Hi, I’m Jules Konig. I'm a multidisciplinary Visual/UI Designer with almost 20 years of experience crafting beautiful, award-winning design. Working on the agency side, I've had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, some of which were for mobile phones, tablets, interactive tables, museum exhibits, art installations, in-store kiosks, corporate lobbies, iconic landmarks, and more. Throughout my career, I've always been on the front lines of innovation. Early on, I designed retail websites that redefined the online shopping and apparel customization experience. Later, I designed first of its kind user interfaces for touch and gesture devices before touch and gesture was common place. I consider myself a design generalist, who specializes in tackling difficult challenges. I love every stage of the creative process and am passionate about exploring new technologies, software, and design techniques in order to become better at my craft. When I'm not at my desk, you'll probably find me at the dog park, on the golf course, or exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my family.
Experience
Visual Designer | Freelance
2015 - Present
• Redesigned the look and feel for WorkFlowy's mobile and desktop apps, visual branding, and website.• Designed and art directed 4 interactive exhibits for the Intel Museum.• Established the look and feel for a digital interactive experience that was projection-mapped onto a model city for the Honeywell Experience Center in Dubai.• Responsible for the look and feel for two interactive experiences for Exelon's HQ in Baltimore that enable visitors to explore a gigapixel photograph of the energy trade floor and tour Exelon's services across the nation via a custom illustration.
Art Director | Stimulant
2012 - 2015
• Responsible for the visual development and execution across multiple projects.• Combined visual brand and audience needs into visually rich and immersive interactions and experiences. Supervised and directed junior designers.• Reviewed work to insure quality, appropriateness, and consistency for client brands across all deliverables.
Visual Design Lead | Stimulant
2008 - 2015
• Established the look and feel for a wide variety of interfaces, including websites, mobile devices, apps, kiosks, and games.• Worked within brand guidelines to create layouts that reinforce a brand’s style or voice.• Designed user-centered interaction models, wireframes, storyboards, and screen mockups.• Designed logos and icons.• Closely collaborated with Developers and business teams to solve complex issues.• Produced email marketing, presentation materials and pitch documents.• Juggled multiple projects while effectively managing timelines and expectations.
Visual Designer/Creative Director | Fluid
2004 - 2007
• Established the design direction for rich ecommerce websites, product finders and customizers, in-store kiosks, and digital campaigns.• Presented design work to clients and stakeholders.• Provided feedback and direction to creative team.• Produced red lines and style guides to help keep development on point.
Education
BS, Visual Design & Communication
San Francisco State University
Skills
UI DesignArt DirectionMotion & 3DWeb Design
PrototypingDesign ExtensionVisual BrandingProblem Solving
Tools
IllustratorPhotoshopAfter EffectsCinema 4D
Premiere ProFigma/SketchHTML/CSSPen & Paper
Clients
AdobeBarnes & NobleThe Brand ExperienceDesign Within ReachExelonFoghorn CreativeGenentechGenslerGMGoogleThe Hettema GroupHoneywellHP
IntelJackson Family WinesJanSportKodakLeapfrogl.inc designMcKessonMicrosoftMicrosoft ResearchMuseum of History and Industry (MOHAI)The North FaceObscura Digital
Olson Kundig ArchitectsOne Liberty PlaceOne World ObservatoryQuintilesReebokReunion TowerSamsungSAPSifteoThe Space NeedleTimberlandVMWareWorkFlowy
Awards
Project: Skyspace
• 2017 Horizon Interactive Awards (Gold)• 2017 HOW International Design Awards (Merit Award)• 2016 The FWA of the Day Winner
Project: LoopLoop for Sifteo Cubes
• 2013 How Interactive Design Awards (Merit Award)• 2012 IxDA Design Awards (Best in Show & Best in Category)• 2012 Communicator Awards (Gold, Interactive Multimedia Children’s Audience & Entertainment and Silver, Interactive Music)
Project: Intel Connect to Life Experience
• 2013 Event Marketers Awards (Gold)• 2013 How Interactive Design Awards (Merit Award)• 2013 Event Design Awards (Merit Award)• 2012 Exhibit Design Awards (Gold)
Project: Microsoft Bing Search for PixelSense
• 2013 How Interactive Design Awards (Merit Award)
