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Dustin Sharrow

Dustin Sharrow

Winnipeg, MB, CA

 

About 

My passion for design has allowed me to gain a wide range of experience in many areas, including graphics, architecture, and products, in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Before making the switch to architecture, I used my previous education in industrial design (OCAD 2007) to develop cutting-edge jewelry and tools for the tattooing and body piercing industry, many of which have become industry standards. My approach to design bridges the gap between product, environment, and experience.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

MMP Architects, WINNIPEG, Partner

Dec 2020 - current
 

Self-Employed, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Freelance designer

Current projects include outdoor furniture and single-family residential homes.

Oct 2012 - current
 

MMP Architects, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Architect

Project design and management

Feb 2013 - Nov 2020
 

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Sessional Instructor

Sep 2013 - Jan 2014
 

Peter Sampson Architecture Studio Inc, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Intern Architect

Schematic and design development; marketing and promotion; fabrication

Apr 2011 - Oct 2012
 

McDiarmid Homes, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Drafter / Designer

Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
 

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Teaching Assistant

Jan 2009 - Sep 2010
 

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Designer / Contractor

May 2009 - Sep 2009
 

Province of Manitoba - Heritage Resources, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Designer / Researcher

May 2009 - Sep 2009
 

Province of Manitoba - Heritage Resources, Winnipeg, MB, CA, Researcher

May 2008 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CA, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
 

OCAD University, Toronto, ON, CA, Industrial Design

Graduated April 2003 with Associate Degree; upgraded to Bachelor Degree in 2007 after OCAD became accredited as a university.

Sep 1999 - Apr 2007
 

Awards 

Canadian Architect Student Award of Excellence, Nomination

2011
 

Graham C. Lount Family Foundation Scholarship, Scholarship

2010
 

Shanski Bursary in Architecture, Scholarship

2010
 

Northern Sky Architecture Award for Environmental Stewardship, Award

2009
 

Graham C. Lount Family Foundation Scholarship, Scholarship

2009
 

Graham C. Lount Family Foundation Scholarship, Scholarship

2008
 

Steel Structures Education Foundation Scholarship, Scholarship

2008
 

Richard Jackson Memorial Scholarship, Scholarship

2008
 

Graham C. Lount Family Foundation Scholarship, Scholarship

2007
 

OCAD Annual Design Competition, 1st Place

2003
 

Gloria Brightman Award (Top Graduating Student in Graphic Design), 1st Place

1999
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills