Rebecca Brunette
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About
As a graduate of Industrial Design with a minor in Psychology, I am passionate about people and their experiences; the way we perceive, feel, and react to the world around us. Through design, I believe we can foster human relationships and support a network of knowledge and understanding.
My goal is to love what I do. I want to go to work everyday knowing that I am adding to my immediate and global community by making meaningful human connections and applying creative design with sensibility.
SPECIALITIES
Design thinking, user experience and perception, verbal and visual communication, concept sketching and ideation, client relations, in-depth research and insight, scenario building, form giving -
Education
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Bachelor of Industrial Design DesignCarleton University2005 - 2010Knowledge/ Skills in: Design principles and process, advanced sketching and freehand ability, verbal communication, modeling techniques, manufacturing processes/ materials, advanced presentation skills, computer graphic skills, foundation of mathematics and physics, passion for psychology.
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Visual ArtsCanterbury Visual Arts Program2000 - 2005Knowledge/ Skills in: Composition, colour, sculpture, drawing, painting, print making, photography, digital photo editing, multi-media works
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Experience
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Industrial DesignerSwave Studios Inc.Apr 2011 - Present (15 years 3 months)Swave Studios is a product development and innovation-based consultancy. With a passion for team-based problem solving and fresh, compelling product design, Swave Studios is a force of innovation and creativity, proudly located in Toronto.
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Portrait ArtistBrunette Artworks2010 - Present (16 years)With past training in the visual arts, I enjoy taking on commissioned projects in my spare time. My current focus has been on portraiture, which can make a beautiful gift or a treasured family heirloom.
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Design FacilitatorCarleton Shad ValleyJul 2010 - Jul 2010A month long intensive program, guiding Canada’s exceptional youth
through the design process to create products and business plans.
The theme for 2010 was "Design for the aging population". I provided advice and consultation on research methods, concept development and model construction. -
Experience DesignerCanadian Children's MuseumSep 2009 - Apr 2010 (7 months)Through the exploration of responsive sensor-based technology, I designed and developing elements of a theatre exhibit within the Canadian Children’s Museum. The result was "Theatricks", an interactive sound-effects system to enhance visitor participation and creative narration within the exhibit.
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Dutch Design Internnpk designJul 2008 - Dec 2008 (5 months)npk design is an international design agency located in the Netherlands; a strong partner in the development, design, and realization of diverse products for the brand and market of its clients. Here I completed a six month internship where I was responsible for research, concept development, drawing, and rough modeling. As a trainee, I had a hand in every stage of the product design process, from attending client meetings to viewing prototype samples from outsourced manufacturers.
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Awards
2010 - ACIDO Rocket, winner of Toys, Games and Learning category
2010 - Professor's Award
2009 - Award for Industry Collaboration -
Affiliations
ACIDO
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@brunette, member since 2010