Derek Chan
I'm an interaction designer and graduate student at the School of Visual Arts. My passion is designing for people and my ambition is to enhance the education of my craft.
Professional Experience
User Experience Designer at Interactive Partners
Through July 2009
Engaged in all facets of user experience design. Devised creative solutions for the Web through an iterative design process with a focus on storytelling, experiential value, and a strong information architecture. Was regularly involved in business strategy and branding, conducting user research, and designing organizational change.
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Design Skillset
Deliverables:
Competitive Analyses
Concept Models
Content Audits
Experience Briefs
Functional Specifications
Personas & Scenarios
Process/Task Flows & Sitemaps
Storyboards
Use Cases
Wireframes
Technology:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Apple iWork - Keynote
Axure RP Pro
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Word
Education
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
MFA, Interaction Design (expected 2011)
Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, Canada
BA, Communication (2006)
Elsewhere
I also write a blog to keep everyone informed of what's going on in grad school. My artwork and photography can be found on my Flickr. I'm frequently tweeting my day away or cruising on Facebook. My professional network is accessible through LinkedIn.