Web Multimedia UI/UX
Visual Designer

Information Design

Accessibility, hierarchies and taxonomies, information architecture, chunking information, SEO, site structure, wireframes, sitemaps.

Interface Design

Navigation and wayfinding, information design, responsive design, typography, iconography, logo design.

Multimedia

Video production, product and training videos, motion graphics, animation, trade-show graphics and displays.

Web Design

Web work for Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard

HP the Garage internal website designed for employees to contribute and collaborate on innovation ideas.

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Web work for Ballet Petit

Ballet Petit

The most comprehensive childrens classical ballet school in the East Bay.

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Web work for ABBYY conference website and brochures

ABBYY Technology Summit

Annual conference micro-websites.

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Web work for Genmark Automation

Genmark Automation

Designs and manufactures integrated tool automation, high precision robotics, and motion control products for the global semiconductor, data storage, flat panel display, and associated industries.

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Web work for TV Hall of Fame

TV Hall of Fame

Over 125,000 scripts from more than 4000 series are represented in the archive - literally millions of pages of television and radio writing.

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Web work for Papillon Restaurant

Papillon Restaurant

The French name for Butterfly serving lunch and dinner to patrons from near and far with elegance and panache.

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Web work for the Lorenzo Theatre

Save the Lorenzo

This was the first theatre in Northern California to feature fluorescent painted murals illuminated by black lights—pioneering a visual experience that would later gain popularity with the Fillmore in San Francisco, nearly two decades later. These unique murals were ahead of their time, and it's rare to find anything similar today.

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Web work for Movie Props

Movie Props Museum

An on-line museum for famous movie props.

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Print

I have extensive experience in producing print-ready materials, including brochures, whitepapers, and a wide range of marketing collateral. Additionally, I specialize in designing large-scale, high-resolution graphics for trade show booths and informational product displays.

Primary Software:

  • Adobe Photoshop > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe Illustrator > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe InDesign > 5 yrs.
  • Quark Express > 5 yrs.

Graphics

In addition to producing product videos and photography, I specialize in creating original illustrations, custom iconography, engineering drawings, infographics, and a wide range of visual assets tailored to meet project needs.

Primary Software:

  • Adobe Photoshop > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe Illustrator > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe InDesign > 5 yrs.
  • Quark Express > 5 yrs.
  • Blender

Animation

I began my creative journey with animated banners and GIFs, which soon led me to explore Flash. This early experience sparked my passion for motion graphics, and I quickly transitioned into developing more complex and dynamic visual content.

Primary Software:

  • Adobe Flash > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe Photoshop > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe Illustrator > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe AfterEffects > 5 yrs.
  • Swivel 3D > 5 yrs.
  • SoftImage > 2 yrs.
  • SVGator (Animated SVGs)

Illustration

From an early age, I have had a passion for drawing, and I have been fortunate to channel that talent into my professional career. Even in roles that were highly technical or not traditionally associated with creative work, I consistently found opportunities to express my creativity. Whether through participating in annual calendar contests, designing lobby posters, or contributing to corporate newsletters, I always found ways to integrate my artistic skills into my professional responsibilities.

Primary Software/Tools:

  • Paper/pencil/pen & ink
  • Adobe Photoshop > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe Illustrator > 10 yrs.

Teaching

In addition to my full-time position, I had the opportunity to teach several courses at DeVry University, specifically at their Fremont and San Jose campuses, within the College of Media Arts and Technology.

Courses taught:

  • Information Design
  • Web Design/Advanced Web Design
  • Visual Design Fundamentals

UX/UI Design

I recently worked as a Product Designer at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, specializing in UX/UI design, prototyping, and user-centered design principles.

Primary Software/Tools:

  • Adobe Photoshop > 10 yrs.
  • Adobe Illustrator > 10 yrs.
  • Figma > 5 yrs.
  • Sketch > 5 yrs.
  • Invision >4 yrs.

First Contact

Feel free to reach out regarding any exciting projects you may have, whether it's web design, presentations, trade show graphics, animation, or other creative needs. I'm always open to collaborating on innovative and engaging ideas.

tim@timkautz.com

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