Anton Piazzola has over 6 years of experience in footwear design and manufacturing. He has worked for several large brands designing and developing high-end women's heels manufactured in Italy. He also has experience as a production manager and retail production planning analyst. Piazzola has strong technical skills and leadership abilities.
The New Publishing Skillset: Change Management in a Creative Industry - Tech ...BookNet Canada
"The New Publishing Skillset: Change Management in a Creative Industry" - Robert Wheaton (Penguin Random House Canada) at BookNet Canada's Tech Forum - March 6, 2014.
Alexandra Deschamps Sonsino - So you want to quit your dayjob to build a conn...WithTheBest
Building a connected product at scale requires you to think about many different aspects of development, from developing the product itself (technically and design-wise), how to find out if it’s a product that people want, to how to market it, how to get funding and how to grow a team.
Based on my experience of working as an entrepreneur and product designer in the internet of things for the last ten years this talk will save you time and money wasted in the early stages of product development so you can get on with it more quickly.
The topics I’ll cover include:
- Product development processes;
- Technology choices;
- Electronics design process;
- Product Certification;
- IP issues;
- Funding options & engaging with investors;
- Team growth or Partnership development;
- Marketing techniques and pitfalls;
- Logistics & distribution;
- Pricing.
Alexandra Deschamps Sonsino
1 Pixel to the Left: Why Visual Design Details MatterEmily Rawitsch
Although we have all heard someone passionately declare, “UX is not UI,” visual design is a fundamental part of the user experience. Good design is in the details. It builds trust. It creates hierarchy of information. It makes buttons look clickable. It has the power to transform a functional experience into a delightful experience.
So how we can ensure that the visual details we design are brought to life as intended? Can moving an object 1 pixel to the left really make a difference? In an attempt to find a common language between designers and developers, we will discuss what details are worth fighting for versus when to let go.
What do companies such as Slack and Porter Airlines have in common? Not only do they have well-designed interfaces that get your users’ job done, but also content that is clear, intentional, and serves a unique purpose. In an age where great design is won or lost at the user experience (UX) level, how can we ensure that we deliver websites or apps that are not just pretty but also purposeful in both design and content?
In this session, we will be using a UX research technique called “Contextual Personas” to kickstart your content design process. We will be mashing up the time-honoured techniques of persona creation – such as user interviews, contextual inquiry, etc. – with strategic foresight methods to identify some user types and content strategies for your target audience. By identifying users across their most critical and uncertain needs, we will be able to pinpoint what exactly do they want out of our product or service and how we can achieve their goals through our copy, through our design, and throughout their user journey.
Don’t let “lorem ipsum” hold you back! Let contextual personas deliver the insight you need to build digital products that users love.
(Presented at WordCamp Toronto, August 7, 2016)
The New Publishing Skillset: Change Management in a Creative Industry - Tech ...BookNet Canada
"The New Publishing Skillset: Change Management in a Creative Industry" - Robert Wheaton (Penguin Random House Canada) at BookNet Canada's Tech Forum - March 6, 2014.
Alexandra Deschamps Sonsino - So you want to quit your dayjob to build a conn...WithTheBest
Building a connected product at scale requires you to think about many different aspects of development, from developing the product itself (technically and design-wise), how to find out if it’s a product that people want, to how to market it, how to get funding and how to grow a team.
Based on my experience of working as an entrepreneur and product designer in the internet of things for the last ten years this talk will save you time and money wasted in the early stages of product development so you can get on with it more quickly.
The topics I’ll cover include:
- Product development processes;
- Technology choices;
- Electronics design process;
- Product Certification;
- IP issues;
- Funding options & engaging with investors;
- Team growth or Partnership development;
- Marketing techniques and pitfalls;
- Logistics & distribution;
- Pricing.
Alexandra Deschamps Sonsino
1 Pixel to the Left: Why Visual Design Details MatterEmily Rawitsch
Although we have all heard someone passionately declare, “UX is not UI,” visual design is a fundamental part of the user experience. Good design is in the details. It builds trust. It creates hierarchy of information. It makes buttons look clickable. It has the power to transform a functional experience into a delightful experience.
So how we can ensure that the visual details we design are brought to life as intended? Can moving an object 1 pixel to the left really make a difference? In an attempt to find a common language between designers and developers, we will discuss what details are worth fighting for versus when to let go.
What do companies such as Slack and Porter Airlines have in common? Not only do they have well-designed interfaces that get your users’ job done, but also content that is clear, intentional, and serves a unique purpose. In an age where great design is won or lost at the user experience (UX) level, how can we ensure that we deliver websites or apps that are not just pretty but also purposeful in both design and content?
In this session, we will be using a UX research technique called “Contextual Personas” to kickstart your content design process. We will be mashing up the time-honoured techniques of persona creation – such as user interviews, contextual inquiry, etc. – with strategic foresight methods to identify some user types and content strategies for your target audience. By identifying users across their most critical and uncertain needs, we will be able to pinpoint what exactly do they want out of our product or service and how we can achieve their goals through our copy, through our design, and throughout their user journey.
Don’t let “lorem ipsum” hold you back! Let contextual personas deliver the insight you need to build digital products that users love.
(Presented at WordCamp Toronto, August 7, 2016)
Collaborative and Continuous Digital Publishing Metrodigi
Case Study: Collaborative and Continuous Digital Publishing
Collaborative and Continuous Digital Publishing
• Reinventing Digital Collaboration and Content Workflows
• There’s no such thing as a “page"
• Addressing agility in the face of growing data-level complexity
• The true source of truth
• Is digital always better?
• Learning by doing
• Efficacy: is it just a buzzword?
Presented at Digital Book World Expo + Conference 2016 by Kathryn Stewart, CEO, Metrodigi, John Prahbu, Senior Vice President, Technology Solutions, SPi Global, and Britta Nordin Director, Content Strategy and Development, Pearson.
Collaborative and Continuous Digital Publishing Metrodigi
Case Study: Collaborative and Continuous Digital Publishing
Collaborative and Continuous Digital Publishing
• Reinventing Digital Collaboration and Content Workflows
• There’s no such thing as a “page"
• Addressing agility in the face of growing data-level complexity
• The true source of truth
• Is digital always better?
• Learning by doing
• Efficacy: is it just a buzzword?
Presented at Digital Book World Expo + Conference 2016 by Kathryn Stewart, CEO, Metrodigi, John Prahbu, Senior Vice President, Technology Solutions, SPi Global, and Britta Nordin Director, Content Strategy and Development, Pearson.
1. Anton Piazzola Summary
Creative footwear designer specializing in high-end footwear design. Over 6 years of manufacturing experience
with multiple large brands from high-end Italian footwear, streetwear, to America’s largest apparel manufacturers.
Superior record of surpassing expectations, through positive leadership and team building.
Technical Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Full Circle, Microsoft AX, File Maker, Retail Pro. Fluent in business software such as
Word, Power Point, and Microsoft Outlook. Experience with RFID and numerous POS systems.
Experience
Footwear Designer/Conceptual Sketch Artist 2/2008 - present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chelsea Paris International | Calabasas, CA
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Production Manager 12/2013 - 5/2014
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for Cut Sew, Printed Goods, Footwear, Headwear, and Accessories.
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Footwear Designer 10/2012 - 12/2013
The Hundreds Is Huge Inc. | Los Angeles, CA
Footwear Design
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Retail Production Planning/Allocation Analyst 3/2007 - 10/2010
American Apparel, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA
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Inventory Coordinator/Sales 3/2006 - 1/2007
G-Star Raw Denim | Newport Beach/Los Angeles, CA
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Education
2003 – 2006 FiDM Los Angeles, CA | Associate of Arts Degree, Apparel Manufacturing Management
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