Technical Skills
Comfortable working in both Mac and PC environments, I use a large range of different software. I also have the ability to learn new software quickly - having taught myself a number of different software packages. Below are some of the technologies I am familiar with:
- Fireworks
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Freehand
- Flash
- Microsoft Office
- Google Analytics
- Nielson Online
- Coldfusion
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
- Firefox
- Chrome
Personal Skills
I have the ability to work under pressure. I have excellent communication skills and work efficiently and effectively both on my own and as part of a team.
I have a love for design which shows through in a lot of my work and interests. I have a great interest in photography (see all photos on this site) and a love for many other aspects of design.
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Consumer and Applied Science in Design Studies
In obtaining my PGDipCApSc in Multimedia Design I studied website design, interactive design (CD-ROM), cyber-culture and other aspects of design with computing and the Internet. As part of this diploma, I wrote the paper: Missing the Signs [PDF: 1MB] which addresses usability issues for web designers when considering users with visual disabilities. This involved research undertaken with the top ten New Zealand websites and their acessibility.
Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Science in Design Studies
The degree of BCApSc at Otago University is a varied degree in which you have the opportunity to try all types of design and then specialise in the area you like. I chose graphic design, but have also studied product design, architecture, design history and other aspects of design. Plus, at Otago University I have had the opportunity to study outside of design including Marketing, Spanish, Psychology, and Computing.
