EXPERIENCE

GREEN MAP SYSTEM INC, New York, NY

UI Designer / Front-end Developer, June 2007- Present

- Designed a web-based crowed sourced sustainable mapping platform through the process of design research information architecture, wireframe development and visual direction
- Provided artdirection and front-end development for a cross-platform mobile application using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySql in conjunction with content management system Drupal
- Evaluated existing products and services by analyzing user response and interaction, and conducted a series of rapid prototyping from constructing paper mockups to developing working prototypes on web browsers

IMG SRC INC, Tokyo, Japan

Interactive Design Assistant, June 2008 - August 2008

- Assisted with the interactive installation project CUBE through concept development, design research, system engineering and programming
- Evaluated existing and upcoming softwares and examined hardware components such as projectors and camcoders
- Created wireframes and system architecture briefs for computer vision system, as well as prototyping in Adobe Flash, Processing, Max/Msp and Quartz Composer
- Translated text contents from Japanese to English for clients such as UNIQLO Co., Ltd
- Provided research on trends of motion graphics and algorythmic animations

CLUB MONACO INC, New York, NY

Administrative Intern, August 2006 - December 2006

- Directed Fall 2007 product line catalogue photoshoot
- Provided general clerical assistant for administrative representatives and human resource department

CRAWFORD MORGAN PHOTOGRAPHY, Brooklyn, NY

Web Designer / Photography Assistant, June 2006 - September 2006

- Designed and developed photography portfolio website using Adobe Flash
- Provided technical assistance during photo shoots

FRECKLES STUDIO, New York, NY

Web Design and Development Intern, June 2006 - August 2006

- Updated text and image contents for existing client websites with HTML and Adobe Flash
- Collaborated with design team to develop product ideas aligned with client strategic goals

ELIZABETH GILLETT LTD, New York, NY

Visual Design Intern, June 2005 - August 2005

- Photographed and designed Spring 2006 Linebook, along with an archive book of past design sketches and materials

EDUCATION

PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN, New York, NY

Master of Fine Arts in Design and Technology, 2009

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Hempstead, NY

Bachelor of Science in Design , 2007

- Graduated with Honors, Dean's List 2003 - 2007
- Teaching Assistant Program, FA 158 Graphic Design III, January 2007 - May 2007

AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS

- First Place, the Living Labs Global Showcase Award, Barcelona, 2010
- Third Place in Environment Category, AIGA SF Cause/Affect Award, San Francisco, 2009
- Finalist in Community Category, Index Award, Copenhagen, 2009
- Thesis Exhibition, Parsons The New School for Design, New York, 2009

SKILLS

WEB DEVELOPMENT

Proficient in

XHTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript (JQuery), CMS (Drupal & WordPress)

Knowledge of

PHP, MySql, ActionScript

VISUAL DESIGN

Proficient in

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Knowledge of

AfterEffects

OTHER SKILLS

Processing, Max/Msp, Quartz Compozer

Physical Computing
- Microcontroller
- Sensors

Computer Vision
- Image recognition
- Multi-touch tracking

Translation
- Japanese / English