associate, 2011-2014
Managed member community of practice around systems, complexity and
peacebuilding, including creation of online platform
Coordinated multi-stakeholder working groups related to specific
peacebuilding practice areas
In consultation with design experts, drafted concept note for a
Peacebuilding Edge Lab to explore more effective practices for engaging
with complex dynamic conflict systems
SKILLS
Software
Adobe Creative Suite CS6, Rhinoceros
3D, Keyshot, Processing 2.0, D3
Concept Development
Analysis and synthesis frameworks,
rapid-prototyping
Visual Arts
Collegiate training in painting,
drawing and sculpture
Facilitated collaboration of a large, multi-disciplinary team on multi-million
dollar proposal to USAID’s Office of Science and Technology
ACTIVITIES
Supported major organizational strategic planning efforts and board
development
BarnRaise 2015, Marketing Lead
George Mason University, Washington, DC
Contracted Researcher, Summer 2013
Performed desk research and in-person interviews on current political,
social and economic analyses of Nigeria for systems map of country
Drafted questionnaire for research team to guide interviews based on lead
consultant’s original framework
Sara Tashakorinia
1 E Delaware, Apt 15B Chicago, IL 60611, USA
sara.tashakorinia@gmail.com | tashakorinia@id.iit.edu | +1 312 810 8966
Skills
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant, Illinois Institute of Technology
January 2016–Present
Help undergraduate students through digital service design process from initial concept development
to viability testing and prototyping.
CMO and Co-founder, WatchApp Inc, Delaware
December 2014–Present
Led a team of three talented developers and designers. Ideation, implementation, and design of an
award winning app “Canvas Keyboard: The world’s First Gesture Recognizer Keyboard”
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Providing strategic sales plan and marketing roadmap through customer analysis.
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Wireframing and prototyping, A/B testing of the app and website.
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Preparing app launch plan and making buzz out of content marketing.
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Growing user base using email marketing and promotional updates.
Marketing, Butterfleye Inc, San Francisco, CA
May 2014–January 2015
Helped build marketing capabilities for the world’s smartest home security and personal camera
device. The Butterfleye is a disruptive innovation in the connected home, delivering both peace of
mind and stunning aesthetics to the home environment.
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Led an entire rebrand, brand voice work, and architecture exercise.
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Helped with user experience of the device and define finishes.
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Launched the company’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and Vine.
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30% web traffic increase.
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Adwords ROI vs. Facebook analysis, increasing effectiveness of cost-per-conversion.
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Successfully led presence at CES 2015, designed all marketing materials and managed PR.
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Led “Consumer Story” for next round of funding pitch decks.
Marketing, Ambit Networks, San Francisco, CA
January 2015–April 2015
AmbyGear is the world’s first smart watch for children with wearable digital games, teaching life
lessons while keeping them safe.
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35% web traffic increase.
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Worked with a team of 10+ outside agencies, PR, SEO, and online videos to drive engagement.
Account Manager, The DePaulia, Chicago, IL
September 2013–January 2015
The DePaulia is DePaul University’s award-winning student newspaper. Work included extensive
content marketing, communications strategy, and campaign management.
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Managed the online financial accounts including PayPal.
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Reached out to potential customers to promote the advertising platform on DePaulia.
Marketing Intern, TT Design Labs, Chicago, IL
January 2012–January 2013
TidyTilt is an earbud cord wrap, kickstand, and mount for iPhone, designed for the modern lifestyle.
JustMount is the ideal wall organizer for iPhone & TidyTilt+.
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Reached out to various journalists in order to promote the Kickstarter campaign.
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TidyTilt was successfully funded on Kickstarter with $223,174 net and 4,001 backers.
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JustMount was successfully funded on Kickstarter with $33,885 net and 794 backers
Education
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
Master of Design
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Interior Design
Lorenzo de’ Mediciin, Florence, Italy (Study Abroad)
Coursework in Graphic Design and Photography
September 2015- May 2017
January 2013- June 2015
January 2010 - December 2012
Summer 2011
Marketing
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Branding and identity
Brand management
Marketing strategy
Social media marketing
Email marketing
Public speaking
Online advertising
Market research
Focus groups
Consumer insights
Perceptual map
Conjoint analysis
Value curve
Sales leads
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Design thinking
Design research
Digital media design
Interaction design
User experience design
Communication design
Service design
Freehand drawing
Visualization
Prototyping
Photography
Videography
Ethnography
Graphic design
Software
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After effects
Adobe creative suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Lightroom
iMovie
Rhino
HTML/CSS
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Farsi (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Arabic (Basic)
French (Basic)
Sarah Braunstein
sarah.braunstein@id.iit.edu // 248.798.4037
I seek a summer internship that will build my experience in design strategy while
leveraging strengths in problem solving, analysis, critical thinking, and project
management.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Google Inc
IIT Institute of Design Chicago, IL
Master of Design Candidate, 2018
Go-To Market Communications Expert Chicago, IL
May-Aug. 2015
• Managed cross-functional projects to drive product adoption and cultivate strong
Google Ads sellers.
• Project work included internal marketing support, commercialization strategy,
and facilitation of sales education workshops.
Senior Digital Media Manager Chicago, IL
April 2013-April 2015
• Managed $25MM in annual display revenue while exceeding sales quotas.
• Developed, communicated, and executed strategy optimization initatives for
top retail clients across the Google Display Network.
• Developed and commercialized new product best practices in collaboration with
product management and engineering teams.
• Partnered with technical teams to identify and prioritize product roadmap.
• Educated internal stakeholders, agencies, and clients on Google’s suite
of performace display products.
Publisher Specialist, Google Affiliate Network Chicago, IL
Oct. 2010-March 2013
• Designed and executed network-wide publisher activation strategy, resulting in
consistent +4-7% growth in quarterly revenue across publisher network.
• Developed scalable publisher activation strategy and secured buy-in from
key stakeholders across product, marketing, and sales teams.
• Launched international publisher recruitment strategy yielding signficant growth
in global publisher base.
Global Rotation Program, Online Sales Beijing, China
July 2010-Sept. 2010
• Participated in quarter-long rotation position awarded via application process.
• Focused on building sales narrative and pitch materials for export-focused advertising
clients in China.
Account Strategist, Online Sales Ann Arbor, MI
New Center Council Detroit, MI
February 2006
• Designed and delivered neighborhood housing information database for use by NCC
and related groups.
City Living Tent Project Manager, Comerica TasteFest
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts, 2007
English Language & Literature
University College Dublin, Ireland
Study abroad program
Irish authors and literature, 2007
ACTIVITIES &
RECOGNITION
Dorothy McGuigan Prize
Received prize for best undergraduate essay
on women by University of Michigan Women’s
Studies department.
Chicago Uniform Project
Created fundraiser to drive support for
non-profit organization Connections for
Abused Women and their Children (CAWC).
Raised $10,000 for CAWC.
Music: Ovef Ow
Drummer and Vocalist
Write and perform original music
July 2007-July 2010
• Managed $32MM book of business containing a diverse list of 70 B2B clients.
• Developed and implemented online marketing strategy for high potential advertisers,
driving an average of 6% increase in sales annually.
• Managed cross-functional projects including industry research initiatives,
mentorship programs, and client events.
Housing Inventory Study
Alumni Fellowship Recipient
Experience Committee, BarnRaise 2015
May 2006-July 2006
• Organized a diverse set of 20 local non-profit and community groups for participation
in one of Detroit’s major street festivals.
SOFTWARE
Adobe Creative Suite
Rhinoceros 3D
Microsoft Office
Sarah Norell
Design research
Service and experience design
Healthcare design
After using my sociology and performance-art training to do science
education, I came to ID to find the sweet spot between theory, methods
and making.
I use my social science background to craft user-research and my art
practice to develop designs. I love healthcare design because it combines
my backgrounds while contributing to social good.
Design projects
Education
Godrej & Boyce // India // 2016
IIT Institute of Design
Lead an interdisciplinary team of Godrej employees from sales, marketing and engineering through
the design process from user-research to concept. We explored the topic of home retail in India.
Crafted a narrative for the final concept and presented to the managerial board of Godrej.
Master of Design
Degree expected 2016
Chicago, IL
Doblin by Deloitte // Insights Summer Associate // Chicago // 2015
School of the Art Institute
of Chicago
Led a client workshop to analyze field data, traveled nationally to lead interviews in the field,
developed user journeys for a digital application, and executed materials for final workshop
with clients. Designed research stimulus and workshop to reframe an IP development project.
CHICAGO Trial + ID // Researcher + Consultant // Chicago // 2014-2015
The first year of a four-year clinical trial on pediatric asthma funded by the Patient-Centered
Outcomes Research Institute, this project was a collaboration between ID designers and 6
Chicago-area emergency departments.
Research + Discovery
Master of Fine Arts, Performance
Chicago, IL
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Northampton, MA
Awards + honors
Core77 Design Awards 2015
Carried out 17 key informant interviews, 6 site tours and 9 user centered interviews.
Coded and analyzed over 600 pages of data. Created an immersive environment and
workshop to engage the trial stakeholders, a group of over 30 physicians and clinicians.
CHICAGO Trial project
Winner: Student Service Design
Runner-Up: Student Research + Strategy
Design
AIGA Design for Good 2015
Developed three concepts for a new discharge document using insights from the research
phase. Implemented three iterative co-design rounds with end users to produce a final
document currently in a clinical trial at 6 sites.
Panelist on healthcare design
Institute of Design Fellowship
MDes program
Evaluation
Designed a mixed-method evaluation tool combining existing medical surveys with design
methods to test preference for the new document. Carried out a pilot study of the method
with 12 medical practitioners and 8 patient caregivers.
MSK Cancer Center + ID // Consultant // Chicago + New York // Current
Developing a strategy and framework to achieve best-in-class customer service in collaboration
with the Memorial Sloan Kettering innovation team.
Intel // Consultant // Chicago // 2014
Created a visualization representing cutting-edge technology systems to be used internally by
an Intel executive in presentations to other executives.
Pre-ID experience
Adler Planetarium // Educator // Chicago // 2011-2013
Designed and implemented educational programs for the museum floor.
Skokie Parks Department // Art Teacher // Skokie // 2013
Developed curriculum for 8 teaching units based on the art techniques of different countries.
Selected skills
Research
Stimulus and probe design
Spatio-temporal observation
Analysis
Grounded theory coding
Concept development
Rapid prototyping
Project management
Problem framing
Stakeholder engagement
Say hello
snorell@id.iit.edu
520.404.1824
Seth Kutnick
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July 2015 – Present
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Fossil Inc.
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SHANGYANYAN LI
shangyanyan@id.iit.edu
+1-312-483-5464
UX Design, Design Planning and Strategy,
Industrial Design, Interaction Design,
Graphic Design, Design research
555 W Madison St 2610, Chicago, IL 60661
Portfolio (undergraduate): http://issuu.com/brucelee66
Portfolio (graduate, working on): http://shangyanyan.wix.com/graduateportfolio
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
China CNA Corporation Limited (Dalian, China)
Dec.2014 to Feb.2015
Industrial Designer
Worked designing train for the South Africa government. Helped the chief designers and
engineers do essential design work in the form of sketches and 3D models.
Language skills:
Mandarin (native) English (fluent) Japanese (second major)
Yichun Guangming furniture Co.Ltd. (Yichun, China)
Jan.2014 to Feb.2014
Industrial Designer
Sketched and developed 3D models. Joined a group of designers and workers to redesign
desk and chairs which could use less materials and reduce the production processes.
Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co. Ltd. (Harbin, China)
Jun.2014 to Aug.2014
Industrial Designer
Designed exteriors of auto engines and the space design for the front of cars. Joined a group
of engineers and designers in discussing about redesigning an engine
to save space and reduce the pollution.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Design (Chicago, USA)
Sep.2015 to 2018
MDes in Design
Dalian University of Technology (Dalian, China)
Sep.2011 to Jun.2015
B.E. in Industrial Design
Konkuk University (Seoul, Korea)
Sep.2013 to Feb.2014
Industrial Design (Exchange Program)
2-D:
Professional sketching, PS, AI, AE, Flash, Coreldraw, Painter
3-D:
Fast prototyping, Rhino, 3dmax, Pro-E, ZB, Keyshot
Coding:
HTML, JavaScript, Processing
Others:
Oil painting, CG illustration, Photography, Ceramics
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer (Work for Environment)
Educated at Cleaner Production Center of China. Earned the
qualification certificate from China government. Worked in
Green Space Environmental Protection Consulting Company
and trained managers and workers in factories and enterprises
to learn cleaner production methods and protect environment.
Papers
The Redesign of Ligh trail in Dalian and the City Culture (2015)
Industrial Design and Cleaner Production (2014)
The Comparison of Public Transportation in China and German
(2013)
Shanti Mathew
smathew@id.iit.edu | 414.614.3617
Bringing together experience in
design strategy, sociology, musical
theater, public speaking, leadership
development, event production
and team facilitation, I’m a strategic
designer who naturally gathers
people, hunts for opportunities,
leverages assets, and turns insights
into solutions. I’m passionate about
making public systems and services
more effective and dignified.
education
IIT Institute of Design
Chicago, IL 2016
Masters of Design + Foundation Year
Observing people, articulating
insights, defining design criteria, and
telling compelling stories to make life
better for people.
IIT Stuart School of Business
Chicago, IL 2016
Certificate, Public Management
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 2009
B.S. Sociology, Religious Studies
Choate Rosemary Hall
Wallingford, CT 2005
awards
International Housewares
Association Fellowship
IIT Institute of Design
Recipient of full tuition scholarship
2013 - 2015
experience
Chief Evangelist and Friendmaker | Vamonde | Oct. 2014-present
Launched a new business! Build and maintain relationships with content
partners for a design-led startup. From idea stage to a real platform,
oversee content partner strategy, relationship-building and onboarding.
Design Strategy Intern | Chicago Community Trust, Doblin Group
Jun.-August 2015
Worked with Doblin Group to help CCT create a digital platform for
community development planning. Considered how to make big data
actionable for practitioners in a system that gets smarter as users add
their own program initiatives, as well as their reflections.
Co-Founder | BarnRaise | Mar. 2014 - present
Decided that academic conferences were boring and designed a new
model that combines learning and doing. Brought together design firms,
community organizations, and conference participants from all fields
to research and prototype solutions for deeply-embedded, local social
challenges. Teams had two days to work on imagining and building
solutions, all leading to a final, public exhibit. The BarnRaise model has
now been used to inspire other events.
Design Research Intern | THRIVE | May 2014-Aug. 2014
Dove into a growing, entrepreneurial team. Conducted primary research
for a leading brand to understand the experiences and challenges
of professional tradesmen using hand tools. Analyzed and visually
represented data and concepts for a consumer packaged goods company
seeking to understand and design for a new target audience.
Design Researcher | Design Concepts | Feb. 2013-Aug. 2013
Pitched myself a job and gained incredible mentors. Conducted primary
and secondary research in order to understand user needs, identify pain
points, and envision opportunities for innovation. Worked on projects for
clients ranging from home cleaning to pharmaceutical manufacturing
to flooring solutions. Created a process for running and documenting
pharmaceutical projects in order to comply with FDA regulations
Program Director & Event Producer | Cru | Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2013
Comprehensive Honors
University of Wisconsin
Honors in the Liberal Arts
Honors in the Major
From 20 people to 1,500, led creative teams to design compelling
experiences for participants that included the creation of original videos,
music, and dramatic pieces. Managed people, budgets, timelines, and
expectations to produce a truly seamless event. From strategy to lighting
technicians: the unexpected doesn’t cause me to panic—only problemsolve. Excellent at keeping multiple teams on the same page and handling
conflict with poise. Responsible for bugets up to $80,000.
software
volunteering & other bonuses
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Premiere
Choate Rosemary Hall Chicago Alumni Club Co-Chair & Interviewer
Choate Rosemary Hall
Advisory Board & Facilitator
Till School (design-based education for high schoolers)
Owner of a Very Cute Dog
Shaunali Shenoy
Seeking an internship in Design
Strategy and Interaction Design
from a user centered perspective.
Work Experience
Volunteered at Scriplogix (June - August), a
2015 healthcare research and analytics company as a
designer during my summer break. My work
here included illustrations, infographics, icons,
website banners and wireframes.
Worked at Cognizant Technology
2014 Solutions Corporation as a Visual Designer.
Worked on a number of client projects, including
‘Walgreens’, ‘Fair Price’ and ‘TRG - Title
Resource Group’ where I designed dashboards,
responsive websites, mobile and iPad
applications, prototypes, mailers and branding.
Worked Onsite with
American Express - Big Data Lab where I
worked on branding, prototypes, mobile
application, websites as well as designed
presentations and applications for the CEO
and board members.
Interned at Foley Designs (May - July).
2011 Worked on branding and packaging.
Interned at Ogilvy (May - June). Worked on
2010 copy and print advertising.
Interned at Scribble, a web design and
2009 advertising house, where I worked on print
and media projects.
Academic Highlights
Pursuing my Master of Design at
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago
Expected Spring 2017
Bachelor of Visual Arts College of Fine Arts
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore,
India Specialized in ‘Applied Art’
Fall 2012
http://shaunali14.wix.com/shaunalidesign
630 340 8984
shaunali_14@hotmail.com
ID Projects
As a member of a 4-person team, we worked
towards improving the asthma outcome
of children from low-income families.
Participated in user-centered field interviews
and in conducting a co-design session.
Translated data/information collected through
research and interviews into visual
communications. Went to a home visit to
observe and document the implementation of
the communication tools. Created an immersive
environment to communicate the trial training
process to the trial project team.
Design for Local is a product design project
that I am working on. As a team we visited local
manufacturers and are designing a viable product
in a new market area within their capabilities.
Extra Curricular Activities:
Painting, sports, music and dancing
I participated in Chitra Santhe an exhibition for
artists from all over India to display different
forms of art.
I volunteered at Ashraya, an NGO for
abandoned children, where I taught art to
children and helped them with various activities.
Skills & Tools
Analysis & Synthesis
Rapid Visualization
Illustrations
Wireframing
Mobile+Web Interface Design
Portfolio Planning
Communication Design
User Experience
L
S
Shiyi Li
I’m a passionate researcher. I love standing in users’ shoes and asking the right questions
until finding core insights -- finding the jobs that customers need to get done.
I am seeking a full-time Design Researcher/ Strategist position.
sli@id.iit.edu | 312-753-8861 | shiyili.com
CAREER EXPERIENCE
SELECTED PROJECTS
Johnson Health Tech, Madison, WI
User Researcher, Jan 2015–Present
Tinker-it: Self-data Trackers’ Community
Research & Digital product design, 2013
Serving as a research lead in a multidisciplinary innovation team. Currently
designing qualitative and quantitative research to increase customer engagement
and explore new business opportunities. Planning workshops and designing ideation
toolkit to communicate research findings with internal stakeholders from multiple
departments.
Led research projects on retail consumer journey and user typologies, which has
helped the e-commerce team implement the new communication strategy and
designed an omni-channel shopping flow.
Foresight Design Initiative, Chicago, IL
Research & Communication Design Intern, Jun 2014–Oct 2014
Worked on an interdisciplinary team specialized in environmental sustainability
consulting. Conducted primary research, system diagramming to help client find root
causes from a complex system. Clients included Illinois Science & Energy Innovation
Foundation(ISEIF) and Metropolitan Planing council(MPC).
Refreshed Foresight Design’s branding images and the articulation of service and
product through careful consideration of all internal strengths and external demands
from clients.
Zanadu.cn, Beijing, China
User Experience Designer, Nov 2011–Jun 2012
Designed UX and managed visual element for Zanadu.cn - a boutique hotel booking
startup. Worked directly with content strategist and programmers in an agile
process: discovering, designing and adjusting based on booking rate.
Successfully improved hotel search flow and initial brand recognition. The flow and
layout have been proven effective and continue to be used by the company.
Ogilvy & Mather, Beijing, China
Assistant Art Director, Jul 2008–Jun 2011
Art directed for advertising and direct marketing material for ThinkPad, Lenovo,
American Express, Huawei, IBM.
Concepted five new product-launching campaigns for ThinkPad, including “Edge”
(2010) and “Moment of Truth”(2009).
Olympics Art Center, Beijing, China
Graphic Designer, Oct 2005–Apr 2007
Designed environmental branding image and guidelines for 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Designed the core pattern “Phoenix” for Beijing Olympic Torch Relay.
ACTIVITY & SERVICE
Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program, Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant, Aug 2013–Dec 2014,
Taught user-centered design methods: ethnography, qualitative data analysis,
persona and scenario development. Helped teams narrow down and refine concepts.
Itaú Bank, Brazil Immersion Program, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Strategist Consultant, Jun 2013
Worked with Itaú wealth management team, applied user-centered design
approaches. Researched internal stakeholders and external clients. Delivered a
strategy plan to help Itaú align services to their customers’ values in 5 years.
Planned an online community for enthusiastic self-data
trackers to leverage their creativity.
Used lean research approach, conducting research while
validating prototypes.
Beginner “Chef” Journey Research
Research, 2013
Planned and conducted in-home research for understanding
a novice cook’s learning experience. Built an experience
model for the cooking journey.
Small Business Typology Research
Research & Strategy, Jan 2014
Worked with FedEx Innovation Center creating small business
market segmentation. Conducted contextual interviews with
small business owners across three locations. Created small
business typology with defined attributes.
AWARDS
2014 “Tinker-it” Research & Strategy Notable Project
Core 77 Design Award
2007 National Scholarship (Top 1% students are awarded
annually in China)
EDUCATION
IIT Institute of Design
Master of Design, May 2014
User Research, Design Strategy
Bachelor of Arts
Central Academy of Fine Arts, Jun 2008
Visual communication design
SKILLS
Research planning, ethnography, qualitative data analysis,
survey design, interaction design, illustration, workshop
planning, a/b testing, video editing.
Software: Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro, OmniGraffle, MS Office,
Keynote, Typeform, Quantrics, Mailchimp, ClickDimension.
LANGUAGES
English, Mandarin
Sipra Bihani
Driven by a curiosity about people from all walks of life, I bring
experience crafting strategy for new offerings, whether it’s a
storytelling platform, retail concept, or community group.
siprabihani.com
sbihani@id.iit.edu
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROJECTS
VAMONDE
investor-backed platform redefining how people share stories embedded in their city
CLIENT: STATE OF ILLINOIS
One Stop Shop Spring 2016
Researching system of 45 agencies
and conducting interviews to better
understand the needs of people
starting and running businesses
Content & Operations Lead October 2014 - current
Business Strategy Created development and beta launch roadmap, milestones,
and financial projections with developer and CEO to inform decisions; developed
marketing guidelines for soft and hard launch
Product Management Defined roles and responsibilities for 4 interns and
collaborated with core team to guide project to launch while championing user
Content Strategy Authored framework and visual guide to help partners create
and deliver mixed media content for the platform
Usability Testing conducted pre-alpha and alpha testing on app and website to
assess feature requirements, user experience, and usability
CLIENT: AMERICAN THEOLOGICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (ATLA)
non-profit organization producing electronic databases and resources for scholars
Design Research Consultant May 2014 - Dec 2014
User Research Interviewed digital scholarship experts and theological scholars;
Developed and executed a week-long self-documentation exercise to gather user
experience data
Analysis & Synthesis Identified areas for growth and user insights for the
development of personas and scenarios to help the client better understand their
user base
Client Engagement Prototyped and set up an innovation lab at client’s office;
Empowered client’s innovation team to create future product offerings by
conducting a workshop
BEWO TECHNOLOGIES, INDIA
startup, incubated at Qualcomm, improving effectiveness of country’s largest welfare
program through new product, software, and service offering
CLIENT: GODREJ & BOYCE, INDIA
Personal Care Retail Winter 2015
Taught user-centered design and
led team of Godrej employees from
various business units to identify
new product category and service
opportunities for urban millennials
COURSE: SERVICE DESIGN
eyecatcher Spring 2015
Iterated on research and service
blueprint to develop a marketplace
that allows people to connect to local
experts to find items they wish they
had bought during their travels
CONFERENCES
ATLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Denver June 2015
Shared key insights from user
research with members
Business Analyst Nov 2011 - Jul 2012
Opportunity Definition Presented key insights on welfare program and mobile
rural banking to CEO for pitches to major entities responsible for financial
inclusion; Conducted field research, interviews and secondary research
COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION
NETWORKS CONFERENCE
Tokyo March 2015
Presented a comparison of two
biohacking groups using social
network analysis
Market Research Analyzed market opportunities using quantitative methods for
the launch of income-generation and mobile banking applications
EDUCATION
U.S. PEACE CORPS, KAZAKHSTAN
civilian organization in which volunteers serve communities abroad for 27 months
Youth & Community Development Volunteer Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
Program Management Co-founded Women’s Leadership Club and conducted
weekly workshops to develop leadership and professional skills based on
comprehensive social needs assessment and analysis of local community
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
Master of Design 2016
IIT STUART SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
MBA 2016
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
BA in Political Science 2008
Minors in Business Administration
and Asian Studies
Siqi Zhang
siqi.zhang@id.iit.edu | 312.623.8665 | http://siqi-zhang-uoy5.squarespace.com
Seeking an internship in UX design and design research.
Experience:
Intern, Researcher
May 2015-present
Kids in Danger (KIDs), Chicago
KIDs is a non-profit organization that focuses on juvenile products safety. I worked to improve the recall
experience of their processes through UX research. I interviewed people from CPSC (Consumer Product
Safety Commission), Toys R Us, Amazon, ABC News, etc. My team and I aimed to understand more about
their recall process and looked for opportunities to improve their experience. This project is critical to their
organization and we are going to present at ICPHSO panel in DC in March, 2016.
Intern, Video Production Center
Dec 2013-Feb 2014
New Trend Integrated Communication Group, Beijing, China
I gained experience as a researcher and storyteller in the video production and creative department. I worked
with FAW-Volkswagen and helped develop commercial videos.
Intern, Creative Department
July-Aug 2013
Ogilvy & Mather, Beijing, China
At Oglivy & Mather, I had the opportunity to work with Hainan Airlines in conjuction with UNICEF. I researched
and designed a new system for collecting money from inflight passengers. The collections contributed to
education in developing areas of Asia. Hainan Airlines has implemented this new process and it’s since
exceeded expections.
Education:
Master of Design + foundation
IIT Institute of Design expected 2017
Bachelor of Engineering
Sichuan University, China
Chemical Engineering 2010-2014
Skills:
Adobe CC Suites, Rhino, Keyshot, FinalCut,
Understand with processing
Sketching, Design research
Mandarin Chinese, English
Steven White
brand strategy and design planning
steven.white@me.com 773.844.0920
I am seeking to apply strategic acumen and design thinking to help advance people, industry and society.
experience
education
Communications Design Consultant
Ensono, 2015-present
Developing research plan to better understand CIO buying behavior
Designed and implemented rebrand launch strategy and plan
Developed digital content strategy targeting technology executives
Increased website visits 361%
Increased social media engagement 201%
Master’s Degree, Design Methods
IIT Institute of Design
executive program/part time
class of 2017
Director of Brand Marketing
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, 2011-2015
Supported aggressive growth -- $750M to $1.5B annual revenue
Planned and implemented a comprehensive corporate brand identity refresh
Designed brand strategy guidelines for Mergers & Acquisitions
Completed 10 acquisitions and brand integrations.
Launched 50 new products (research, design and planning)
Brand Strategy Consultant
Siegel & Gale, Reed Elsevier and others, 2008-2011
Facilitated client message development workshops with all business units
Wrote brand platform, value propositions and key messages Led product
positioning and product name development 10 new products
Developed new application prototypes for an NYC-based private equity firm
Senior Brand Manager
Allstate Insurance Company, 2001-2008
Strategic project leader for a comprehensive brand transformation
Led research and new product development for Your Choice Auto
Launched current advertising campaign that exceeded all expectations
38% increase in product consideration (goal of 15%)
28% increase in quote activity (goal of 9%).
Won Gold and Silver Effie awards for outstanding business results
Six Sigma Black Belt
2004
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Oral Roberts University
1989
awards
Ameritest Best Advertising Award
Gold Effie (general market)
Silver Effie (multicultural)
Univision Viewer Favorite
1st place CADM Tempo Awards
Allstate Marketing Trailblazer
accomplishments
American Strategic Management
Institute Branding Excellence
Conference keynote speaker
National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Conference keynote speaker
LexisNexis Annual Marketing
Conference (2012-2015),
MC and Lead Content Designer
CLAIRE SZU YING CHING
554 Flannery St, Santa Clara, CA 95051
312 607 2404 I szuyingching@gmail.com
www.szuyingching.com
Work Experience
Education
User Experience Designer & User Researcher
Master of Design
Panasonic Corporation CA, USA / JUN 2015 – CURRENT
IIT Institute of Design, 2013 – 2015
- Responsible for the design & research of a novel senior-communication software
on web, mobile, Android and iOS platforms.
- Lead the design team to create UX/UI that helps seniors better interact with
digital platforms. Design 2 new features that addresses communication between
seniors and grandchildren.
- Work with development team to understand implementation constraints &
possibilities and supervise the design execution.
- Set research plan & goals. Achieve product’s ease-of-use by conducting usability
test, and analyzing key findings with research team to improve the design.
- Communicate research insights & design intents to internal multidisciplinary teams
to ensure all key customer touchpoints address user needs.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
User Experience Design & Research Intern
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Energyfoundry IL, USA / AUG 2014 – MAY 2015
Interaction Design for Patient 2014
- Identified the key opportunities and strategic solutions for the new on-boarding
process in the company through market analysis and customer research.
- Identified business opportunities from the research. Created 5 new service
categories in order to expand the business scale and build up company’s service.
Designed an app that supports teen and young adult cancer
patients from diagnosis to survivorship. Led a interdisciplinary
team to build up design strategy, create design and conduct
prototyping tests.
User Experience Design Consultant
Home Depot, New Service Design 2013
Godrej & Boyce MUMBAI, INDIA / JAN 2015 – FEB 2015
Created a new service design for house owners by conducting
qualitative user research to identify participants’ actual needs and
potential opportunities.
- Led a program to design a systematic healthcare service for India’s urban youth.
- Taught Godrej employees to practice ethnographic research, innovation methods
and user-centered design
- Delivered interactive & physical prototypes to demonstrate & test the service.
Digital Production Intern
Accelerate Long Island NY, USA / MAY 2013 – AUG 2013
National Taiwan Normal University, 2004 – 2008
Projects
ComEd, An Energy Prepaid Program 2015
Designed an innovative service to help low income customers to
save on their electricity bills by leveraging the big data. Applied into customers and the company.
Skills
Management
Customer & Client management
Interdisciplinary team management
- Developed storyline with client, including storyboard and wrote scripts
- Designed 6 characters and 10 scenes for the story
- Produced a 4 minute animated video with Adobe software
Research & Analysis
User Experience Designer / Project Manager
Concept Development
Stony-Image Consulting Ltd. TAIPEI, TAIWAN / JAN 2011 – JUL 2011
- Created product design and communication design
- Conducted market research, user research
- Responsible for project management of the largest oversea project in the company
- Timetable management, quality management for interior design & supply chain
management for product development
- Conducted client management by weekly client call, on-site presentation &
translating and satisfying client’s needs on constant basis
Web designer / Product Designer
Cocobox Co. Ltd. TAIPEI, TAIWAN / OCT 2008 – JUL 2010
- Designed new products and introduced miniature art to the Taiwanese market.
- Managed and created the company’s digital marketing materials, including
website design, online newspaper, miniature tutorials.
Usability test, Contextual research
Data visualization, Design methods and frameworks
Prototyping, Storyboarding, Sketching, Wireframe
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver,
After Effects, Premiere, Omnigraffle, HTML, CSS, Maya
Language
Awards
ComEd Student Innovation Contest
First Place, 2014
Divvy Data Challenge
Honorable Mention, Most Beautiful category, 2014
Taiwan Ministry of Education
First Place Study Abroad, 2010
Raising Future Designers Contest
Distinction Award, Poodehii Corporation, 2009
TARA FLIPPIN
DESIGN RESEARCHER AND INNOVATION STRATEGIST
EXPLORING FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES STARTING SUMMER 2016
tflippin@id.iit.edu | 312.498.7099 | taraflippin.com
OVERVIEW
KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
I leverage my past experience in
economics and financial services
to design strategies that challenge
convention and deliver both business
and end-user value. I’m passionate
about understanding user needs and
collaborating with experts in other
fields to bring innovative products,
services and systems to life.
IA COLLABORATIVE
EDUCATION
Design Research & Strategy Intern | May-August 2015 | San Francisco, CA
IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
Analyzed the evolution of a product-service system from concept to pilot, identifying
research gaps and high-risk untested hypotheses
Master of Design | Strategy
Expected May 2016
Chicago, IL
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts | Economics
Graduated June 2004
Evanston, IL
LEADERSHIP
BARNRAISE MAKER CONFERENCE
PROGRAMMING CO-CHAIR
OUTSIDEID CO-CHAIR
AWARDS + HONORS
CORE 77 DESIGN AWARDS
Service Design Student Winner and
Research & Strategy Student Runner-up
for CHICAGO Pediatric Asthma Trial
ROTMAN DESIGN CHALLENGE
First Place Winner for Steelcase+
The Future of Work
AIGA DESIGN FOR GOOD
Design Research & Strategy Intern | January-March 2016 | Chicago, IL
Contributed to multiple projects, gaining exposure to digital, architectural experience,
service design and venture disciplines
Supported the planning and execution of user research in the field
Participated in analysis and synthesis, generating research insights and design directives
STEELCASE | NEW BUSINESS INNOVATION
Planned and executed an online qualitative research study with 50 participants, exploring
desirability and product-market fit by triangulating pain, frequency and interest levels
Presented strategic insights and recommendations to inform development priorities and
future research sprints
IIT INTERPROFESSIONAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Teaching Assistant | January-December 2015 | Chicago, IL
Provided coaching and critique throughout the product design process for interdisciplinary
teams of undergraduate students
Guided students through design methods, including interviewing users, defining
requirements, brainstorming, concept development and rapid prototyping
CHICAGO PEDIATRIC ASTHMA TRIAL | IIT INSTITUTE OF DESIGN
Design Researcher & Strategist | June 2014-May 2015 | Chicago, IL
Designed a new patient education tool for use with over 400 low-income and minority
families across 6 hospitals in the CHICAGO Trial, a 3-year clinical study funded by the
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
Performed several rounds of contextual observation, interviews and co-design sessions
with 9 patient caregivers and 17 ER clinicians to gain insights and test prototypes
Engaged consortium of 30 medical researchers, physicians, and nurses in design methods
MORNINGSTAR
Client Relationship Manager | May 2010-July 2013 | Chicago, IL
Managed all client needs ensuring high-quality customer experience, data feed delivery,
implementation and contract renewal
Healthcare Design Panelist
Identified potential new clients and unmet needs among existing clients to grow book of
business and inform product development
STEELCASE CURIOUS MINDS
ALTAIR ADVISERS
Concept Generation Workshop
Investment Consultant | June 2004-June 2007 | Chicago, IL
INSTITUTE OF DESIGN FELLOWSHIP
Performed asset allocation and investment analysis for private clients and presented
portfolio performance at quarterly meetings
Academic Award for Master of Design
Developed a training program and mentored associate consultants
Tirdad Kiamanesh
Product / Industrial Designer
tirdadkiamanesh@gmail.com
( 580 ) 235 5055
www.tirdadkiamanesh.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
EDUCATION
I am an Innovation Product / Industrial designer with 4+ years
of experience in bringing products and services to market, as
well as creating strategic visions and helping them gain
traction within organizations.
- IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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- Moldex USA
Senior Industrial ( POP ) Designer, Dallas/Fort Worth Area , TX, USA
From May 2015 to January 2016
Design high impact seasonal, temporary, and semi-permanent visual retail
merchandising systems and displays.
- CanDo Design Lab
Senior Designer, Tehran, Iran
Full Time From December 2015 to March 2015
Part Time From November 2013 to December 2014
Managed a team of 5 industrial and graphic designers providing comprehensive design services. By remannaging the strategy of the studio I improved
the studio’s revenue by 30 percent.
- Himeh Studio
Founder, Tehran, Iran
From November 2013 to December 2014
Involved in a variety of both long term and fast-paced client projects
ranging from product and furniture to packaging.
- Karestan Design Academy
Instructor (part time), Tehran, Iran
From May 2014 to October 2014
Lead two courses to undergraduate students: Retail Design and Rhino 3D.
- University of Furniture & Decoration
Instructor (part time), Tehran, Iran
From February 2014 to July 2014
Lead one course to undergraduate students: Interior Design of Retail and
Commercial Spaces.
- University of Tehran Municipality
Instructor (part time), Tehran, Iran
From September 2013 to February 2014
Lead two courses to undergraduate students: AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
- JWB Design LTD
Furniture Design Intern, Milan, Italy
From June 2013 to August 2013
Responsible for detail design of office furniture for a producer in China.
Created 2D schematics and 3D renderings of products on a tight
deadline. Collaborated with Founder of the studio to rework the entire
scope of three collections.
- Paolo Zani Design Studio
Product Design Intern, Milan, Italy
From January 2013 to May 2014
Design and conceptualization of new consumer products productgraphics, rendering 3D modeling and presentation.
- CanDo Design Lab
Designer, Tehran, Iran
From June 2011 to February 2012
Design and conceptualization of new consumer products, packagings,
interior and POP’s.
- Fraran Co
Sale Engineer, Tehran, Iran
From September 2007 to April 2008
Sell consultant of ORAPY Company. A French company which produce Oil,
Grease and adhesives.
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Master of Design
2016 – Present
- Istituto Europeo di Design, Milan, Italy
Master Profission of Product design, 95/100
- Tehran University, Kish Island, Iran
Master of Science, Industrial Design, 17.87/20
2009 – 2011
- Domus Academy, Milan, Italy
Interior Design workshop, 2010
- Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Bachelor of Science, physics, 15/20
2002 – 2007
SKILLS
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- Design Skills:
Analogue Sketching, Concept Development, Technical Drawing,
3D Modeling, Context Based Thinking & Analysis, Digital
Sketching.
- Computer Skills:
Rhino 3D, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, V-ray, Keyshot, Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, Photomatixs.
- Technical
Skills:
Operating 3D printer, CNC, Laser Cutting and Vacuume Forming
Machines, Model Making, Prototyping.
- Others:
Team Work and Team Managment, Research, Data Analysis,
Presentation, Public Speaking.
LANGUAGES
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- Persian:
Mother Tongue
- Italian:
Basic Level
- English:
Advance Level
- German:
Basic Level
PUBLICATIONS
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- An Investigation of the Cognitive Effect of Color on Facilitating the
Interaction between Elderly Users and the Remotes for Electric
Appliances
5th, International Conference on Design Principles and Practices,
Rome, Italy, 2011
- Wrench, The Door Handle
Welkie Design Magazine, Nederlands, 2011
Raylie Fashion Pioneer, China, 2011
Urba
Mandrekar
urbam@id.iit.edu
urbalogy.com
(515)822 0979
I seek a design strategy internship for
Summer 2016 to build on my problem
solving and communication skills as a
designer.
I am passionate about harnessing design principles to
improve human experiences.
Selected Projects
Archeworks | sept 2014 – may 2015
Problem identification, ideation and prototyping of sustainable
design solutions to enhance the health and well being of local
school communities.
M.O.R.E Mobile Operating Room Engineering | jan – may 2011
Skills
Concept development, user-research and design of a sterile,
portable operating room for immediate deployment in disaster
situations.
Research & synthesis
Rapid prototyping
Storytelling
Finalists at MIT Whiteboard Competition 2011 and 3rd
place holders at Rice Global Health Technologies National
Undergraduate Design Competition.
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Rhinocerous 3D
Keyshot
Professional Experiences
HTML
Hindi
English
Clinical research, usability testing and development of
Behavioral Intervention Technologies (BITs) for depressed
teens and adults.
Selected Leadership
Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies, Northwestern
University | jan 2013 – april 2015
Mercury Retrograde | jan 2014 – jan 2015
Indian Students Association, IIT
President | sept 2008 - may 2012
Market exploration and analysis to inform the design of client
customized marketing plans for different world markets.
Student Government Finance Board
Exec. member | jan 2011 - may 2012
Institute of Design | jun 2012 – sept 2012
Career Management Advisory
Chair | sept 2011 – may 2012
Market exploration, concept ideation and ethnographic research
for a ID project sponsored by Nestle Purina.
Education
Presidential Black Knights, IIT
Exec. Member | jan 2011 – may 2012
Master of Design (MDES)
Expected graduation date | may 2018
Recognition
ID Graduate Fellowship | fall 2015
Archeworks Design Fellow | fall 2014
Lincoln Laureate of Illinois | fall 2011
Fifty for the Future | fall 2011
Leadership Scholarship | fall 2009
Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology
B.Sc Psychology
Minors: Biology, Entrepreneurship | aug 2012
School of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology
Veerapriya
605 W Madison St, #2408, Chicago IL - 60661
veerapriya@id.iit.edu | 412-600-9968
Portfolio : www.veerapriyav.com
Veerasubramanian
I am a user experience designer with expertise in interaction design
backed by strong user research and strategy. I am seeking a full-time
UX design position in May 2016 where I can create delightful user
experiences by bringing my unique blend of creativity, analytical and
leadership skills from my design agency and IT industry experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
CRITICAL MASS | May - Aug 15
Associate UX Architect Intern | Chicago
IIT Institute of Design
Master of Design, May 16
User experience design
• Client projects:
USAA: Designed a new mobile app catering to the investment needs of
millenials. Created personas, customer journey maps and wireframes.
HP: Redesigned the checkout experience of the HP UK website to
strategically increase sales of warranty carepacks. Created site map and
wireframes based on insights from user research.
• Chishore: Designed and developed a responsive website for Chicago
beaches visualizing data from the “Array of Things” project - drove user
research, wireframing, design and created functional spec document.
• MiamiAndBeaches.com: Created a new mobile design concept for a client
scenario in 24 hours collaborating with different disciplines within the firm.
INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | Oct 09 - Jun 13
Technology Analyst, Dec 12 - Jun 13
Sr. Systems Engineer, Feb 11 - Nov 12
Systems Engineer, Sep 10 - Jan 11
Systems Engineer Trainee, Oct 09 - Aug 10
• Selected client projects:
Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee: Facilitated usability testing of a web app
designed to recruit insurance agents, using think-aloud studies.Primary client
liaison - Remotely led a team of 10 offshore resources in India.
Telstra, Australia: Conducted quality assurance tests for a new functionality to
integrate ten new service providers into the network.
RICOH, France: Conducted quality assurance tests to ensure seamless
extension of Ricoh’s services to new locations.
SELECT PROJECTS
CHI-BUD | Aug - Dec 15 | Interaction design, Service design
Designed a new service experience for tourists visiting Chicago by digitally
connecting them with a network of local experts. Provided the client (Choose
Chicago) with a service blueprint of the new customer journey along with an
interactive prototype of a mobile app.
RADIUS | Jan - May 15 | User research, Persuasive interaction design
Designed a responsive app using persuasive interaction techniques to help
Asthma caregivers improve quality of home care to reduce ER visits. This project
built on “(CHICAGO) Trial” research data funded by the NIH (National Institutes
of Health) and PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute).
BETTERAT | Aug - Dec 14 | User research, Interaction design & strategy
Designed an app to motivate interest-based learners pursue their field of
interests. This project is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates and MacArthur
foundations.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Diploma in Web Design, May 14
• Dean’s list Summer 2014
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bachelors in Telecommunication Engineering,
June 09
• Ranked first in the department
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Promoted 3 times in 4 years at Infosys.
• Built a new software testing process that
improved traditional testing time six-fold and
was scaled across multiple projects at Infosys.
• The project for client Telstra got awarded the
“Best project” in Infosys in 2011.
SKILLS
DESIGN TOOLS
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Bohemian Sketch,
Indesign, Omnigraffle, Axure RP, InVision, Keynote
TECHNICAL
HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Unix, SQL
DESIGN SKILLS
Ethnographic interviews, Affinity diagramming,
Storyboarding, Participatory design, Wireframing,
Interface design, Persuasive design, Usability
testing, Responsive design
ORGANIZATIONS
Member of IXDA (Interaction Design Association)
and IDF (Interaction Design Foundation)
MORE ABOUT ME
Singer - Trained Indian classical singer (10 + years)
with voice in commercial album.
Artist - 50+ paintings in multiple mediums.
Chef and a foodie - Love experimenting with
vegetarian fusion recipes.
WENXI WANG
UX Designer with multi-cultural background, seeks full-time
position creating experiences and products that resonate with
users and drive business success.
wenxi.wang@id.iit.edu
wenxi-wang.com
312.965.1725
FEATURED PROJECTS
EDUCATION
Co-conspirator, a new experience for international tourists
Master of Design Candidate
ChooseChicago
Chicago, USA | Aug. 2015 - Dec. 2015
Defined user and business criteria through primary research and client engagement.
Mapped the user journey and identified current pain points.
Developed innovative new interactions to improve the overall experience and encourage
tourists to explore the cultural diversity of Chicago.
Click, a service for bonding teams in the workplace
Michael’s
IIT Institute of Design | Chicago, USA |
2016
Industrial Design, B.Eng.
Jiangnan University | Wuxi, China | 2014
International Design Study
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet |
Copenhagen, Denmark | 2013
Chicago, USA | Feb. 2015 - May 2015
Conducted primary research in a wide spectrum to uncover new service opportunities.
Ran multiple rounds of service prototyping to collect user feedback and mitigate/eliminate
failure points. Scaled the service by building financial model and service blueprint.
BetterAt, digital design for interest-based learning
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Chicago, USA | Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2014
Explored learning software to help users stay motivated and pursue interests and hobbies.
Assessed the existing website and users’ learning patterns to redefine the strategy.
EXTRA EXPERIENCE
Communication and Marketing
Intern | IIT Institute of Design | 2015 -
present
Teaching Assistant | IIT | 2015
Assistant | Trend Forecasting for Design
Innovation Workshop | 2013
Created a mobile app that encourages learning on the go.
WORK EXPERIENCE
User Experience Design Intern
ServiceSource San Francisco, USA | Jul. 2015 - Aug 2015
Conducted research inside and outside the product team to understand the business
system. Consistently took feedback from different perspectives to frame insights and key
problems for ServiceSource in its next step of Channel Digital Service.
Generated seven concept mock ups for further evaluation and use case verification.
Designed the wireframes and interface, and tailored features and user scenarios.
Freelance User Experience Designer
Multiple Clients
Chicago, USA | May 2015 - present
Worked with the product manager to reframe the road map and define the details for the
platform’s future features.
Prototyped and worked closely with the developers to analyze the testing data and improve
the content and format of the user interface design.
Industrial Designer
Sothing Industrial Design Wenzhou, China | Jun. 2013 - Aug. 2013
Ran secondary and field research on Asian fragrance and bamboo handicraft technique.
Contributed to concept ideation and computerized product visualizations. Improved design
concepts through prototyping and testing.
Co-chair, Head of Design
TEDxWuxi Wuxi, China | Mar. 2011 - Aug. 2012
Designed and oversaw the visual systems for TEDxWuxi events including online and print
media: posters, rolls, tickets, souvenirs and programs.
Obtained knowledge of event planning, team leading, experience design, coordination and
delegation.
SKILLS
Methods:
Contextual Research
Observation, Interview & Stimulus Research
Persona creation, Sketching & Storyboarding
Experience Modeling
Dynamic Visualization
Wireframing, Prototyping & Testing
Business Modeling & Value Webs
Software:
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch 3, InVision, HTML5
Solidworks, Rhino, CAD, Keyshot
Arduino / Mind+
Language:
Chinese native language
English proficient
German beginner
William Cwik
wmcwik@gmail.com
(708) 308-0411
Perpetually curious and contemplative, I am seeking an
opportunity to tackle ambiguity to create ideas and bring
them to life as a design strategist.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Chicago Community Trust
Design Strategy Intern
Summer 2015
Illinois Institute of Technology
Institute of Design
Expected 2016
Master of Design
As part of a design team, I played a key role in the development of a
prototype and implementation brief of a web-based platform for community
development practitioners.
I conducted academic research on anthropological and sociological views of
neighborhood effects. I used this information to collect data using
Excel and ArcGIS.
The team conducted interviews of future users of the platform to understand
the metrics they use and how decisions are made at community-focused
non-profits.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Stuart School of Business
Expected 2016
Master of Business Administration
Archeworks
2012
Certification in Sustainable
Urban Design
We created a plan to move from a vague, preliminary understanding of
what the project would be, to a concrete definition of the goal, which was
reevaluated regularly as the team gained more knowledge of the
area of interest.
Knox College
2007
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Hewitt Associates
Systems Analyst
2008-2011
Prototyping
I supported databases and calculation systems that calculated tenure and
pension benefits for hundreds of thousands of employees and former
employees for dozens of clients.
Contextual research
I conducted data loads into Access using queries and VBA macros and
critically verified that data was loaded correctly.
Self-directed learning
Through a service request management system, I fulfilled orders for
updates or fixes to the Excel-based calculation system. I analyzed the
formulas and VBA macros to understand their function and found where
they were failing.
SELECT PROJECT
Archeworks
I was on a design team that developed a set of interventions to help the City
of Chicago create a creative industries district on the near south side.
The team conducted research on analogous examples of creative districts
around the world.
I interviewed a variety of stakeholders that included aldermen, business
owners and people in creative occupations throughout Chicago.
The team analyzed the information we had collected about the City and
creative industries and developed insights.
We then developed criteria for solutions that could be turned into prototypes.
Several solutions were prototyped to determine their effectiveness. The team
reported these findings to our client at the City.
SKILLS
Design research and analysis
Data analysis
Academic research
XinYue Zhou
Website: www.xinyuezhou.com
User Experience Exploration + Design
Email: xinyue.zhou@id.iit.edu
Phone: +1 312 965 1726
Seeking 2016 summer internship in User Experience Design
to create compelling digital interactions and services with
strategic thinking.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Design Research Assistant & UX
Master of Design, May 2017
IIT Institute of Design
IIT Institute of Design | Chicago, May 2015 - 2016
Working on secondary research, qualitative data visualization,
interaction and user interface design to create a web-base tool that
visualizes a multi-sector project management platform with four
principal components: stakeholder, goal, deliverable and impact
assessment.
Experience Team Leader
IIT Institute of Design | BarnRaise 2015
Led a team of volunteers to design and execute a conference
experience that gave attendees an opportunity to immerse
with leading design firms and healthcare organizations to solve
challenges.
Teaching Assistant in Interprofessional Projects Program
IIT | Chicago, Aug - Dec 2015
Facilitated multi-disciplinary teams of 12 undergraduate students
on how to conduct user-centered design methods for developing
digital prototypes and interfaces.
Design Lead
Passionate about user experience,
design strategy and design research
Industrial Design (BE) 2014
Beijing University of Posts and
Telecommunications
Focus on interaction design, system
design and product design
SKILLS
Design
User experience design, Interaction
design, Communication design,
Product Design, Strategy design
Sketch, Adobe Design Suite, Marvel,
InVision, 3D max, Rhino
Developing
Start-up | Beijing, China, Apr - Dec 2014
HTML + CSS, JavaScript, jQuery,
Processing, Arduino
Executed all design work, including product design, prototyping
and web design, working closely with engineer, and led the
discussion about user experience.
Methods
Created an electronic flappy bird robotic toy with three partners
and conveyed design methods and thinking to marketing
professionals and engineers within the team.
UX/UI Design Intern
IHandySoft.inc | Beijing, China, May - Dec 2013
Assisted design director in all information architecture and
frameworks for our social dating app (based on Instagram users).
Built our social apps strategy system and visualized it.
Developed mechanisms for complex ranking features and
communicated with program developers to achieve designs.
Masterminded a word game application and fulfilled high fidelity UI
interfaces.
Primary/Secondary Research,
Prototyping, Information Architecture,
Wireframing, User Journey, Rapid
Prototyping, User testing
ACTIVITIES
SustainID Co-Chair, Institute of Design, 2015
Volunteer BarnRaise Conference experience+
support 2014
YANG CHENG HSIANG
darrenyoung0116@gmail.com | www.chengsyang.com | +1-312-3638746
Empathic storyteller seeking an internship opportunity to uncover a group of users'
unmet needs and create meaningful solutions via design, business and technology.
Experience
Education
Godrej Group, Mumbai, India
Design innovation consultant, Dec. 2015 ~ Jan.2016
Master of Design, expected 2017
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
Retail innovation of luxury brands: taught user-centered design
approach and led Godrej participants from various business units in
how to implement a design-led process. Facilitated to create a toolkit
to evaluate, innovate Godrej's retail offerings.
Bachelor of Economics, 2006
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Cisco Systems, Bay Area, US
UX intern, Jun. 2015 ~ Aug. 2015
Smart hotel experience: led the team to identify the opportunity space
for utilizing Cisco desktop video call products in the hospitality context
from both user experience and technology feasibility perspectives in
the Co-Fest, Cisco's internal Hackathon.
User archetype research: drafted the user research protocol and
interview script for Cisco collaboration endpoint products. Conducted
data analysis and defined user archetypes after on-site interview.
Whitehouse phone prototyping: built multiple interactive screen
prototypes and gave presentation to Whitehouse officers, Cisco PM,
and development teams.
School feature projects
Airbnb+Retail: Airbnb business
innovation and prototyping
Omedi: urban meditation app and
augmented reality concept
Awards & honors
Government study abroad scholarship
Ministry of Education, Taiwan 2015
Dean's list
National Tsing Hua University, 2005
Skills
Far Eastern Group, Taipei, Taiwan
Design innovation consultant, May. 2015 ~ Jun.2015
Millennials shopping experience in 2020: conducted user research,
insights generation and created journey map and future shopping
scenarios. Introduced activity system, value web, and roadmap to FEG.
Design thinking workshop: supported Prof. Martin Thaler in preparing
design thinking workshops: “The Retail Future" and "Design and User
Experience” which provided FEG business units with an understanding
of how the design thinking process can create value for customers.
Old Farmer Landscape Architecture, Taipei, Taiwan
Design researcher, Sep. 2012 ~ Apr. 2014
Conducted user research, analyzed and synthesized information, and
developed concepts for the feature projects, including improving the
touring experience for the world's 7th most visited museum, Taiwan
National Palace Museum.
User experience design
Wireframing
Interface prototyping
Concept development
Storyboarding
Video production
Design planning and strategy
Communication and presentation
User research
Adobe CC Suite
Rhino
Keyshot
Basic HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Languages
Native Mandarin
Fluent English
YANG GAO
Driver + Implementer
3510 N Pine Grove Ave, Apt 406
Objective: To pursue a Design Strategist position with Product and/or Service Design focus.
Chicago, IL 60657
Yang.Gao@id.iit.edu
(765) 337-8231
Professional Experience
Product Design Lead, Front End Innovation to challenge category boundaries and build sustainable responsible growth strategy
Global Innovation Center, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago IL
May 11-Present
•Build internal “start-up” team for lean innovation program and execute a balanced strategy for Desirability, Feasibility and Viability
•Establish and execute IP strategies for emerging innovation projects
•Hold 3 Product Design Patents (App-29512736, 29512744, 29512752), 1 pending, 6 utility patents for value-added competitiveness
•Translate market trend and user-focused demand into powerful prototyping for new business growth direction, gaining support
from Mars Family, Wrigley R&D and Marketing Senior Leadership within 2 week time-frame
•Frame business opp and deliver consumer insight research and technical feasibility assessment to maximize ROI
•Successfully launch various high-class NPD projects across various regions and provide solutions for factory challenges
•Design R&D on-boarding training program for global capability building
•Lead external collaboration projects with consultants, suppliers and researchers
•Mentor and recruiter for Wrigley summer intern program, rotational associates.
•Introduce Design Thinking and User-focused concept to Wrigley Science & Technology groups
•Pilot cross-functional collaboration between Design team and Global Science and Technology
•Create and execute the welcome board design for Wrigley Global Innovation Center
•Introduce novel design elements and incorporate consumer insights into gum and mint products
•Create NPD formulation Standards/Best Practice/Training for cross-functional teams and perform scale up procedures
•Pilot, implement, trouble-shoot new technologies for global product enhancement with x-functional partners
•Participate in cross-segment Science and Technology Committee within Mars to collaborate and share expertise and learning
•Communicate results and recommendations of research internally to CIO/CFO, x-functional teams and x-segment key stakeholders
•Contribute to Wrigley Supplier Core Program to identify area of technical needs, lead external collaboration and provide guidance
•Successful appeal of competitor's patent
•Improve corporate stats community to enhance associates' stats capability
Awards
•Coordination Chair for Wrigley Associates Committee to improve campus engagement
•Mars Category Growth Patent Award
•Mars Freedom of Operate IP Award
•Discovery Park Research Scholarship
•Graduate Student Symposium Excellence Award
•Graduate Student Holmes Merit Award
•Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
•Fred J. Babel Memorial
•Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society
•University Excellent Student Award
Teaching Assistant
•Department of Crop Science, UIUC. Advanced Statistics
•Department of FSHN, UIUC. Food Sci Introduction.
Aug 09- May11
Jan 09- May 11
Research Assistant (Collaboration with Flavor of North Ameica Int’l, Geneva, IL)
Dr. Shelly Schmidt, Department of FSHN, UIUC
Aug 08-May11
• Design new encapsulation formula to improve the stability of flavor microcapsules
• Provide technology consultations for company R&D, application and quality control
• Lead general Engineering dept senior design project
• Develop novel analytical method
Flavor Chemist Internship
Sensient-tech Flavor Inc, Indianapolis, IN
• Flavor creation through critical flavor profile analysis
May 08-Aug 08
• Troubleshoot instrumental problems and suggest low cost alternatives
Discovery Park Undergraduate Scholarship Internship
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Aug 07-May 08
•Successfully deliver novel tool to detect adulteration of extra virgin olive oil
Education
•Executive Master of Design Methods, Institute of Design, Chicago, IL Aug 15-May 17
Aug 08-May 11
•B.S. in Food Science Processing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Aug 06-May 08
•B.S. in Molecular Biology China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
•SAS,Minitab Statistical analysis
•Tableu Visualization Analysis
•Advanced Microsoft Office, Adobe Editor
•Visual Basic Programming
Activities
• Conduct projects for high quality requirements in Europe
• Collaborate with R&D, QA and Sales for business meeting and EU color division seminar
•M.S. in Food Chemistry, Material Sci, UIUC, Urbana, IL
Computer Skills
Aug 04-May 06
•Education Program Volunteer at MCA
•Coordination Chair at Wrigley Community
•AIGA Chicago Chapter, Food+Tech, Miss Tech
•Perfumer & Flavorist, Flavorcon, Weurman
•Wrigley Science and Technology Committee
•IFT Food Product Development Competition
•Indiana Yearly Soybean Innovation Competition
•Teaching Excellence College Training
•Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society
•Purdue Idea to Product Competition
•YOCA Technology Mentor
Certificates
•Project Management at Mars
•Leading Without Authority
•Technology Course
•Flavor University-Flavor 101, 102
CRYSTAL YINGTONG CAI
ycai@id.iit.edu | www.crystalcai-ux.com
I’m seeking a full-time opportunity in user experience design where I can integrate design, technology
and business to help organizations understand unmet user needs
turn complex problems into
delightful and meaningful solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Yoomme, Bay Area, CA
Jun 2015 – Sep 2015
User Experience Designer
TANG User Experience Consulting, Shanghai
Feb 2014 – Aug 2014
User Experience Researcher & Interaction Designer
SELECT PROJECTS
Yoomme--Local Sharing Economy Platform
User Research + Interaction Design——employee
Designed an e-commerce website which covers both customer side and merchant
side based on users’ needs. The aim of this startup is to build a SNS-based sharing
economy platform for sharing personal service with neighbors. Delivered user
interface specifications to developers.
Sesame Street App- a second screen app for children
User Research + Interaction Design——course project
The Sesame Street app enables the iPad to sync with the TV program so that
children can learn math, language and other cool things with second
screen while watching their favorite programs. Parents also can monitor their kids'
progress even when not present. Responsible for interface design wireframe, navigation flow, storytelling, and a
clickable prototype on Marvel.
Airbnb Experience App
Interaction Design——course project
Extended Airbnb’s industrial scope by offering an activities service provided by local
people for serendipitous travelers. Added new compelling feature while keeping
consistent design style.
Demonstrated the interaction design detail with animation video clips.
StarHub
User Research + Experience Modeling——course project
StarHub is a star and spoke model which helps ChooseChicago drive international
traveler visits to local Chicago’s communities. Applied multiple user research
methodologies to help client understand the current user journey as well as future
demands. Designed an application for the tracking of user data and offered a
seamless travel experience.
Android phone SMART ROM Design
User Research + Interaction Design——employee
User research studies utilizing different methodologies including trend studies, desk
research, competitive analysis, user interviews and contextual observations.
Analyzed data and documented research findings to identify users’ pain points,
demands, and preferences. Helped client redefine several built-in applications of
their next generation Android phone’s ROM to offer a seamless user experience in
terms of interaction and interface design.
EDUCATION
Master of Design
IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL
Expected May 2016
User Experience Design
Bachelor of Design
Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Academy of Art and Design
2009 - 2013
Interior Design
Academic Exchange
City University of Hong Kong
School of Creative Media
2012
Communication Design
SKILLS
Interaction Design
Storytelling
Information Architecture
Navigation Flow
Paper Prototyping
Wireframing
Visual Interface
Clickable Prototyping
Animation
User Research
Ethnographic Research
Interviewing
Analysis
Synthesis
Screener & Script
Software
Axure
HTML
CSS
Javascript
Marvel
Invision
Sketch
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
YUJUE
WU
Hello, I’m Yujue(UJ), a former
programmer/animator with analytical and
creative thinking skills. I am passionate
about embedding design and technology
into service, to create innovative and
sustainable strategies. Please email me
at yujue.wu@id.iit.edu.
Work Experience
Recent Projects
Vamonde, Proboscis Inc. UX & UI Designer
The C Fall 2015
Institute of Design x Choose Chicago
A strategic solution to improve service
and experience for travelers and locals,
to increase revenue for Chicago.
UX · Technology · Strategy
June 2015 - Present · Chicago, IL
Vamonde is a location-based story telling platform. It is
innovative in helping people to create and share experiences.
UX Design & Strategy
Helped develop possibilities of Vamonde to help users create
experiences in innovative ways. Designed and redesigned
user experience for both web and mobile app. Helped with
testing and usability testing.
Interaction & UI Design
Designed and redesigned interaction, GUI through interactive
mockups to improve and integrate web and mobile
app experience.
Motion Graphics & Story Telling
Helped with creation of coherent and touching stories for
commercials. Created motion graphics to deliver and
enhance the stories.
ApeHills Inc. Product Manager Assistant
October 2012 - March 2013 · Beijing, China
Apehills was a mobile internet and social network development
startup that served China and overseas markets.
Product Design and Management
Designed web, iOS and Android mobile applications. Led
team members from design, development and marketing
departments. Improved older products and laid out
strategies to encouraged more in-app purchases. Refined
internal system for data collecting in order to improve
products and user experience.
UX Design
Identified user flows, created wireframes, mockups through
rapid prototyping.
Make It FAST Current
Institute of Design x CEERISA
Use persuasive and interaction design
to encourage people to take appropriate
action when someone has had a stroke.
Skills
Technology
C/C++, Html5, Processing, JavaScript
Design
Axure, Pixate
Sketch, Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator,
After Effects, Rhino, Keyshot, Premiere
Education
Master of Design · 2017
UX & Strategy
IIT Institute of Design
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Engineering · 2012
Digital Media Arts
Software School of
Xiamen University
China
Zachary Atkinson
zatkinson@id.iit.edu
780.884.6921
Design and business professional with 15 years of experience leading the development of products and services in manufacturing; successful business owner who is driven by
passion, embraces ambiguity, leverages technology; leads change and drives success
through teamwork and collaboration.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS EXPERTISE
Kids In Danger, Chicago, IL
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Every year there are over 331,600 toy and other children's product related injuries in the
USA. Kids In Danger is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting children by improving product
safety.
IIT Institute of Design, Internship 2015-present
• Utilized design methods to identify opportunities to improve the product recall system.
• Collaborated with KID’s Executive Director to define the project charter, project plan,
and research plan to establish goals and objectives.
• Conducted primary and secondary research to identify pain points in the product
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Product Design Leadership
Business Strategy
Operations Management
Manufacturing Technology &
Processes
Human Potential
Prototyping
Qualitative Research
Quality & Safety Systems
Nonprofit Navigations
recall system.
• Analyzed observations to yield insights and identify opportunities to improve product
recall effectiveness.
• Developed an intellectual framework to understand the recall ecosystem for juvenile
products and to communicate the importance of leveraging interdependent products
and services to improve recall effectiveness.
MetalBoss Technologies (Group of Companies), Edmonton, AB
A manufacturing company specializing in the design of metal products for various
industries including oil and gas, construction, consumer electronics, transportation and
high-end retail fixtures.
CADD Alta, Head of Design & Drafting 2014-2015
Promoted to the role of business development for design services.
• Developed and implemented growth opportunities for design and innovation services
in manufacturing.
• Established alignment of organizational values; strengthened organizational capacity
and employee engagement, and enhanced client relationships throughout the
acquisition of CADD Alta.
• Improved operational efficiency by providing employees with access to information,
facilitated collaboration between employees and customers, and reduced rework
through effective project plans and corporate scheduling.
MetalBoss Technologies, Head of Design and Projects 2013-2014
Promoted to oversee all aspects of the design and project management teams.
• Guided business strategy to strengthen the organization and played a key role in
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capacity building and restructuring. Supervised the development and execution of all custom metal products.
Directed and supported the design, project management, fabrication, and installation of
all commercial architectural and miscellaneous metal projects.
Managed the project team to design, prototype, and test an operator cab for truckmounted cranes that improved functionality, usability, and aesthetics.
Led the design of metal enclosures for Apple and Samsung tablets to reduce vandalism
and seamlessly integrate existing manufactured components.
MetalBoss Technologies - Promotions & Highlights
Operations Manager, 2012-2013; Construction Manager, 2010-2012; Project Manager,
2008-2010; Project Coordinator, 2002-2008; and Drafting & Design 2000-2002
TECHNOLOGY
• Microsoft Word, Powerpoint &
Excel
• Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• 3D: Rhino, AutoCAD &
SolidWorks
• ERP Systems: Exact JobBoss
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Lean Certification
ISO9001:2008
Effective Disability Management
Leading and Managing Results,
The Banff Centre
• Planning & Scheduling, Gold Seal
Certificate
EDUCATION
• Master of Design Methods, IIT
Institute of Design, (Spring 2016)
• Bachelor of Design, Industrial
Design - Engineering/Business/
Marketing Route, University of
Alberta, 2000
• Masters Certificate in Project
Management, Schulich Executive
Education Centre, 2008