Summary
Hello, my name is David. I specialize in visual and interaction design for branded user-experiences. My work focuses on translating complex systems into user-friendly products and services for web, mobile, tablet, and embedded software.
I’m very interested in understanding the tools and processes people use to improve different aspects of their lives. Wether keeping up relationships, entertaining themselves, or running their business; I want to design products and services that make peoples lives more efficient, meaningful, and enjoyable.
I thrive in a collaborative team environment working closely with clients and subject-matter experts to fully immerse myself in understanding a particular problem domain. By understanding the complexities of different challenges, my goal is to make design decisions that are simple, informative, persuasive, and delightful.
Experience
frog – Designer
Seattle, WA. June 2010 – Present
At frog, I collaborate with my project team to produce innovative artifacts for the worlds leading brands. I create visual and interaction design for a range of branded web and mobile user-experiences. As a designer I participate in all aspects of the design process including: design research, synthesis, conceptualization, design exploration, prototyping, and development support.
Tocquigny – Designer
Austin, TX. March 2009 – June 2010
I worked to promote creative thought leadership in order to raise the quality of work produced by this agency. The success of this initiative can be measured by increased requests to carry out responsibilities reserved for an Associate Creative Director. I worked at every level of design for web and print projects for business to business interactive marketing. My responsibilities included: proposal generation, client presentations, creative direction, strategy, and design.
Lake Hills Church – Designer
Austin, TX. March 2008 – December 2008
Working with a small creative team I developed procedures and resources to improve creative quality and department efficiency including: time-tracking protocol, project documentation, and project development guidelines. Some of my responsibilities have included: client interaction, art direction, project management, design, and production. I also collaborated with print bureaus and web developers when necessary.
Freelance – Designer
Seattle, WA. August 2006 – March 2008
As a contractor and consultant, I offer clients full service design solutions to meet a variety of needs. I have delivered brand strategies, corporate identities, websites, collateral, and illustrations to clients within for-profit and non-profit industries. I have worked directly with internal teams, and with vendors to complete projects on time and on target.