CV Objective
EKATERINA PASHINOVA +358 44 971 7385 kate.pashinova@gmail.com www.behance.net/Melis
Finland, Helsinki, 00550, Karstulantie 8F 092 R2
Graphic/Industrial designer A determined and reliable, multidisciplinary junior designer. Creative, while respecting deadlines, working perfectly on both team and individual projects. Applying an excellent understanding of a graphic and space aesthetic, and watching closely for up-to-date trends. Eager to obtain new experience and cope with challenges.
To acquire a part/full-time work position in the design industry, where my skills and experience would allow me to develop, exchange and collect relevant knowledge. Productively apply those learnings, while becoming a valuable professional for the company and industry in general.
Work experience summer 2013
GRAPHIC DESIGN TRAINEE Rovio, Marketing&Communications (design of visual assets, infographic, key visuals, presentation layouts, gameplay mock ups and social media banners for ongoing campaigns)
summer 2012
INTERN AT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN DEPARTMENT ArtLebedev Studio, artlebedev.com (work on industrial and urban design projects and participation in the team projects of the studio)
summer 2011
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/JUNIOR ART-DIRECTOR Unionlinx creative agency, unionlinx.com (Creative concepts and pos design, sales and marketing assets, presentation design, graphic design and nonstandard 3d structures for Audi A2, VW, Kia Motors, Skoda)
May-Oct 2010
PROJECT WORKER, SUMMER PRACTICE Designzavod, Russia (Designing objects following the company project briefs, preparation of the company autumn exhibition and promo catalogue)
2008-2009
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Russobit-M, russobit-m.ru (design of marketing assets, flash banners, game visuals, creating concept art for upcoming game’s releases.)
Skills
design essential programms, Mac OS X/Win marker/digital sketching, rapid prototyping communication skills and efficient team-working Languages: fluent English/Russian, basic level of French/Finnish
Education MA FURNITURE DESIGN/ MINOR INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
at present
(Modules: Principles of modern furniture design, Function, Materials and Structures, Furniture in space;
Design Factory PDP 2012 Leading Graphic/Product Designer for a team-based product development project pdp.fi) Aalto School of Art, Design and Architecture, Finland DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRODUCT DESIGN FOUNDATION COURSE IN ART&DESIGN
2011
(Modules: 3D Design skills, 3D Design practices, 3D Creative processes, Critical and Cultural Studies, Decorative Arts Post 50-s, 3D projects, Product Reality and Commercial Viability, Product & the User, Lifestyle & Futures, Media culture, Product design explorations, Employability and Professional development, Design and desire.)
British Higher School of Art&Design, Russia www.britishdesign.ru
2008
Exhibitions and awards
2012
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InnoProm Yekaterinburg, Russia Visio, 5x3 Design Visions, Finland, Fiskars Nayada Archichallenge 2012, 1st place in the Coworking furniture nomination, Russia, Moscow International forum OpenCity 2011 (participant), Russia The Isalone Worldwide 2010 (participant), Russia, Moscow
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Asus contest 2010, 1st place, Designing set of accessories for Eee PC Seashell Karim Rashid edition www.britishdesign.ru/news/news/?id=343
2009
Sretenka design week (participant), Russia, Moscow
Selected
Publications by now
design-milk.com trendhunter.com ergonomicofficefurnitures.com novate.ru minimalissimo.com archdates.com designlaunches.com fffound pinterest tumblr
2011
Flo table, Elle dĂŠcor Slovenia, 06/2011 Interview to the design web-magazine
Behance.net Projects featured in: Industrial Design Served Furniture Served