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3d modeling

As far back as I can remember, 3D graphics and imagery have always captivated me. I studied a bit in college (enough to realize it’s not a profession I wanted to pursue) and learned the fundamentals.

3d modeling

about the project

I’ve been lucky enough to spend time in programs such as Lightwave, Maya, 3DS Max, and Blender. Because the 3D realm is just a hobby for me, I choose to use Blender because it’s free and has an amazingly supportive community. Below is a selection of 3D projects I’ve worked on over the years.

skills utilized

3D modeling

texture & lighting

visual design

project highlights

HAVING FUN

The core component in any 3D project I work on… it has to be fun, interesting, and challenging

CONTINUED LEARNING

Working in another creative medium has given me a better understanding of concepts, such as lighting, environment, and composition

THE COOL FACTOR

Building something from scratch and then seeing it come to life in a render is really fun, super cool, and satisfying

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PARenergizer batteries

strassberger conservatory

Design | Interactive | UX/UI

pantech matrix pro website

pantech matrix pro website

Pantech is a South Korean company that manufactures mobile phones for the two largest wireless carriers in the U.S., AT&T and Verizon.

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pantech matrix pro website

Pantech is a South Korean company that manufactures mobile phones for the two largest wireless carriers in the U.S., AT&T and Verizon.

about the project

In order to evangelize their new device, the Matrix Pro, Pantech wanted to create an interactive demo. This demo would be utilized to educate consumers about the benefits of the device.

skills utilized

creative direction

interaction design

development

project highlights

CREATIVE CONSISTENCY

Worked to ensure the interactive demo properly reflected the look-and-feel of the device's marketing material

END-TO-END

Animated design elements in order to create an seamless and immersive experience

CODE MAKES IT GO

Developed the backend for the demo, including navigation and dynamic content

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New Gallery

The power to SET YOUR PACE

The power to BRING IT ON

The power to MAKE IT GOOD

The power to OWN THE MOMENT

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Design | Interactive | UX/UI

htc fuze website

htc fuze website

HTC brings brilliance to life through leading innovation in smart mobile device and experience design.

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htc fuze website

HTC brings brilliance to life through leading innovation in smart mobile device and experience design.

about the project

The purpose of this project was to create an online, immersive, 3D experience that featured the newly-launched HTC Fuze. This experience would give users the chance to interact with the phone online, in a very simliar way to how they’d interact with the phone a retail setting.

skills utilized

interaction design

animation

development

project highlights

TEAMWORK

Partnered with another developer to incorporate an interactive 3D model of the device on the site

MOVIN' AND SHAKIN'

Created animations that mimicked the UI of the phone so users could really get a feel for the interaction

LOST IN CODE

Helped to develop the site backend, contributing to areas like navigation and dynamic content

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360º view (closed phone)

360º view (open phone)

Design | Interactive

microsoft hardware modules

microsoft hardware modules

Microsoft leading developer of personal-computer software systems and applications.

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microsoft hardware modules

Microsoft leading developer of personal-computer software systems and applications.

about the project

These purpose of these stand-alone modules was to educate potential customers about the advantages of Microsoft’s line of hardware.

skills utilized

creative direction

interaction design

expanding skills

project highlights

SELF-STARTER

Having never used Silverlight or Blend, I taught myself how to use these apps to build the modules

CRANKING OUT PRODUCT

Designed / developed several modules for various Microsoft Hardware items (cameras, keyboards, etc).

SHOWCASE

Several products were featured, including the Sidewinder X4 keyboard and the LifeCam HD-6000

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Sidewinder X4 Overview

Sidewinder X4 Anti-ghosting capability

Sidewinder X4 Auto profile switching

LifeCam HD-5000 widescreen

LifeCam HD-5000 auto focus

LifeCam HD-6000 TrueColor

LifeCam HD-6000 360º lens rotation

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Design | UX/UI

embrace the lemon campaign

embrace the lemon campaign

A social awareness campaign created by Worktank, a full-service marketing agency based in Seattle.

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embrace the lemon campaign

A social awareness campaign created by Worktank, a full-service marketing agency based in Seattle.

about the project

We’ve all heard the phrase, “when life gives you lemons…” The Embrace the Lemon campaign was launched to foster positivity. The main goal was to help people connect with each other by sharing their own stories and, hopefully, help them feel like their not alone.

skills utilized

visual design

photography

marketing

project highlights

PROMO MATERIALS

Created marketing materials for the campaign (banners, stickers, etc)

FREEZE FRAME

Shot high-quality photos at various Embrace the Lemon events

STICKERS FOR DAYS

Helped sticker ~1,000 lemons that were handed out on the streets of Seattle

project images

stickered lemons

MORE stickered lemons

promotional posters

ETL website

the ETL crew

everyone workin' hard

the big yellow mascot

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Design | Interactive

oakley wearable electronics kiosk

oakley wearable electronics kiosk

Oakley is one of the leading product design and sport performance brands in the world, chosen by world-class athletes to compete at the highest level possible.

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oakley wearable electronics kiosk

Oakley is one of the leading product design and sport performance brands in the world, chosen by world-class athletes to compete at the highest level possible.

about the project

The goal of this project was to create an interactive, touch-screen experience for Oakley. This experience would be available in-store in order to educate customers about the benefits of Oakley’s new line of Wearable Electronics.

skills utilized

interaction design

animation

development

project highlights

LOTS OF MOTION

Animated kiosk experience to showcase key features of each pair of Oakley sunglasses

PILES OF CODE

Led development of navigation, settings (volume, language, etc), animation, and voiceover cues

DOES IT WORK?

Spearheaded QA efforts, including fixing software bugs and testing on a touch-screen monitor

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WEP kiosk home screen

WEP kiosk Razrwire landing page

WEP kiosk Razrwire controls

WEP kiosk Razrwire electronics

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