Alisara Tareekes

Graphic Designer & Calligrapher

Los Angeles, CA, USA
I am a brand visual identity consultant specializing in lettering design and typography. Each of my projects is done creatively with unique ideas analyzed from a marketing standpoint for the best visual representation that is practical for business improvement. My wide range of skills and experience allows me to apply identity designs to various applications including logo, color design, promotional materials, packaging, illustrations, web design and development, e-newsletter, data sheets, annual report, print collateral, and motion graphics.

Currently, I am working full-time at Walt Disney Imagineering. A small side project may be accepted if time permits.

I hold a permanent residency of the United States and have legal status to work with no limit in any place within the U.S. and Thailand.

Work Experience

Walt Disney Imagineering

Environmental Graphic Designer

Design environmental graphic for Disney Parks. Create custom type design and calligraphy artwork for various themes that tell Disney stories.
September 2012 - Present California, United States

UCLA Extension

Calligraphy Guest Lecturer

Give a 1-day lecture each quarter on calligraphy-geometry relationship theory, Roman capital structure and history, and demonstrate brush lettering.
November 2012 - Present Los Angeles, California, United States

PartnerPeople LLC

Lead Graphic Designer

Designed website, logo, branding, promotional materials, and developed websites/email blast
(Limited work period of one year due to International Student Regulations)
January 2011 - December 2011 Irvine, California, United States

UCLA Extension

Color Design Guest Lecturer

Demonstrated color design process using real-life project for Color Methodology class.
August 2011 - August 2011 Los Angeles, California, United States

Walt Disney Imagineering

Graphic and Color Design Intern

Researched and designed wall murals, building façade color scheme, ride vehicle and architectural color presentation. Painted model with assigned color and texture.
(Limited internship period of two months due to International Student Regulations)
November 2010 - December 2010 Glendale, California, United States

Platform For Architecture And Research

Graphic Design Intern

Redesigned corporate identity, website, project publications, and advertising materials.
(Limited internship period of two months due to International Student Regulations)
April 2010 - June 2010 Los Angeles, California, United States

USC Grodins Graduate Research Symposium

Visual Identity Consultant

Designed logo, corporate identity, print materials, poster, and symposium annual publications.
(Worked as a volunteer for a non-profit organization.)
October 2008 - March 2010 Los Angeles, California, United States

Chulalongkorn University

Environmental Graphic Design Consultant

Designed signage system for school of architecture library and IT center, school of dentistry library, central library, and department of civil engineering building, coordinated with manufacturers, and supervised installation.
March 2005 - August 2008 Bangkok, Thailand

Design Operating System

Motion Graphic Design Intern

Created introduction video for Estée Lauder Cosmetics, ambient motion graphic for Nissan Motor Show, Singha Drinking Water Hot Summer Party, and Bangkok International Fashion Week 2007.
March 2007 - May 2007 Bangkok, Thailand

Band Of Radical Experiment Design (B.O.R.E.D.)

Motion Graphic Design Intern

Practiced idea generating and concept visualization
May 2007 - June 2007 Bangkok, Thailand

CDR Skincare Cosmetics

Visual Identity Consultant

Created logo, brand identity, signage for retail stores, and packaging for new product lines.
October 2007 - December 2007 Bangkok, Thailand

Education

UCLA Extension

Certificate in Design Communication Arts

Focuses in Calligraphy and Visual identity.
Graduated with Distinction.
January 2009 - December 2010 Los Angeles, California, United States

Chulalongkorn University

Bachelor in Industrial Design

Thesis in Graphic Design and Visual Identity.
Graduated with First Class Honors.
June 2003 - March 2008 Bangkok Metropolis, Thailand

Languages

English (Advanced),
Thai (Native),

Awards

UCLA Extension

Featured Graphic Designer, Visual Arts N-VIS-N Newsletter

2010

UCLA Extension

Laurel Hummel International Student Scholarship

2009

Nokia

One in Thirty Selected Thai Designers, Nokia International Workshop on Feminine Inspiration

2007

TACT (Top Advertising Contest Of Thailand)

Finalist, Junior TACT Award

2006

Golden Armada Co., Ltd.

Winner, Royal Porcelain Tableware Ceramics Design Competition

2006

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Brand Identity, Calligraphy, CSS, Drawing, Logotype Design, Type Design, Typography, JavaScript (jQuery), Joomla CMS, Pastel, Wordpress CMS,