tim at design1st dot org

Managing Designer - Apple Computer, Inc. [Jan 06 - present]
Lead Designer - [Feb 05 - Jan 06]
Application Designer - [Apr 02 - Feb 05]
Interaction and visual design for iLife, Apple's award-winning software for digital music, photography, movie-making, DVD creation, and musical composition. This includes iTunes, which is touted as being the "best music store-jukebox" on any platform. Other design work includes concept development for new innovative products and the integration of Apple's digital hub strategy.

Interaction Designer - GVO, Inc. [Jan 00 - Oct 01]
Interaction consulting on advanced applications and convergent devices (hardware + software). Through various processes to gain customer insight, we synthesize the research findings into innovative design solutions. Teams are composed of industrial designers, interaction designers, engineers, and design researchers.

Interface Designer - Be, Inc. [Mar 98 - Jan 00]
Designed the interaction and visual interface of the BeOS. Worked closely with engineering teams to implement new functionality as well reorient Be products to new markets.

Interface Designer - PaceWorks [Jul 97 - Nov 97]
Led the design and development of Mac and PC software. Worked closely with engineering and marketing to define market segmentation, product focus, and technology advancement.

Interaction Designer - Microsoft Corporation [Summer 96]
Researched visual programming and macro recording and developed new models of interaction. Worked on interface of Microsoft Excel to expose new technology and features.

Multimedia Author - Pittsburgh Energy Technology Center [Summer 95]
Programmed and created graphics for an interactive CD-ROM on the CD-i platform. Worked in a team to design and produce promotional materials for trade show exhibits

3D Artist, Game Design - MicroProse [Summer 94]
Created 3d computer models and animation sequences using 3D Studio and Autodesk Animator. Worked in a team to generate new game ideas and design game interaction.

Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design 1997
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Design research, usability testing, design specification, design writing and lecturing, programming/scripting, extensive computer system experience, B&W and studio photography.

Web Development (PHP/SQL/HTML)
Automotive Restoration
Furniture Design