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GUSTAVO FRICKE Gustavo Fricke http://gfricke.net/

Product Designer 2011

2001- 2003 PEPSA

Manager of New Product Design Designed and engineered house ware and toys.

Developed knowledge in plastic injection molding.

2004-2007 BLACKBOX STUDIO Founder and General Manager

Fall 2008 PROJECT FORM Research and Design

Summer 2009 PROJECT H Volunteer

2008-2010 CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Graduate Program of Design

Designed and manufactured the exhibition for he 475 anniversary of the city of Oaxaca.

Designed and manufactured sign system for La Salle high school in the city of Oaxaca.

Collaborated in over a dozen projects with photographers, architects, environmental engineers and various artists.

Collaborated, as part of a student research group with IDEO, to develop a new five year college wide strategic plan for CCA. Developed research and experience design for the project.

Collaborated in the redesign and prototyping for a wheelchair at Whirlwind Wheelchairs (SFSU).

Designed sign system for the Alemany Farm.

Collaborated in designing and building prototypes for the Kitchen Tables for Refugee Families.

Focused in both industrial and interaction design.

Developed skills in design research and storytelling.

My thesis work analyses the consequences of technology in our everyday lives.

Gustavo Fricke http://gfricke.net/

2003-2004 IDEACERO Design Manager

2005- BLACKBOX Founder and General Manager

Summer 2009 PPR / CCA WEB Research and Design

Spring 2010 CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS Teacher Assistant for DC1

Led a group of industrial and graphic designers for the creation of exhibition design in Mexico City.

Designed over a dozen POP and stands.

Awarded for best design at the biggest construction industry exhibition, Expocihac Mexico 2004.

Worked in rural communities in Mexico for the development of a new handcraft industry.

Designed store, and over a dozen products, such as chairs, tables, textiles, rugs, lamps, jewelry, etc.

Worked with over a dozen communities and more than a hundred people. The project is still running.

Researched purchasing experiences and behaviors within retail spaces both online and in their physical location.

Developed web design for the international trading company PPR utilizing an innovative interface to maximize positive user experiences.

Taught across majors, DC1 is a course that teaches perspective drawing and representational techniques.

2010 - NONOBJECT Product Designer

I design products in a fast paced environment, were the biggest challenge is adapting to new projects and different requirements. http://www.nonobject.com/

GUSTAVO FRICKE 261 PIERCE ST APT 3, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117 PHONE 415.490.86.44 gusfricke3@gmail.com

Gustavo Fricke http://gfricke.net/

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