| Skills | Ten years experience in computer interaction and interface design including web sites, applications and multimedia presentations. Technical skills include DHTML, JavaScript, and CSS; application skills include Photoshop, Illustrator, Director/Lingo, Flash MX/ActionScript. |
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| Experience |
Graphic Dialog, Capitola, California User Experience Designer; November, 2001 to present Performed and authored heuristic evaluations, developed interface designs for web-based and traditional applications on the Windows and Macintosh platforms. Designed and produced multimedia CD incorporating audio, digital video, and 3D animation. digiGroups, Inc., Santa Clara, California Lead User Interface Designer; April, 2001 to November, 2001 Designed and implemented user interface for web-based collaboration software. Analyze and improve production architecture and implementation; work with Engineering to identify and resolve usability and interaction design issues. Flypaper.com, San Carlos, California Usability Manager; November, 2000 to April, 2001 Designed and implemented user interface for web-based collaboration software. Performed heuristic evaluations of existing software components and initiated usability design process for current development. Improved design process within Engineering team and worked together to implement documented usability improvements. OnRadio.com, Scotts Valley, California Product Architect; August, 1998 to November, 2000 Architected and managed development of streaming audio CRM initiative. Authored technical and creative specifications and contributed to strategic planning. Sibley Peteet Design, Austin, Texas Project Manager; January, 1997 to August, 1998 Collaborated on web, print, and multimedia projects for clients including Netscape Communications and The University of Texas. 4D, Inc., Cupertino, California Manager, Information Systems; July, 1993 to December, 1996 Developed web content management system; authored technical notes and gave presentations on interface design and development. |
| Education | Studied computer sciences and psychology; coursework equivalent to degree. |
| Contact | 935-B Balboa Ave Capitola, CA 95010 forrest@fatcatdesign.com 831.464.3487 |