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Nouphone (ຄົນລາວທີ່ຢູ່ ອະເມກາ), a graduate of the Art Center College in Pasadena,  now he work as a designer for Volvo.

Education Art Center College of Design
Bachelor of Science Transportation Design
Pasadena, CA Fall 2007

Design Institute of San Diego
Bachelor of Art in Architectural minor in Interior Design
San Diego, CA, 1998

University of Colorado at Boulder
Emphasis Engineering
Boulder, CO 1993-1996

Art Center College of Design Projects

Senior Thesis 2013 "Porsche TranSport"
Concept focused upon for high end market buyer. Engine configuration located behind the occupants underneath the truck bed. Visualize and design concepts sports truck with a major emphasis on combining Porsche design and high-and ultra-high performance. Striving for sporty, practical, premium, and dynamic. Plat form borrowed from a Cayman. Project approached were to configure and design the exterior of the truck, developed a 3D model Alias. All work was created from preliminary sketches to 3D models.

Acura Sports Car 2015 (Sponsored by Acura) - “Fusion Experience of America & Japan” In this Funded Educational Project, Transportation Design students will be exploring the Acura premium experience and what that entails in the year 2015. To visualize and design concepts for the Acura sports vehicle with a major emphasis in combining Acura design and performance with non-traditional, non-automotive technology in the effort to create an enhanced, integrated and sensory connection between the driver, their life and their vehicle. Design were inspired by Top Fuel dragster and Japanese sophistication technologies. Project approached were to configure and design the exterior of the vehicle, developed a 3D model from clay and
Alias model of interior. All work was created from preliminary 2D sketches 3D models.

N.Y. Taxi (Sponsored by Design Trust for Public Space )- “Office Mobile Taxi” Project to design a future taxi for New York and Los Angeles. The project was initiated at The Design Trust for Public Space, a New York organization that is advocating advancing New York’s image through design. The focus was on the user experience. Requirements include: Room for 4 paying passengers, seamless wheelchair/child stroller accessibility, long
production life, ability to incorporate low emissions or zero emissions propulsion systems, passengers security and driver visibility. Project approached were to configure and design an interior environment, determine the driving environment, develop ingress/egress systems, create a detailed package layout, configure and design the exterior of the vehicle, developed
a 3D model from clay and Alias model of interior. All work were created from preliminary sketches to 3D models.



Experience
Volvo Designer
Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center, Camarillo, CA
June 2007-Current

Emphasis:
Advanced Production Concept Cars
Extensive research and development of premium exterior and interior design language for Volvo. Designed from preliminary 2D sketches to 3D Alias model. While taking into consideration the technical requirement needed for each project.

Mentorship
Provide Art Center College of Design interns on automotive, design, sketches, and Alias guidance.

Volvo Internship
Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center, Camarillo, CA
June 2007-December 2007

Emphasis:
Research and developed new design language for Volvo on exterior and interior. Designed Super Premium Sports Sedan from preliminary sketches to 3D Alias model. Produce production car for the real world design. While taking into consideration the technical requirement needed for the project.

Aeronautic Seat Designer
Aero Seating Technologies, San Gabriel, CA
October 2006-September 2007


Emphasis:
Developed new and innovative design for private jet seats and airbus planes. Seat accommodate 95th percentage tile person. While taking into consideration the technical requirement for the project.

Design Engineer
Hoist Fitness Systems, San Diego, CA
August 1998-August 2004

Emphasis:
Designed commercial fitness equipments and redesigned existing lines, create assembly manuals, provide 3D drawings from 2D, created patent drawings/BOM.

Architectual/Interior Design Internship
T. Johnson Design Group, Cardiff by the Sea, CA
1997-1998

Emphasis:
Research and developed ideation sketches for restaurants.
Commercial/Residential independent firm, furniture designs, drafting, attend presentations, visit showroom, client meetings, presentations.

Computer Aided Design Tutor
Design Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA
1997-1998

Emphasis:
Helped students on CAD


Skills: Design
Conceptual development, ideation sketches, ideation renderings, transferring 2D ideas to 3D modeling.

Programs:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Alias Autostudio, SolidWorks, Mechanical Desktop, Pro E, CNC G codes, Microsoft Word, Wacom Cintiq, Showcase, and Premiere.

Language English, Laos

Recognitions Art Center College of Design/Auto Shows/Michelin Challenge Design

Volvo SC90 Internship – "Hansome, Powerful, and Safe"
VMCC released project to the public January 6, 2008. Project displayed at the Detroit and Los Angeles Auto shows. Currently in the world wide web with positive reviews from blogs, journalist, and magazines. Also the model was displayed at the Michelin Challenge Design.

N.Y.C Taxi Funded Project - “Office Mobile Taxi”
Project was to design a future taxi for New York and Los Angeles. The project was initiated at The Design Trust for Public Space, a New York organization that is advocating advancing New York’s image through design. The focus was on the user experience. Requirements include: Room for 4 paying passengers, seamless wheelchair/child stroller accessibility, long production life, ability to incorporate low emissions or zero emissions propulsion systems, passengers security and driver visibility. Project approached were to configure and design an interior environment, determine the driving environment, develop ingress/egress systems, create a detailed package layout, configure and design the exterior of the vehicle, developed a 3D model from clay and Alias model of interior. All work were created from preliminary sketches to 3D models.

Herman Miller - “Office Accessories”
Project goals were to create and developed new and innovative office accessories for Herman Miller. Keep that in mind, each product will have to accommodate the user in an everyday usage. Seek ideations and research from old designs and start fresh from there on. The designs must meet Herman Miller design style theme. Project approached by preliminary sketches, ideations, and created prototypes.

2007 Art Center College of Design Scholarship

2007 Taxi Project displayed at the New York Auto show to the press

2002-2003 designed fitness systems machine placed front cover “Fitness Journal” Magazine

2003 SolidWorks Certified

2000 Pro E Certified

1994 Mauy Thai Kick Boxing Certified Instructor

1993-1996 University of Colorado Academic Scholarship

1993 Stanford University acceptance

Special Interests: Read newspaper, read Machine Design magazine, ride motorcycle,
Basketball, volleyball and Surfing.