Vinicius Lima
Grand Rapids, MI, USAMy name is Vinicius Lima. Weird name huh? In case you are wondering, it's Brazilian and pronnounced vee-knee-see-oosh for the name and Lima, like the Peruvian capital, for the family name. I am originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and I am a native Portuguese speaker.
For me, design always seemed to be a natural path to follow. I was always interested in organizing things at home, in putting things together and in admiring good-looking things. I love minimalism, simple shapes, effortless elegance, traveling, dogs (I had a beagle named Nick for 11 years).
I design both graphic pieces (logos, print materials and websites) and 3D pieces (interiors, furniture and objects). And that is what makes design a really fun and versatile field. I become able to think about so many different things at the same time.
Currently, I am an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. I teach courses in typography, symbol development, print layouts, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, and Brand Development. I have also been working on my own creative research and I am always trying to keep up with the latest updates in the design world.
For me, design always seemed to be a natural path to follow. I was always interested in organizing things at home, in putting things together and in admiring good-looking things. I love minimalism, simple shapes, effortless elegance, traveling, dogs (I had a beagle named Nick for 11 years).
I design both graphic pieces (logos, print materials and websites) and 3D pieces (interiors, furniture and objects). And that is what makes design a really fun and versatile field. I become able to think about so many different things at the same time.
Currently, I am an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. I teach courses in typography, symbol development, print layouts, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, and Brand Development. I have also been working on my own creative research and I am always trying to keep up with the latest updates in the design world.
Work Experience
Grand Valley State University
Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Foundations
- Taught 6 courses/year in the areas of Typography, Symbol Development, Print Design, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Branding Development and Identity, Undergraduate Senior Project
- Served as program Coordinator managing budgets, mentoring staff, and student advising
- Pursued an active Scholarship Agenda
- Engaged in other Academic Service to the Department, Institution, and the Profession
- Served as program Coordinator managing budgets, mentoring staff, and student advising
- Pursued an active Scholarship Agenda
- Engaged in other Academic Service to the Department, Institution, and the Profession
August 2020
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Allendale, Michigan, United States
Grand Valley State University
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and Foundations
- Taught 6 courses/year in the areas of Typography, Symbol Development, Print Design, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Branding Development and Identity, Undergraduate Senior Project
- Served as program Coordinator managing budgets, mentoring staff, and student advising
- Pursued an active Scholarship Agenda
- Engaged in other Academic Service to the Department, Institution, and the Profession
- Served as program Coordinator managing budgets, mentoring staff, and student advising
- Pursued an active Scholarship Agenda
- Engaged in other Academic Service to the Department, Institution, and the Profession
August 2014
- May 2020
Allendale, Michigan, United States
The University Of Iowa
Lecturer
I am a lecturer in Graphic Design in the Media, Social Practice and Design area. I teach seven courses a year in print and Web Design, including Graphic Design I and II, Typography, Website Design I and II.
August 2009
- June 2014
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Studio HF Arquitetura E Planejamento
Architecture Design Intern
- Developed projects for clients in real estate, healthcare, and malls
- Drafted drawings for city approval, construction drawings, construction details, and interior details
- Drafted drawings for city approval, construction drawings, construction details, and interior details
April 2004
- July 2005
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Prima Engenharia, Arquitetura E Serviços
Architecture Design Intern
- Large emphasis on motor vehicle service stations. Structures designed according to the parent company’s brand standards and technical specs.
- Designed residential, healthcare, and civic projects for clients
- Drafted drawings for city approval, construction drawings, construction details,
and interior details
- Designed residential, healthcare, and civic projects for clients
- Drafted drawings for city approval, construction drawings, construction details,
and interior details
January 2003
- March 2004
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Education
The University Of Iowa
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts degree with a major concentration in Design and a minor concentration in Photography
August 2007
- July 2009
Iowa, United States
The University Of Iowa
Master of Arts
Master of Arts degree with a major concentration in Design and a minor concentration in Photography
August 2005
- May 2007
Iowa, United States
Federal University Of Rio De Janeiro
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism
March 2000
- July 2005
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Languages
English (Fluent),
Portuguese (Native),
Awards
GD USA Magazine
American In-House Design Awards
2015
GD USA Magazine
American In-House Design Awards
2016
GD USA Magazine
American In-House Design Awards
2017
GD USA Magazine
American In-House Design Awards
2018
GD USA Magazine
American In-House Design Awards
2019
GD USA Magazine
American In-House Design Awards
2020
Skills
3D Studio Max,
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Flash,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Autocad,
CSS,
Figma,
HTML,
InVision,
Sketch,
Vizard,