Kaishin Chu

Systems Thinker | Strategic Problem Solver | Experience Cultivator

Digital

I’ve worked with talented folks on a variety of projects and tasks, and am always keen to do more:
Front End UI/UX
Visual/Graphic Designs
Information Architecture
Asset/Content Management and UX
Storyboarding/Mockups, Wireframe Prototyping
Data Migration & Management:  Entry/Retrieval with customized CMS (JDE, EE, WP)
Digital Storytelling

I volunteer with UX and Service Design meetup groups to be more immersed and network with peers and seniors:
UX Design Therapy : A Co-host and organizer.
Service Design Jam : On the organizing committee.

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Worked in close collaboration with:
•  stakeholders, business owners
• programmers, development team

Other Projects/Experiences:
Digital Storytelling Unconference – Co-founder, Event Co-ordinator/Logistics, Speaker on the Slow Movement regarding engagement (2013)
Digital Storytelling Unconference – Co-founder, Event Co-ordinator/Logistics, Speaker on how Storytelling help influence Better Care for Alzheimer’s patients (2012)
• WordPress Theme Weekend – Collaborative 2 day theme design and creation. Visual UI/UX design with 2 fellow designers and a programmer (2012)
NoMoreRackDealFun.com – Content Specialist & Front End UX.  Asset and Content management, Vendor Liaison, Change Management, Editorial Workflow, UX advocate (2011-2012)
• Design Thinking Unconference – Attendee, multidisciplinary collaborations (2011)
• Kinjoe Social : Early adopter, focus group member and ongoing feedback and supporter. Was interviewed and quoted in the Vancouver Sun (2011)
• The Basics of Industrial Design & Rapid Visualization (manual wireframing/illustrations) Emily Carr University of Art (2010-2011)
• Experience Design Course/Todd Sieling, Langara College – Foundations in Experience Design for digital media (2011)
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Jewish Journals/Hop Studios – CMS Admin & Content Migration with EE (Expression Engine) and web design/graphics (2008-2011)
Sugoi Performance Apparel – Apparel Designer & Intranet UI/UX Advocate. Acted as liaison to the development of the intranet CMS, with focus on the design and workflow creation for the design/marketing department (2004-2005)
• Launchpad Designs – Creative Director. Digital designs from UI concepts to branding, to Commercial Print work design. Work with new businesses to form brand focus, strategy on products and development (2003-2012)