Hello Internet

I began my design career at the age of four drawing stickman for my parents. Ever since, I have been passionate for what I do. I love art and design. I have over 5 years experience developing art directions, web applications, design concepts, brand identities, new media presentations, motion graphics, video productions, graphic designs, digital illustrations and industrial designs. While creating quality and unique experience for every client needs. I'm constantly learning and evolving my craft year after year. And sometimes it requires taking risk to be more creative and innovative; to me this is the best part of being a designer. I get inspiration from everyday objects, walking around the city, observing people and their style, understanding pop and subculture, reading books, magazines and blogs to attending design related conferences, events and festivals. My approach to design has always been this; think, listen and observe. I completed my Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Interaction Design at Simon Fraser University also known as School of Interactive Arts and Technology specializing in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Ethnographic Study, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Usability Analysis, Visual and Communication Design. I enjoy implementing my multidisciplinary knowledge of interaction, experience, visual and communication design to identify, refine and solve problems in a meaningful way. I'm also an active member of the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH, Vancouver User Experience Group (VanUE) and the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, BC Chapter. During my free time, I'm a gym rat, adrenaline junkie, weekend warrior, photographer, jet setter and world traveler.

Experience

Previously, I was a Teacher Assistant at Simon Fraser University for an intermediate level digital video production class - IAT 202 - New Media Images. I lead a workshop on using video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects) and assist students with thier projects. Before that, I was an Interaction Designer at Research In Motion, manufacturer of the world-famous BlackBerry mobile device, as part of the Advanced Ergonomics group. Prior to working at RIM, I was an Interaction Architect + User Interface Designer at Navarik developing business critical web 2.0 applications for internationally renowned petroleum companies like Shell, Teekay Shipping, Glencore International AG, Petro-Canada, Canpotex and Sea Corporation. In addition, I volunteer at Willingdon Church as part of the technical crew operating the Wholehog III system. As well as, working on a personal project, 2matoOoo, a series of avant-garde and experimental design.

Hi again

Design is a visual language for communicating and sharing ideas and concepts. Therefore, it should also evoke an emotional connection with the audience and allow them to participate and interact with the medium. Similarly, design is not just what it looks and feels like. Design is in the details and how it works. Design is the holistic approach to solving real world problems. In addition, my design has been featured in The Daily Slurp, Most Inspired and Screenalicious. So seat back, relax and enjoy the nobrow moment!