My long standing interest in design has led me in many directions; from graphic, web and information design to urban planning and architecture. I’ve always been keenly intrigued by not only the things we use and the spaces we inhabit, but also how these change our sensory experiences and daily interactions.
DRIVE
The most successful designs are those that we never consciously realize had been designed, as any other form or purpose would seem implausible. As designers, we never forget that we design for people by understanding their needs, wants, and desires.
I’m interested in developing solutions that to users not only feel intuitive, but also feel natural. It is the result of a design approach that focuses on research, rapid iteration and user testing.
BACKGROUND
I hold degrees from the University of Western Ontario in both Media Studies (BA) and Popular Music (MA) where I gained a broad understanding of the economic and cultural contexts of media production. Taking with me my skills in critical analysis that I had developed, I headed out west to complete a degree in Interactive Art & Technology with a focus in design at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, British Columbia.
Bachelor of Arts (2nd Degree), Interactive Art & Technology
Simon Fraser University, Surrey, British Columbia
Combines science of human experience, media analysis, and the creation and implementation of original works of art and new technologies. Personal interest in information and spatial design. Expected graduation date of Summer 2013.
Master of Arts, Popular Music and Culture
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
An in-depth study of popular music in its musical, cultural, and industrial contexts.
Focused on gender and its relation to performance and its related interfaces.
Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Media, Information & Technoculture
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Examines the convergence of communication technologies and new methods of communication and information dissemination. 4th year seminar focused on communications technologies in developing countries.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2008-2009
Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario
Assisted course instructor in planning weekly lectures; organized and led weekly discussions in tutorial sessions on material relevant to course; evaluated and graded student assignments and exams.
Student Consultant, 2007-2008
Instructional Technology Resource Centre, University of Western Ontario
Developed learning materials for course instructors; assisted in migrating courses to new course content management system; provided technical support for Western’s technology services.
Web and Database Assistant, 2006
Student Development Centre, University of Western Ontario
Developed the new streamlined automated user interface for the Student Development Centre’s events workshop database.
Web Designer, 2005
J‐Will Enterprises
Redesigned identity and promotional materials to demonstrate a recent acquisition’s stance as the leader in its niche market; managed and repaired computer systems critical to company’s operations.
Adobe Creative Suite 5
CSS, X/HTML, XML
JavaScript, jQuery
ASP, Ember, PHP
Processing
Access, MySQL, SQL
Google Sketchup
Garageband, Logic 7
Final Cut Pro, Vegas
Mac OSX, Windows 7
Microsoft Office
University of Western Ontario
Graduate Teaching Grant, 2008
Favourite Website Awards
Site of the Day, April 19, 2003
Macromedia
Student Innovation Award, Spring 2002
IAT 201, Human-Computer Interaction
IAT 202, New Media Images
IAT 222, Interactive Arts
IAT 233, Spatial Design
IAT 235, Information Design
IAT 313, Narrative and New Media
