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Resume

Matt Braun.
2D.3D.5D.design.
www.2d3d5d.com
matt@2d3d5d.com
(01) 215.880.5736

Objective:
I look forward to collaborating with diverse teams to deliver empathetic solutions to challenging projects. Although design is an important part of my life, all my other activities, interests and curiosities enhance my ability to recognize opportunities for intervention and innovation. To synthesize a more holistic design I feel that focusing on the user should take precedence over a particular style, a tool, material or medium.

Profile:
o Proficiency in Adobe CS, MS Office, various 3D modeling software
o Experienced fabricator skilled with most hand/power tools
o Fluent in digital fabrication and RP techniques and standards
o Acute attention to details in design and solid knowledge of materials and processes
o Excellent organization and inventory management skills
o Thorough and focused researcher

Experience:
Huge [ www.HugeInc.com ]
2011 Interaction Designer
o Research & present trends and habits
o User flows, wireframing & other UX/IA-related tasks

Phonographic Unltd. [ www.PhonographicUnlimited.com ]
2001-Present Owner, Designer
o All operational tasks
o Design all branding, web, print and products

Triagency, LLC. [ www.TriAgency.com ]
2002-2010 Designer, Consultant
o UX/UI design & development
o Web and print design

Doug Bucci Jewelry [ www.DougBucci.com ]
2010 Developer
o 3D modeling (Rhino + Grasshopper)
o Design, development, research

Mio [ www.MioCulture.com ]
2007-2008 Shipping, Inventory, C¬¬ustomer service
o Organizing and maintaining rapidly expanding inventory in small space
o Inform and sell merchandise to accounts and individual clients
o Assist with trade shows and product photoshoots


Press:
o Print: FHM (Malaysia), Draft, Meta Trends (Korea), Exlusiv (Poland), Zoo (Australia), Beer Advocate and several other trade and local publications
o Television: Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, G4, Discovery Channel (Canada), Good Morning Sacromento
o Web: hundreds of blogs from all over the world such as Gizmodo, PSFK, NotCot, Geekologie, Liquida, The Dieline, Uncrate and Abitare

Awards:
o Haworth / TransAmerican eco chair design competition: 1st place winner
o Philadelphia Museum of Art: Collab Competition (Frank O. Gehry) 2nd place winner

Exhibits:
o 2011 Frank White Gallery pop-up shop
o 2010 Philly Works show
o 2009 Millesime ‘Design Philadelphia’ event
o 2008 Philly ‘Heart’ Design show
o 2003 Group portrait show for First Friday opening in Old City (fine art)
o 2002 Group show at Mask & Wig Club (fine art)
o 2002 Solo show at Filo’s Lounge (fine art)

Education:
o 2007-10 University Of The Arts- Industrial Design (BS)
o 2001-07 Life- real world studies
o 2000-01 Drexel University- Digital Media
o 1997-98 University Of The Arts- Multimedia
o 1996-97 Art Institute of Philadelphia- Multimedia