darrien staton

* Collaborate, consult and work as a contractor on various digital products. * Develop user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. * Research, prototype and conduct user-testing for digital products. * Identify design problems and devise lean solutions.

* I was part of a group selected from hundreds of applications for the Opportunity Greensboro Fellows Program. Through this program, I gained real-world experience in graphic design and visual communications while also networking with industry leaders. * Developed and edited internal branding content. * Photographed company events. * Collaborated with a team working on an internal rebranding of the company. * Developed web content, including web-based graphics, for interactive training module.

* Honestly, apprenticeship was a six-month project and collaboration with founder David. In addition, I became an independent contractor under Honestly, working as a Visual Designer. * Creative leadership * Project management * Conducting user research * Conception and prototyping * Content development * Lean marketing strategies and tactics

* Designed Flyers, poster, and logos for CTNC. * Documented through photography, video and other media, the historical and cultural significance of the Uwharrie Trails. * Developed web-based content

* Create low and high-fidelity UI and UX specs. * Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. * Develop and edit web pages using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) platform. * Contribute my design thinking skills to all areas of Design (Interactive, Digital, and Print). * Produce layouts, interactive prototypes, video, and assets for multiple clients. * Participate in creative brainstorm sessions * Collaborate with project managers and Copywriters to provide creative solutions for clients.

* Designed layouts * Determined content * Coordinated weekly meetings * Educated the design staff on how to properly use of the current design software and how to utilize design techniques * Managed final edits on all pages & organized spread assignments * Won 2016 NCSMA statewide contest: Best in show

* Contract position via The Select Group (TSG): * Create testing needs and requirements from internal clients by holding usability sessions to obtain user preferences and feedback. * Present findings and recommendations in a plan that drives future design improvements. * Investigate and included customer problems within testing to generate and present reports to management and clients. * Design icons, graphics and UI elements for cloud applications.

The principal objective of the iMedia program is to produce media professionals who can create, produce and manage interactive media projects for media corporations or for any company requiring an interactive component within its area of operation. Theory and practice are stressed throughout the program. Upon completion of the iMedia program, students will demonstrate: The ability to create interactive projects through the use of media tools specific to the required task. Understanding of the uses of interactivity in all areas of communications. The theoretical foundations for using and creating interactive media. The ability to work as a project member and leader.

Layout Editor- For North Carolina Agricultural and Technical state University yearbook staff. (2015-2016) In-house Designer- For College of Arts and Sciences. (2014-2016) Photographer- For North Carolina Agricultural and Technical state University yearbook staff. (2014-2015) D&J Creative Media- Started a Freelance Videography, Photography, and Design Company. (2015-Present) Research- Worked on a student research team for VF Corporation. (2014-2015) Art Circle member- (Club) I collaborated with other art students, create works of art, attend creative workshops, and attend field trips to museums. (2012-20114) Deans List- (2012) (2013) (2014) (2015) (2016) Activities and Societies: Art Circle