Coroflot

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Shaik Ridzwan

714.322.1848
shaikridzwan@gmail.com

PROFILE
I am currently seeking opportunities in the creative field. I have strengths in concept generation, 2D/3D CAD, graphics, presentation
skills, engineering and product development. I have knowledge of pre and post production techniques. Although influenced by many
of my experiences in life, I look towards sustainability and biomimicry as important inspirations for my design style.


TRAINING
DESIGNER
Digby’s Burgers, Singapore, August 2009 - November 2009
Contracted as lead designer. Collaborated with architect and interior designer to conceptualize and execute overall designs and
architectural planning of Digby’s Burgers restaurant. Directed interior designer and 3D modeler to complete the concept phase of the
interior design. Managed project timeline and ensured all deadlines were met on time.

FIELD OPERATIONS ENGINEER
Nokia Point & Find, San Francisco, CA. May 2008 - June 2009
Conducted field research and software testing as part of an international product development team. Assisted with the rigorous
process of the software development phase.

DESIGNER
Lunch Box Cafe, San Francisco, CA. May 2008 - August 2008
Contracted as interior designer and graphic designer. Helped clients to execute a fun, modern and efficient look. Designed menus
and logos. Supervised contractors and designers to carry out the design concept.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
GoProto, AbsolutelyNew Inc., San Francisco, CA. April 2007 - October 2007
Industrial designer for the design and product development department GoProto at AbsolutelyNew Inc.
Duties included managing the 3D modelers/animation team on over 150 projects; meeting tight project deadlines in a fast paced
work environment; seeing through full product development from initial concept to prototype or working finished product;
participating in new product development and brainstorming meetings; working closely with sales reps and marketing teams to
give clients the best available options for design and production; meeting with clients on a daily basis to determine the most
efficient way to get their products on the market.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Inline Performance Magazine, San Francisco, CA. January 2007 - December 2007
Creative director and staff writer. Directed design team in the production of the magazine i.e. layout, content editing, photo shoots,
photo editing, interviews and generating stories. Tested and wrote reviews and features on new motorcycles and products.

SPEC TECHNICIAN
The North Face, San Leandro, CA. November 2006 - January 2007
Assisted product development team with the Fall 2008 Sportswear. Updated collections on Web PDM and Excel.

FURNITURE DESIGN INTERN
Rick Lee Design Studio, San Francisco, CA. July 2006 - December 2006
Part of a small design team directed by Rick Lee.
Duties included 3D modeling, Vellum or Illustrator CAD drawings and developing concepts for up and coming shows.

PACKAGING & PRODUCT DESIGN INTERN
Café LOLA Coffee Co., New Caledonia, French Polynesia. December 2003 - December 2004
Assisted with the design and development of the packaging design. Developed new ideas and concepts for the product line.
Duties included logo design, layout and conceptual product design development.


PEDIGREE
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. MAY 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Product Design/Furniture Design
Represented AAU for Soccer at Premier Division and NCAA Div 3 level.
AAU tutor and student advocate for the Industrial Design department.


APPLAUSE
Selected AAU Spring Show 2005 - “Kumi Espresso Maker” for Café LOLA Co. Product Design
Selected AAU Spring Show 2005 - “RD8 Riding Safety Device”. Product Design
Selected AAU Spring Show 2006 - NEC “Yoyo Phone”. Product Design
Selected AAU Spring Show 2006 - “Shima” Social Condiment Station for Café LOLA Coffee Co. Furniture Design
Selected AAU Spring Show 2006 - “Saga” Shelving Unit. Furniture Design


HOBBIES
Sketching, golf, soccer, tennis, surfing, exploring new places, antiquing, collecting oddities, cycling and motorcycling.
Tasting different kinds of food and traveling is what drives my creativity. Design is a passion and a creative outlet for me.


TRICKS
ANALOG
Freehand sketching, prototype construction, knowledge of wood and metal workshop, industrial design manufacturing process,
basic watercolor and oil painting fundamentals, knowledge of green design and manufacturing methods.
Vintage British, Japanese and Italian motorcycle restoration knowledge.
DIGITAL
Photoshop + + +
Illustrator + + +
InDesign + +
Alias +++
Solidworks +
Microsoft Office +++

LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Malaysian, Indonesian, PC and MAC

AS SEEN ON
Shaikridzwan.com
shaikridzwan.tumblr.com
themightymotor.com
http://www.coroflot.com/toyduc\