Adrian Urbano

Virtual Reality & Graphic Designer

Canberra, Australia

Work Experience

Monash University

Project Officer (Virtual Reality Designer)

• Developed immersive VR experience about the repatriation of ANZAC
troops after World War 1 for Monash University’s exhibition called
“Return: The Way Back Home”.
• Conducted research for narrative and story-writing.
• Collaborated with Monash University’s library staff on the design and
development of installations for the exhibition.
• Design and creation of 2D, 3D, UI and sound content assets. This includes modelling, texturing, lighting, and sound recording/editing.

Key Achievements:
• TV coverage of exhibition and VR content by Channel 10 News
on 19 September 2019
• Monash University Master of Design: Interaction Design Studio
Achievement Award
March 2019 - August 2019 Melbourne, Australia

Freelance

Virtual Reality & Graphic Designer

• Freelance graphic design services.
• Developed 3D environments for immersive content in VR.
• Collaborated and assisted clients in research, co-creation of inclusive
design relevant to the project briefs.

Key Achievements:
• Published design work (Dec 2018): Creating Inclusive Events and
Recruiting Diverse Talent Toolkits for LaunchVic, c/o Change Catalyst.
• Published design work (Sept 2019): Infographic and 5-Year Impact
Report for Change Catalyst.
November 2018 - Present Canberra, Australia

The X-Habit

Graphic Designer

Developed concepts and visual designs for print used in exhibit/trade
show booths, visual merchandise, indoor and outdoor signages, and
presentation materials.
• Responsible for creating, laying-out colour-accurate print-ready graphics.
• Liaise with clients, industrial designers, architects, project managers,
technical drafters, printer technicians, and sticker installers.
October 2010 - October 2012 Philippines

Freelance

Design Consultant & Painter

• Collaborated and made design decisions which involved 3D modeling of
furniture, creating plan and spec sheets for fabrication.
• Assisted in purchasing choices to match the theme of the client’s house
interior.
• Completed painting commissions.
January 2015 - February 2017 Philippines

Freelance

Photographer/Graphic Designer

• Freelance contracting graphic design and photographic work,
promotional material, print design, corporate headshots, collaboration
with artists.
March 2008 - April 2014 Philippines

Education

Monash University

Master of Interaction Design

July 2017 - July 2019 Melbourne, Australia

University Of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major in Painting

June 2008 - March 2010 Manila, Philippines

University Of The Philippines

Personal Entrepreneurial Development

Personal Entrepreneurial Development
(Graduated with High Distinction)
July 2014 - December 2014 Los Baños, Philippines

Languages

English (Fluent),
Filipino (Native),

Awards

ASEAN

ASEAN Youth Photo Challenge - Merit Prize

2008

Philippine Inquirer/National Bookstore

Take A Shot At Reading - Outstanding Shot

2010

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Art Direction, Composition, Conceptualizing, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Layout, MAYA, Photo Manipulation, UI Design , Unity, UX Design,