could i be your strategy and invention intern ?
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STRATEGY & INVENTION INTERN
I’m Ellen
Excessive Post-it post-er. Theatrical brainstormer. Visual story-teller. Brand researcher. Design principle applicator.
And ethnographer
I am a //
And I want to enhance my process of tackling non-linear problems, with human-centered
design solutions.
With GoKart Labs!
EDUCATIONI have a background in Design.
University of Minnesota Pratt Institute
BFA Graphic Design 2015 Masters of Industrial Design
Expected Graduation 2018 Product Design Minor
I prioritize my focus on the exploration of human factors, user interactions, and design thinking to improve usability.
To me, the notoriously undefined field of Industrial Design , means UX.
Then I make.
GoKart Labs!
I front-load my design process. Initial user-experience research helps me
understand how projects will integrate into society.
I believe this approach shares digital business development applications.
I would love to find out with the help of
EXPERIENCE
I have experience in brand development, client proposals,
and team brainstorming.
ConceptingExperiential Design and Activation
Design DirectionPR
Product DesignPackaging Design
Brand-centric merchandisingGive-aways
I spent 2 years working at a Tangible Brand Agency.
I was responsible for //
My role included assisting with team-concepted
experiential projects, and innovative promotional products
that made brands come alive.
Like this Ice Dragon createdfor the MIA 100th Birthday
campaign, 2015.
Then I make.
I also designed products and packaging for Starboard Cruise Lines, Pharrell
Williams Foundation, Target, Minnesota Public Radio, and Neiman Marcus.
I have a background in Design.
I want to transition my Design Thinking awareness and understanding of brand
development into the digital world!
With GoKart Labs!
Having an active and opportunistic approach to life
has dictated my future aspirations, and the value of
deliverables I want to introduce into the world.
LIFESTYLE
I believe there is a direct correlation between a healthy lifestyle,
creative output, and ice cream consumption.
Brooklyn-based neophyte run streaker,
college athlete, commercial salmon fisher woman,
sketch-a-day participant,and “Fun” endorsed on Linked In!
I am a Design Thinker.
But I am also a
(since retired)
Because there’s no better way to understand foreign
demographics, cultures, or perspectives then finding out.
I BELIEVE IN - THE MORE YOU DO, THE MORE YOU KNOW!
...Like commercial salmon fishing in Alaska.
You can check out some of my design work at
ellehugsdesign.com
and please ask me anything!
Ellen Hughes [email protected]
614-530-1528
As a fan and creative, I would love to discussthe STRATEGY & INVENTION INTERN opportunity.
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING!