RESUME
paigesaez [at] gmail [dot] com
SUMMARY
Interaction designer for web applications and community sites. Six years' experience
in graphic design, creative consultation, project management, team coordination, and
organizing events.
Proficient in all aspects of visual design, from fine art to video and digital
media.
Very self-motivated with a proven ability to produce high-quality work under tight
deadlines.
Learn new tools easily and enjoy working with diverse teams.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Extensive web design and development skills. Expert Internet user. Cross-platform
proficiency using Adobe CreativeSuite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign,
GoLive, Acrobat, OmniGraffle,Textmate, Coda, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and XHTML/CSS.
EDUCATION
Interaction Design - M.F.A. Candidate Pacific Northwest College of
Art, Portland OR 2009
Architecture - B.S. Portland State University 2004
Digital Media Studies - B.F.A. cum laude Alfred University,
NY 1998
Architecture: Pneumatic and collapsible structures, large-scale engineering and
sustainable design.
Art: Digital video and digital photography along with large-format printing.
Scholastic Honors and Awards Dean's List for three consecutive years
at Alfred University 1995-1998
National Dean's List for two consecutive years 1996-1998
African, Latino, Asian, Native American Student Organization Award recipient
1997
EMPLOYMENT
Interaction Design, CEO
Makerlab LLC Design & Development Portland OR
2007-Present
The Makerlab is design and development collective specializing in mobile and web
application development with special focus on sustainable interaction design and agile
development.
makerlab.com
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Creating navigation structures and information architecture documents for client
deliverables, including site and concept maps, wireframes and flowcharts in order to
communicate paths through applications, and describe application design
specifications
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Describing and documenting content and functional requirements documents that convey
business objectives, users needs
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Presenting work to multiple audiences; clients, developers and project managers
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Gathering content and functional requirements while conducting ongoing end-user
interviews and consistent market research
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Performing heuristic evaluations and user testing
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Balancing user, business, operational, and technical needs to provide optimal
solutions to consistently meet the clients needs
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Constructed prototypes, storyboards and mock-ups to communicate designs effectively
to management, development, and clients
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Improving existing designs by changing them to adhere to best practices for ease of
use
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Copy-writing, QA
qrcodelove.com (interaction design, information architecture, visual design,
copy-writing, QA)
imagewiki.org (interaction design, information architecture, visual design, copy-writing,
QA)
pdxstump.com ((usability review and audit)
makerlab.com (interaction design, information architecture, content, copy-writing,
QA)
Interaction Designer
Planet Argon Design & Development Portland, OR
2007-Present
Planet Argon is a Ruby on Rails web application design, development, consulting and
hosting firm. Mostly focused on large-scale enterprise application development, we rely on an
agile process of development and strive for creative and unusual projects that are
user-centric.
planetargon.com
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Creating navigation structures and information architecture documents for client
deliverables, including site and concept maps, wireframes and flowcharts in order to
communicate paths through applications, and describe application design
specifications
-
Describing and documenting content and functional requirements documents that convey
business objectives, users needs
-
Presenting work to multiple audiences; clients, developers and project managers
-
Gathering content and functional requirements while conducting ongoing end-user
interviews and consistent market research
-
Performing heuristic evaluations and user testing
-
Balancing user, business, operational, and technical needs to provide optimal
solutions to consistently meet the clients needs
-
Constructed prototypes, storyboards and mock-ups to communicate designs effectively
to management, development, and clients
-
Improving existing designs by changing them to adhere to best practices for ease of
use
-
Copy-writing, QA
alphaClONE (information architecture,
interaction design, visual design, copy-writing, QA)
contiki.com (interaction design, information
architecture, visual design, copy-writing, QA)
30elm.com (interaction design, visual design)
portlandmonthly.com (usability review and
audit)
planetargon.com (interaction design,
information architecture, visual design, copy-writing)
Design Assistant / Community Advocate
Platial.com Portland, OR 2005-2006
platial.com
Platial.com is a map-based social network centered on place-sharing. Ranked 32,133th on
the web with 54,986 unique visitors per month in 2007 by www.compete.com. My work with
Platial was featured in Wired.com, National Geographic, and on NPR.
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Created maps of interesting and significant events, practices, and places to
demonstrate the possibilities of social mapping applications
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Created and implemented mixed-media advertising campaigns to promote online product
launch
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Conceived and created detailed design improvements for the website, including
storyboards and mock-ups
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Provided daily support to users and made usability improvements to the interface
Co-Owner / Bike Mechanic
Citybikes Workers Cooperative Portland, OR 2003-2005
citybikes.coop
Learned about cooperative businesses and community environments by participating in a
two-year bike mechanic apprenticeship program.Citybikes is heavily invested in
recycling and re-use as a formula for sustainable business practices. Company discussed
every decision as a group and engaged in collective problem-solving techniques.
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Diagnosed mechanical problems, completed repairs in a timely manner, performed
on-the-spot estimates
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Acquired excellent mechanical skills in refurbishing vintage bikes and building up
new custom bikes
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Chaired the following committees: Advertising and Social Responsibilities,
Operations, Physical Plant
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Sold equipment and provided service, performed custom fittings and showed people how
to safely ride a bike in a city
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Required to master Oregon cycling laws, citywide cycling routes, and rules of the
road
ARCHITECTURE DEGREE WORK, 2000-2003
INTERNSHIPS
Assistant Tech Director
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center Buffalo, NY 1998-1999
hallwalls.org
Hallwalls is a highly respected exhibition space that is integral to the artistic
community of western New York.
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Researched grants and arts funding programs online
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Filmed events and presentations and edited digital video and images
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Learned the daily workings of a large-scale arts organization
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Assisted with event planning and production
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Provided technical support for visiting artists
Assistant Tech Director
Squeaky Wheel Buffalo Media Resources Buffalo, NY 1998-1999
squeaky.org
Squeaky Wheel and Hallwalls were the sibling organizations of underground public media
resources in Buffalo. Learned responsibilities associated with daily operations of a
non-profit organization.
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Produced, directed and acted in a weekly public access show with tech directors from
Hallwalls and Squeaky Wheel
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Catalogued the extensive video library
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Researched grants and arts funding programs online
VOLUNTEER WORK
Contributing Partner
Red 76 Arts Group Portland, OR 2001-Present
red76.com
Along with artist Sam Gould, I led a group of artists in the promotion, production, logistics, and research for a highly visible Portland Art Collective focused on social practice work and activism. Since the group's inception it has produced more than 80 events, eight records, and two Arts/Culture Magazines Dis-Connect, and The Journal of Radical Shimming. Recently we exhibited work in San Jose at the 01Ős Festival. We have exhibited work from San Francisco, to New York to Zagreb. Red76's work has been featured in Art in America, Art Forum, New York Times and countless other publications worldwide.
Food Service Volunteer
Friends of Seasonal and Service Workers Portland, OR 2004
Union Gospel Mission Portland, OR 2002-2006
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Sociable media, ubiquitous and ambient computing, human-robot interaction, clothing
design, painting and installation artwork, cycling, hiking.
AFFILIATIONS
Interaction Design Association (IXDA), SIGCHI, SIGART, SIGGRAPH, Dorkbot, Red76,
PonyUp Design