Arshad Syabrin Simatupang is a student currently studying Digital Media Art at Republic Polytechnic. He has experience working in banquet services and as the president of a club in his previous school where he led achievements. He is interested in design work involving new innovations and improvements. His education includes modules in drawing, interaction design, and game design.
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to deliver a talk at Shift in Split, Croatia.
Shift is a developer conference, so initially, I thought it would be entertaining to talk about what it’s like to work with an engineer, from a designers perspective. The working title of the talk was Things Engineers Hate About Working With (Me) a Designer.
I was going to share the mistakes I’ve made, and learned from, along the way. A manifesto of what not to do when working with an engineer. However, feedback included phrases like “it’s a bit tongue & cheek” and the best talks are ones that are “raw, honest and vulnerable.”
You don’t write code, but you’ve been successful in spite of it. The lines are blurring between design & engineering. Why not talk about how tools have helped bridge that gap?
There was something more interesting to talk about. I realized that I didn’t write code because I didn’t need to. For years I’d been spoiled, and to some extent enabled, by a handful of incredibly talented iOS engineers. The realization didn’t sit well with me.
I scrapped everything and went back to the drawing board.
Tools were my first introduction to a hobby that turned into a passion that has become an obsession
They have been steadily influencing and shaping me as a designer from the first time I sat in front of a computer in elementary school. I would not realize how much they’d impact my life until much much later.
Tools have had a massive influence on me and my work, but had they on others?
Go Pro - Moving from a semi-pro to a pro photographerAlex Lam
Alex Lam, from a group of companies called Integricity (www.integricity.com), is married to professional photographer, Grace Tan (www.stories.my). He helps her business from branding to marketing and consults to improve sales.
This talk helps semi-pros understand the process needed to move towards becoming a full-fledged professional. It addresses the internal workings of the business and how it can be coupled with external marketing for a bang.
Speaking duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Photographers
Host: WPPM (Wedding and Portrait Photographers Malaysia)
Date: 25 August 2012
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to deliver a talk at Shift in Split, Croatia.
Shift is a developer conference, so initially, I thought it would be entertaining to talk about what it’s like to work with an engineer, from a designers perspective. The working title of the talk was Things Engineers Hate About Working With (Me) a Designer.
I was going to share the mistakes I’ve made, and learned from, along the way. A manifesto of what not to do when working with an engineer. However, feedback included phrases like “it’s a bit tongue & cheek” and the best talks are ones that are “raw, honest and vulnerable.”
You don’t write code, but you’ve been successful in spite of it. The lines are blurring between design & engineering. Why not talk about how tools have helped bridge that gap?
There was something more interesting to talk about. I realized that I didn’t write code because I didn’t need to. For years I’d been spoiled, and to some extent enabled, by a handful of incredibly talented iOS engineers. The realization didn’t sit well with me.
I scrapped everything and went back to the drawing board.
Tools were my first introduction to a hobby that turned into a passion that has become an obsession
They have been steadily influencing and shaping me as a designer from the first time I sat in front of a computer in elementary school. I would not realize how much they’d impact my life until much much later.
Tools have had a massive influence on me and my work, but had they on others?
Go Pro - Moving from a semi-pro to a pro photographerAlex Lam
Alex Lam, from a group of companies called Integricity (www.integricity.com), is married to professional photographer, Grace Tan (www.stories.my). He helps her business from branding to marketing and consults to improve sales.
This talk helps semi-pros understand the process needed to move towards becoming a full-fledged professional. It addresses the internal workings of the business and how it can be coupled with external marketing for a bang.
Speaking duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Photographers
Host: WPPM (Wedding and Portrait Photographers Malaysia)
Date: 25 August 2012
1. Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
Name Arshad Syabrin Simatupang
Date of Birth 13 July 1993
Address APT Teck Whye Lane BLK 113 Photo
#10-658 Singapore 780113
Mobile 84482533
E mail 104308@myrp.edu.sg
Website shutbrain.blogspot.com
Summary / Self Description
Basically if I should describe myself in terms of what I really want to do which is doing
designing work involving of new innovation needed to be apply on currents existence or also
improving of what you thought would be the best are my goals in this industry and also the
future. I have been a president of a club in my previous school and leading them a long
drought of achievement on my final year there and I am determined to do the same to my
future team and workforce. I am looking forward to an industry of incorporated ideas that
would set me up for a stepping stone in my career life.
Education
January 2000 – November 2005
Woodgrove Primary School
January 2006 – November 2009
Marsiling Secondary School
April 2010 – current
Republic Polytechnic
Modules included: Digital Media Art
Drawing
Interaction Design
Anthropological Studies
History of the Arts
Sound Design
Character Design
Analog Game Theory
Game Design Workshop
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2. Work Experiences
Dec 2009 ~ Feb 2010 Suntec Convention, Singapore http://www.suntecsingapore.com/
Banqueting.
Sep 2010 ~ current Chevrons, Singapore http://www.chevrons.org.sg/
Banqueting
Certificates
Jan2006 Certificate in Swimming(intermediate)
Oct 2006 Certificate in Kayaking(1 Star)
Oct 2009 Colours Award for CCA Club president
Skill Sets
Software: Basic in Python
Basic in Adobe Softwares; Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Sound booth,
Flash and Premier pro.
Basic in Pro tools
Basic in Game maker
Equipment Operation of digital mini DV camera
Operation of digital and film SLR Cameras
Languages Fluent in English and Malay
Other Interests
I am a rather big guy but behind this is a rather sporty person in which I have been into
skateboarding for about 4 years now. I skate on every leisure time I have. I am interested in
reading on anything that is new or facts, this may consist books, online article, newspaper
and many more.
References
Available upon request.
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