Tawny Hixson
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About
Strong, well rounded, conceptual thinker possessing a wide range of design capabilities including a solid background in multi-platform digital executions, typography, branding, and digital production. Ability to take concepts from ideation to final product. Exceptional eye for color and form.
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Education
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Furniture Design, Scandinavian Design HistoryRoyal Academy Of Fine Arts2010 - 2010Copenhagen DK
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Masters Industrial DesignPratt Institute2007 - 2010Brooklyn NY
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Bachelor of Arts Photography, Minor in Art HistoryWestern Washington University2000 - 2004Bellingham WA
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Experience
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Graphic Designer & WebuilderSeattle, WA2013 - Present (11 years)Responsible for developing web profile pages for all new clients, including logo manipulation and design. Design of promotional email fliers and graphics. Assisting new clients over the phone.
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Owner/DesignerSeattle, WA2012 - Present (12 years)Graphic and product design studio. Focused on developing and producing new lifestyle products as well as consult on the development of brand identity, graphics, print and web design for clients.
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Assistant DesignerBrooklyn, NY2011 - 2013 (2 years)Responsible for the development of new leather products and branding, running of the Brooklyn studio, interacting with new clients and training new interns.
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Accessory DesignerBrooklyn, NY2011 - 2013 (2 years)
Worked with lead designer to develop inspiration and colorways for SS2013 season. Developed bag designs utilizing sketches & paper mock-ups to produce tech packs. Responsible for sourcing & communication with production factory. -
Service DesignerNew York, NY2010 - 2012 (2 years)Designed and implemented services for a luxury concierge firm. Developed custom print jobs for clients. Managed all shipments nationally and internationally. Scheduled appointments and carried out administrative duties.
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Team DesignerNew York, NYDec 2007 - Mar 2008 (3 months)Produced novel design of Nissan “Cube” presented at 2008 International Auto Show, NY
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Awards
Selected to show at stopTHINKshop part of NYCxDesign - LES, New York 2013---------------
Represent Pratt Institute at the international furniture expo, IMM Köln. - Köln, Germany 2010---------------
Selected to participate in the partnership of Pratt Institute and Hudson development to furnish Third + Bond LEED-GOLD certified condominium model residences. - Brooklyn NY 2009-2010---------------
Chosen to exhibit at BKLYN Designs as part of ICFF. - Brooklyn, NY 2009---------------
Re-designing a Nissan Cube car interior and exterior for the Pratt and Nissan ‘Cube-ism’ project. Exhibited at - New York Auto Show 2008--------------- -
Affiliations
IDSA Board Member 2013-2016
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Skills
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On Coroflot@tawnyhixson, member since 2010
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