my name is leonard pak.
i'm a user experience designer who loves
simplicity, practicality, and enjoyment in both life and design.
i am seeking work from summer 2012.
Copyright © 2011 Leonard Pak 

portfolio resume about contact

*NOTE: The portfolio section is being redesigned.
Current portfolio content is from work done in Fall 2010.*

KitchenPad
A touchscreen device that helps users manage the food in their kitchens.
responsibilities: primary research, concept generation, prototyping, usability testing, deliverables
Diversify
A wall-mounted interactive display that encourages students to undergo diverse experiences.
responsibilities: secondary research, concept generation, usability testing, deliverables, presentation
iTeach
An iPad framework for e-textbooks that allows teacher customization options and encourages students to learn through engagement.
responsibilities: secondary research, concept generation, prototyping, usability preparation, deliverables, presentation
Amazon Ratings
A redesign of the Amazon ratings and reviews system for mobile devices.

(Currently under construction!)

*NOTE: The process section is being created and will be complete in March.*

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Education

Aug 2010 - May 2012
M.S. Human-Computer Interaction Design
Bloomington, IN, United States
Indiana University, Bloomington
Sep 2002 - Jun 2007
B.A. East Asian Cultures
Irvine, CA, United States
University of California, Irvine

Relevant Experience

May 2011 - Sep 2011
User Experience Designer Intern
Ada, MI, United States
Amway
· Redesigned e-commerce product and product category pages.
· Created personas, context scenarios, and taskflows for redesign.
· Developed multiple iterations of wireframes and prototype for testing.
· Assisted in usability testing and creation of portable usability lab.
· Helped initiate improved design process and collaboration for team.
May 2010 - Jan 2011
Assistant Information Architect
Bloomington, IN, United States
Indiana University Creative Services
· Developed information architecture, sitemaps, wireframes, and prototypes for various Indiana University websites.
· Conducted remote and in-person usability testing on prototypes.
· Performed preliminary research on target users and content for sites.
Oct 2009 - Jan 2010
Information Architect Intern
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Slingshot Labs
· Developed wireframes, prototype, and sitemap for online dating site.
· Conducted research on competitors’ sites and user groups.

Other Experience

Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
Office Assistant/Web Media Developer
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Alonso Consultants & Management
Mar 2008 - Nov 2008
Business English Instructor
Seoul, South Korea
English Channel
Oct 2004 - Jun 2006
Building Manager
Irvine, CA, United States
UC Irvine Student Center

Research Methods

analytics review
competitor analysis
contextual inquiry
diary studies
ethnography
interviewing
surveying
usability testing

Design Methods

affinity diagramming
collaborative design
rapid prototyping
reiterative process
pen/paper sketching storyboarding
whiteboarding
wireframing

Software Toolbox

Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Axure RP
Balsamiq Mockups
jQuery
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Morae
Omnigraffle
xHTML 4 / CSS 2
NameLeonard Pak
LocationIndiana, United States
Hello, my name is Leonard. I'm a professional designer currently attending Indiana University, Bloomington's M.S. Human-Computer Interaction Design program.
My greatest desire as a designer is to create minimalist, useful designs that utilize technology as an enabler — not a barrier — for people to have new experiences and to live simpler, more fulfilling lives. To improve my design work, I relentlessly pursue new knowledge, insights, and experiences to better understand the world around me and to become a more complete person.
When I'm not obsessing over my design work, I'm usually contemplating where, when, and what to eat next. At other times, you'll often find me daydreaming about my next travel destination or a new gadget purchase. You can also always count me in for a good round of karaoke, drinks, or games of any sort.
Currently, I am seeking employment beginning in the summer of 2012. Please feel free to contact me concerning any employment opportunities.
This site is hand-coded and designed myself using xHTML 4, CSS 2, and jQuery (and supports IE 7+, Firefox 3.5+, Safari 3.1+, Opera 9+, and Chrome). These public scripts are used: prettyPhoto, Slides, and MidMo's Contact Form.
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leonard.e.pak (-AT-) gmail (-DOT-) com

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