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Dave Mahmarian
I live in Chicago and work as an Interaction Designer at Leo Burnett. Feel free to check out some of my work or drop me a note.
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- Summary
•Experience Designer specializing in Interaction Design, Information Architecture, User Research, and Interface Design.
•Proven ability to follow through from ideation, to fully interactive prototypes for web, and mobile, and tablet.
•Highly collaborative while working within a client team.Clients I've worked with:
•American Express
•Hyatt
•John Deere
•Hach
•Abbott
•St. Jude Medical
•Altria (Phillip Morris USA, US Smokeless Tobacco Co)
•National Cattlemen's Beef Association
•Coca-Cola
•SprintSpecialties: User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Interface Design, Information Architecture, User Research, Visual Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Branding, Graphic Design, Typography, Collaborating.
Experience- 2012 - PresentInteraction Designer / Leo Burnett
•Working on a full-range of digital projects, from rollover and rich online advertising, games, mobile devices, kiosks, promotional and product-launch microsites, to robust “brand.com” web sites and redesigns.
•Designing the core functionality and behavior of digital applications.
•Collaborating closely with strategists, visual designers and writers, content strategists, and technical specialists, while working within a client team.
•Working primarily on the Altria account. - 2012 - 2012Interaction Designer / Insight Product Development
•Analyzing and modeling user needs, tasks, and environments of use.
•Developing user experience concepts from sketches to mockups to detailed design.
•Designing all aspects of visual interface appearance and behavior including layouts, icons, typography, color palettes, transitions/animations, and interface elements.
•Creating mockups and interactive prototypes for concept validation and testing.
•Producing comprehensive specifications, templates, and storyboards that detail design solutions and rationale. - 2011 - 2012Information Architect / SapientNitro
•Responsible for the navigation, organization, interaction design, and business/user process engineering for leading-edge Marketing and Web solutions, software, and mobile devices.
•Applying user-centered design methods to translate user needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities into world-class user experiences for leading companies.
•Working primarily on the Hyatt account including email strategy/redesign and a complete redesign of the booking experience.
•Working on John Deere account to create mobile experiences of current web applications. - 2011 - 2011Information Architect - Contract / space150
•Worked with UX team to learn and utilize user experience best practices by creating and managing detailed information architecture documentation and creating interactive prototypes.
•Worked primarily on the American Express account translating current desktop experiences to mobile. - 2010 - 2010Designer / Vision Van Gogh
Worked directly with clients providing Ideation and creation of print media including icon and logo development.
- 2004 - 2010Production Designer / Vision Van Gogh
Assisted with design work while managing all print production.
Education- The Art Institutes International MinnesotaBachelor of Science in Graphic Design
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Interests:Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Prototyping, UI Design, Web Design, Mobile, Responsive Design, Typography, Print Design.
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Tweets
- Oh hi! (@ Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) w/ 33 others) http://t.co/uCB7XaZYaV
- Watching the sun set from the 54th floor. #Chicago. @ Aqua Condominiums http://t.co/NElDsesmHg
- Pizza in the Park! (at @UniversalSole Lakeshore East) http://t.co/uxUU3IKWSf
- Color picker built in HTML5 with huge range of values. http://t.co/5U2ruwS4kG via @hailpixel
- Now You Can Buy 3D Printers From Staples http://t.co/u2rXISQU67 via @mashable
- "Usability firm NiceUX expands into new office space http://t.co/VYLvhqS4sC" @niceux Congrats Jon, happy for you man!May 02, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Fog and shadows. Trump and Wrigley. #Chicago @ Wrigley Building http://t.co/OkfF6XlH7N
- A More Flexible Workflow http://t.co/XRR0YnhZZK
- FingerLink Interaction System http://t.co/b1vpbWrApv
- Play the accordion responsively. http://t.co/ddgJmiqtjf
- The Unfolding Boston Saga: 1 Bombing Suspect Dead, Another At Large http://t.co/eaNeHhMapl via @mashable
- Low Self-Esteem Is Not a Problem in Dove's Real Beauty Sketches … for Men http://t.co/agbUOpGCFn
- Flooding forces sewage to be diverted into Lake Michigan http://t.co/U7XYhlHuU0
- Breaking: Explosion at Boston Marathon? Update: Two explosions? Update: Another bomb found? « Hot Air http://t.co/1oRUhF7lS3 via @hotairblog
- 7 mile run today at 6:53 pace felt comfortable and easy. I guess running 3 days a week has some… http://t.co/bIp7MOLLUG
- Tech Firms Push to Hire More Workers From Abroad http://t.co/oIUxGcs8dB
- A Midwesterner's Guide to Recruiting UX Designers http://t.co/31ZlKqYcRW
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Posts
- Apr 22, 13
- Apr 10, 13
- Mar 11, 13
Frog Design‘s submission for the Reinvent Payphones Design Challenge for the City of New York. I really like this concept.
- Jan 15, 13
- Jan 07, 13
I am glad to be in the field of Interaction Design and excited for the future of my craft.
“The 18 minute “Connecting” documentary is an exploration of the future of Interaction Design and User Experience from some of the industry’s thought leaders. As the role of software is catapulting forward, Interaction Design is seen to be not only increasing in importance dramatically, but also expected to play a leading role in shaping the coming “Internet of things.” Ultimately, when the digital and physical worlds become one, humans along with technology are potentially on the path to becoming a “super organism” capable of influencing and enabling a broad spectrum of new behaviors in the world.”
- Dec 27, 12
- Nov 13, 12
- Nov 02, 12
Danny Way has been one of my heroes since I started skateboarding when I was a about 10 years old. I remember seeing a mini documentary of him when I was about 13 or 14 and how much it affected me. This guy really is the definition of progression and I agree with the guy who said “Danny is doing what he is meant to do, and you can see that.” I can’t wait to see this flick when it comes out. Check out more info here.
- Oct 25, 12
Another amazing time-lapse from Chris Pritchard. I love this guy’s work. Great track by the Album Leaf as well. The song reminds me of my girlfriend and the time we spent together before she moved out of the country.
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