Product Sound Designer

Lucas Lacerda

Ottawa, ONCanada

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+Sonic Interaction

UX Sound Design, User Interface Audio, Earcons, Auditory Icons, Sonic Branding, Sound Gestures, Sonification

+UX Interaction

UX, UI, Human-Computer Interaction, Sonic and Haptic Interaction, Wireframes, Personas,

Scenarios, Validation, Iteration, User Stories, User Group Mapping, Experience Map, Graphic Design, Adobe CC, Processing, Creative Computing, HTML/CSS

+Teaching and Research

Design Research Methods, Product Sound Design, Design, and Social Marketing, Design Studio, Sound Perception and Cognition, UX Design and Interaction, Improvisation, Team Collaboration
Education
- Certificate in Fundamentals of University Teaching Education
  
  Carleton University
  
  2012 - 2012
- Master of Design (MDes) Interdisciplinary Design, Collaboration Studies
  
  Carleton University
  
  2009 - 2011
  
  Thesis title: Enhancing Collaboration in Design Groups: Lessons from Music Improvisation towards Product Innovation
- Bachelor Industrial and Graphic Design
  
  Universidade de Brasília
  
  2002 - 2006
  
  - Brasilia's Urban Visual Identity (Graphic Design) - Design for Musical Instruments: Using Alternative Brazilian Wood in the Development of Acoustic Guitars (Product Design)
Experience
- Design Instructor
  
  Carleton University
  
  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 4 months)
  
  Undergraduate Level
  - Interaction Design
  - Sonic Interaction Design (Microinteractive Sounds, Affordance, Triggers, Feedback, Sonification, Operation and Loops)
  
  Graduate Level
  - Design Research Methods (Personas, Experience Map, Insight Matrix, Group Mapping, User Walkthroughs)
  - Human Computer Interaction
  - Design Thinking
  - Service Design
  - Social Marketing
- Design Instructor
  
  Algonquin College
  
  Jul 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 5 months)
  
  - Taught 1st year students design fundamentals, design thinking and theory
  - Advised students on studio projects
  - Facilitated student's discussions on different design topics
  - Prepared classes and graded students' work
- Freelance Designer (Consultant)
  
  360pi
  
  May 2012 - Sep 2012 (4 months)
  
  - Design of info graphics and data visualizations
  - Visuals for reports and corporate identity
  - Rebrand and stationery
- Research Assistant
  
  Carleton University
  
  Mar 2012 - Jul 2012 (4 months)
  
  - Research rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing technologies
  - Reports for projects and funding
  - Communication with other departments within University
  - Production of infographics and analysis of content for website
- UX Interaction Designer
  
  Yonsei University
  
  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 (1 month)
  
  II International Design Workshop: Integration from Various Perspectives
  Project presented at Samsung Design Membership Seminar
- Teaching Assistant
  
  Carleton University
  
  Aug 2010 - Apr 2011 (8 months)
  
  - Assisted student in SolidWorks lab
  - Corrected and marked students' assignments and projects
  - Advised students during the class hours
  - Organized materials before lecture
- Graphic Designer
  
  ROCHAH
  
  Dec 2009 - Mar 2011 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Development of logo
  Design of stationery, catalog
  Design of display fixture
  Web development
- Product Interaction Designer
  
  TAFETA Smart Systems for Health
  
  Jan 2010 - May 2010 (4 months)
  
  Smart Fridge Sensor;
  Design for Seniors;
  Co-design and prototyping;
  Human Computer Interaction;
- UX Designer
  
  Carleton University
  
  Sep 2009 - Dec 2009 (3 months)
  
  Way-finding project;
  Research Methods;
  Human Computer Interaction;
- Graphic Designer
  
  JR Gems and Jewelry
  
  Oct 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year)
  
  Development of logo, stationery, promotional material, website
- Industrial Designer
  
  EBS Musical Instruments
  
  Jul 2005 - Jun 2008 (2 years 11 months)
  
  - Design of musical instruments: creation and production of acoustic and electric guitars;
  - Wood machinery knowledge and basic luthier skills;
  - Production of creative sketches and 3D models;
  - Design specification for production;
  - Research and develop of sustainable solutions.
- Graphic and POP Designer
  
  iArt Communication
  
  Aug 2007 - May 2008 (9 months)
  
  - Brand development: creation of logos and printed media.
  - Point of purchase development: creation of displays and event stands. Production of creative sketches, digital 3D and prototypes.
  - Production experience: design work specification for production, knowledge of printing processes, and expertise in graphic materials.
  - Design for interface and web development
- Teaching Assistant
  
  Universidade de Brasília
  
  Jan 2006 - Aug 2006 (7 months)
  
  - Advised students in studio based projects
  - Judged student's project presentations
  - Lectured graphic design classes
  - Marked student's assignments
- Graphic and POP Designer
  
  ACP Design
  
  May 2004 - Jul 2005 (1 year 2 months)
  
  - Brand development: creation of logos and printed media;
  - Point of purchase development: creation of displays and event stands. Production of creative sketches, digital 3D and prototypes;
  - Production experience: design work specification for production, knowledge of printing processes, and expertise in graphic materials;
  - Design for website interfaces;
  - Freelance work (from 2006 to 2007): design for exhibition.
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- Internet Applications
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Lucas Lacerda

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)