pmaman20@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Master of Science, Architectural Technologies, September 2020, GPA 3.8
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science in Cognitive and Brain Science, May 2015, GPA in Major: 3.5
Interdisciplinary Minor in Engineering Psychology and Computer Science, Dean’s list
TOOLS + LANGUAGES
Software
Figma, Adobe Suite
Unity, Unreal, Houdini, Cinema 4D
Rhino, Maya, Zbrush,
Programming
C#, C++, Python
React, Mapbox gl js, Three.js, D3.js
Grasshopper
Languages Spoken and Written
English
French
EXPERIENCE
Senior Product Designer, Populus Technologies, September 2021 - Present
User research to understand the needs and pain points of city stakeholders and to identify product roadmap opportunities
Experience and interface design for Mobility and Curb Manager products as well as public data tools
Designed a bespoke component library and guided the migration of legacy assets to use these assets
Lead regular usability testing sessions with city stakeholders using functional prototypes, mockups and sketches
Create development-ready assets in Figma for each new feature and worked closely with engineers on their implementation
Co-led a U.S. DOT grant-funded cohort of cities and consultants in the creation of data tools to improve micromobility safety
Co-led an E.U. grant-funded expansion of our platform to measure carbon savings related to micromobility utilization
Urban Designer (Contract), Morphosis Architects, March - September 2021
Developed narrative, animations and renderings for winning 400Km NEOM Line masterplan submission
Designed site plans for several large-scale neighborhood developments along the length of The Mirror Line
User Experience Designer (Contract) Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, May - September 2021
Developed user journeys and prototypes for a connected app experience accompanying riders from departure to arrival
Designed brand guidelines to be used across a suite of Mobility-As-A-Service applications
Research Fellow - Design of Cities, SCI-Arc, September 2020 - March 2021
Conducted research examining how the user experience design of share mobility apps influence established transit models
Identified sites zoned for multi-family use along the Alameda corridor in Los Angeles County that could benefit from environmental remediation and subsequently support the development of new affordable housing
Program Coordinator, The NOW Institute, January 2018 - September 2019 (Promoted within company)
Researched and wrote LA NOW 6 - The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge, a publications describing efficient energy use and application of new technologies in cities
Oversaw project development and local partnerships for two built projects in Haiti
Wrote and edited all digital and print publications and position papers for Pritzker winner Thom Mayne
Developed AR art installation for Milan Design Week linking Morphosis design language to sustainable building practices
Developed concept narraitve for 2 winning architectural competitions for Morphosis Architects
Redesigned and launched the company website; created educational application in Python linking seminal modernist architecture to contemporary cultural and environmental progress
Freelance Director of Photography, Samuels Brothers Productions, October 2017 - December 2017
Helped frame research and interview questions as well as the look and feel of an overpopulation documentary
Freelance Design and Marketing Strategy, Earth Law Center, August 2017 - September 2017
Created marketing strategy including print and digital work for a series of ocean rights campaigns
Conducted research to determine market responsiveness to ELC proposals
UX Designer, Publicis Sapient, August 2015 – August 2017 (Promoted within company)
Redesigned Samsung’s current B2B website and Mastercard MORE app suite; aided in the transition from outdated digital properties and the app development phase; expanded upon market strategy for various clients; pitched new client work
Helped launch New York branch of SNAP (Sapient Nitro Accelerated Prototyping), a prototyping lab testing emerging technology for the sake of exploration and gaining competitive leads
Designed and built various products including mobile apps, websites, short films, and physical prototypes
UX/ UI Design Associate, Rapid7 LLC, May 2014 – May 2015
In charge of re-designing portions of the interface for several IT security products as well as designing a dashboard method of switching between these applications
Research Assistant, Tufts Computer Science Department Visual Analytics Lab, Fall 2014 – May 2015
Created a series of data visualizations to help pregnant mothers understand the results of initial breast cancer screenings without the influence of third parties. Our goal was to help reduce invasive and painful secondary procedures when possible
Design Intern, Echo Nest Incorporated, May 2013 – August 2013
Research Assistant, Tufts Psychology Department Cognitive Aging and Memory Lab, Spring 2013
Research in decision making, episodic memory failure, retrieval biases, metamemory, eyewitness memory, memory accuracy, and enhanced suggestibility
Summer Intern, Princeton Center for Leadership Training, June 2012 – August 2012
PHILIPPE MAMAN, M.S.
EDUCATION
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Master of Science, Architectural Technologies, September 2020, GPA 3.8
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science in Cognitive and Brain Science, May 2015, GPA in Major: 3.5
Interdisciplinary Minor in Engineering Psychology and Computer Science, Dean’s list
SOFTWARE + PROGRAMMING
Software
Houdini, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Rhino, Maya, Sketch, Invision, Adobe Creative Suite, Zbrush, C4D
Programming Languages
C#, Python, Grasshopper, VEX, Processing.py, HTML5/ CSS, C++
Languages Spoken and Written
English, French
EXPERIENCE
Urban Design and Project Administration, Morphosis Architects, May 2021 - Present
Developing urban masterplans and sustainable development strategies using new applications for sensory IoT and digitally twinned urban environments
Coordinating partnerships with consultants and subject matter experts across various domains including the digital, mobility, energy, water, agriculture, security, health, conservation and waste sectors
Experience Design Contributor, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, May 2021 - Present
Designing unified brand guidelines, user-experiences and interaction patterns for an ecosystem of internal tools and user-facing digital products
Research and conceptualization of hyperloop use cases in both human mobility and goods/resources distribution
Urban Design Research Fellow, Southern California Institute of Architecture, September 2020 - Present
Designing experiences in Unity and Unreal driven by data describing how aesthetic features of our surroundings influence the navigation of densely populated areas; Testing links between visual and functional cues in shared space
Design and Strategy Lead, Morphosis/ The NOW Institute, January 2018 - September 2019 (Promoted within company)
Developed AR art installation for Milan Design Week linking Morphosis design language to sustainable building practices
Lead design and strategy on 2 winning architectural competitions for Morphosis Architects
Redesigned and launched the company website; created educational application in Python linking seminal modernist architecture to contemporary cultural and environmental progress
Oversaw project development, local partnerships and formation of an LLC for several built projects in Haiti
Led research and copywriting for publications describing efficient energy use and application of new technologies in cities
Wrote and edited all digital and print publications and position papers for Pritzker winner Thom Mayne
Freelance Director of Photography, Samuels Brothers Productions, October 2017 - December 2017
Helped frame research and interview questions as well as the look and feel of an overpopulation documentary
Freelance Design and Marketing Strategy, Earth Law Center, August 2017 - September 2017
Created marketing strategy including print and digital work for a series of ocean rights campaigns
Conducted research to determine market responsiveness to ELC proposals
UX Designer, Publicis Sapient, August 2015 – August 2017 (Promoted within company)
Redesigned Samsung’s current B2B website and Mastercard MORE app suite; aided in the transition from outdated digital properties and the app development phase; expanded upon market strategy for various clients; pitched new client work
Helped launch New York branch of SNAP (Sapient Nitro Accelerated Prototyping), a prototyping lab testing emerging technology for the sake of exploration and gaining competitive leads
Designed and built various products including mobile apps, websites, short films, and physical prototypes
UX/ UI Design Associate, Rapid7 LLC, May 2014 – May 2015
In charge of re-designing portions of the interface for several IT security products as well as designing a dashboard method of switching between these applications
Research Assistant, Tufts Computer Science Department Visual Analytics Lab, Fall 2014 – May 2015
Created a series of data visualizations to help pregnant mothers understand the results of initial breast cancer screenings without the influence of third parties. Our goal was to help reduce invasive and painful secondary procedures when possible
Design Intern, Echo Nest Incorporated, May 2013 – August 2013
Research Assistant, Tufts Psychology Department Cognitive Aging and Memory Lab, Spring 2013
Research in decision making, episodic memory failure, retrieval biases, metamemory, eyewitness memory, memory accuracy, and enhanced suggestibility
Summer Intern, Princeton Center for Leadership Training, June 2012 – August 2012
pmaman20@gmail.com
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