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Jenn Chan

Jenn Chan

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

WET design, Sun Valley, CA, US, Project Designer

Masterplan, design and choreograph multi-sensory experiences. Lead projects from concept to completion, including research, ideation, final prensentation to clients, design development, and commission features on site.
·­ Work with clients to establish objectives, project timeline, budget and deliverables
·­ Generate conceptual sketches, plans, elevations and sketchup models.
·­ Direct team of designers, illustrators and animators
·­ Generate drawings and compile images and videos for keynote presentations
·­ Specify materials and finishes, develop color palettes and paving patterns
·­ Work closely with in house architects/engineers and review SD, DD, CD packages
·­ Design hardware details and produce 3D models using Solidworks
·­ Use proprietary software to create feature choreography and program
·­ Travel extensively in the U.S. as well as Dubai, Bahrain, England, China and Korea.

Mar 2006 - Feb 2012
 

WET design, Sun Valley, CA, US, Product Designer

Research and create consumer product designs from concept to prototype using existing WET technology. Sketch and model design concepts; conduct and review mock-ups. Source materials and contact manufacturers for building prototypes. Explore new expressions using water, fire, fog, ice or other natural media for consumer product applications.

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
 

Sussman/Prejza & Co., Culver City, Designer

Create brand identities through informational graphics, signage, architectural and sculptural amenities for retail, residential and civic sectors.
· Design families of wayfinding elements for both interior and exterior signages
· Generate directional content, create graphic layouts and design maps
· Create location plans for all signage and wayfinding elements
· Develop color palettes, specify materials, finishes, fixtures and hardware
· Produce drawing packages for bid and review packages from fabricators
· Liaison with fabricators and generate punch list

Jan 2000 - Feb 2006
 

Education 

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Bachelors, Industrial Design

My work from school consists of lighting, furniture, exhibits and retail store design.

Sep 1996 - Sep 2000
 

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