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Holly Quarzo

Graphic design professor

Education

  • M.F.A., graphic design, Indiana State University
  • B.A., studio arts, University of Rochester

Credentials

  • Professor, graphic design, 2008-present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
    Training students to develop effective graphic design interfaces with Web design. Teaching design students to develop complex graphical user interfaces and how to use advanced Web and Mobile development applications. Developing students' knowledge of and skill at handling a variety of media objects in Web environments through user experience practices.
  • Senior designer, human centered design, 2008-2011, AT&T
    User experience design for self-serve applications used in AT&T retail stores. Design interactive applications for kiosks and multi-touch interfaces. Utilize pre-defined brand specifications while creating unique and surprising experiences. Create designs that complement and integrate into existing interfaces. Design out-of-the-box solutions that translate business requirements into creative, feasible design solutions. Work with information architects to communicate designs through fully documented wireframes and design comps.
  • Chief creative officer/master instructor, 2001-2008
    Macromedia and Adobe instructor, 2001-2008, echo-eleven, Atlanta, GA
    Strategically integrate user-centered design with visual interactive multimedia technology across the creative and development teams. Develop effective and impactful web and eLearning solutions. Manage and work with creative to implement a design strategy. Teach the latest Macromedia/Adobe software products. Consult with clients and students to achieve their personal and internal goals with web, eLearning and training initiatives. Direct and oversee all creative aspects of the company including branding and marketing materials.
  • Art director, 2000-2001, Proficient Systems Inc., Atlanta, GA
    Helped design and develop the initial user interface concepts for the web-based application. Worked with multidisciplinary team (product development, business development, and marketing) to produce several visual scenarios to describe how the product works. Collaborated and assisted marketing in evaluating, hiring, and managing external creative talent in the development of marketing collateral and the corporate website. Conceptualized and designed the company's corporate identity. Worked with the user interface group to define, develop, and document the product. Developed cohesive diverse visual assets like t-shirts, page layout templates, and CD ROM booklets and labels. Created sales presentations with custom graphics.
  • Art director, 1999-2000, VerticalOne, Atlanta, GA
    Interpreted and created original concepts to final specifications for the web-based product's user interface and supportive materials. Managed, critiqued and directed junior designers/developers in the production phase of the designs. Worked closely with graphic artists, web developers, marketing personnel, information architects, and application developers to establish visual cohesion throughout all aspects of the product and the promotion of it.
  • Senior designer, 1996-1999
    Macromedia instructor, 1996-1999, Media Magic, Inc., Atlanta, GA
    Custom designed and developed a wide range of computer-based applications from CD ROM, Internet, and intranet-based CBT to attraction loops. Translated content into workable visual ideas. Made graphic forms to map out visual strategies. Researched and selected software(s) that would be used in the creative process. Communicated with the creative team for visual cohesiveness. Developed a range of assets (buttons, interfaces, graphics, movies, animations, interactive slideshows, print-based marketing support, and web pages). Efficiently processed assets for end use.
  • Teaching assistant, 1990-1991, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Appointed an Adobe Education Leader, 2013-present
  • Adobe Top Performer – No. 3 Instructor Worldwide, first quarter, 2007
  • Adobe Top Performer – No. 4 Instructor Worldwide, second quarter, 2007
  • Appointed Macromedia Master Instructor, 2006
  • Macromedia Certified Instructor of the Year Worldwide, 2005
  • Mystery Winner – Macromedia MAX Conference, 2005
  • Macromedia Certified Instructor of the Year Worldwide – second place, 2004
  • Graduated with distinction – honored for the production of a multimedia program entitled "Demystifying AIDS," 1995
  • Computer Technician Assistantship and Academic Scholarship, graphic design, 1995
  • Gallery Assistantship and Academic Scholarship, design, 1994
  • Graphic Design Assistantship and Academic Scholarship, graphic design, 1993

Publications and presentations

Presentations

  • HOW Design Live, Ignite Your Passion Project: A Side-Gig Seminar and Connecting Event, 2016
  • AEL Summer Institute, Wow! Choices in Web Typography, 2013
  • STC Atlanta Chapter, Creating E-Learning in a Flash, 2007
  • Macromedia MAX 2006, Fireworks Tips and Tricks, 2006
  • AIGA Design Revival, Get Me a Rock–Balancing and Understanding the Use of Technology in the Design, 2006
  • Textron Web Summit, Photoshop Basics and Advanced Techniques, 2006
  • Macromedia MAX 2005, Moving Up to Studio 8, 2005
  • Textron Web Summit, Designing Projects for Different Browsers, 2005
  • Macromedia MAX 2005, Optimizing Web Graphics with Fireworks, 2005
  • Macromedia MAX 2004, Modifying and Optimizing Web Graphics with Dreamweaver and Fireworks, 2004
  • Macromedia MAX 2003, Practical CSS Examples for Navigation and Layout, 2003
  • TIMA/TAG, Macromedia Certification and Plans for the Future of the Tools, 2003
  • Tuesday Women, Technology in Professional Development Insiders Reveal Best Tools and Practices, 2003
  • University of Georgia: New Media Institute, Visual and Technical Interactive Design Strategies with Flash, 2003