2010 Professional Portfolio (allenjochran.com) by Allen Cochran

Allen J Cochran

2010 Professional Portfolio

For Promotional Use Only Allen J Cochran Columbus, Ohio (513) 549 1554 allenjcochran@gmail.com www.allenjcochran.com

Allen J Cochran

| Columbus, Ohio | (513) 549 1554 | allenjcochran@gmail.com | www.allenjcochran.com

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Academic and professinal

Professional experience in

Academic teaching

Event Production

Overview of my personal

experience in design

print media and web design

experience instructing

experience coordinating

approach to design

research and user-centered

in both freelance and full-

drawing studio courses

small dinners, fashion

problems.

design practice.

time design positions.

and seminar courses

shows, concerts, art

on design

exhibitions and lectures.

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Research Title Review of the OSU Student Evaluation of Instruction Client OSU Council of Gradaute Stduents Description Intiated in September 2011, the OSU Council of Graduate students was asked to exam the system that allows students to evaluate their professors. The online evaluation system was implemented less and a year ago and all ready has raise concerns with OSU administration. As the lead on this project the case for review was made by a report generated from a 20 person qualitative questionnaire seeking to understand students views on the system. Currently, a timeline is being proposed for the remainder of the research project.

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Research Title System Evaluation of Using an Automated Teller Machine Client NA Description As an exercise in usability, a heuristic evaluation of ATMs was performed to better understand: 1) if ATMs are as easy to use compared to how often they are used, and 2) if the system holds up to the standards of Jakob Nielsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interaction heuristics. In the end, the study found that while often used, ATMs do not hold up to current conventions.

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Research Title Process Investigation & Evaluation Client Nationwide Insruance Description During the summer of 2010, I participated in a project to investigate, evaluation, and ultimately document the process of the Nationwide User Experience Team. During the project, I engaged in interviews and obseravation with the User Experience team. Our final deliverables for the project were a process document outlining the team roles and activities they used to accomplish desig projects as well as a case study template that can be utilized as an tool to explain what and how they can benefit project.

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Research Title A Working Title Client The Ohio State University, Design 786 Description Design 786 was a research seminar course meant to provide me with a broad overview of research methodologies. Each group in the course was to also plan and execute a research project. My group asked the question, “How do design students organize a project?” We investigated OSU students work habits and their ability to handle creative work and organization. We used Velcro tool kits, survey, observation, interview and a fill-in-the-blank workbook to investigate. Comparing our quantitative data against our qualitative data, we pulled out common themes to make our final recommendations.

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Research Title Task Analysis Report Client The Ohio State University,â&#x20AC;&#x192; Design 780 Description Design 780 was geared at understanding usability tests. For this particular project I was expected to analyze a particular product or service, describe it thoroughly and identify the defects that would cause potential user error during completion. Design research was a main emphasis for this project.

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Research Title Empirical Usability Redesign Client The Ohio State University,â&#x20AC;&#x192; Design 780 Description Design 780 was geared at understanding usability tests. With another designer, our task was to analyze a product or service and test it with users against a particular set of heuristic guidelines. Design research was a main emphasis for this project.

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Research Title Library Research Process Book Client The Ohio State University,â&#x20AC;&#x192; Design 780 Description Design 780 in 2009 was a collaboration between Architecture and Design. A group of architects set out to design a library. My group was to inform them on the user aspects of a library. We used collage maketools, interview, observation and environmental profiles to investigate. We compared MakeTool themes to quantitative themes to generate recommendations and user personas. Design research was a main emphasis for this project.

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Design Title Redesign of www.harlotofthearts.org Client Harlot Website Bookmarks Bookmarks Log In / Help

Description Harlot is an online academic

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bring it to a larger audience. Working with two other people,

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council administration proposed a new organizational agenda putting communication and transparency at the forefront. To that end, I was appointed at the Chair of the Communications and Information Technology Committee and asked, as my first responsibility, to gather and direct a team to redesign the website. Due to time constraints, mimimal user reserach was incorporated into the process to determine the new needs of the website.

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Design Title IBS National WebPage Client Inclusion Business Services Description Inclusion Business Services (IBS) is a new company in Cincinnati, Ohio offering scanning and document management services for clients seeking to transfer large physical document archives to digital ones. In need of a website, IBS contracted with me to outline their users needs and design a website. In the end, the project scope was about the information architecture and design of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

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Design Title Kiosk Shredding Branding Client Kiosk Shredding Description I was originally contracted to design a logotype and print media for Kiosk Shredding, a new Cincinnati, Ohio, company. The job was later expanded to a web site design and uniquely branded wrapping for the on location shredding machines.

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Design Title The Big O, Oscar Robertson Tribute Client The University of Cincinnati Foundation Description In the two years that I worked at The University of Cincinnati Foundation, I designed the majority of the promotional materials for all donor events. One such event was The Big O. For this event we designed a tri-fold invitation, an e-vite, a freestanding banner, dinner menu and dinner direction card.

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Design Title Graduate Promotional Materials Client University of Cincinnati, College of DAAP, School of Architecture & Interior Design (SAID) Description SAID contracted me for a one year process to revamp their graduate promotional materials. Once the full scope had been identified, I designed bookmarks, a promotional CD and foldable jacket, postcards, and several posters.

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Teaching Title Design 201: Descriptive & Analytical Drawing for Designers Client The Ohio State University,

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Design 201, The Ohio State University Design 201 Department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design HC 364 / T R 9:30 a.m. – 11:18 a.m.

Allen Cochran Office Hrs: HC 368 / T R 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. [e] cochran.291@osu.edu [p] 513 – 549 – 1554

Design 201: Descriptive & Analytical Drawing for Designers Description

Introduction to freehand drawing as a skill to communicate characteristics of a subject represented as it pertains to Industrial, Interior and Visual Communication Design. Emphasis will be placed on observational drawing as a tool to record, analyze and communicate information about natural and man-made subjects.

Format

This is a progress-oriented studio course that requires active student participation. Class meets two days a week for 1.75 hours each day. The course is comprised of lectures, presentations, assignments, participatory activities and individual meetings.

Objectives

The aim of this course is to develop skills in seeing, perceiving and depicting man-made and natural objects. Additionally develop techniques to explore, observe, record, analyze and communicate information about a particular subject from a design perspective.

Context

This course is the first in a series of three foundation design courses (Design 201, 202, & 203). It is intended to prepare the design student and develop skills in visual thinking, problem solving, and communication of design ideas.

Participation & Preparation

Students will be EXPECTED to come to class MOTIVATED, PREPARED, and exhibit a professional work ethic towards EXCELLENCE in all assignments and activities.

Natalie D’Andrea

Attendance is taken each class through a sign-in sheet. It is your responsibility to sign-in during each class. Unexcused absences will result in the final grade being lowered by a letter for each class missed. It is your responsibility to get any assignments or notes if you miss class. E-mail or call me If you will be missing class and explain why you are not coming. No contact with regards to missing class will be considered an unexcused absence. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Department of Design

Each of the assignments are graded on a 100 point scale, (A to E). Extra credit is not available. Late assignments will NOT be accepted!

Grading

A (100 – 95) A- (94 – 90) B+ (89 – 87) B (86 – 84) B- (83 – 80) C+ (79 – 77) C (76 – 74) C- (73 – 70) D+ (69 – 65) D (64 – 60) F (59 – 0)

Description

A I PR

This course was an introduction to freehand drawing as a skill to communicate characteristics

Some of the grading criteria is as follows: Research - Collection, organization and presentation of relative data. Analysis- Ability to appraise, define & formulate a problem / solution. Ideation - Conceptual generation of ideas and iterations. Presentation - Professional presentation and articulation of work. Participation - Motivation, enthusiasm, willingness, and commitment.

Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct is defined as “any activity which tends to compromise the academic integrity of the institution, or subvert the educational process.” Please refer to rule 3335-31-02 in the student code of conduct for examples of academic misconduct. Any cases of academic misconduct will be referred to the Committee on Academic Misconduct. (http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home.html)

Special Accommodations

If you need accommodation based on the impact of disability, contact the Office of Disability Services for assistance in verifying your need for accommodation and developing accommodation strategies. You are encouraged to contact them directly at 614 – 292 – 6207 or 614 – 292 – 0901 or e-mail: ada-osu@osu.edu and notify your instructor.

of a particular representation as it pertains to Industrial, Interior and Visual Communication Design. Emphasis was placed on observational drawing as a tool to record, analyze and communicate information about natural and man-made subjects. Camilla Dorinsky

Brian Jewell

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Teaching Title Design 202: Graphic Thinking for Designers Client

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Design 202 / Winter, 2010 Department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design HC 176 / T R 9:30 – 11:18 a.m.

and concentrates on perspective, narrative and visualizations as they relate to Industrial, Interior

Process

Natalie D’Andrea

Allen Cochran / graduate teaching associate office hours: T R 11:30 - 1:30 a.m., by appointment office: Hopkins 368 (graduate design studio) contact: (513) 549 1554 / cochran.291@osu.edu

Design 202: Graphic Thinking For Designers Description

Introduction to drawing as a design tool and means for communication, description, and the problem solving process in the context of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design. Emphasis on sketching and drawing as tools to explore, analyze, and communicate design concepts and design processes.

Format

This is a progress-oriented studio course that requires active student participation. Class meets two days per week for 1.7 hours each day. The course is comprised of lectures, presentations, assignments, participatory activities, and individual meetings.

objectives

The aim of this course is to develop skills in thinking assisted by drawing and its role in problem solving, design development, and communication. The student will be able to define the communication task and unique characteristics of different graphic media. It will present the students with presentation alternatives, from how perspective views change the perceptions of objects and the environment to auxiliary, composite, or multi-layered drawings to explain motion or translations.

Context

This course is the second in a series of three foundation design courses. Its context is an introduction to media, processes, techniques and skills developed in the previous course.

participation + preparation

Students will be expected to come to class motivated, prepared, and exhibit a professional work ethic towards excellence in all assignments and activities. Attendance is taken each class, how attendance is taken is at the discretion of the instructor. Any unexcused absences will result in the final grade being lowered by a letter for each class missed. It is your responsibility to get any assignments or notes if you miss class. If you will be missing class, e-mail me prior To the class and explain why you are not coming. If you have an emergency, contact the Design Administrative Office at 292-6746, and they will get a message to the instructor. No contact with regards to missing a class will be considered an unexcused absence. No exceptions!

Description Design 202 builds on Design 201

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Design 202, The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, Department of Design

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Grading

There will be 5 regular drawing assignments worth 25 points, as well as a longer assignment worth 75 points and a final assignment worth 100 points, resulting in a total of 300 possible points. Extra credit is not available. Late assignments will noT be accepted! Grading distribution is as follows: A (300-282), A- (281-270), B+ (269-261), B (260-249), B- (248-240) C+ (239-231), C (230-219), C- (218-210) D (209-199), D (198-187), D- (186-178), E (177-0)

Academic Misconduct

Special Accommodations

If you need accommodation based on the impact of disability, contact the Office of Disability Services for assistance in verifying your need for accommodation and developing accommodation strategies. You are encouraged to contact them directly at (614) 292-6207 or (614) 292-0901 or email: ada-osu@osu.edu and notify your instructor.

and Visual Communication Design. Additionally, this course concentrates on using drafting tools to build skill while continuing to develop freehand competency.

Camilla Dorinsky

Naikwan Cheung

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Teaching Title Design 230: Design for Non-Majors

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Design

Kevin Braun

Syllabus 230: Course Overview

Client Format

Department of Design

The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to tools and techniques from design disciplines that can help students become more innovative thinkers in their own field and at the same time be able to understand and better communicate with designers. The course objective will be accomplished by providing students with a working knowledge of how to conceptualize, define, formulate, develop and communicate concepts and ideas, using a variety of techniques and methodologies through 2D and 3D media. Through independent and team-based projects students will gain a better understanding of the impact of presenting information. A studio-based introduction to the design process; creative problem-solving process; emphasizes divergent thinking skills through observation, abstraction, evaluation and communication. This is a studio-based course that requires active student participation. The class will meet 2 days per week up to 1.75 hours each day. Class sessions will be comprised of lectures and demonstrations, in-class exercises, project assignments, critique sessions, class discussions and individual meetings. We will be using Carmen during this course: https://carmen.osu.edu

Learning

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Development of divergent thinking strategies including design research, observation, abstraction, evaluation and communication.

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This course provides students

Understanding of the appropriate use and context of 2D and 3D representations

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Development of skills to visually represent methods, processes, concepts, and design ideas, in 2D and 3D.

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an with introduction to tools

Understanding the phases of the design process and its non–linear, iterative nature.

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Familiarization with basic design principles with emphasis on visual literacy.

and techniques from design disciplines. The goal is to

Process

Design 230 Department of Design SP 2010, TR 12:30 - 2:18 PM Instructor: Allen J Cochran | cochran.291@osu.edu | (513) 549-1554

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Design 230, The Ohio State University

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The Ohio State University,

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Required Text

Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation by Tim Brown (2009, ISBN 0061766089). Available for purchase at the OSU Bookstore or through online sellers such as Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or Half.com.

help students become more innovative thinkers in their own field and at the same time be able to understand and better communicate with designers. It is a studio-based course that is part of the designminor curriculum within the Department of Design at The Ohio State University. Lamma Johnson

Mark Olsen

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Events Title University of Cincinnati Campaign Launch for Proudly Cincinnati Client University of Cincinnati & The University of Cincinnati Foundation Description The public launch of Proudly Cincinnati was headed by the Events department with which I was apart of. Our task was to produce the entire event from concept to wrap up. My direct involvement was as Art Director and my responsibilities were to coordinate videographers and two separate teams of designers to produce the invitations, signage, media materials and the video graphics for the main theatrical show portion of the evening.

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Events Title University of Cincinnati, Center for Entrepreneurship, 10th Anniversary Client University of Cincinnati, College of Business Description For this event, my role was Event Producer. I coordinated all aspects of this 300 person event. Specifically, my responsibilities were to develop the event concept, design the invitation, produce the mailing, take reservations as well as coordinate the catering and program production.

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Events Title University of Cincinnati, College of Business, Honors PLUS 10th Anniversary Client University of Cincinnati, College of Business Description My main role for this event was to design the decor, invitation package and promotional materials. I assisted with catering, reservations and the program production.

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Events Title Asmat Influences: Recent Work by Frank Herrmann Client ArtWorks TimeWarner Cable Gallery & University of Cincinnati (UC) DAAP Galleries Description This two-part exhibition featuring the work of Guggenheim award winning artist, Frank Herrmann was a collaboration between both ArtWorks and the UC DAAP galleries. I curated this exhibition, planned and executed the gallery openings and designed the exhibition catalogue. Additional responsibilities included registering and installing the artwork.

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Events Titles Gloss Gloss: Gritz & Grime Gloss Me Up Client Student chapters of: The Fine Arts Association, International Interior Designers Association, Industrial Design Student Association, Fashion Mafia and AIGA. Description Gloss was an ongoing event for three years. Each year it grew in size from 1,500 guests in its beginning year to more than 3,500 guests in its final year. As an original concept, I developed gloss to be an interdisciplinary effort to showcase art, music and fashion, while at the same time giving students a professional outlet to showcase their work. All three exhibitions involved an art show, fashion show, music program, dancing, and an interior designed lounge. My role was exhibition producer and manger.

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Process Process is important to my overall

general timeline and define the scope

design strategy. My designs grow

of the project. These documents give

from project to project by learning and

the client and me a clear overview of

adapting differently on each project.

deliverables throughout the work time. Both the brief and timeline are fluid and

I approach projects, in general,

constantly updated during the process.

with a repeatable series of steps: 1) definition and scope, 2) research

I work best when I can fully engage

and understanding, 3) ideation, 4)

that topic through research, site visits

design, 5) revise, and 6) produce. As

or discussion. Knowing the essential

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forms, words and phrases, parts

my concepts cyclically diverge and

and symbols of the concept at hand

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help inform sketches and later on the

successful output occurs.

design work.

This process helps me regardless of

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fine arts tradition. To that end, constant

defined design projects or if I am

exploration of my craft, my skill set,

designing an event, academic course

and how to arrive at a finish product

or exhibition.

are always in question. After each project, the means to arrive at the end

Working with clients, though, presents

are always evaluated, cut or adapted,

the most interesting opportunity to

and re-used the next time.

engage new processes because each contractor, in my experience, tries to apply their own processes and procedures to the work I do. Generally, through initial brainstorming with clients, I am build a project brief,

Thank you for your time

Thank you, in advance for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Allen J Cochran Columbus, Ohio (513) 549 1554 allenjcochran@gmail.com www.allenjcochran.com ÂŠ Copyright, Allen Cochran 2010