Lucas Quijada
Denver, CO, USA
(505) 515-4136
lq-art-design.com
I am avidly seeking opportunities to explore art, graphics and further development of design creative knowledge.
Work Experience
Kyjen
Product Designer
Work with cross functional team and vendors in US and Asia, identifying, defining, developing and commercializing soft and hard good pet toys and accessories placed in omni-channel retailers.
+ Product research and analysis
+ Evaluate trends and consumer insights to identify new play experiences for dog products, point of purchase and packaging
+ Design sketching, rendering and hands on creation of holistic product designs through renderings, control drawings, material selection and color specifications
+ Monitoring of samples and 3D model making/prototyping
+ Preparation of 2D and 3D presentation materials for internal and external meetings
+ Management of product design schedules and deliverables throughout the development process
+ Management of project budgets and outside resources
+ Product research and analysis
+ Evaluate trends and consumer insights to identify new play experiences for dog products, point of purchase and packaging
+ Design sketching, rendering and hands on creation of holistic product designs through renderings, control drawings, material selection and color specifications
+ Monitoring of samples and 3D model making/prototyping
+ Preparation of 2D and 3D presentation materials for internal and external meetings
+ Management of product design schedules and deliverables throughout the development process
+ Management of project budgets and outside resources
February 2013
- Present
Centennial, Colorado, United States
Automated Marketing Group, LLC
Graphic Designer
Graphic design of marketing advertisement materials, print media, logo design and website design/construction for independent automotive repair shops nationwide.
May 2012
- January 2013
Littleton, Colorado, United States
LINE Communications
Graphic Designer
Design layout, construction and organization of e-learning media for web and prints.
May 2011
- August 2011
London, United Kingdom
Newell Design
Furniture Maker & Assistant Finisher
Finish preparation, various finishing, metal polishing, shipping preparation and packaging of handmade bespoke furniture.
Selected Projects:
+ Finishing and packaging of 11 custom furniture pieces used in Residence Antilia master suite, Mumbai, India
Selected Projects:
+ Finishing and packaging of 11 custom furniture pieces used in Residence Antilia master suite, Mumbai, India
September 2009
- May 2010
Denver, Colorado, United States
3D Data Specialist
Computer modeling of buildings in various cities published live in Google Earth and beta testing of new software.
Selected Projects:
+ Worked with team to help test and release Google Earth 4.3, 4.4, SketchUp 7, LayOut 2
+ Trainer and staff assistant at 3D Base Camp 2008, Mountain View, California
+ Designed wall mural for office Google Toronto, Canada
+ Designed graphics and T-Shirts for SketchUp 7 Release
+ Beta tester for Google Building Maker
Selected Projects:
+ Worked with team to help test and release Google Earth 4.3, 4.4, SketchUp 7, LayOut 2
+ Trainer and staff assistant at 3D Base Camp 2008, Mountain View, California
+ Designed wall mural for office Google Toronto, Canada
+ Designed graphics and T-Shirts for SketchUp 7 Release
+ Beta tester for Google Building Maker
March 2008
- March 2009
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Work Experience
Art House Co-op
The Sketchbook Project 2011 & 2012
Featured artist and participant in the Sketchbook Project 2011
Details:
+ Displayed artwork in a tour through selected cities including; Brooklyn, Austin, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Toronto, London, UK.
+ Permanent artist at The Brooklyn Art Library, New York, NY.
Details:
+ Displayed artwork in a tour through selected cities including; Brooklyn, Austin, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Toronto, London, UK.
+ Permanent artist at The Brooklyn Art Library, New York, NY.
September 2010
-
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Sir John Cass Faculty Of Art, Media & Design
The Shape of Things Post Graduate Exhibition
Exhibitor at London Design Festival.
September 2011
-
London, United Kingdom
John Jellico Gallery
Featured designer
Featured work in 3 annual juried design shows.
2004
- 2006
Denver, Colorado, United States
SITE Santa Fe & Georgia O'Keefe Museum
Featured artist
Selected student artwork exhibitions.
2000
- 2004
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Education
London Metropolitan University
MA Graphic Design
September 2010
- September 2011
London, United Kingdom
The Art Institute Of Colorado
BA Industrial Design
Accolades: IDSA Member, Alpha Beta Kappa Graduate, Summa Cum Laude, 3.9 Cumulative GPA.
September 2004
- September 2007
Denver, Colorado, United States
Awards
Industrial Designers Society Of America
IDSA Merit Award Nominee
200707
The Art Institute Of Colorado
John Jellico Scholarship Award
200610
Powell Products Inc
Second place winner in packaging design competition
200602
Denver International Airport
First place winner in internet kiosk design competition
200512
U.S. Achievement Academy
U.S. Achievement Academy National Award Winner
200405
Skills
Logo Design,
Computer Modeling,
Design Sketching,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Model Making,
Packaging,
Painting,
Prototyping,
Rendering,
Soft Goods,
Web Design,
Skills
3DStudio Max,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Auto CAD,
Corel Painter ,
Dreamweaver,
Fireworks,
HTML / CSS,
Layout 3,
Microsoft Office 2010,
Sketchbook Designer,
Sketchbook Pro,
SketchUp 8,
Solidworks,
WordPress,
Skills
3D Printer,
Band Saw,
Cutting Torch,
Drill Press,
Jointer,
Laser Cutter,
Lathe,
Mill,
Plasma Cutter,
Sewing Machine,
Table Saw,
Vacuum Former,
Welder,