My Interaction Design experience has helped shape UX stories, and create imaginative and intuitive interfaces that empower users.
My Interaction Design experience has helped shape UX stories, and create imaginative and intuitive interfaces that empower users.
RICK MAKOUL
VISUAL DESIGNER
LOS ANGELES BASED
ABOUT ME
Having studied Visual Communications & Graphics on the East Coast, I began my career designing visuals for marketing collaterals. My skills landed me a job in Los Angeles, where I created 2D-3D gaming graphics, as well as visuals and special effect graphics for episodic TV and feature film.
After working on a few empathy-centric interactive design projects, I found a new passion for my visual craft and human-centered design. In 2019, I earned a UX-UI Design certification with CalArts and I have been applying these skills to all my design-centric projects.
My diverse technical skills and creative background helped me develop a super eye for fine details, a drive for trend-setting innovations and dedication for delivering high quality, graphics craftsmanship － all precursors for my marketing design & User Experience design projects.
I've also volunteered for Meals on Wheels as well as Food Drive volunteering events in Los Angeles. It's in my nature to reach out to help others and give back to community.
To keep my creative skills fresh and high-energy, I play guitar, painting abstracts, read, bike ride and
hike local trails.
SOFTWARE
Adobe CC:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, AfterEffects, Dimension
Figma
Sketch
InVision
Zeplin
Instapage
Principle
Just-in-Mind
Mural
Cinema 4D
