Nazneen yusof INDUSTRIAL & VISUAL DESIGNER
EDUCATION BFA in Industrial Design Graduation: May 2016 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL
WORK EXPERIENCE EnterpriseWorks at Research Park UIUC
SKILLS
Industrial Design Intern ∙ May 2015 - May 2016 ∙∙ Worked closely with Designer-in-Residence to collaborate with engineers and researchers of start-up companies. ∙∙ Identified needs and provided design assets and guidance such as website UX audits, product ideation & research, rapid prototyping, CAD modeling, and usability testing.
Softwares
School of Art + Design Champaign, IL
InDesign Illustrator Photoshop SolidWorks Fusion 360 KeyShot Final Cut Pro Premiere Pro HTML5/CSS Microsoft Office
HelpDesk Lab Assistant ∙ January 2014 - May 2016 ∙∙ Maintained a design-centered computer lab by facilitating patrons with troubleshoot methods for equipment, hardware, software, procedures and techniques. ∙∙ Supervised and engaged with large-format printers, fabrication machines and computer-based softwares.
Design Methods
August 2015 - May 2016 ∙∙ Applied user-centric design approach to research, design and develop breast pumping product solutions to enhance mother’s experience with breastfeeding.
Research/Analysis Empathic Modeling Rapid Prototyping Usability Testing Promotional Design Brand Development Photography/Videography
CONTACT Link to Portfolio niknazneen@gmail.com +1 (217) 419-6454 linkedin.com/in/niknazneen
PROJECTS Sanctuary: breast pumping experience
International Housewares Association 2015 October 2014 - December 2014 ∙∙ Adapted usability design to research, conceptualize and design a silicone mixing bowl that could minimize waste of water and optimize cleaning after use.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Malaysian Student Association (MaSA) President ∙ March 2014 - March 2015 ∙∙ Revitalized and introduced new events to improve member involvement and interaction with campus society. ∙∙ Incorporated visual design assets into marketing strategies for fundraising, cultural and professional events.
Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) Active member ∙ August 2013 - Present ∙∙ Attended and contributed to workshops for design-related professional skills and career development. ∙∙ Engaged with entire Art and Design student body to exchange ideas, techniques and skill development.