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Experience

2004-current
Interactive Design + Development:
Mobile, online marketing and web-based applications

8 Years
2000-2004
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design:
Emphasis on spatial relationships

4 Years
Previously
U.S. Air Force:
Communication design & analysis, message patterns and cryptology

 

Interactive Design + Development:
mobile, online marketing and web applications

UX design and presentation layer development strategies

My favorite experiences include collaborating with marketing to successfully transition to new media and working alongside back end developers to enhance UX designs.

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Mobile
  • HTML5, CSS, Jquery
  • Wireframes
  • ASP.NET MVC Framework
  • Interactive
  • Jquery Mobile Framework
  • Graphic Design
  • Lindy Hop
  • Visual Studio and CODA
  • User Experience (UX)
  • Creative Direction
  • Facebook
  • Version Control Systems
  • Content Management Systems (CMS)

Awarded myself a night out at a Rockabilly venue for a drink, a dance & a yallopin' good time - 2011
Published in design master library series "Animals and Mythology Logos" - 2009
Published in Logo Lounge 4 - 2008
Published in GD USA April annual trend report - 2008
Published in Create magazine - 2006
Awarded one of TOP TEN designers by CreativePublic - 2005
Awarded second place in a national self promotion competition - 2005
Founding member of Professional Society of Communication Design - 2005
Awarded Bachelor of Science Degree in graphic design - 2004 GPA 3.3
Awarded Best in Show in graduation portfolio presentation - 2004
Awarded design scholarship to Minneapolis AIGA design camp - 2003

Skill Set

blank owdy, my name is Ken Buras. I am located in Minneapolis, MN.

I make stuff look good and easy to use.