>> Kieran Lynn
253 N Broadway no.312
Portland, OR 97227
USA
cell . + 1 541 968 3088
mail . kieran@dzignism.com
web . portfolio.dzignism.com
blog .
thought.dzignism.com
>>>>> education
.BS . Multimedia Design . University of Oregon '05
+3.9 Design GPA. Deans List.
>>>>> current research
My current research focuses on who we are as a culture, and specifically how we operate and understand the systems in which we live our lives. Abstract hypothesis are generated to explore the potential for visual communication, interaction, and design, to function as tools for information dissemination outside of the defined media sphere, and that examine the question of positive social growth.
>>>>> short term
To find full time employment while compiling my work for admissions to graduate school seeking an MFA in graphic design and or interactive media. To obtain skills and work with individuals whom I can learn and grow from.
>>>>> long term
To facilitate the dissemination of information relevant to peoples lives and the way we live, by cultivating sources of progressive, pragmatic idealism, and existential rationalism. Art, architecture, design, philosophy, sociology, cultural anthropology are all fair game in building fluid systems for creative living and heterogeneous expression. I want to research and teach design as a medium for exploring and understanding the way in which we live our lives.
>>>>> experience
.Trial Grant Holder . Fabrica
+ Independent design realization focusing on print and typography.
+ Conceptual design proposals for team realization.
+ Collaborative project critique and brainstorming.
+ Experimental design processes and exploration.
.Treviso, Italy. Dec '05.
.Teaching Assistant . University of Oregon
+ Develop communication strategies for students.
+ Design and implement curriculum with professor.
+ Support students in their first term at the university.
+ Created a fun and productive working environment.
.Eugene, OR. Fall '04
.Founder / Director . ispa
+ Direct and organize collaborative art events.
+ Provide leadership and ideas to peers.
+ Brainstorm and contribute ideas about artistic growth.
+ Complete process for state funding.
Eugene, OR. Summer '03 - Jul '05.
>>>>> events organized
.Trans . PDX . Jun '05
+ University of Oregon Bachelors of Fine Art Exhibition.
+ Procure and arrange warehouse rental.
+ Design + Execute full marketing campaign.
+ Designed opening event, food, dj, art arrangement.
.ispa8000 . DIVA . May '05
+ 20 Artist. 20 Slides. 20 Seconds. ispa8000.
+ Worked closely with DIVA in organizing event.
+ Design + Execute full marketing campaign.
+ Night of performance management.
>>>>> exhibitions
.Trans . PDX . Jun '05
.Bazaar . University of Oregon . Jun '05
.13 Designers of the Future . ispa8000 . May '05
.Emergence . University of Oregon . Mar '05
.The Ring Project . Laverne Krause Gallery . Jun '04
.Postulating Positions . Laverne Krause Gallery . Jan '04
.Unauthorized Installation . Lawrence Hall . Nov '04
.Nowhere to Run . Animation Explosion . Jun '03
.The Room . Animation Explosion . Jun '02
>>>>> commissions
.Avalon Night Club. New York. Lost Among My Synapses Series.
>>>>> awards
.Who's Who among Students in American Universities + Colleges . 2005/2006.
>>>>> publications + inclusions
.(inclusion)
.[E] The Environmental Magazine . The Throwaway Generation: 25 Billion Styrofoam Cups a Year.
. By Shauna Dineen . < http://www.emagazine.com/view/?2933>
.(inclusion)
.I Want to See a Portfolio That Will Melt My Face.
. Lecture given by Omar Vulpinari of Fabrica. Sep '05. IUAV Teach Me Conference . Venice, Italy.
>>>>> training
.hand + letterpress. photo processing. screen printing.
.print + inDesign. illustrator. photoshop. acrobat.
.web + dreamweaver. flash. php. mysql.
.language + c++. visual basic. director. max/msp.
.physical + basic stamp. telleo. repurposing.
>>>>> group affiliations
.aiga . american institute of graphic artists
.ispa . interdisciplinary students for the progressive arts
>> portfolio . http://portfolio.dzignism.com <<
+ References available upon request.