About Derek

I am a graduate of the School of Interactive Arts & Technology program at Simon Fraser University, with concentrations in Interaction Design and New Media.

In this program, I was taught to be a generalist— to be able to do a lot of things very well, while specializing in one or more things. I can design, code, facilitate team brainstorm sessions, conduct interviews, do ethnographic research, but I am especially keen on web development and digital film production. What's important is having the "design mindset," a mindset of collaboration, openness, creativity, and process. This, combined with technical knowledge and rigorous design methodologies, can produce some pretty amazing things.

See the Projects section for examples of what I can do!

It's Me, DP!

 
 

Education

School of Interactive Arts & Technology (SFU)
Date: 2003-2008
Cumulative GPA: 3.89 / 4.33 (A)

ItaliaDesign Field School
Date: May-Jul 2008
Info: Click here

Experience

Giant Ant Media
Date: Apr 2009-Present
Role: Designer

SFU Continuing Studies, Marketing Communications
Date: 2007-2009
Role: Web Developer

HSBC Bank Canada
Date: 2006-2007
Role: Marketing Coordinator

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