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Cisco Systems, User Interface Designer, Voice Technology Group

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:23:05 -0800

Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible - providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Working within the Voice Technology Group, I am helping to create a Unified Workspace encompassing multiple applications, devices, networks, and operating systems. Overseeing the mobile phone and desk phone User Interface design.

decentral.tv, Principal Designer, kyte

Sun, 4 Nov 2007 15:16:27 -0800

decentral.tv is a startup in Downtown San Francisco. Responsible for all things Design.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:19:34 -0800

Development of design strategy for off-line and on-line brand building and corporate identity. Creative direction and project management for visual Interface and interaction design, design specification and production. Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills including practice and departmental management, people growth, team management and client interaction. Expert-level experience of the user centered design process: User research, user profile development, scenario creation, functionality and scope definition, concept and usability testing.

S U M M A R Y

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:21:51 -0800

- Over ten years of experience designing Desktop Software, Web 2.0 applications and Consumer Products. - Demonstrated ability to lead designers and facilitate collaboration with business owners and engineers. - Deploying a User Centered Design approach that guarantees innovative products that users love. - Passionate about life-long learning, teaching design and growing individuals.

S K I L L S

Thu, 11 Oct 1984 18:19:47 -0700

Excellent proficiency with both Macintosh and Windows based PCs. Expert knowledge of industry standard software. Fluent in English and German, working knowledge of French.

A W A R D S & H O N O R S

Fri, 11 Oct 1985 18:17:24 -0700

2006 Macworld Expo: Best of Show, Apple, iLife 06 2005 Top Ten Global Web Sites, bytelevel research, Philips Design, Philips.com 2003 IDEA - Bronze, Philips Design, iPronto 2003 iF Design Award, Philips Design, iPronto 1999 Outstanding Web Site, Web Marketing Assc., Studio Archetype, Xerox.com 1999 Nominated Finalist, International emma awards, Studio Archetype, Xerox.com 1999 Gold Award, New York Festivals, Studio Archetype, Realtor.com 1997Award of Excellence, American Corporate Identity, frogdesign, Dillingham Consulting 1996 Worldwide Patent, Citibank ATM Interface 1994 Bronze Award, International Bookfair Leipzig, Germany, Übergriffe 1993 Best Books of the Year, Stiftung Frankfurter Buchkunst, Germany, Übergriffe 1993 “High Quality” Communication Design Prize, Design Center NRW, Germany Übergriffe 1992 Posterdesign for "X-Köpfe" exhibited in Brno, Chechien and Breda, The Netherlands

GHK Universität, Vordiplom, Visual Communication (B.A.)

Fri, 11 Oct 1991 15:02:36 -0700

Attended classes in Fine Arts, Typography, Lithography, and Photography. Class Project: “Erfreuliche Klasse Kippenberger” reviewed in “Zeitmagazin” vol. 12, 1993, and exhibited in David Nolan Gallery, New York, NY.

Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe, Diplom Designer (M.A.)

Mon, 11 Oct 1993 14:54:11 -0700

Received training in Editorial Design, Poster Design and Interface Design. Thesis Nomad_X explored novel user interface and online-marketing concepts for a next-generation traveler’s guide. Class Project: “Übergriffe” reviewed in form, vol. 03, 1993.

J.G. & Partner, Graphic Designer

Tue, 11 Oct 1994 14:43:47 -0700

J.G. & Partner is a full-service agency specialized in branding for TV stations and magazines. Freelance designer creating corporate design, posters and brochures. Clients include Deutsche Welle TV, SWF Radio, MDR TV, Burda Verlag and Bertelsmann.

frogdesign, Graphic Designer

Wed, 11 Oct 1995 14:37:35 -0700

Since more then 30 years frogdesign is one of the world's most prestigious design agencies. Member of multi-disciplinary design teams developing concepts and designs for user interfaces, corporate identity, packaging and environmental Designs. Clients include Acura, Amdahl, Bayer, Compaq, Citibank, Karstadt/Dual and Lufthansa.

Studio Archetype - Sapient Corporation, Design Director

Thu, 11 Oct 2001 14:27:50 -0700

Sapient is a leading business and technology consultancy. Opened in 2000, Sapient AG is the German branch of Sapient's global delivery network. Studio Archetype was an industry-leading design firm, which was acquired by Sapient in the fall of 1998. Founded and led the design department in the new German office, being ultimately responsible for creative direction, practice development and client satisfaction. Responsibilities also included hiring, employee reviews and career management. Clients include Yello Strom, Siemens.com, Xerox.com, Hallmark.com, Virginmobile.co.uk, Bestbuy.com and Walmart.com.

Philips Design, Art Director

Mon, 11 Oct 2004 14:20:50 -0700

Philips Design is the internal design department of Philips worldwide, answering to all questions related to branding, design and strategy. Responsible for creative direction, business development, budgeting, resourcing, career and team management for the team of 50 full-time interface designers. Clients include multiple Philips business units, Siemens VDO Automotive, Alpine Car Systems and FEI Company.

University of Lübeck, Professor for Design

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:16:52 -0700

The International School of New Media focuses on education and research about opportunities and challenges that New Media creates for business, design, culture and society. Developed the design curriculum of the newly founded institute from the ground up. Taught courses in visual communication, user centered design and interaction design in the “Master of Science in Digital Media” program. Conducted master exams, mentored PhD students, proposed, planned and conduced research projects for the European government and multiple industry clients. Organized Cognitive Design congress.

Apple Inc., Lead Interface Designer, iWeb

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:11:59 -0700

Apple leads the industry in innovation with computers, operating systems, digital music and professional applications. Responsible for the interaction and visual design of iWeb 1.0 and 2.0 - productivity based application shipping in the iLife family of products.