2014 DESIGN LAB GRADUATES
Published in 2014 By the students of Design Computing at The University of Sydney Wilkinson Building, 148 City Road, Darlington www.visuallydefiant.com Copyright 2014 This book was printed by Carbon8 in Sydney Special thanks to all those who contributed images in particular the graduate students of Design Computing at The University of Sydney, 2014. Thank you Nikash Singh for being there to give us a helping hand throughout the journey. Thanks also to The Dean of Architecture, Design and Planning John Redmond, John Allsopp, Jonathan Hulme, Martin Tomitsch, Rob Saunders and Kazjon Grace and John Elliott for starting it all off. Thanks to the lovely ladies who work in the cafe of the Wilkinson building. Without knowing it, they’ve given us energy (in the form of coffee, ham and cheese croissants, chocolates, chewing gum, Red Bull, etc.) which allowed us to get through many all nighters and successfully hand in our assignments.
2014 DESIGN LAB GRADUATES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT MATTER
GRADUATES
Dean’s Welcome
Luke Abagi Alice Austin Lydia Bradshaw Anthony Brown Joe Campbell Dane Carmody Marvin Cheung Jeehay Choi Natalie Chung Angela Clark Sam Cole Sophia Conradi Rohann Dorabjee Amelia Fraser Britt Friede Maryam Habibullah Gabriel Hepworth Eric Hide Zayn Hussain Rowell Jauco Gloria Ha Young Kim Hyun Jin Celia Kim Vanrada Koranee Man Wai Vicky Lai
Foreword by John Allsopp
HONOURS STUDENTS Yilin Li Ruowen Li Daniel Lia Giulio Lues Sophie Madden William Mulia Thanisa Naripthapham Yash Patil Elizabeth Phillips Bella Purchas Mingzhe Amy Shi Audrey Shim Francis Solinap Joey Teow Belinda Vidler Emilio Villante Jialun Galon Wang Alex Williamson Jack Wong Raymond Wong Ahmet Yildiz Derek Yuen Yayun Chanel Zheng
Steven Bai David Pierotti Nick Woods
IDEA MASTERS STUDENTS Abhiruchi Chhikara Minshuo Melody Li Yueming Luan Ludan Olive Pan
DEAN’S WELCOME The Bachelor of Design Computing and the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts are unique degrees in Australia. Over the course of their studies, the lecturers in the Design Lab equip students with a broad range of skills in design, technology and critical thinking that allow our graduates to go on to become leaders in the creative industries and beyond. The members of the Design Lab bring their passion for human-centred design research to their teaching, providing students with a foundation in design practices and design thinking, as well as the technical skills to realise ambitious projects. Through a series of design studios our students are challenged to apply human-centred design practices to create exceptional user experiences and complete ambitious projects from conception to implementation. Consequently, our graduates mix of design and IT technical skills stand apart from those of other programmes. They are highly sought in the IT and design industries.It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the end of year exhibition, a showcase of the works produced by our graduating students from the Bachelor of Design Computing and the Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts. The exhibition is both a celebration of their achievements during their studies at the University of Sydney and a testament to their ability to conceive and develop digital environments and interactions, using creative technologies that may well become part of our everyday lives in the future.
FOREWORD BY JOHN ALLSOPP When I had the good fortune to study Computer Science here at the University of Sydney back in the 1980’s, most students, let alone most people, had barely seen a computer, not to mention used one. Australia had no permanent connection to the Internet (back then we called it ‘Internet’, there was no definitive article). A MB of RAM cost a thousand dollars (effectively as much as $4000 in today’s terms). Which means the RAM in your average phone today would have cost 128 million dollars in today’s terms. And filled an entire building, and drawn enough power to run an aluminium smelter. In the intervening quarter of a century, computers have left their niches in finance, aerospace, physics, and engineering, and permeated throughout all of industry, society and culture. I doubt few if any of us who studied computing back then imagined how the large air conditioned units, and the then brand new GUI driven more personal computers would become phones in our pockets connected to global networks, tablet devices, wearables, and network enabled everything. One can hardly begin to imagine what similar transitions will occur over the next 30 years, as computing power doubles and doubles again every 18 months or so, devices continue to shrink, and power consumption increasingly diminishes. But this is the world these students will help bring into life. A world where almost everything is smart, and internet enabled. I envy them their opportunity to remake the world yet again, only hoping they do a better job than some previous generations.
DESIGN COMPUTING “We are entering a second industrial revolution driven by advances in artificial intelligence and robotic technologies: autonomous robots are a common sight in warehouses; Apple’s Siri routinely answers questions posed in natural language; robotic vacuum cleaners have become commonplace home appliances; and Google’s self-driving cars have logged millions of miles on the highways of America. Questions surrounding how we will interact with these increasingly intelligent machines open up a world of new possibilities for designers to explore. The drawing machines on show in the graduate exhibition are the result of an exploration by the final year students in the Bachelor of Design Computing into the future of human-robot interaction. By building machines engaged in the original creative act, mark making, the graduating students have imagined a future where humans and robots collaborate in novel ways. The result is a collection of remarkable machines that demonstrate the ingenuity (and determination) of our students that are sure to surprise and delight and hopefully intrigue and provoke” DR ROB SAUNDERS
LUKE ABAGI When asked, ‘describe Luke in one sentence’, people would generally say an outrageous man with outrageous ideas... He would like to think that his ability to critically analyse problems motivates him to come up with solutions and innovative ideas. As a self proclaimed artist and musician, he has a passion for creative activities and developing new skills. Facing challenges motivates him to be a better designer, a better creator and ultimately a more knowledgeable man.
Skills
Product Development
Creative Direction
luke.abagi@gmail.com
Drawing
AUSTRALIAN WEATHER AND CLIMATE DESIGNING SOCIAL MEDIA
CREATIVE COLLABORATION ARCHITECTURAL AND GENERAL DRAWING
A website using a temporal data visualization to display the effects of climate change on Australian weather.
A collection of artistic projects that I have worked on.
ALICE AUSTIN Alice is an organised, enthusiastic person who gives everything 100%. She is passionate and outgoing which enabled her to create life long friends whilst at university. A proud kiwi living in Sydney, Alice has embraced this learning experience. Starting the course with little design experience other than Photoshop and Illustrator and a natural creative flair, she has had to work hard to perform with these new skills gained.
Skills
Marketing
UI/UX
aliceaustin94@gmail.com
Exhibition Design
BLACKBOARD RE-DESIGN INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
PERSPECTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
A re-design and working prototypes of our current enrolment systems on the university website.
We all see things from a different perspective. Original photography and developing.
LYDIA BRADSHAW Lydia is an experienced UX/UI design nerd who has been working in the industry since 2012. She’s always up for a challenge, finds pleasure in learning new skills and enjoys hanging out with like-minded people. She is currently reading “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries When she’s not at work or university, Lydia enjoys travelling, staying up to date with design trends and making things with her 3D printer. When it comes to UX/UI design, Lydia understands that it is fundamental to reach out to the user base in question and discover their needs.
Skills
UI/UX
Creative Direction
lydia.r.bradshaw@gmail.com www.lydiabradshaw.com
Print Design
SIPM - THE SMART INSURANCE POLICY MANAGER INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
USYD STARTUP DESIGNING SOCIAL MEDIA
An simple insurance management platform which aims to amalgamate a user’s various insurance policies.
This website provides students of Sydney University with the opportunity to gain funding for university related projects.
ANTHONY BROWN During the time Anthony has spent at The University of Sydney, he has learnt the value in questioning all design choices and iterating on all of his designs to produce the best possible work. Design Computing has allowed Anthony to obtain useful skills such as programming which he now finds extremely enjoyable. In his spare time at university, Anthony likes to hang out with his mates at Newtown.
Skills
UI/UX
Programming
anthony_brown201193@hotmail.com
Web Design
SOCIAL RING ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
CSGO MAP METRICS INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
A wearable device that exchanges contact data through a handshake.
Products based off information gathered from Counter-Strike GO to aid in player development.
JOE CAMPBELL Joe is the loudest voice in the room, always willing to help out and give his 2 cents to any situation. If people aren’t paying attention to him in class, he’ll take his talents to the road on the Revue and University comedy scene. Joe has always thought that the most important part of design is not how you describe it but what you create and that it should speak for itself.
Skills
Interaction Design
UI/UX
jdcampbell16@gmail.com behance.net/joecampbelldc
Web Design
THE SMART INSURANCE POLICY MANAGER INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
THE LUMIHEDRON ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
Accessible insurance management for everyone. Fully click-through website.
Environmentally responsive item of clothing.
DANE CARMODY Dane is a very easy going but passionate and determined on the projects he involves himself in. When not in the labs at university you can find him working on side projects at home, or designing and creating new cocktails at a bar at night. For Dane, design is like the engine of a car not just visual body, without that engine the car wont work, and without a good design neither will a project.
Skills
Web Design
Interaction Design
danecarmody@gmail.com www.danecarmody.com
UI/UX
WEIGHTABLE FOUNDATIONS OF I.T
SYDNEY UNI UOS INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
A new website to help manage your weight through online forums and support.
A Redesign of Sydney University’s UOS site, a much simpler solution to an existing system.
MARVIN CHEUNG Marvin’s excitement towards design is driven by his enthusiasm to constantly learn and improve. He always strives to explore the diversity within design, leading him to discover creative ways of manipulating the visual form to suit functionality. When not immersed in design, he devotes time to beatboxing and fashion, always looking to evolve his various forms of creativity. Marvin believes it is essential to consistently produce innovative and outstanding work in order to excel within all of his creative channels.
Skills
UI/UX
Creative Direction
contact@marvincheung.net www.marvincheung.net
Visual Design
UFC FIGHTOLOGY INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
OMNISTATS ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
A dashboard interface containing visualisations of UFC Fighter statistics to assist with betting.
A user interface for rugby coaches that projects biometric data from technology worn by players.
JEEHAY CHOI At first Jeehay may be quiet but when you start getting close she reveals her true nature, becoming one of the funniest and talkative girl you will ever know. If Jeehay is not at uni, you’ll probably find her in a cafe in Surry Hills taking photos of food for her Instagram. Jeehay believes that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Skills
Information Visualisation
UI/UX
jye1030@hotmail.com
Web Design
AUBESITY INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
NEW DESIGN FOR MY UNI INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
This project is aimed at raising strong awareness of seriousness of rapidly increasing rates of obesity in Australia.
This design combines MyAdmin with basic functions in My Uni, creating a better environment for students.
NATALIE CHUNG Natalie is a self-proclaimed bookworm and lover of all things cute. Photoshop was her best friend since the beginning of high school and they’ve always had fun times together, creating wallpapers and editing photos. When thinking of a good design Natalie will go back to the basics as she believes simple is best. She always remembers her teacher’s favourite saying KISS: Keep it Simple Silly. If not designing, Natalie is most likely watching animated movies or writing fantasy/sci-fi stories.
Skills
Web Design
Digital Art
natalie-chung@outlook.com www.nataliechungdesign.com
Retouching
RE-INSURANCE: INSURANCE WEBSITE INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
LYRICALLY INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
A website where insurance customers can conveniently and efficiently add, manage and switch insurance policies.
A website dedicated to selling lyric-themed merchandise to all music fans.
ANGELA CLARK Angela is a forward-thinking designer who takes a ‘work hard play hard’ approach to life. When not conceptualising with her fellow students about the emerging future of wearable technology, she can usually be found at Hermann’s bar enjoying a cider with classmates, or devotedly browsing her favourite online stores. Angela loves nothing more than taking a design through from concept to completion, seeing it in use by end users and transforming the way they interact with digital systems
Skills
UI/UX
Interaction Design
contact@angelaclark.me www.angelaclark.me
Programming
LIVE ORDER TRACKER INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
LUMIHEDRON ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
Interactive Web Applet - Visualising sales & customers in real time.
The Lumihedron - Experimenting with wearable technology & social play.
SAM COLE Sam is a focused individual, who can always be relied upon to passionately make the case for the user when developing concepts with his group. When not debating function versus form with his fellow students, he can usually be found at his computer; playing games, catching up on podcasts or having a bit of a tinker with code. Sam believes good design is novel, but most importantly useful; that good code is elegant, but more importantly readable.
Skills
UI/UX
Interaction Design
contact@samuelcole.me www.samuelcole.me
Programming
INSURANCE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
LUMIHEDRON ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
Responsive insurance website that leverages the unique strengths of each device to improve user experience.
Wearable technology concept for an illuminated garment that responds to the wearers environment.
SOPHIA CONRADI Sophia’s Scandinavian background, work experience and studies have influenced her strong work ethic inspiring her to become a diverse and confident designer. A fundamental aspect of life for Sophia is enriching her knowledge and understanding by surrounding herself with passionate like-minded individuals, good design and other creative outlets. Sophia recognises the value in good design, advocating that designers should be empowered through experience to consistently create original, simple yet sophisticated designs that are of high standard in order to improve the lives of others.
Skills
Visual Design
Creative Direction
sophia.conradi@gmail.com www.sophiaconradi.com
UI/UX
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL REPORT INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
SUNCORP CONTENTS INSURANCE MANAGER INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
Promotional report for the development of Information visualisation products utilising network data, designed for Sydney Film Festival.
Insurance Contents manager web application designed and developed in response to Suncorp Bank brief.
ROHANN DORABJEE Rohann is an outgoing individual with an unlimited abundance of talent. Being adaptable to any project, he worked his way to the top and became one of the first students to tutor in his second year. If not near 3D printers, Rohann is travelling the world to broaden his skills and gain multicultural experience. He endeavours to harness the power of design and programming to create unique and thrilling user experiences. Rohann believes that both fields are intertwined and inseparable.
Skills
3D Modelling
UI/UX
rohann_dorabjee@hotmail.com www.rohanndorabjee.com
Game Design
SUMMER OLYMPICS HUMAN COMPUTER EXPERIENCE STUDIO
UNO HUMAN COMPUTER EXPERIENCE STUDIO
Footprint that represents the number of host countries that won the Summer Olympics.
UNO The Monkey, the robot that uses a 3D pen to create Art.
AMELIA FRASER Amelia is definitely a perfectionist. Although a great design tool in itself, this trait leads to endless nights staring at a computer screen. Aside from this, you’ll find her drinking at a local bar with friends or at the shops spending what limited funds she has. Amelia believes that although natural talent helps, no one starts out as a great designer. She has built a few websites for small businesses outside of uni, improving upon her design and programming skills.
Skills
Web Design
Drawing
ameliafraser@live.com.au www.ameliafraser.com.au
Web Design
USYD STUDENT ADMIN INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
REFORMULATIONS OF SPACE GENERAL DRAWING
An improved design for the existing Usyd Student Admin site.
Drawing iterations generate and define a space from multiple aspects.
BRITT FRIEDE An avid learner, fashion fiend, fiction reader and travel addict with an unapologetic passion for corny music and an undying sweet tooth. When not square-eyed at uni in front of her mac incessantly swapping between Text Wrangler, Photoshop, Illustrator and Google Chrome, Britt can be found at home (in pyjamas) doing much the same thing. Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent. Britt believes that intuition is a great power which if harnessed can create simplistic and usable design.
Skills
UI/UX
Web Design
brittfriede@gmail.com brittfriede.squarespace.com
Information Visualisation
THE CLIQUE DESIGNING SOCIAL MEDIA
TOPFORM DESIGNING SOCIAL MEDIA
A woman’s shopping platform that uses a recommendation system for a more personalised experience.
An integrated system consisting of a band and an app that is built around inspiring healthy living.
MARYAM HABIBULLAH Maryam started the B Design Computing course as a mature aged student. She has previously studied a Diploma in Communications and Media majoring in film. Her interests lay in graphic design but also extend to user experience and user interface. With a background in retail sales, she knows how to connect to clients and customers face to face. Maryam has a keen eye, and admires simple and user friendly design. You can be forgiven for a lot of things, but bad design is not one of them.
Skills
UI/UX
Web Design
maryamhabib@gmail.com maryam.net.au
Interaction Design
MUSALACE INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
TRENDAGRAM INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
Music apparel e-commerce website.
Image geolocation social network website.
GABRIEL HEPWORTH A driven middle child who can be depended upon to make things happen. Responds promptly to the promise of food and won’t respond to any bastardisation of her name. Out of uni more often than in, and working more often than playing, Gabriel aims high and hates to disappoint. She aims to help create a visually beautiful world however she can.
Skills
Illustration
Print Design
gabrielhepworth@gmail.com
Information Visualisation
HOW SAFE IS YOUR HOME INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO An imagined placement for an advertising campaign pushing home insurance through crime statistics by suburb.
ERIC HIDE Eric is often found in his little corner learning and writing code. He enjoys solving coding problems and will stop at nothing to demolish them. When he is not coding you will find him indulging in online games with his friends, playing a piece on the piano or out with friends. Eric believes that great code comes from understanding the task or problem. As a result of this, you’ll often see him jotting down ideas and code on paper first.
Skills
Programming
Web Design
eric-hide@hotmail.com www.erichide.com
Interaction Design
HOME INSURANCE MANAGEMENT WEBSITE INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO A website prototype that allows users to manage their home contents insurance.
ZAYN HUSSAIN Zayn is the kind of person that prefers to get things done and then sits back and relaxes. He likes to get work done ASAP but still leaves it late, yet never too late. He likes fast cars and new technologies but they must be designed well. He believes that design should be simple and effective. This is nearly always true. And the code should look just as pretty.
Skills
Web Design
UI/UX
zayn.hussain@gmail.com
Interaction Design
THE EFFICIENT HOME 3D MODELLING
A NEWS VISUALISATION INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
A beautiful house model designed around natural light and large, open spaces.
Infographic design visualising data more openly and easier to read.
ROWELL JAUCO Don’t be fooled by his short stature, Rowell is a force to be reckoned with. Although, it’s easy to befriend him, just offer him food. You can find him secluded in his cave of wonders, zoning out from reality and staring at a computer screen not moving for hours on end. Like a vampire, when night comes he takes his true form. 2 beers and music and he will dance the night away. Rowell believes that personality is the key to successful designs.
Skills
Creative Direction
Graphic Design
rowelljauco@gmail.com
Photography/ Production
IS YOUR AREA SAFE? INFORMATION VISUALISATION
APOCALYPSE 3D MODELLING
Based off crime statistics, non-domestic assaults in NSW by areas of most danger are visualised.
A 3D rendered environment, envisioned of a post-apocalyptic world where remnants of society still remain.
GLORIA HA YOUNG KIM The world is lucky to have an amazing girl, bringing bright and positive atmosphere to everywhere she goes, upbringing her passion in all skilled areas. You won’t be able to find her anywhere because she, herself would not know where she is sometimes due to her adventurous determination. Gloria believes a good design is everywhere, it just takes good viewers to see it.
Skills
Visual Design
Information Visualisation
gloria.hayoung.kim@gmail.com
Creative Direction
THE ICONIC CITY INFORMATION VISUALISATION
NE (NEON DESIGNS) INFORMATION VISUALISATION
This is an information visualised data on the Australian domestic airway activity rates implemented on mobile and tablet applications.
This is an e-commerce website for contemporary neon signs which are also personalised for individuals or local bars.
HYUN JIN CELIA KIM Some might think she’s rather foolish seeing as as she is slow to take and quick to give. Although that’s also the reason why you’ll love her designs as they have true heart, and truth never fails. When she’s not battling with CSS & jQuery, you’ll see her singing everywhere - in church services, whilst dishwashing and to whomever needs cheering. She’s now with a non-profit organisation, working on a ‘build-a- school-project’ for the children of a Kenyan rural town. Her ambition is to make a mobile and web application to engage more people to participate in building up the children’s future
Skills
Web Design
Interaction Design
celia.kimm@gmail.com
UI/UX
MR. PIECE DIGITAL DESIGN STUDIO
MEMOLEAF 3D MODELLING
“Hey Mr. Piece, you are a masterpiece.” A short film inspired by Ephesians 2:10.
Environment friendly stationary design. A simple way of recycling scrap papers.
VANRADA KORANEE Vanrada is a friendly and kind person, who loves nature and is an aspiring yet somehow lazy creative dancer who loves eating. If you cannot find Vanrada at uni, you can find her at home sleeping or having her favourite drink tequila redbull at the club. Vanrada’s philosophy toward design: Everything is design and design is everything. Vanrada’s philosophy toward programming: Maths is so easy; programming is so hard.
Skills
Print Design
UI/UX
vkoranee@hotmail.com
Web Design
APARTMENT MODEL 3D MODELLING
HONEY ADVERTISEMENT ANIMATION
3D Model of my dream apartment.
2D animation for the Honey advertisement.
MAN WAI VICKY LAI Vicky is an optimistic puppy. She can always cheer you up, but never try to take away her phone or laptop, as those are her favourite toys. You can always find her playing with her toys in the lab. If she isn’t there, don’t worry she must be on her beloved bed at home. Vicky believes that good designers can only perform well when they are relaxed. As a result, she created a good website with user-friendly interface via collaboration.
Skills
3D Modelling
Web Design
m.w.vicky.lai@gmail.com
Animation
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS ARTICLE INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
DOLPHINS SOCIAL NETWORK INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
This webpage shows countries of resident of each international visitors.
The poster shows the role of dolphins within their network.
YILIN LI Yilin is a student from China who appears quiet but once you get to know him, is very upbeat and easy to talk to. He enjoys working with computers as well as designing things so he loves working on tasks that involve both. When he isn’t at uni, he is probably on a computer elsewhere toying around with designs for websites or playing an online game.
Skills
Web Design
lizhi11@live.cn
3D Modelling
Branding
CITYVIEW 3D MODELLING
ONLINE LIBRARY INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
A 3D model of the area around Sydney’s Central Station.
A re-design of the University of Sydney’s online library.
RUOWEN LI Ruowen is an optimistic and creative person. She loves working with computers. To Ruowen, designing with computers opens up a new cognition of design and they provide her with more inspirations and possibilities for her work. She has some experience with interactive design, social media and visual design so far. Ruowen likes the motto of less is more and she hopes that she can design effective and satisfactory work for her clients in the future.
Skills
Information Visualisation
lrw92@sina.com
Visual Design
Graphic Design
RELATIONSHIPS IN LES MISÉRABLES INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
3D CHINESE GARDEN 3D MODELLING
The connection of characters in Victor Hugo’s epic novel Les Miserables.
3D Chinese garden (sunset scene).
DANIEL LIA Daniel is an enthusiastic and energetic graphic designer, with a thirst for innovative emerging technologies. Apart from his love for design, Daniel is passionate about health and fitness, the history of the world and its people, and of course - the mighty South Sydney Rabbitohs. Through his numerous leadership roles and participation in extra-curricular activities, Daniel applies his same day-to-day belief to each of his creative works; to be a builder - not a wrecker.
Skills
Interaction Design
Digital Art
d.lia@live.com.au dlia63.wix.com/daniel-lia-portfolio
UI/UX
ECOHOME 3D MODELLING
OMNI ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
Environmentally friendly home; constructed of recycled materials and powered by renewable energy.
Wearable device that analyses athletes live data; provides coaching staff with accurate information.
GIULIO LUES Giulio is highly motivated. He is always dedicated to achieving his goals. Some say he may become the next Steve Jobs, other think he’s crazy. Striving for greatness though, it’s no doubt his free time is consumed by coding! Giulio can be found in his personal workshop/home working on some extravagant project. Exploring both fields intently, Giulio recognised the separation between design and programming. The large imbalance, with not enough attention to either field, and to create something amazing both need to be in sync, a perfect ying and yang.
Skills
Interaction Design
Programming
giuliolues@gmail.com www.giuliolues.com
Electronics
UNO HUMAN-COMPUTER EXPERIENCE DESIGN STUDIO
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Building a 3D Robotic Monkey that incorporates a lot of electronics for its control.
A java program involving sorting an array of data and performing Naive Bayes and KNN algorithms.
SOPHIE MADDEN Sophie is a happy and energetic person, always eager to learn new things. If she’s not at University you can find her down in Manly at the beach. Sophie believes to be a good designer you need to be ready to adapt to change in technology and programs and to be patient with yourself. Subsequently, she has learnt to follow various online tutorials and taken part in an internship in Newtown.
Skills
Visual Design
Information Visualisation
Graphic Design
smad9364@gmail.com http://www.theloop.com.au/SophieMadden
MY PLACE DESIGNING SOCIAL MEDIA
EMPLOYMENT LEVELS NSW INFORMATION VISUALISATION
Restaurant recommendation system implemented into a social media application.
Interactive visualization website comparing Sydney employment levels 2006-2011.
WILLIAM MULIA William, that tall skinny kid, is often seen just staring at a computer or any form of electronics. He enjoys creating random icons on Photoshop even though he knows he should be using Illustrator instead. Outside of design he enjoys his sleep...Maybe a little too much. When he is awake he enjoys spending the majority of his time playing online games and hanging out with friends. William’s idea of a successful design is to show balance between creativity and technicality.
Skills
UI/UX
Interaction Design
wmmulia@gmail.com
Web Design
GLOBAL HUNGER INDEX CLIENT INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
INSURANCE MADE EASY INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
A client made to analyse the Global Hunger Index Level.
A Website that allows users to manage all their different insurance policies.
THANISA NARIPTHAPHAN Thanisa loves adventure, whether it’s outdoor activity or indoor in the computer lab learning something new. While not at uni sitting in front of the computer in 313, you’ll find Thanisa at the gym pumping iron, around Sydney taking photos of everything, experimenting with food in her kitchen or selling cakes at bakeries in Sydney. Thanisa believes that good designers must not be afraid of failing, learn from your mistakes and the more you experiment, the more you learn and as a result, you come up with the best solution.
Skills
Graphic Design
3D Modelling
thanisa1992@gmail.com
Photography
METAMORPHOSIS PHOTOGRAPHY 1
GETTING BACK INTO THE KITCHEN 3D MODELLING
A series of photograph representing the metamorphosis of Custom House at Circular Quay.
3D modelling of a kitchen - combining my love of food and 3D modelling.
YASH PATIL Yash is a kind soul who adores all of mother nature. When she’s not glued to her macbook, or day-dreaming about her travel bucket list, Yash spends most of her spare time in the sun with a good read. “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect, but by the play instinct”. [Carl Jung] The creative mind plays with objects it loves. Its important to immerse yourself completely in every step of the process; not JUST in design but with life in general!
Skills
Animation
Motion Graphics
yashpatil@live.com.au
Digital Art
THERE’S HOPE. ANIMATION
THE ART OF DOODLING. PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION
Character designs for a short quirky 2D animation.
Cover Art for my ‘ motion-info graphic’ about the scientific research behind doodling.
ELIZABETH PHILLIPS Lizzie is a well-rounded, high achieving student who can always be relied upon to get things organised, thanks to her years working in childcare and retail. She has worked on both the back-end and front-end of projects, which have given her a solid foundation for any career, she may choose to take. Her idea of design is kin to the rule of writing she learned in her high school English class, Keep It Simple Stupid.
Skills
Interaction Design
Web Design
lizzie.phillips101@gmail.com lizziephillips101.portfoliobox.me
Visual Design
BETE INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
UNIGO DESIGNING SOCIAL MEDIA
Bete is a smart home service designed to support those with diabetes and their family.
UniGo is a social media network application for University of Sydney student using the Moto360.
BELLA PURCHAS Bella tries to be a bit different in her design approach, valuing the ability of a creation to spark emotional satisfaction as well as being technically competent. While completing any project, she enjoys undergoing both the creative and technical processes of the work. Her design philosophy is best summarised in her belief of continual exposure to different environments and ideas in order to create new and interesting works.
Skills
Interaction Design
UI/UX
bellapurchas@gmail.com
Web Design
OO ARDUINO BLUETOOTH NECKLACE ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
SUREIT WEBSITE INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
Wearable technology for monitoring & displaying distance between individuals.
Personalised online insurance service for multiple policies management.
MINGZHE AMY SHI Mingzhe is an imaginative and detail-oriented person. She always modifies the details if there’s something wrong in the project. She can be found in the corner of the library, biting a pen and thinking about how to improve and fix the bugs for her outcome work. Mingzhe believes that a good designer can make peoples lives more convenient by feeling the fresh stuffs. She concerned of many programs and derive a lot of reach information.
Skills
3D Modelling
Drawing
amyshi0523@foxmail.com
Visual Design
COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACE 3D MODELLING
3D WORDS POCKET WATCH INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
A comfortable and satisfying living space for urban citizens.
A fairy tale DIY key with 3D words pocket watch, the best birthday gift to children.
AUDREY SHIM Audrey is bubbly, friendly and artistic in nature. Audrey enjoys drawing and writing in her diary and being in her boyfriend’s arms. She believes that approaching design is not art or communication, but rather as communication through art. Design for her transcends text or image alone, carrying a greater capacity to persuade, connect, and stimulate.
Skills
Graphic Design
Information Visualisation
27.lulamay@gmail.com https://www.behance.net/audreys
Drawing
BOOKMARK INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
WEB DESIGN INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
This is a bookmark where users can choose there own novel to create a bookmark with their favourite characters name engraved.
This project was to recreated Online handbook for University of Sydney.
FRANCIS SOLINAP Francis, a small man with a large ambition. He is an intuitive designer who will always try to gain your trust and loyalty through his actions and outgoing personality. If not in front of a computer screen at uni making his designs a reality, he enjoys his time in front of a TV screen gaming. If not there, then at a club dancing for his life to beats with his family and friends. He believes that a great designer can bring anyone joy and happiness or, at least, a smile.
Skills
Graphic Design
fsolinap@gmail.com
Motion Graphics
3D Modelling
DOUBLE DRAGON 3D MODELLING
MMI - MANAGE MY INSURANCE INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
A 3D rendered environment of the first stage from the 90’s beat em game, Double Dragon.
MMi, a service that allows users to manage their insurances.
JOEY TEOW Joey enjoys all aspects of design and development. He is constantly trying to learn good design patterns and trends to apply to his works. He also enjoys the challenges of coding websites as well as programs, persistently trying to solve problems either by himself or with peers to arrive at a favourable solution. If he isn’t discussing design concepts or coding problems with friends, then he will probably be playing an online game or will be out indulging in Japanese cuisine with friends.
Skills
Web Design
joey.teow@gmail.com www.joeyteow.com
UI/UX
Interaction Design
MANAGE MY INSURANCE INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
STEAM: MOBILE GAME CLIENT INFORMATION VISUALISATION
A service to manage all of a persons insurance policies.
Redesign of Steam Mobile Client to allow for steam games to be playable on mobile phones.
BELINDA VIDLER Belinda has been described by others as a romanticist, idealist, philanthropist, psychoanalyst, gold medallist, and soon-to-be gradualist. She however considers herself a digital artist, first and foremost. When not at uni, you’ll find Belinda at the drawing board, planning the next project, the next destination, the next experiment and the next adventure. To Belinda, design is an art, a creative process, a part of me, a part of them, a friend, a foe, and a bit of magic.
Skills
Print Design
Graphic Design
belinda.vidler@hotmail.com www.belindavidler.com
Web Design
TIMETABLE SIGN UP INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
MOBILE TIMETABLE SIGN UP INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
Redesign of the timetabling website and process of the University of Sydney.
Companion mobile version of the timetabling process of the University of Sydney.
EMILIO VILLANTE Emilio Villante can be described as a selfless giver, a people’s champion and the master of triangles, but he would rather be known as a regular guy who likes to make websites and screw around in Illustrator. If you were to ask him what his favourite things were in life he would reply with rum, abstract creativity and HEMAN! What a great guy.
Skills
Web Design
Programming
e.villante.work@gmail.com evillante.com
Graphic Design
THE INNER WEST TEST INFORMATION VISUALISATION
‘OO’ NECKLACE ADVANCED INTERACTION DESIGN
A visual comparison of public schools in Sydney’s Inner West and suburban performance trends.
The ‘OO’ necklace is designed to enhance relationships through physical stimulation.
JIALUN GALON WANG Jialun believes design is always inseparable from the details in life and personal experience. Attention to detail is a good habit for her, all of the details contribute to her design inspiration step by step. Sometimes her mind is a bit overactive, ideas always jumping around. She really never knows what will come to her mind.
Skills
3D Modelling
Graphic Design
jialun.dong@live.cn www.jialunwang.portfoliobox.me
Sound Design
WONDERLAND 3D MODELLING
HARRY POTTER ROLE PLAY INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
3D modelling garden with the concept of the rainbow and happiness of amusement park.
Harry potter relationship game using film characters relations in every series.
ALEX WILLIAMSON His passionate drive for refinement and simplicity is the backbone behind Alex’s design process and philosophy. Drawing from his foundation in programming, Alex seeks to break down problems to their core elements and modularise the development of a crisp and clear solution. Alex’s drive for success is reflected through his decorated running career that has for near a decade inspired his mentality to never fall short of his potential and relentlessly strive for perfection regardless of the task at hand.
Skills
Front-end Development
Visual Design
contact@alexwilliamson.co www.alexwilliamson.co
Interaction Design
COMPEDGE INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
CLEANING OUR COAST INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
A unique approach to quantifying a players on-field performance, An experiment in print media data visualisation. paired with co-developed software improve player-coach interactions.
JACK WONG A wild Jack appears! Jack is an enthusiastic student who spends most of his time doodling on his drawing tablet and/or listening to music. Found wearing bright, highlighting outfits and accessories, his personality can be represented by the colour spectrum. Jack finds that colour is the foundation of any design, and that it contributes heavily on how the potential within a design is expressed. Peacefully he goes through life carrying only one phrase; Forever stay young!
Skills
Graphic Design
jack@lejickimate.com www.lejickimate.com
Digital Art
3D Modelling
LUCA STADIUM - FINAL FANTASY X 3D MODELLING
AAMI INSURANCE - MOBILE PROTOTYPE INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
Luca Stadium (Final Fantasy X) with traditional/realistic textures.
Fully working mobile prototype for AAMI Insurance redesign.
RAYMOND WONG Ray’s interests lie in all aspects of visual design. Although he really enjoys the creative side of things, he doesn’t mind a bit of problem solving here and there either. Ray believes being able to understand a problem from both perspectives offers better design solutions. When he’s not working his magic creating timeless art, you’ll probably find him online dominating newbs, or out somewhere chilling with friends over a BBQ. More likely the former.
Skills
Visual Design
contact@rayw.me www.rayw.me
Graphic Design
3D Modelling
BATTLECAST CHO’GATH 3D MODELLING
WAVEFORM INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
A character from League of Legends re-imagined in a sci-fi lab setting.
Product design of jewellery which has engraved messages visualised in a waveform.
AHMET YILDIZ Ahmet is an old soul who has the imagination of a little child. He is a procrastinator who is planning to write a book about it...Starting tomorrow. If he’s not at uni, Ahmet is in bed, thinking about how he should be at uni...Or at work thinking about going to bed. Ahmet believes that he can bring his imagination to life through design and programming and is always searching for new ideas.
Skills
Graphic Design
3D Modelling
Interaction Design
ahmet1974@hotmail.com http://ahmetamores.wordpress.com/
HOT SPOT DOCKING STATION 3D MODELLING
INTERACTIVE MAP INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
3D Modelling Class Individual Project.
Information visualisation Design Individual Project.
DEREK YUEN Derek is a quiet person in class but when he has some creative ideas he would try his best to communicate the idea to his friends using all possible methods. If Derek is not at uni he would probably be at the edge of the world trying to capture the photo that would be featured in the newest release of National Geographic. Derek believes good design is all about solving existing problems and improving on current solutions with the latest technology and resources available.
Skills
Photography
Production
derekyws@gmail.com
Graphic Design
INTERACTIVE INSURANCE PURCHASE PORTAL INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
MUSIC INDUSTRY POSTER INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
This website offers highly customisable tools for users to accurately calculate the cost of a house insurance.
A poster to visualise the change in methods of music consumption from physical to digital.
YAYUN CHANEL ZHENG Chanel is a compassionate sweetheart who has a pragmatic approach to things and a creative mind. Besides making refreshing print design, Chanel spends most of time in the cinemas where she can clear her thoughts and draw inspirations. Chanel believes that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication for design and arts. Therefore, she has been exploring design with simple natural elements.
Skills
Print Design
Information Visualisation
z124081361@live.cn www.chanelzheng.portfoliobox.me
Branding
THE MARVEL UNIVERSE INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
INTERACTIVE ONLINE NEWS ARTICLE INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
Visualisation based on MARVEL superheros social connections.
Conceptual sketch of interactive online news article focus on NSW crime data.
DESIGN COMPUTING HONOURS HONOURS AFFORDS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS FROM THE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR TO PURSUE THEIR OWN RESEARCH INTERESTS. EACH STUDENT DETERMINES THEIR OWN TOPIC AND APPROACH TO SCHOLARLY INVESTIGATION, WHICH CULMINATES IN A WRITTEN DISSERTATION OUTLINING THEIR FINDINGS, METHODOLOGY AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE CHOSEN KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN. TOPICS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DESIGN LAB VARY TREMENDOUSLY, GIVEN THE BREADTH OF STUDENT DESIGN INTERESTS AND THE EXPERTISE OF TEACHING STAFF. THIS YEAR WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF PRESENTING 3 VERY DIVERSE AND VERY PRACTICAL THESES
STEVEN BAI Steven Bai is a multi award-winning designer and creative technologist based in Sydney. He pursuits to motivate sustained changes in people’s everyday behaviours by creating immersive experiences that are both playful and meaningful. Contracted to work with clients from some of the world’s largest technology companies, on projects that serve multi-million users across mobile and tablet, desktop, IPTV and InFlight Entertainment Systems. Steven was inspired by the creative and collaborative culture of Design Computing during his study.
Skills
Interaction Design
a@stevenbai.com www.tetrabin.com
Information Visualisation
Programming
TETRABIN HONOURS RESEARCH
INSPIRED GENERATIVE VISUALISATION INFORMATION VISUALISATION
TetraBIN was developed to investigate the use of technologies for improving urban livability.
This project was designed for the official launch of the University of Sydney’s INSPIRED campaign.
DAVID PIEROTTI David is an eccentric who daydreams a lot so he usually has strange yet creative ideas. He doesn’t like going for long walks on the beach, he’s never tried Pina Coladas and finds getting caught in the rain is incredibly frustrating. If he’s not at uni, he’s “oh god” he needs a life... Just kidding. He’s usually all over Sydney. David believes that design is making a change for the better by questioning the world you see. Programming is just a headache.
Skills
Film
Graphic Design
david_pierotti_1@hotmail.com
UI/UX
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS GALLERY DESIGN COMPUTING HONOURS This honours project shows how a National Indigenous Gallery would empower the role of Aboriginal culture in Australia’s cultural identity.
NICK WOODS He’s a pretty good designer and all that, but most importantly he’s also a really top dude. He loves studying everything about people, and he also loves being a person. He’s really into UX, IXD, and user research. He loves prototyping and testing. He loves it when ugly things work beautifully. His leisurely pursuits include playing chess, having a laugh, walking around in bare feet.
Skills
Interaction Design
User Experience
nickwoods@nickwoods.org http://www.nickwoods.org/portfolio
Identity
FUNN’D: GIVING MADE FUN HONOURS PROJECT Funn’d allows students to do their bit for charity by playing advergames.
Masters page
IDEA MASTERS STUDENTS Masters Profiles THIS SEMESTER SAW THE MASTERS STUDENTS ENGAGE WITH A NOVEL INTERACTION TYPOLOGY MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE USE OF HEAD-MOUNTED EEG BRAINWAVE SENSORS. WITH LITERALLY THOUGHT AS THEIR INPUT, MASTERS STUDENTS WERE TASKED WITH DESIGNING A CREATIVE MEDITATIVE EXPERIENCE WHEREBY THE PARTICIPANT’S BRAINWAVES WERE INTERPRETED ONTO A DIGITAL CANVAS, ALLOWING THEM TO SEE THEIR THOUGHTS TRANSPOSED AS ARTWORK. THE CONTEMPLATIVE EXPERIENCE WAS JUXTAPOSED BY IMPRESSIVE SCALE, PROJECTED ONTO A LARGE WIDE SCREEN DISPLAY, CONTRASTING THE MINIMAL PHYSICAL INTERACTION WITH AXIOMATIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
ABHIRUCHI CHHIKARA Abhiruchi is a Robotics and Mechatronics Engineer undertaking a Masters of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts. After working at an engineering consultancy primarily on Mining projects for 3 years, Abhiruchi decided to follow her passion for design, art, cognitive science and technology. The course gives her the perfect platform to combine all her passions and skills. Abhiruchi aims to apply her engineering and design skills to create products that don’t just serve a function but are part of a remarkable experience.
Skills
Interaction Design
UI / UX
abhiruchi@gmail.com
Programming
M.A.D. BUS STOP IDEA STUDIO 1
INK IDEA STUDIO 2
An art platform that utilises ‘waiting time’ to creates social and cultural value!
A mind controlled platform for Central Park Digital Wall to help relax shoppers.
MINSHUO MELODY LI Minshuo joined the M.IDEA program as a masters student in 2013. She was fortunate to discover her passion for Interaction Design & User Experience Design that combines emerging technologies, the arts, creative thinking and commercial awareness. Over the past 2 semesters she built designs exhibited in galleries including Customs House Museum and Powerhouse Museum. Such projects are often made in collaboration with lecturers and classmates from the Design Lab.
Skills
Interaction Design
UX Design
melody@minshuoli.com www.minshuoli.com
Photography
SERENE. IDEA STUDIO
GO EXPLORE SYDNEY INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
Abstract painting via NeuroSky headset.
Interactive installation with Kinect sensor.
YUEMING LUAN Goes by Ming, Mingster and even Ming-a-ling, she is an expert optimist, simplifier of processes and aspiring creative coder. She also holds a BSc in biomedical science, which means she is that little bit more awkward than everyone else. Outside of designing seamless user experiences and generating interactive art, you will find her exploring near and distant lands. She is a believer in invisible design but if you follow the dumpling trail, more often than not you will find her.
Skills
UI/UX
Interaction Design
littlemingperson@gmail.com
Digital Art
NINE43 IDEA STUDIO An interactive art experience created by your mind.
LUDAN OLIVE PAN Olive is a UI/UX designer who loves every minute of designing with a pursuit of excellent details. She is also a hiking enthusiast who travelled from Uni to Bondi Beach on foot. It is her belief that UI/UX designers are flexible problem solvers who put users at the centre of design process.
Skills
Web Design
UI/UX
contact@olivepan.com www.olivepan.com
Graphic Design
ECOMMERCE CART AND CHECKOUT REDESIGN INTERACTION DESIGN RESEARCH PROJECT
“VOLUNTEERING IN OUR COMMUNITY” DISPLAY INTERACTION DESIGN STUDIO
Investigating and re-designing shopping cart and check-out interface for e-commerce websites.
The project encourages people to engage in social activities on a local level.
PENG ZHE RUI Zhepeng is from the University of Sydney. His background is art and design. By studying and implementing several projects with professional teachers in Design Lab, he has learnt comprehensive design skills in terms of Adobe Software, Processing Programming Language, Autodesk 3D software, Western Abstract Art, Video & Audio Editing and English Writing skills. He graduated with a bachelors degree of Design Computing and is now studying a Masters degree of Interactive Design and Electronic Arts at the University of Sydney.
Skills
Interactive Design
Information Visualisation
rzpworkmail@163.com
Graphic Design
SERENE. IDEA STUDIO
LIBRARY DESK QUERIES INFORMATION VISUALISATION DESIGN STUDIO
Abstract painting via NeuroSky Headset.
Information design of Library Desk Queries.
A NOTE FROM THE STUDENTS How do I sum up our three years here? When I try, often in vain, to explain exactly what we do in Design Computing to friends and family, I usually try to centre my explanation on what I feel is the focus of the course; the intersection of people and technology. It seems fitting then that our time here has been defined as much by the technology we have worked on as the people we worked with. We’ve learnt so much about a wide range of processes and technologies, everything from how to conduct solid usercentred design to how to develop and build creative robots. I’ve been fascinated and amazed by the work I’ve seen you create, as have I been surprised at what I’ve created myself. In our three years together we’ve been able to push boundaries and bring together new ideas, creating truly unique and novel works. As for, “the people we worked with?” We started as a group of people drawn to the course from a diverse variety of backgrounds, bringing a range of different skills and prior knowledge. Some had a strong passion for digital art or design; others were interested in taking a more creative slant with their technical skills. A few even happened on the course by chance looking for other degrees in the architecture faculty.
Despite this diversity, over our three years we’ve formed strong friendships, whether it was through shared late-night despair in the computer labs before deadlines, or over beers at Hermann’s bar the next day. Thank you all for making this course so great and being such a dynamic community of people. I’d also like to profusely thank all the staff of the Design Lab we had the pleasure of learning from, present and past. You were always available, always invested, and deeply passionate about your respective fields. We couldn’t have asked for more. So, how do I try to sum up our three years studying Design Computing? How do I summarise all we’ve learnt and made in our three years into something short, snappy, and easily digestible here? I don’t think I really can. All I can say is go out there, make great work. I can’t wait to hear about all you do in the future. SAM COLE ON BEHALF OF THE DESIGN COMPUTING GRADUATES OF 2014
FINAL WORD BY KAZJON GRACE Design Computing graduates are pretty unique. Sure, every university program claims its graduates are unique — they have to, after all — but Design Computing is in the unique position of actually being right. As evidence for this let me submit the fumbling conversations our newest class of graduates have had with well-meaning yet tech-averse relatives, in which they try in vain to communicate what it is they went to school to learn.
This is probably the part of the vaguely-inspiring wordwaffle where I write something about how you first came to us as mere neophytes, and through courage, community and raw talent you grew into something something something... But hopefully everyone but you soon-to-be-former-students has stopped reading this by now, and we can talk plainly. Teaching you all was a blast — you were always fascinated and always fascinating. You were and are awesome.
Within the technology community — in sharp contrast to within your family’s holiday gatherings — design is now indisputably mainstream, recognised as critical by everyone from florists to financiers. The Class of 2014 step into a world where there are a hundred titles they could claim: interaction designer, user experience architect, visual designer, usability analyst, customer experience designer, front-end developer, motion designer, the list goes on. Every single one of you is not skilled solely for one of those jobs, but instead comprehends the role of all of them. You are not just creators of beautiful things, nor of useful things, nor of well-engineered things. And if you think understanding stuff that isn’t your job won’t be valuable in real life, then just wait, and remember that I told you so. Industry has many terms for those whose talents transcend disciplines: you are “T-shaped Professionals” and “Unicorn Designers”. The Design Computing recipe is simple: one part aesthetics, one part empathy, and one part machinery.
Thank you all so much for asking me to write this Now get out there.
THE GRADUATE TEAM