About
I am a real-live human boy who likes bugs and robots and robot bugs. I try to make people laugh and cry and live easier lives by telling them stories and putting technology where it doesn't belong.
Resume
//What do I want?
An opportunity to contribute to a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, creative environment. To flex and grow my skills.
//EDUCATION
/2001 - 2006
EMILY CARR INSTITUTE Vancouver BC - Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design.
thesis project: Strings on Everything - a sensor based possessions management system
studies included: design core classes, ergonomics, marketing, typography, photography, sculpture,
synthetics and mold-making, creative electronics, 3d modelling and animation
/1998 - 2001
CARLETON UNIVERSITY Ottawa, ON - concentration in History and Theory of Architecture
studies included: architecture, visual communication, psychology, classical civilizations and engineering
/1993 - 1998
LISGAR COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Ottawa, On - graduated with OAC Diploma
//TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
/basics
+ concept development, ideation, sketching, rendering and model making
+ primary and secondary research, product semantics and analytical thinking
+ drafting and technical drawing, product photography and documentation
+ understanding of the considerations of life-cycle analysis, usability, marketing, branding, manufacturing and materials
+ plastic, wood and metal shop training and experience
+ Print knowledge and industry experience
/computer skills to pay the bills
Illustrator 8 - CS3
Photoshop 6 - CS3
InDesign CS-CS3
Rhino3 / VRay
Autocad
Solidworks
Studiotools (errr it's been a while)
Softimage XSI
Final Cut Pro
After Effects
//BONUS FEATURES
+Fluency in French and English
Status
Interested in Fulltime Employment and Freelance ProjectsLocation
Vancouver, BC
Specialties
- Industrial Design
- 3-D Modeling
- Illustration
Awards
Featured in Mocoloco.com coverage of Emily Carr grad show, June 2006 http://mocoloco.com/archives/002733.php
Website
www.julianplease.com
