William Couch

williamcouch.com

Experience

Interactive Designer

USA TODAY, McLean, Va.

Mar. 2008 - Present

Design and develop enterprise-level interactive graphics. Collaborate with external development studio on UI design, features, and strategy for applications on next-generation mobile platforms, including iPhone and Android. Help develop corporate social media strategy across emerging services and networks.

Multimedia Artist

Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Fla.

Aug. 2007 - Mar. 2008

Developing, building, and designing interactive Flash graphics and multimedia packages. Collaborate with reporters, editors, videographers, photographers to achieve and deliver rich storytelling experiences. Create graphics for the print edition of the publication.

2007 Visual Journalist, Summer Poynter Fellowship

The Poynter Institute, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Jun. 2007 - Jul. 2007

Work as a visual journalist on a local beat. Meet weekly deadlines to produce online publication, PointsSouth.net. Participate in seminars and classes taught by leading design and journalism professionals.

Programs Manager, Designer

University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Sept. 2003 - Apr. 2007

Design and layout convert programs and posters. Design graphics, logos, and other publicity materials for annual tours. Work with Executive Committee to reflect organization's character and personality in design. Awarded Junior Manager of the Year, April 2007.

Features Designer

The Michigan Daily, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Jan. 2006 - Apr. 2006

Design center-spreads and other feature pages weekly to complement stories on pertinent campus issues in The Statement Magazine. Work with photography staff to prepare photos that match aesthetics of layout.

Managing Layout Editor

The Michigan Every Three Weekly, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Sept. 2003 - Sept. 2006

Design and manage monthly, eight-page satire newspaper publication. Manage graphics and images with arts staff; layout with design staff. Coordinate print schedules and dates with printing company. Featured in "College Humor Magazines," V Magazine, May 2005.

Summary

A highly motivated individual passionate about design, technology, and media. Enjoys working with diverse, hard-working creatives who demonstrate passion toward their craft.

Interests

Gadgetry, biking, photography, passionate people, craft beer, conversation, infrastructure, geography, technology, typography, feng shui, furniture.

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Bachelor of Arts, Communications and
Screen Arts & Cultures

GPA 3.32/4.00, University Honors, Winter 2006

Attended 2003 - 2007

Skills

  • Languages HTML, CSS, Javascript, ActionScript 2.0/3.0, C++
  • Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Lightroom
  • Apple Final Cut Pro, iLife, iWork
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher
  • OS Mac OS X, Win XP

Awards

Award of Excellence, Information Design, USA TODAY for iPhone

Communication Arts, 2009 Interactive Annual

May 2009 More →

Winner, National Design Internship Competition

Society for News Design, SND Orlando

Aug 2006

Best Cinematography, The Gardener

University of Michigan, Lightworks Film Festival

Apr 2006

Outstanding Achievement in Overall Photography Performance

Herff Jones Yearbooks of Michigan

Jul 2002

References

Available upon request.