Shawn Sprockett

Designer

Brooklyn, NY, USA
Over years of designing for non-profits and start-ups, I worked my way up to award-winning projects and eventually a spot in the School of Visual Arts’ MFA Design program. This year, I will be finishing my MFA in Design and Entrepreneurship with a thesis combining design, education, and games.
Experience
New York, NY, USA
2012
Designer
Working with the nicknamed "seal team six" digital publishing team that assists Conde Nast's 18 commercial magazines, 4 B2B magazines, 27 websites, and more than 50 apps for mobile and tablet devices.
New York, NY, USA
2012
Designer
Games for Change executive produces a number of games while connecting game developers and non-profits. For them, I helped create a novel Farmville-style Facebook game that allowed players to not only learn about women's rights in the developing world, but also make contributions directly to nonprofits through microtransactions in the game.
New York, NY, USA
2012
Designer
Mr. Glaser is the renowned designer behind the I [heart] NY logo, Pushpin Studios, and New York Magazine. While there, I helped his firm design for the Brooklyn Brewery, Barnes & Noble, MGM, Columbia Records, The Nation and many many more.
New York, NY, USA
2011
Designer
Worked in the creative nerve center of a $5 billion company and gained tremendous insight into the coordination and development of large creative teams. Collaborated with a variety of art directors, copywriters, and merchants for both web and print messaging.
Tampa, FL, USA
20092011
Multimedia Developer
Designed professional training multimedia, including graphic design, interactive design, web design, and video production. Pushed several research and redesign intiatives aimed at increasing revenue through more effective visuals in content. Reduced video production costs dramatically, building an in-house studio for video production. Trained company designers on tools and methodology behind information design.
Miami, FL, USA
20082009
Instructional Web Designer
Designed branding and multimedia for one of the first online high schools as envisioned by the University of Miami. Also, trained company designers on tools and methodology behind information design research. Pioneered social learning using games, video, and wikis across the web. Worked in both Miami and Boston offices.
Education
New York, NY, USA
Sep 2011Present
MFA, Design + Entrepreneurship
Tailored for students and professionals from graphic design, environmental design, product design, film, photography and computer art backgrounds, the graduate design school at SVA encourages authorship and entrepreneurship in a broad range of media. Students in the graduate school of design work closely with instructors and fellow students to further develop the skills they need to answer the challenges of today's marketplace.
Miami, FL, USA
Aug 2005Apr 2008
BA International Relations, Film Studies, Art
Study abroad at Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Honors College, Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership Honors Society), alternativeBreaks, Amnesty International, Student Organization Council, SGA Film Council, Miami International Film Festival
Awards
2012
Motion Graphics Semifinalist
2011
Grafik Magazine
Featured Type Project — November '11 Issue
2011
Gold Award of Excellence in Film for Use in Training
2011
Silver Award of Distinction in Animation
Jan 2010
Product & Services Award Best Business Transformation
Apr 2009
Active Citizen Hall of Fame
Apr 2007
Modesto A. Maidique Visionary Award
Aug 2005
Robe of Excellence (Film, Creative Writing)