Dirk Rowe
Product Designer
Durham, NC, USAThroughout the years - art, music, and technology have been the spine that binds the story of my life. Creating art has always been something that interests me. Incorporating it into a business solutions with an ever-changing strategy has been the greatest challenge. As my experiences began to expand into the digital realm, technology continued to rapidly advance, intertwining the passion of creativity and how we communicate through devices.
Simplifying complex visual relationships. Making things that help people adapt to a multitude of new technologies in the market. Generating a new art form of technological efficiency, embracing challenging endeavors fusing them into simple experiences. The relationship between humans and technology increases everyday, just as the way we perceive the world around us.
Simplifying complex visual relationships. Making things that help people adapt to a multitude of new technologies in the market. Generating a new art form of technological efficiency, embracing challenging endeavors fusing them into simple experiences. The relationship between humans and technology increases everyday, just as the way we perceive the world around us.
Work Experience
WeezLabs, Inc
User Interface, Brand Identity Specialist, Illustration, Interaction, Prototyping, Animation
January 2015
- June 2016
California, United States
Summa Technologies
Ux/Ui Designer
Duties and responsibilities consist of creating a business relationship of continuity through utilizing my skills and knowledge to formulate creative briefs, conducting user research and workshops that develop an agile build strategy for our clients. Our focus is business to business software based for large corporations that are in need of hi-tech software solutions.
My primary affiliation was with PPG OEM, where I worked with our technical leads to construct an data oriented application that collects coating data from every aspect of the automotive manufacturing plants for Toyota, Chevy, and BMW. Another project that we had worked on together was fully responsive donation tool for UnitedWay, where I had formulated user research, created a user friendly experience with wireframes, and designed hi-fi screens for mobile scope of work. This application was SalesForce driven through Andar.
My primary affiliation was with PPG OEM, where I worked with our technical leads to construct an data oriented application that collects coating data from every aspect of the automotive manufacturing plants for Toyota, Chevy, and BMW. Another project that we had worked on together was fully responsive donation tool for UnitedWay, where I had formulated user research, created a user friendly experience with wireframes, and designed hi-fi screens for mobile scope of work. This application was SalesForce driven through Andar.
August 2014
- February 2015
Pennsylvania, United States
ChopDawg Studios
Ux/Ui Designer
Wire framing and architecting user experiences that adapt to a multitude of digital devices. Working with this brilliant team and exclusive clients has been a wonderful collaborative effort in establishing brands, maintaining user friendly experiences, implementing innovative functionality, and making aesthetically pleasing apps come to life.
• Utilize IOS7 + Responsive Web Design knowledge and skills for optimal development guidelines while providing a well thought out - quality product - that establishes user friendly interaction across multiple web platforms + browsers.
•Concept Development: Extensive product research to meet the consumers needs. Establish pros and cons of competitors. Creating an authenticity that differentiates one from others.
• Information Architecture: Wire framing responsive applications aligned to 3 Breaks; Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop. Conceptualizing functionality and transition flows.
•Design Lead for User Experience: Establishing the goals of their users while meeting the demand for an intuitive flow of complex visual processes, simplifying the vision.
•Client Relations: Working directly with clients on a weekly basis, maintaining a tightly bonded relationship through goal oriented communication analyzing every detail of their product - how to improve, how to innovate, and formulating experimental solutions - quoted by clients as "A refreshing Experience of Creative Design Genius when collaborating, especially with an eye when it comes to detail."
• Utilize IOS7 + Responsive Web Design knowledge and skills for optimal development guidelines while providing a well thought out - quality product - that establishes user friendly interaction across multiple web platforms + browsers.
•Concept Development: Extensive product research to meet the consumers needs. Establish pros and cons of competitors. Creating an authenticity that differentiates one from others.
• Information Architecture: Wire framing responsive applications aligned to 3 Breaks; Mobile, Tablet, and Desktop. Conceptualizing functionality and transition flows.
•Design Lead for User Experience: Establishing the goals of their users while meeting the demand for an intuitive flow of complex visual processes, simplifying the vision.
•Client Relations: Working directly with clients on a weekly basis, maintaining a tightly bonded relationship through goal oriented communication analyzing every detail of their product - how to improve, how to innovate, and formulating experimental solutions - quoted by clients as "A refreshing Experience of Creative Design Genius when collaborating, especially with an eye when it comes to detail."
September 2013
- July 2014
Pennsylvania, United States
DevBridge Group
Ux/Ui, Interactive Design
While working for DevBridge Group, I've had the opportunity to architect and design experiences for a range of clients such as Microsoft and Monotype. Although Information Architecture wasn't my strongest point throughout the projects, it has always struck me with interest. It was made apparent that when it comes to less complex systems, wire frames and the architecture of a digital solution is more practical.
As for user interface, I've grown with my design sense in apt to utilize whitespace and CSS3 conscious elements. Keeping things subtle, to the point and harnessing simplicity into a conglomerate of consistent design language.
As for user interface, I've grown with my design sense in apt to utilize whitespace and CSS3 conscious elements. Keeping things subtle, to the point and harnessing simplicity into a conglomerate of consistent design language.
October 2012
- April 2013
Illinois, United States
VividMinds
Branding
Series of projects I worked on with the team, while in my undergrad. Hooper Cornell, Mount Bachelor, Circuit of the Americas, etc.
February 2012
- June 2012
Encinitas, California, United States
Pixel Turbine
Ux/Ui, Web Design, Branding
Within the Pharmacy affiliates, several companies had gone through a brand image transformation. In this shift, we re-imagined the brands and websites for each company, including evil lizard, brand stitch, medfast, national sign, pittsburgh brick, pharmacy gpo, and pharmacy podcast. This kick start to my career had helped tremendously in research and execution of experimental design that lead to a better understanding of industry standards.
March 2012
- October 2012
Pennsylvania, United States
The Pub At Tonidale
Branding
Rebrand for the pub that worked out beautifully with a wondrous learning experience combining typography and monogram execution.
May 2012
- May 2012
Oakdale, Pennsylvania, United States
Industry Public House
Graphic Designer, Branding
March 2012
- April 2012
Pennsylvania, United States
Wild Coast
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
April 2008
- September 2008
Richards Bay, South Africa
Phyn
Visual Designer
Design at Phyn has consisted of levels of learning, experimentation, and pushing to find ways we can better communicate through our brand and products by human centered design. I’ve been given the opportunity to create an enterprise scale design ecosystem for a global market, successfully designing digital products for both iOS and Android, as well as, a complete design system for our marketing website and ecommerce experience plus localization. I’ve helped art direct who Phyn is today as a brand. We've been able to build the brand, and the product, with the highest quality possible in such a short period of time from the ground. My intent has been and always will be, to better the brand, the product, and help guide the people who believe, use, and trust our products, to better their lives, and help the world be a part of something bigger, together.
Product:
React Native iOS and Android User Interface Design + Art Direction, Typography, Illustration, Iconography, Animation/ MicroInteraction, Page Transitions, Lottie Animations, VFX Animation / Trapcode Particular / MIR
Hardware:
Providing artwork and working with mechanical engineers/industrial designer
Marketing:
Product retail launch kits; Home Depot, Costco, Amazon, Web UXUI Design, Art Direction, Design System Language, Product/Lifestyle Photography, Illustration, Packaging, Brochures, Salesforce Emails, Marketing Email Templates and social ad campaigns/video
Conferences/Booth Design:
CES 2018/2020 Booth Design (Awarded) + UI Design, Gitex Booth Design and UI Design, Shanghai 360 Booth Design and UI Design, ISH UI German Translations
Tools:
Sketch, Figma, Abstract, Zeplin, Invision, Lottie, Keyshot Pro, Blender, Premier, Aftereffects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Principal, JIRA, Workfront DAM Asset Management
March 2017
- May 2021
Torrance, California, United States
Education
The Art Institute Of Pittsburgh
Graphic Design Bachelors
August 2008
- March 2012
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
CSS,
IA,
User-experience Design,
Adobe Illustrator CS5,
Branding,
Corporate Identity,
Digital Illustration,
Front-End Development,
Graphic Design,
HTML,
Information Architecture,
Interface Design,
Print Production,
Product Design,
Screenprinting,
Typography,
UI,
User Experience,
User Interface,
Ux,
Web Design,
Wireframing,